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
One of the first shows canceled this television season was CBS’ Smith. As one of about a dozen viewers, I was disappointed when they decided to pull the plug on the weekly heist drama after only three episodes. But I can’t say I’m surprised… The show obviously had a big budget for actors, sets, and … Read more
This just in… Nintendo has confirmed Wii DVD movie playback will be available “the latter half of 2007!” In related news, Blu-ray support is slated for 2013. In all seriousness, the Wii looks quite entertaining (as a gaming console) and I may have to pick one up.
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
A periodic roundup of relevant news… Live NASA broadcast from Space Station in HD: EngadgetHD Most PVR users watch recorded shows within three days: PVRWire How to improve the music cellphone: LiveDigitally Comcast adds HD art-on-demand: Press Release Internet TV directory beta application released: tVadio
TiVo has announced a comprehensive broadband video delivery approach for both Series2 and Series3 units: Peer-to-Peer Video Sharing Working in partnership with One True Media, TiVo is offering a breakthrough new service feature which will provide friends and families scattered across the country with an easy way to share their home videos, by sending them … Read more
A periodic roundup of relevant news… Buy a TiVo, get a pizza: TiVo CEA proposes FCC expedite two-way products: Multichannel News ITVN announces Universal movie on-demand: Press Release HD DVR sales drive DirecTV growth: PVRWire Moviebeam expands retail presence into Radio Shack: TWICE
A periodic roundup of relevant news… Logitech Wireless DJ Music System reviewed: PC Magazine HBO pondering online strategy: Ars Technica PlayStation 3 menu & interface video walkthrough: Engadget AT&T spells out future Homezone direction: USA Today INHD2 to be euthanized, INHD renamed Mojo: Multichannel News