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LG Electronics said Wednesday that it will add the Vudu streaming movie service to its LG Wireless Network
Blu-ray Player (model BD390) at the end of the month.

The $399 player already includes access to Netflix, Roxio CinemaNow, and YouTube.

“Our alliance with VUDU exemplifies LG’s commitment to
delivering the ultimate HD viewing experience, by providing instant
access to more 1080p movie content than ever before,” said Peter
Reiner, senior vice president of marketing for LG Electronics USA, Inc., in a statement.
“Vudu is the latest enhancement to our NetCast Entertainment Access
feature and we are excited to now provide consumers with one of the
most extensive on-demand, high-definition entertainment options on our
Wireless Network Blu-ray Player.”manufacturer’s suggested retail price
of $399. VUDU connectivity will be available at the end of the month
via a free upgrade.

If you can’t wait to see what new announcements Microsoft will have surrounding Windows 7 Media Center, then you should head over to Engadget HD for our live coverage of the event. We made our predictions early, which means you can either look in awe of our genius or laugh as we miss every mark, either way click through to see what’s new in Media Center.

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Live from the Microsoft Windows Media Center event originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Say hello to the new iPod Nano, now featuring a video camera. Mind you, the video is standard definition, but it’s still a compelling feature on an iPod. After all, the best camera, as Wired.com’s shutterbug Charlie Sorrel would say, is the one you carry around everywhere with you. That’s exactly what Apple had in mind with this upgrade. Heck, given the puny size of this thing (3.6 inches tall; 1.5 inches wide; 0.24 inch thin), you could call this a sexy spy camera. (Note: It doesn’t shoot stills, but we’ll see if we can find a workaround for that.)

Here’s something that’s not so sexy: The camera and the mic are on the bottom left of the back of the iPod. If you’re right handed, you’re probably going to accidentally cover the mic and camera with your finger when you’re shooting video. That could take some time to get used to.

In terms of overall looks, we like the new Nano. It’s got a shinier look thanks to its polished anodized aluminum, and the corners are less pointy than its predecessor’s. Both pluses.

Other new features on the Nano include an FM radio, a pedometer that works with Nike + and voice recording. After some thorough testing, Wired.com will provide a full review of the iPod Nano. Meanwhile, check below the jump for more artsy photos of the iPod Nano, courtesy of Wired.com photographer Jon Snyder.

The iPod Nano comes in two models: 8GB for $150 and 16GB for $180. It’s available today (although the San Francisco store wasn’t carrying any, last we checked).

Product Page [Apple]

See Also:

• Live Blog: Apple Unveils Flip-Killing iPod Nano, No Beatles …
• Cameras in iPods. Game Over?

Photos: Jon Snyder/Wired.com

(Credit: Video screenshot by Tim Hornyak/CNET)

A new video from cell phone Web site Recombu promises to teach you how to turn you into a very low-tech robot that incorporates an iPhone.

It may not be as cool as this battery-operated sound equalizer T-shirt, but it’s bound to

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You’d never know that we’re still pulling out of a recession if you took one glance at the music peripheral market. The Beatles: Rock Band bundle costs more than some game consoles, and Mad Catz is charging $300 for a genuine Fender Stratocaster that controls Rock Band on the Xbox 360. Now, Logitech is joining the whole “rob gamers blind” movement with the introduction of the Wireless Guitar Controller and Wireless Drum Controller for Nintendo’s Wii. Both products are licensed for use with Guitar Hero, with the axe boasting a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and metal frets. Heck, there’s even a “noise dampening strum bar and fret buttons,” not to mention a touch-sensitive slider on the fretboard. The skins look all too familiar, with a trio of drum pads and a pair of cymbals to go along with the stainless steel kick pedal and its fancy adjustable spring. Naturally, you’ll need to snap a Wiimote into each before mashing play, and more importantly, you’ll need to empty $199.99 and / or $299.99 (respectively) from your bank account before snagging ’em this October.

[Via Joystiq]

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