Akimbo Adds Hallmark, Outdoor Channels

By Scott Steinberg Published October 13, 2005

Akimbo’s Internet-based video-on-demand service will be adding content from both Crown Media’s Hallmark Channel library as well as the Outdoor Channel.

Under the deal, family-friendly movies from Crown Media’s basic-cable Hallmark Channel will be available to Akimbo subscribers, including titles like Alice in Wonderland and The 10th Kingdom. Akimbo CEO Joshua Goldman said “Long-time fans and first-time viewers alike will be thrilled with the high-quality, family friendly movies available from Hallmark Channel’s library.”

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Akimbo subscribers will be able to choose from a selection of Outdoor Channel programming like Angler on Tour,Circle of Honor, and 4×4 TV as part of Akimbo’s “Free For All” basic offering. “With the Outdoor Channel on Akimbo, armchair nature lovers and ardent outdoor enthusiasts can now select their favorite shows about fishing and other wilderness pursuits from the Outdoor Channel to watch whenever they want,” said Goldman.

Akimbo delivers movies and television programming to subscribers on demand via a broadband Internet connection; programming is stored in a set-top Akimbo player connected to a subscriber’s TV. A subscription to the Akimbo service costs $9.99 per month.

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Bowers & Wilkins introduces redesigned 800 Series Diamond D5 lineup at HIGH END Vienna

Your wallet is about to hear sounds it never asked for

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Bowers & Wilkins has unveiled the new 800 Series Diamond D5 loudspeaker range, marking the British audio company’s 60th anniversary with what it calls its most advanced speaker lineup yet. The flagship series, announced at HIGH END Vienna 2026, introduces major acoustic, mechanical, and aesthetic upgrades aimed at audiophiles and studio professionals seeking reference-grade sound reproduction.

The new D5 lineup succeeds the outgoing D4 range and represents the fifth generation of Bowers & Wilkins speakers to feature the company’s signature Diamond Dome tweeter technology. The range includes seven models, from the compact 805 D5 stand-mount speaker to the flagship 801 D5 floorstanding speaker, alongside dedicated home theatre centre-channel options. Prices start at £10,000 for the 805 D5 and climb to £43,000 for the top-tier 801 D5.

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Sony’s True RGB technology is aiming for the best of OLED and Mini LED

Sony’s new display technology is designed to combine OLED level color with Mini LED brightness

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The battle for premium TV buyers has largely revolved around two technologies in recent years: OLED and Mini LED. OLED has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional contrast and viewing angles, while Mini LED has pushed brightness levels to new heights. The tradeoff has often been deciding which compromise makes more sense for your room and viewing habits.

Sony believes that conversation may be about to change. During a private media briefing in New York City, the company unveiled a new display technology called True RGB, which rethinks how a TV backlight works and aims to combine some of the biggest strengths of both OLED and Mini LED.

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Alienware’s upgraded gaming monitors offer higher brightness and refresh rate starting at $300

Alienware’s four new 30-inch-plus screens bring higher brightness, faster refresh rates, and cheaper 240Hz options.

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Alienware has four new screens coming out of Computex 2026, and the lineup cuts across almost every tier that serious PC gamers care about. Its latest Alienware gaming monitors put brighter OLED, faster ultrawide refresh rates, and $299.99 240Hz QHD gaming into one launch window.

The range includes a 39-inch 5K OLED flagship, a 34-inch 280Hz QD-OLED ultrawide, and two 240Hz QHD LCD options at 32 inches and 34 inches. That spread gives Alienware a high-end halo product while pushing fast QHD screens closer to mainstream upgrade territory.