Six weeks after releasing the public beta of Mac OS X SlingPlayer, Sling Media has taken the wraps off an updated client (build .128) containing numerous bug fixes, support for 10.3.9 (as shown above powering my TiVo Series3), and a slightly improved Mac look (though we still have a ways to go). The software download … Read more
Skype Mobile 2.2 Beta supports Windows smartphones: jkOnTheRun Skype PC 3.0 released with topical public chat feature: TechCrunch US/Canadian SkypeOut fees return in 2007: Alec Saunders
Today’s Woot is a Microsoft portable media player (PMP) for under $135. True, it’s a fake brand (Enza Dream’eo? Could there be a worse name?) and the unit may die at any moment — but 20GB with a roomy 3.5″ screen at about half the price of an iPod is a decent deal… as long … Read more
A periodic roundup of relevant news… PSP 3.01 software update released Buy PSone games online via Playstation3, view music animations, and disable UMD auto-start. Sony PSP Internet Video Guide Learn how to use PSP Video 9 to get YouTube and Google Video onto your system. DVR Playground PSP sales up Hardware sales up 280% and … Read more
I walked into Macy’s yesterday, and what did I stumble upon? Men’s suits on my left, and hey! It’s an iPod vending machine on my right! In truth I didn’t see the iPods until I was leaving the store, though I can’t imagine how I managed to miss them the first time around. Unfortunately I … Read more
A periodic roundup of relevant news… Orb to pilfer YouTube videos for mobile phones: ZDNet Apple teams with airlines to deliver iPod integration: Press Release Fox begins selling movies and shows online: Broadcasting & Cable Motorola acquires Netopia to grow IPTV: Davis Freeberg CableLabs says they’ve streamlined MultiStream CableCARD process: Press Release
I’m not sure how anyone could have missed it, but Microsoft’s Zune hits the streets today at $249. On the positive side, the iPod competitor integrates an FM receiver and WiFi functionality. But the Zune is bulkier than the iPod, offers fewer store downloads, has a small selection of accessories, isn’t cross platform, and it … Read more