Google announces more Google TV partners, NBC, HBO, Turner
Earlier today, Google posted a quick update on the status of their soon-to-be-released Google TV home entertainment product. The company noted “overwhelming” interest by content …
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Sonos introduces Wireless Dock for multiroom wireless iPod enjoyment
You know we love us some Sonos gear around these parts, and Sonos’ latest announcement definitely caught our attention. Today at CEDIA, Sonos introduced the …
Netflix inks deal with Nu Image/Millennium to stream first-run content
Fresh off of their deal last month with Epix, Netflix has announced a new, long-term agreement with Nu Image/Millennium Films that will bring more first-run content to …
Plex and LG to challenge Apple TV, Boxee, and others
Plex, for those not familiar, is a software company whose former creed was to: “bridge the gap between your Mac and your home theater, doing …
Apple TV becoming iTV, getting application support, yet losing full HD?
Engadget is following up on their previous story about an updated Apple TV set to hit the market as a $99 set top box, complete …
Netflix and EPIX ink multi-year deal, new releases to be streamed via Netflix
Today, Netflix and EPIX announced a multi-year partnership that will bring “an array of new releases and library titles from EPIX” to Netflix subscribers beginning September 1st. …
Roku and MP3tunes ink deal to stream iTunes library to your TV
Today, Roku and MP3tunes announced a partnership that will bring your iTunes music library to your television. MP3tunes, for those not familiar, is a company that provides …
Redbox developing an online streaming service to compete with Netflix?
Redbox is reportedly exploring possibilites to expand its movie rental service beyond kiosks and onto the Internet. According to Redbox President Mitch Lowe, Redbox is …
Netflix granted streaming rights to popular Warner Bros. television series
Netflix and Warner Bros. announced on Thursday that Netflix will be adding several new Warners Bros. televisions shows to its catalog and extending its license …
Television providers considering smaller, cheaper TV packages?
Cable and satellite television operators may be in talks with entertainment companies to develop new TV packages that offer fewer channels at a lower cost …
Sony to launch two new movie-based cable television channels
According to the LA Times, Sony is preparing to launch two new cable television channels on October 1st. The first channel, tentatively called Sony Pictures …
Netflix inks deal with Relativity Media to stream major motion pictures
Netflix announced on Tuesday that the movie rental giant has signed an agreement with independent movie producer Relativity Media. Relativity Media is a newcomer to …
Blockbuster to be delisted from the NYSE
Blockbuster continues its downward spiral as it has been suspended from trading and forced to delist from the NYSE effective next Wednesday. Currently trading at …
NYT: Apple completely reworking Apple TV
The New York Times is reporting that Apple, Inc. is “working on an update to its television software” that runs on its Apple TV hardware, …
Hulu's premium service coming to the PlayStation 3?
Amidst a rumor that Hulu may be rolling out is premium video service next week for testing, another rumor is surfacing that suggests the online …
Clearleap to bring on-demand cable TV to Roku
Folks on the fence about a Roku box may be swayed by the news that Roku is teaming up with Clearleap to bring on-demand cable …
Kmart and Sears to launch a streaming video service in time for the holiday shopping season
Kmart and Sears are gearing up launch a new streaming movie service slated for launch later this year. The service will be powered by Sonic …
SlingPlayer for Android makes its official debut in the Android Market
Slingbox owners rocking the latest Android handset will be happy to know that SlingPlayer has made its official debut in the Android Market. Available for …
Hollywood studios gain approval to block analog hole for new releases
Hollywood was granted a major victory by the FCC this past week in a decision that gives the studios permission to shut down the analog …
Roku teases major Netflix update
Roku customers that are also patrons of Netfix have a reason to jump for joy this spring evening as the two companies have released a …
Google partnering with Sony on a new television service
Google is looking to leverage its foothold in the online video realm by partnering with Sony on a new television service to be called Google …
Blockbuster looking to sell its European stores?
After a disappointing Q4 2009 performance, Blockbuster’s woes continue with the US video giant looking to pawn off its European operations as a means of …
Viacom yanks The Colbert Report and The Daily Show from Hulu
Hulu suffered a setback today when Viacom announced that it is pulling the plug on both The Colbert Report and The Daily Show effective March …
TiVo Premiere and TiVo Premiere XL bring new UI and optional QWERTY remote
TiVo, last night, announced the TiVo Premiere and TiVo Premiere XL Series-4 set-top DVR boxes, complete with a resigned UI and optional Bluetooth QWERTY slider …
Logitech unveils the new Harmony 600 and Harmony 650 remotes
High tech couch potatoes take note as Logitech has added two new Harmony remotes to its already robust remote lineup. The latest additions offer one …
Blockbuster continues its decline, posts $425M loss in Q4
Blockbuster continues its downward spiral with the once powerful movie rental company now posting yet another quarterly loss. Bad news across the board with sales …
Cablevision to offer a new PC to TV Relay service starting in June
Takings its cue from the success of VUDU, Roku, and Boxee, Cablevision is developing a new PC to TV Relay service which will provide a …
Sonos Multi-room Music System Review: S5, ZoneBridge, Controller 200
It’s pretty incomprehensible that until about two weeks ago, I had never used a piece of Sonos equipment. Heard about it, and read about it? …
Boxee offering payment system, looking for content partners
Boxee, the popular online video and TV streaming service, announced that it will be adding a payment system to its streaming platform. The payment system …
Netflix streaming coming to the Nintendo Wii this Spring
Netflix and Nintendo are teaming up to bring Netflix’s streaming media service to the Nintendo Wii this spring. In order to actually get some streaming …
