Dave Zatz TiVo’s Twitter account has just announced (twice, actually) that their supercharged Premiere iPad app will launch before the end of the month (and hinting at “other platforms” to follow in response to an Android query). The free app appears to be a fairly sophisticated extension of one’s TiVo in providing a variety of search, scheduling, … Read more
Despite my RSVP, as I’m not (yet?) in Vegas for CES, I’ll be missing out on the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosysetm (DECE) update tonight. However, we now know the studio-backed DRM scheme, dubbed UltraViolet and reminiscent of Microsoft’s PlaysForSure, is set to launch later this year via “a host of interoperable products and services” and … Read more
While light on details, Sony has announced that their Dash widget station will see a refresh this summer. All we know at this point is that there will be two editions, in multiple colors, with one SKU receiving the oft requested internal rechargeable battery. Presumably, it’ll also feature a more sprightly experience via upgraded screen and … Read more
Now I’m not exactly sure how the MINI Cooper Connected platform works, but having Pandora visuals integrated directly into a speedometer with steering wheel audio controls seems pretty hot. And that’s exactly what they’ve announced: MINI USA announced today that the company is collaborating with Pandora to develop the first third party app for MINI … Read more
Lenovo tells us they’ll be officially announcing the IdeaPad U1 tomorrow AM. Yet, this won’t be the first time it’s been announced… As Lenovo’s clever, sexy, and surprisingly practical hybrid laptop, with removable slate, was one of my favorite products of CES 2010. The original plan had the fully assembled rig running Windows 7 in … Read more
CES hasn’t even officially begun and, beyond the Android tablet parade and a return to 3D, it looks like there’s another technological trend worth keeping an eye on as several companies hope to crack the home automation nut. Of course, home automation technologies aren’t new but it’s generally the geeky cobbling together solutions. Yet with … Read more
We haven’t spent much time discussing the new OnLive gaming service, as I’ve had difficult time seeing how a micro-gaming console ($100) could find momentum situated somewhere between casual smartphone or iPad gaming and the Xbox/PS3 contingent. However, as OnLive’s game library is streamed from the cloud, integrating into the upcoming connected Vizio VIA Plus HDTV line … Read more
I can’t say I’m the biggest Iomega fan. In fact, I’m still bitter years after the Zip disc click of death. Yet, we’ve gots to give them a little attention today as the next Boxee Box. The guts are quite similar to the original D-Link Boxee Box but, as you can clearly see, the design … Read more