Android Sirius XM App Now Available

Sirius XM Satellite Radio has launched an Android app that lets you listen to the network’s 120 channels of music and talk programming. Clearly the app doesn’t actually give your mobile phone a satellite receiver. Instead the app streams the radio stations over the internet using a WiFi or 3G connection — and the first … Read more

Hands on the Acer Aspire Revo “Nettop”

A few weeks back, my uncle’s somewhat ancient tower PC gave up the ghost… and it fell on me to find a replacement. (I’m sure most ZNF readers know how that works.) His computing needs are extremely minimal — we’re talking AOL email and web browsing (via broadband, at least). So I figured he’d be … Read more

Netflix: “Know thyself. Stream, baby, stream.”

Netflix recently launched a very interesting presentation on their employment page that describes their ongoing evolution from physical media distributor to Internet-delivered content provider. PLUS a good number of slides (accurately) describe where they see the competition coming from. It’s a must read if you’re at all interested in the space (and/or a NFLX investor). Some … Read more

Barnes & Noble launches iPad eReader

Barnes & Noble has launched a version of its eBook reader for the Apple iPad. The company already has an iPhone and iPod touch app, as well as the recently launched Nook dedicated eBook reader. But the iPad app is set to go head to head with Apple’s iBooks. There’s definitely room for more than one digital … Read more

No Netflix for Popbox At Launch? (Ever?)

Over the last week or so, I’ve received a few tips and inquiries regarding the Popbox folks removing all Netflix references and imagery from a redesigned website ahead of launch. While the Popbox brings along many of the powerful local playback capabilities found in Syabas’ precursor Popcorn Hour devices, the Popbox introduces a refreshed UI and apps. Indeed, Netflix … Read more

The TiVo Quarterly Call (No Surprises?)


Quarterly Subscriber Change, TVbytheNumbers

TiVo held their quarterly call yesterday and, at first glance, I’m not seeing any surprises. Subscriber count continues to decline, from 3.2 million a year ago to 2.5m as of 4/30. But TiVo’s got plenty of cash in the bank (~$250m) and zero debt, along with a number of lawsuits and partnerships in various stages of development. Speaking of which, Cox, Comcast, and DirecTV are merely sputtering along, whereas RCN is deploying the TiVo Premiere (with On Demand!) at a rapid pace. The relevant docs:

My writing partner Davis Freeberg follows TiVo closer than most, as a customer and an optimistic investor, and covered TiVo’s call on FriendFeed in real-time yesterday. His unedited stream:

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I Don’t Need A Color Kindle

Even if Amazon’s got a Kindle 3 locked and loaded, it won’t be shipping with a color display. At a shareholder meeting today, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said that while he’s seen such technology “in the laboratory,” it’s “not ready for prime time production” and a color screen Kindle is “a long way out.” I’m perfectly … Read more

Best Buy & TiVo Developing Non-DVR HDTV(s)

For years, I’ve pined for a TiVo-fied television. In fact, Humax was set to deliver a TiVo solution way back in 2005. Unfortunately, the 26″ LCD TV with TiVo DVR capabilities and integrated DVD recorder never made it to market. Last summer, when TiVo and Best Buy hooked up with a pretty expansive dealio, it … Read more