Never enough time… Eirik Solheim ponders the future of TV distribution. (eirikso) Constantine to be first HD-DVD with In-Movie Experience features. (HD Beat) Digital content goes outside the box. (Mercury News) Brightcove to add media formats. (Brightcove) TV advertising’s DVR challenge. (CNET)
Got $150 burning a hole in your pocket? ThinkGeek’s got you covered by importing this absurb, yet strangely appealing accessory. The “Nabaztag” is configured via web browser and can receive email, announce the time, communicate the weather, read RSS feeds, play MP3s, etc. English voice duties are provided by a “sprightly” British male, though you’re … Read more
As a DVR user and a guy with a short attention span, I don’t watch a whole lot of live TV. Football and Lost are about the only things I catch as they’re broadcast. Why bother posting? I want to get it on the record that 4/13 I predicted Henry Gale as a Kaiser Soze… … Read more
Check out this over-the-top convergence of technologies! Jim Courtney monitors PGA.com live stats while watching the action from his Slingbox and discussing it with fellow fanatics via Skype.
We haven’t heard a whole lot since the jury ruled in favor of TiVo. However, today the Rocky Mountain News reports that TiVo is seeking an injunction against Echostar. We probably won’t learn much more until after next month’s bench trial. Stay tuned… “Each day EchoStar is allowed to continue its infringement, EchoStar takes subscribers … Read more
The June edition of Wired has an interesting little article about HD hitting its stride this year. 2006 will be the first year HDTVs outsell SD analog sets. As you know, 2006 also marks the debut of HD DVD technologies… though I’m holding back. The article is relatively brief, but they do touch on a … Read more
After backing everything up multiple times and to various locations, I’ve upgraded WordPress from v1.5.2 to 2.0.2. Drop me a line if you notice anything out of whack.
Never enough time… Download your TV; the current options. (TechCrunch) ABC.com users watch more than two million streams. (PVRBlog) TV networks blissfully ignore TiVo problem. (CNN Money) Windows Vista requires analog tuner. (jkOnTheRun) Paramount embraces blogosphere. (Technorati)