Software

SageTV 6 For Windows & Linux Shipping

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After several months in both private and then public beta testing, SageTV 6 has just been released. Some highlights of the new version include:

  • Browse, search, and play Google Video
  • Support for Digital Video Broadcast (DVB, as in: Europe)
  • Easier video conversion for portables (iPod, PSP, etc) or storage

Version 5 upgraders get the new version free of charge; Folks running earlier editions can upgrade for $30. Anyone just joining in will have to pony up $80, which is comparable to BeyondTV… though possibly more expensive than Windows Media Center Edition (MCE) or Vista.

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Mac SlingPlayer Beta Updated

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

TiVoToGo On Your Mac

Want TiVoToGo on your Mac? Nearly two years after being released, TiVo, Inc may have failed to deliver but the hacker community has heeded our call. As of 12/05/06 the solution requires a little elbow grease and some command line action, but the difficulty level is reasonable until a polished app arrives in the near … Read more

TiVoToGo Reverse Engineered

I haven’t been following the Wiki lately, but it looks like TiVoToGo encryption has been cracked and a barebones (as in command line) conversion app is out. What does this mean? You don’t need TiVo Desktop software or a PC (!) to decrypt and playback TiVo shows. Had TiVo released Mac (and Linux) decryption and … Read more

PC-Based DVR Software Updates

In the last week there’s been a few DVR software news updates… Beyond TV BTV is out with the 4.5 point release. This update includes a variety of bug fixes and small enhancements plus the option to buy a DVD-burning plugin ($30 for current customers, $40 for new). The DVD burning option a little pricey, … Read more

ZNF Does TechCrunch NYC, Part 2

Apparently Mike Arrington was at TechCrunch New York on Thursday night. Given that there were no introductions, no speeches or toasts, I had my doubts. I’m not one to stand on ceremony, but shouldn’t there at least have been a welcome to everyone? I did get some gratification, however. After announcing my status as official … Read more

ZNF Does TechCrunch NYC, Part 1

I spent a short and sweaty evening at TechCrunch New York tonight. (Which will be last night by the time this gets posted.) The venue was hot, loud and not at all ideal for showing off Web apps. Ever been to a bar in Manhattan? Add small tables with placards and laptop displays and you … Read more

What Are Apple’s Windows Ambitions?

Kevin over at jkOnTheRun wonders why point upgrades on iTunes, such as Tuesday’s 7.0.2 build, require a total application reinstall rather than a patch. Now that’s a pretty good question, but one that doesn’t interest me so much. The questions that do interest me involve Apple’s new Software Update Utility which was released in conjunction … Read more