The word on the street is that Apple has specific instructions for its retailers to put all those old iPhone/iPod touch A/V cords on clearance as there’s a new set coming. In fact the new cord will support HD output for Apple TV functions. It will use six RCA connectors which will deal very well with both SD or HD content. Now we need more details about what the new iPhone and iPod touch will be able to do when it comes to HD content. The current model can handle HD videos just fine so what’s the next thing do if it needs new a totally new cord?

via PhoneNews

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It seems that AT&T is really anxious to get their hands on whoever damaged a bunch of fiber optic cables in California. Just earlier today that we learned they would be giving out a $100,000 reward for anyone who had information leading the rest of said individual(s).

Well, they have recently released a statement detailing their intentions to increase that reward a full $150,000 to $250,000. The increase comes after AT&T discovered the “full scope of the vandalism”.

Have some info and want to jump on this hefty reward?

You can submit tips using any of the following methods:

– San Jose Police Department at 408-277-4161 (ask for Detective Carlos
Melo or Detective Dan Phelan)
– San Carlos Police Department at 650-802-4423
– Anonymous tips for either incident can be made to CrimeStoppers at
408-947-STOP.

Read (MarketWatch)

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Sony Europe’s IT Peripherals division today announced a new range of high performance AV cables designed to complete the high quality sound and viewing experience of Sony’s home theatre products. The products include VAIO PC and laptops, PLAYSTATION 3 consoles or Blu-Ray Disc video players and BRAVIA flat screen TVs. These cables were designed to produce clearer, cleaner sounds and pictures. It complements the midrange HDMI cables introduced by Sony in April 2007 and supports 1080P HD signals and the x.v. Colour standard for better looking HDTV.

Sony’s AV cable components have been carefully selected to mirror the audio and image quality of Sony home theatre products. The connectors are 24k gold plated, giving excellent signal transmission and protecting from corrosion within the home environment. The mesh outer jacket offers high durability from heat, bending and twisting, reduces interference and improving the quality of sound.

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