Netflix Now Streams In HD? (Xbox 360)
The inclusion of select HD streaming is quite promising, especially in conjunction with the new Starz lineup and as long as Netflix continues to freely bundle online video with unlimited disc rental plans.
Dave Zatz
Yo! MTV Rocks (Again)
Back in the day, when the M stood for Music, I spent many an hour parked in front of the tube watching Headbangers Ball and Yo! MTV Raps. I currently have no idea what MTV is about, and Comcast should feel free to drop them from my lineup. But I’m exceedingly happy to discover tons … Read more
Sonos Controller morphs into iPhone
The new, free Sonos iPhone Controller can supplement or replace the existing Sonos Controller ($400) – effectively lowering the cost of whole-home audio for many.
Zviewer breaks out of the (Zv)Box
Until I find the time to crank out a proper ZvBox review, anyone can now give the promising Zviewer dashboard a spin. The Mozilla-based software is being releasing today as a public beta, without requiring an investment in $500 ZvBox hardware. While Zviewer will pretty much work on any PC (Mac support is coming), the … Read more
Digital Media Bytes
A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs: Vista Media Center Update Breaks CableCARD Recording: Brent Evans Geek Tonic What We’re Learning from HD Consumers: Connected Home 2 Go XBox 360 Teases MSNBC iVoD in Canada: The Daleisphere “The Debate” on LTE: Connected Home 2 Go New Remote Management Software for IP Set-Tops: … Read more
Streaming International Television (over VPN)
Each time Last100 covers the BBC’s iPlayer I get fired up. Why wait a year for BBC America or DVD for compelling content out of the UK? Of course, the easiest way to catch international television online is by finding (or providing) a friend with a Slingbox. Warning: Über-geeky networking content follows. But, for the … Read more
Samsung Blu-ray Deck Gets Netflix and Pandora
While some appear content to sit on the sidelines, Netflix and Pandora continue their digital living room encroachment. Both streaming services are now available to the Samsung BD-P2550 Blu-ray player (~$400) via a firmware update. Netflix’s standard def library (over 12,000 movie and television titles, according to NewTeeVee) is free to existing DVD rental subscribers … Read more
TiVo Adds Jaman and Disney VOD
While some appear content to sit on the sidelines, TiVo’s moving forward with announced plans to offer foreign, independent, and Disney video on demand services – in addition the existing Amazon library. Jaman‘s indie and foreign film content launches today, with Disney film rentals via CinemaNow arriving next week. Both services will be provided in … Read more