Those Media Center users anticipating the DirecTV HDPC-20 tuner are going to be very disappointed. DirecTV sent out an email stating: DirecTV has suspended the developmentĀ of the HDPC-20 tuner project that was designed to integrate DirecTV service into Windows Media Center after assessing the impact of missing the August 2008 release of Windows Media Center … Read more
While I’m not (currently) fond of the new 2Wire MediaPoint Blockbuster experience due to a variety issues, I did intend to shoot a brief video before banishing it to the closet. However, HackingBlockbuster.com has launched and spared me the trouble – as you can see above. My unit is now resting peacefully, awaiting a firmware … Read more
In case the TiVo Central banners, Now Playing List banners, Music & Photos menu banners, banners after recordings, and commercial button overlays weren’t enough, TiVo’s now pitching ads that render while programming is paused: Using the TiVo Pause Menu, advertisers can, for the first time, reach audiences with targeted product messages displayed within the pause … Read more
Over the years, I’ve owned several iPods. And along with them, several car charging solutions and/or car mounts. They’ve run the gamut from a low-tech cup holder to higher end solutions from Monster and Belkin. But my new favorite, by a long shot, is the latest iteration of the Griffin RoadTrip. My recent search for … Read more
Voltaic Systems has just announced a new computer bag – the Generator – designed to charge a laptop computer solely with stored energy from the sun’s rays. The bag comes in five colors and is available at the company’s website now. Since energy waste and the CE industry go hand-in-hand, I’m in favor of anything … Read more
TiVo Series 3, HD, and HD XL subscribers who also partake in an unlimited Netflix plan can now stream a wide variety of video content at no additional cost.
A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our friends at Last100: Livestation demos live Internet TV on iPhone and iPod touch Livestation is currently in talks with Apple to bring a version of its international news video application to the iPhone and iPod Touch, likely to be supported over WiFi only. Nokia announces Internet radio … Read more
I’ve been testing out the Flip MinoHD for a couple of weeks now, but I’m still not entirely ready to render a verdict. While the video quality is pretty darn good for the size and cost of the device, it’s not been enough to knock my socks off. Plus, I’m finding there are actually down … Read more