Anyone else worried about what online HD streaming from ABC is going to do to Internet connection speeds? Multichannel News reports that ABC is claiming to be the first major TV programmer to stream HDTV online. The network will start its HD test in July with content (full episodes?) from Lost, Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, … Read more
SageTV has announced support for Windows Home Server. Unless they’ve coded some specialized WHS hooks, the functionality was already present… All computer-based media center/DVR software really should be able to utilize external or network storage devices. “We’re excited to work with SageTV and make compelling digital entertainment capabilities available to Windows Home Server customers,” said … Read more
Comcast is killing their Microsoft TV Foundation deployment in Washington State. Really it’s no surprise when you consider Motorola has partnered with Gemstar to produce and deliver GuideWorks DVR interface, plus Comcast has obviously invested a lot of time and money in bringing a TiVo solution to market. The only realistic place we’d next see … Read more
Oh how I love college football. Growing up in Florida, football is a way a life and choosing an affiliation comes early (Go ‘Canes). Prior to cohabitation, I actually only subscribed to cable during football season to maximize coverage. Yes, I’ll even watch those random teams like New Mexico State or Boise on ESPN2 Thursday … Read more
As part of the broadband strategy announced last last fall, TiVo has introduced unified search functionality. “Swivel Search” offers enhanced on-box querying, but also reaches beyond broadcast television and into TiVoCast and Amazon Unbox programming. Additionally, show information will include representative thumbnail images pulled across the Internet, with actor headshots to follow. The press release … Read more
There is a great post over on dembot on why video platforms fail. You should read the whole thing, but here is the top ten list: 1. Insubstantial library of content 2. Poor bit rates 3. Lack of innovation (clone platform) 4. No share in content ownership rights 5. No exclusivity of content distribution 6. … Read more
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Matched pair of TiVo wedding cakes.