Tuesday, June 4, 2013

White Nexus 4 units being delivery intercepted by Google

If you've ordered the 16GB version of the white Google Nexus 4 in the past couple of days, you may have received a notification that your order is being intercepted and returned to sender.


No word on what the cause could be, and the only information from Google at this point is that it is aware of the issue.
The Google Nexus 4 in white was announced on May 28, and became available on Google Play a few days later. The listing currently has the 16 GB version as being out of stock, while the 8 GB model is unaffected.
We'll be sure to update you on what the cause for the delay is when we know more, but feel free to take a look at our hands-on while you wait.

The Wizard of Oz celebrates 75th Anniversary this fall with IMAX, Blu-ray 3D releases HD

The Wizard of Oz celebrates 75th Anniversary this fall with IMAX, Bluray 3D releases
While many remember the moment Dorothy stepped out into the Technicolor land of Oz, Warner is aiming to make that moment even grander with a 75th anniversary Wizard of Oz re-release this fall. The plans call for a week-long IMAX 3D run (similar to recent releases like Jurassic Park and the Oz HD screening back in '09) beginning September 20th, and a Blu-ray releases hitting shelves October 1st. Digitally remastered and scanned in 8K before being rotoscoped and converted for 3D from the original Technicolor negative, Warner called it a long and complex project which it would not release until "perfect." The Blu-ray set will come in several versions, with the five disc 75th Anniversary set including Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and Ultraviolet versions plus a making of documentary and other special features. That one is currently priced at $73.99 on Amazon, and a 2-disc Blu-ray 3D combo pack goes for $26.99, with Blu-ray and DVD versions also planned. Check after the break for a press release with all the details, plus a video clip of that colorized first step and a documentary from the last time it was remastered, scanned in merely 4K resolution.

EU Commissioner teases net neutrality rules: no throttling, easy switching

NFL, Verizon Wireless agreement will add Sunday afternoon streaming games in 2014 HD

NFL, Verizon Wireless agrement will add Sunday afternoon streaming games in 2014
Verizon Wireless has had an agreement with the NFL providing streaming access to games since 2010, but a new extension will bring more of the sport than ever to its phones and tablets. Not only will its exclusive access continue, but an updated NFL Mobile app is coming this season with more news, video on-demand and behind the scenes info. In 2014, Verizon will expand streaming beyond the current Thursday, Sunday and Monday night games, adding Sunday afternoon CBS and Fox broadcasts, plus playoffs and the Super Bowl. The NFL held back streaming rights in its recent deals with the networks enabling this new agreement, which along with its partnerships with ESPN and Microsoft should keep the game going whether fans come to the stadium or not. According to the Wall Street Journalthe new deal is worth as much as $1 billion, up from the last four year pact which was reported to cost Verizon $720 million.