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Netflix, Others Pushing Super High-Def 4K Content

Though it’s widely accepted that the images on a 4K television set are unrivaled — with unmatched levels of brightness, resolution and clarity — widespread adoption of this technology has been slow. But that may change due to a one-two punch that could jump-start the 4K rollout: the release of a lot of new 4K programming and the rising adoption of professional 4K equipment such as high-definition 4K cameras and lenses. Programing already is being

Red Hat Fiscal Q1 Earnings Beat, But Stock Slips

Red Hat, the No. 1 provider of open-source Linux software, late Thursday posted fiscal Q1 earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street estimates. Red Hat (RHT) gave mixed guidance for the current quarter, however, with EPS a bit short and revenue a bit above analyst estimates at the midpoint of its guidance. Red Hat stock was down 1.5% in after-hours trading, after the company released its results and after slipping a fraction in the regular

Virtual Reality Games Face Real Market Challenges

LOS ANGELES — Virtual reality games were the talk of the 2015 Electronic Entertainment Expo this week. Gamers buzzed about the immersive gaming experience, with many predicting it will revolutionize the industry. Just a few years ago, however, many gamers gushed about 3-D gaming and motion-controlled gaming using console-connected cameras such as Microsoft’s (MSFT) Kinect. But those technologies never really caught on. So, will VR games be the