I’m generally well ahead of the crowd when it comes to Firefox. In fact, I’ve been running pre-release versions as my primary browser since the days when the Mozilla browser was known as Firebird. However, early versions of 3.6 were particularly crashy (along with the Flash 10.1 beta) and buggy in inconvenient ways (couldn’t access … Read more
Earlier this week, DirecTV expanded their previously private whole-home DVR viewing pilot into an opt-in open beta. DirecTV’s rendition of multi-room viewing is similar to most – stream recorded content from a HD DVR to any other HD DVR or receiver around the home via a unified or filtered playlist. Additionally, you’ll be able to … Read more
I’m actually a bit relieved Amazon did not release a Kindle 3 today. Because I would have blown a juicy scoop. Over the weekend, Twitter follower A. Scott Falk wondered why Amazon is running a “Kindle 3” Google Adwords campaign against various Kindle searches. And we didn’t know if it heralded a new device, or … Read more
Although Dave is the king of GPS around here, I had my own Eureka moment after my recent smartphone upgrade. While traveling along I-95 in Maryland a few weeks ago, it suddenly occurred to me to use my new Android phone to check on traffic conditions. After a quick look through the app store, I … Read more
The plot thickens… After taking a pound of flesh from DISH Network (with more to come?), TiVo was looking for a repeat time shifting patent infringement performance from Verizon and AT&T. But AT&T isn’t quietly acquiescing to a licensing settlement. As Microsoft, who provides the Mediaroom DVR experience to AT&T’s U-verse customers, has just filed … Read more
We rarely cover home entertainment, gaming, or gadget furnishings, but the new $1000 Elevate television stand is noteworthy for making lift cabinet technology available to the masses. Elevate, which raises/lowers up to a 42″ television in under 40 seconds, will be available next month in three finishes and with optional, matching side tables. Elevate comes … Read more
For my last CES 2010 post, we’re going off-topic. Being a bit early for my Hauppauge briefing, I took the opportunity to crash Adidas’ meeting room next door. Prior to the show, I had caught some blog coverage of Adidas’ new miCoach line of training gadgetry. In fact, the Firefox tab was still up, as … Read more
The title pretty much sums it up, and this isn’t a new topic here at ZNF. The movie studios’ antiquated release window cycle doesn’t fly in the digital age. Which is costing them and their partners. Their attempts (including Netflix’s malleability) to coerce folks into purchasing content, starting with physical media, by delaying movie rentals … Read more