Roxio has released Toast 9 but, as my headline questions, does it work… with TiVo? Last fall both Toast 8 and Popcorn 3 began experiencing issues in conjunction with TiVo’s Fall Software update. As I mentioned in early February, the Roxio team seemed to think they had a solution for the TiVoToGo file conversion audio/video … Read more
I’ve received a few questions asking if I’ve seen the new Sling television commercial. Uh, hello? Yes, of course I’ve seen it! And you can too (without actually watching TV). We’re also running an amusing seasonal radio spot. Click the play button to check it out: [audio:sling-basketball.mp3] (Unfortunately, my poor Terps closed out the last … Read more
Thanks to jon, Peter, and Alex for the TiVo referrals yesterday! Seems like a good reason to pull the trigger on some of these rewards points and give away a TiVo Glo Remote (MSRP $50). If you want in on the giveaway, please leave one comment. The catch is that you must provide a link … Read more
In case you hadn’t heard, this year Joost joins CBS in offering live access to March Madness. Though I gave up on Joost shortly after it was released from beta, frequent ZNF commentor Todd still checks in. And apparently, today’s live streaming tests aren’t going so well (see above). Test details: We’re beginning a new … Read more
For what seems like years, folks have been speculating on (and lusting after) an Apple DVR. Could that wait be nearing an end? The obvious platform for their DVR would be Apple TV, though I’m unsure if the current hardware is suitable for video encoding. Not to mention we’d need a USB tuner (ATSC? CableCARD?) … Read more
Looks like we’ll really see a resurgence of CableCARD televisions later this year. Unlike the first generation of one-way communication and single tuning sets, the new generation will employ OCAP tru2way. According to Home Theater Magazine: all Panasonic PDP and LCD sets incorporate ATSC tuners and some will soon incorporate OCAP two-way cable cards allowing … Read more
I’m later than I’d have liked in pointing out Chris Lanier’s thoughts on the the relatively new Linksys DMA2200 Microsoft-based v2 Media Extender. Overall Chris seems pleased with the form factor and basic extender functionality, though he dings the unit for lacking more comprehensive media format playback capabilities: Iâd give the Linksys DMA2200 a 6/10. … Read more
The stars have clearly aligned for me with Slacker. Yesterday I spoke with Jonathan Sasse at the company for an update on Slacker happenings. During which conversation I discovered that Slacker is actually now available on my Squeezebox now. And finally, today my Slacker portable player arrived in the mail. Hooray! I’ll save some of … Read more