As I’m not a AT&T U-verse customer, I don’t follow Microsoft’s Mediaroom television platform/experience too closely. EXCEPT when it comes to the Xbox. And I was pretty fired up when possibility of IPTV on the 360 was first announced at CES a few years ago (01/07?). However, on the consumer-front we’ve seen very little movement. … Read more
As ardent fans know, TiVo had a quiet 2010 CES in the public eye — forgoing major announcements in favor of private briefings. Including a productive one of my own. And while it’s not yet time to blog what I’ve learned, I didn’t leave Vegas empty handed. One lucky ZNF reader will receive the TiVo … Read more
I sat down for a nice chat with the Hauppauge folks earlier this afternoon. Where I learned they’ll be launching the MediaMVP-HD next month for $149. This device resides in the same space as Western Digital’s HD WD TV, in allowing you to playback a variety of local media via USB storage or the network … Read more
While racing through the South Hall for one more look at the D-Link Boxee Box, I saw a UFO. Parrot, best known for Bluetooth accessories and digital photoframes, is flying this crazy contraption in a tent. I didn’t get a whole lot of details, but the AR.Drone will be taking off later this year in … Read more
CES’s annual ‘whose is bigger‘ HDTV competition appears to have given way to a new ‘supermodel slimdown.’ Which is OK. As most of us will never purchase a 150″ television, but we’re likely to consider a more attractive living room or bedroom centerpiece when the time comes to upgrade. In addition to the slender sets, … Read more
Here at CES, it’s all about the 3D. At least that’s what a large number of manufacturers and banners would have you believe. And while many are displaying a variety of 3D technologies, most folks not making the pitch remain skeptical and/or uninterested. 3D’s a neat effect, and I enjoyed Avatar. But I’m not sure … Read more
Last night I was sent on a mission to check out the home entertainment ZAGGbox at ShowStoppers. Which confused me. Because ZAGG is the company that makes the Invisible Shield mobile screen protectors. To expand into this new market, they partnered with a company in Minnesota (who shall remain nameless) that has invested millions designing … Read more
I’ve had both positive and negative experiences with Sungale products, so I advise caution when approaching their new-to-market devices. However, that said, the company does have some interesting products waiting in the wings. First there’s the Kula TV device, which has gotten the most press attention. It’s a Wi-Fi-based mobile TV product that provides “hundreds … Read more