Dave Zatz Since the news broke on Friday, I’ve been obsessively diligently instructing my Roku Netflix box to check for the version 1.5 software update. While my serial number or region hasn’t yet been cleared for the upgrade and I’m stuck on 1.0.1, NewTeeVee’s unit has been hit with the refresh. The primary visible enhancement is the … Read more
Given the amount of first-person shooter online gaming I partake in these days, it was bound to happen… In a recent Call of Duty World at War online match with more than the usual amount of trash talking going on (guilty, as charged), one player who couldn’t hold his own in the virtual battle or … Read more
As I discovered earlier this month, i.TV has indeed been working on TiVo scheduling. Their updated i.TV iPhone app now links to your TiVo web account to schedule recordings. And i.TV’s television guide sure beats TiVo’s own mobile site. Assuming you can get it to work. Although I didn’t have good luck (pic below), Alex … Read more
It’s no secret that Mari and I are big fans of Internet “radio” services Pandora and Slacker. And recently both companies have been cooking up new ways to access their programming. This month, Pandora introduces a Vista sidebar gadget and limited Windows Mobile handset support. The Vista widget has a polished appearance and operates well. … Read more
A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our friends at Last100: Top ten Digital Lifestyle products of 2008 There was lots of activity in the Digital Lifestyle space in ’08 with new devices, services and platforms being launched, and some of our favorites from last year receiving significant updates. Here’s my pick of the best … Read more
For probably the third year in a row, most folks are coming to me not for television or media extender holiday suggestions, but looking for GPS gift-giving advice. Instead of repeatedly answering the question, and with the shopping window closing rapidly, I figured it’s time for a post. First off, I’d say avoid high end … Read more
Sling Media has put a stake in the ground and intends to meet their goal of delivering a Blackberry SlingPlayer this year. On December 30th, the company will release a free public beta to Slingbox owners – supporting most modern GSM Blackberry models, such as the Curve and Bold. Meaning Verizon and Sprint customers are … Read more
With the introduction of Vudu Labs, owners are enjoying some new functionality this week. Riding the Internet media wave, Vudu ($300) has extended their platform ($300) to provide a variety of freely available web content… in addition to existing movie streaming/download services. Initial offerings include YouTube, Flickr, and numerous video podcasts. Like much of the … Read more