Best Buy HDTV TiVo In Testing?

We haven’t heard much out of TiVo and Best Buy since they announced their intentions last spring to deliver an Internet-connected TiVo television:

The new Insignia televisions will provide Best Buy customers with an exceptional, intuitive user experience for accessing online content by utilizing the latest TiVo non-DVR software and advanced television service. TiVo’s easy-to-use platform will give the viewer a one-stop-shop for delivering and searching content right on the television.

Given the reported logs from a networked TiVo game, it seems that the TiVo TV or another non-DVR device may very well be in testing:

tsn = AF0************
version = 14.8.N2-01-3-A90
has-recording-storage = false

The evidence is minimal. However, we regularly accept unfamiliar web browser user agent strings as indications of new products. So, why not? Given the state of most current TiVo Internet apps, I’d prefer this mysterious new notation refer to a DVR extender rather than just another Internet-connected television. Yet my gut tells me it’s the TiVo TV.

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Hulu Plus for Android Coming Soon

Online TV and video site Hulu offers desktop and mobile apps for watching videos without a web browser. But right now the company’s mobile apps are only available for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The folks at Engadget noticed a change to the list of supported devices this week though. There’s now a listing for “Select … Read more

Yesterday’s Technology, Today! (iPad)

While folks are lining up for iPad 2s today, my wife will be surfing the web from her “new” refurbished iPad 1. $350 was too good a deal to pass up. The fact is, Apple’s prior generation iPad is superior to current generation Android tablets in many regards – namely polish and app ecosystem. For the sort of casual usage I anticipate, she’s going to really enjoy v1 and wouldn’t necessarily appreciate the improvements of the iPad 2.

The last time we possessed an iPad, I found a decent stand for in-home use… but never came across a slim, functional case that I was willing to invest in. Fortunately, due to Apple swiping an InCase design and resultant publicity we learned of the Convertible Magazine Jacket ($50). And now have a winner.

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TiVo Contemplates iPad Video Streaming

Click to enlarge. Engadget’s received word that TiVo’s Hulu Plus app has entered beta testing. Internet-sourced content such as this is a nice to have, but won’t move many units on its own – taking a back seat to MSO deals and patent litigation. However, a recent survey seems to suggest the sort of compelling features … Read more

Apple TV Brings Live Sports, Updates Netflix

Without any PR fanfare, Apple TV was updated yesterday to include live MLB and NBA video streaming (to subscribers of those respective services). Additionally, Apple TV now joins the PS3 in offering 5.1 surround sound for select Netflix titles. Interestingly, Apple continues down the path of offering curated aTV channels versus launching a full fledged … Read more

Every HP PC To Ship With webOS

Right now webOS is primarily an operating system for mobile devices including smartphones and the upcoming HP Touchpad tablet. But we already know that HP has bigger plans for the operating system. Eventually it will power all sorts of devices including internet-connected printers, and HP also plans to make it possible to run webOS apps on a … Read more

A Classic Tale in the Browser Wars. OS Wars Next?

One of the things that Steve Jobs highlighted at the most recent Apple event was the dominance of the iOS app market, and the ability of users to access content better through iOS than any other mobile platform. Argue the Apple premise if you like, but it is undeniable that content and app availability drive … Read more

The Gazelle Route to an iPad Upgrade

Like Dave, I’m not sure what need a tablet fills, but unlike Dave, I still find myself coveting the iPad 2. Since we haven’t planted that money tree in the backyard yet, we’re looking at a possible trade in my household to fund a new iPad purchase. The gadget recycling site Gazelle.com is offering $530 for … Read more