Dave Zatz I first came across PlayOn a few weeks ago. The PC-based software streams several Internet video site’s content to DLNA-compatible devices. PlayOn is still in beta, though the promised Netflix Watch Now support has just hit. Like most of the PlayOn experience, it continues to be rough around the edges – which is not unreasonable … Read more
While it’s still a bit early for unified radio hardware, the Sirius XM merger has initially resulted in some programming cross-pollination, lower tier themed lineups, and an a la carte pricing plan.
Sprint has taken off the wraps on the first US 4G service. “XOHM” is now live in Baltimore, with DC and Chicago expected to come online soon.
A periodic roundup of relevant news… Nero teams with TiVo for PC DVR software: Gizmodo Is TiVo testing a new user interface: Engadget The complete Tom Rogers interview from All Things Digital: GizmoLovers Stay up to date with TiVo/DIRECTV partnership: TiVoBlog
Leaving comments across the blogosphere… XBox Live Video Store – where’s all the content? There’s plenty of content here in the US, though as you observed it’s kinda of random – but that’s not limited to the Xbox. The bigger problem is presentation. It’s just long lists of genres. Again, Microsoft isn’t the only one … Read more
Roku’s gone on the record and put a stake in the ground: “We’re opening up the platform to anyone who wants to put their video service on this box,” says Wood. “We’re going to release the software developer kit, so anyone can publish any channel, and users can access web content on their TVs.” Without … Read more
Sling Media’s Slingbox PRO-HD is now shipping. What makes this box unique is the ability to broadcast home video content in true HD – both within the home and beyond.
A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs: Femtocell in a Photo Frame: Connected Home 2 Go DVB-T HDHomeRun Delayed: Brent Evans Geek Tonic Best Demos at Techcrunch50: The Daleisphere New Motorola WiMAX USB Adaptor: Connected Home 2 Go Grab On, DOCSIS 3.0 is Here: Connected Home 2 Go