Today's High-Def Headlines

Consumers Cooling Off on Extended Warranties - Minneapolis Star Tribune
This year, Americans will spend an estimated $6 billion on extended warranties for electronic goods. But as consumers' comfort level with technology grows, and as they have wisened to the economics of such plans, the popularity of warranties is showing signs of waning.

Samsung Targets Early Adopters Wth Set Top Boxes - Broadcasting & Cable
When the digital-TV transition takes effect in February 2009, consumers with analog-only sets will need converter boxes to maintain over-the-air service. But, while LG Electronics plans to sell low-cost boxes at retail stores aimed at those poor souls without digital service, Samsung is taking a different tack.

Digital TV Transition: Not Getting the Picture - National Journal/Dallas News
The switch to digital-only television signals in early 2009 will usher in the most substantive changes to American TV in generations. Because of the government-imposed deadline, tens of millions of households will have to buy new equipment in order to keep their analog sets functioning, and the change will affect nearly everyone's viewing habits.

GalleryPlayer Announces All New 80 Half-Hour Blocks of HD Programming
GalleryPlayer, best known for having one of the largest libraries of rights-protected, high definition imagery in the world, today announced the availability of 80 all new half-hour blocks of HD programming at the CTAM 2007 Summit in Washington, DC. This announcement is in addition to the 40 hour-long blocks of programming the Company has previously produced.

LG Unveils 'Opus' LCD TV Series - TWICE
LG Electronics staged a summer line review at renowned art auction house Christie’s on Thursday to unveil what it calls its own consumer electronics “masterpieces.” Highlighting the presentation was the company’s new flagship LBX LCD TV series, dubbed “Opus,” which features 1080p HD resolution and 120Hz frame-rate technology.

Corning Announces Breakthrough Optical Fiber Technology
Corning's breakthrough is based on a nanoStructures(TM) optical fiber design that allows the cabled fiber to be bent around very tight corners with virtually no signal loss. These improved attributes will enable telecommunications carriers to economically offer true high-speed Internet, voice and HDTV services to virtually all commercial and residential (apartment and condominium) buildings.