Roku Preps Firmware & UI Updates (v2.8)

Click to enlarge. I didn’t make it to NYC last night for the ShowStoppers press event. However, ZNF ally Brad Linder (Liliputing, Mobiputing) did. And I had him scout out the Roku table for signs of Hulu Plus. While all he thought he had uncovered was an app placeholder, he actually photographed a very significant … Read more

Digital Media Bytes

A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs: Diagnose Your Home Network… From an iPad Motorola introduced the EDGE Home Center for home network management at SCTE. It’s a cloud-based software tool for diagnosing and tinkering with the gadgets on your broadband network, and it’s designed for consumers to access anywhere. The photo … Read more

4G Everywhere!

Click to enlarge. OK, so maybe the headline is misleading. While the WiMax 4G footprint continues to expand, not to be confused with LTE or T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 4G branding, it’s not quite everywhere. In fact, I’ve got it in my home (where I don’t need it) yet can’t seem to latch onto the network near … Read more

Nook Color, An Android e-Reader… with Benefits

As I’d anticipated, Barnes & Noble upped their e-reader game by introducing something a bit more tabletesque. Whereas Amazon’s competing on simplicity and driving down prices, B&N is gambling upmarket with the $249 Nook Color. And it is a gamble given their traditional bookselling business and with so many tablet devices on the horizon. Then … Read more

QOTD: Studios Versus Citizens?

Today’s question of the day comes to us by way of David B., PA: Any thoughts on how Boxee Box may be affected by the recent news that the major networks were blocking Google TV? I’ve got a Logitech Revue Google TV in my possession, so I’ve seen the fallout firsthand (above). My overall thoughts on … Read more

An Android Tablet By Any Other Name? (Nook Color)

It looks as if the tablet computing floodgates are about to burst wide open. And with rumors of the Nook Color, supported by a screen protector kit graphic that I’ve taken some creative liberties with (above), I’m wondering what exactly constitutes a tablet. The original Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader is Android-based, so it stands to … Read more

Slingbox App Headed to Windows Phone 7

Good news for Slingbox owners contemplating a move to Windows Phone 7, as Sling has announced their intentions to bring placeshifting support to the new mobile platform. The first SlingPlayer Mobile client was built on Windows Mobile and Sling has largely relied on Microsoft’s Windows Media Video (WMV) technology over the years, so a Windows … Read more

QOTD: Review the Vizio Wireless Router?

Today’s question of the day comes to us by way of Jason M: Any chance you guys might be able to do a review of the new wifi router from Vizio? They have been shipping for a few weeks now, but official reviews are extremely scarce. They seem to be inexpensive (cheap?) for what you … Read more