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
Pinnacle Systems has announced PCTV To Go, a placeshifting device similar in functionality to the Slingbox. Monsoon Multimedia, the maker of the HAVA placeshifting unit, is an OEM for Pinnacle. Both models retail for $250. In related news, I’ve had prototypes of both the Pinnacle and HAVA box (as seen above) for a month or … 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
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.
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
In the midst of today’s gadget-opia, you’d think it would be easy to pick out CE gifts for the holiday season. But the NPD Group suggests that consumers will be shunning electronics this year in favor of more �traditional� gifts like clothing and toys. And I’m not surprised. While there are plenty of new and … Read more