Netflix ponders streaming to Wii and PS3
It looks like Xboxers might not be the only gaming console owners who will be able enjoy Netflix streaming in the future, provided customers show …
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VUDU soon to add PC-streaming feature
Official word that VUDU jazzed up its service offering with the addition of Pandora came through this morning but now some less-than-official news is creeping …
VUDU adds Pandora as content expansion continues
Since the announcement of VUDU’s Rich Internet Application (RIA) platform, we’ve been waiting for some new big news to come down from the Santa Clara-based …
Take that, Hulu content partners
By now you’ve no doubt heard of the recent Hulu on Boxee situation. Three sentence recap for those who haven’t: Boxee is a media management/viewing/streaming …
Roku’s VOD service to include integrated YouTube?
While there’s nothing more than a rogue screen-shot to go by at the moment, we wouldn’t rule this one out as a possible feature of …
Slingplayer Mobile potentially coming to Android, future webOS player uncertain
Those with a Slingbox at home and a smartphone in your pocket appreciate the on-the-go mobile viewing that Slingplayer Mobile provides. Currently, Slingplayer Mobile supports …
Digital TV switchover to be delayed; you may still have time
If you’re an avid BGR reader, you’re probably all set to go for the switch to digital TV but if you’ve been slacking for whatever …
Sling Media announces iPhone SlingPlayer application, HD Mac streaming
Well, Sling has gone and done it again. This time they’ve got some iPhone app nonsense for your TiVo-addicted souls. You might remember the initial …
Intel and Adobe bringing Flash to a living room near you
As is always the case, we can all expect plenty of home entertainment-related news to come this week as CES kicks off. New TVs, new …
Samsung to introduce 7mm ultra-thin LCD TV at CES
Samsung is expected to unveil a new LED-backlit LCD TV at CES that is a mere 7mm thick at its greatest width. For perspective, take …
LG LH95 will be the world’s thinnest LED LCD TV, possibly sexiest as well
Yeah we’ll take seven, thanks. LG is all set to unveil its latest creation at CES next week and we have to say, it looks …
Sling Media updates Windows Mobile client, adds tons of devices
As BlackBerry users sit patiently and wait for the official BlackBerry beta program to FINALLY get under way, Sling Media has just cranked out a …
Farewell VHS, we’ll miss you – thanks for the memories!
Remember those Friday nights when you’d rent video tapes by the bundle and watch them all as fast as you can because they were due …
World’s first Blu-ray/DVD hybrid developed in Japan
Here it is folks, it’s what you’ve all been waiting for (or not): The very first Blu-ray / DVD hybrid disc. With permeable layers for …
Sharp to unveil Aquos HDTVs with integrated Blu-ray players
We can’t hate it when we find out that something interesting is going to be unveiled at CES 2009 since all signs are pointing to …
VUDU introduces internet application platform and on-demand TV
VUDU swings for the fences and connects! Big news from California-based set top box provider VUDU this morning, as the company announces a huge new …
TiVo increasing on-screen ads, cable companies rejoice
Sometimes you just have to sit back and wonder what TiVo is thinking. Apparently the biz dev team there doesn’t think the unending onslaught of …
Amazon streaming HD to TiVo soon?
Listen up, couch potatoes! It looks like NetFlix and Vudu might not be the only streaming services that will offer up a high definition content. …
Sling opens its video portal to the public
Sling launched its video portal website to the public today, finally putting its private beta phase to bed. The new Sling.com portal offers full length …
Blockbuster finally releases its very own set-top box
After making an announcement ages ago, Blockbuster has finally launched its movie rental service via set-top boxes. Since word got out about the box and …
Silicon Mountain announces a new pair of All-in-one LCD TVs
How’s this for a slice of fried gold? A 42″ LCD TV with a full 1080p HD picture and an integrated PC featuring an Intel …
Laser vs. plasma: Warming up for the battle royale
Ok, ok… Let’s not get too excited just yet. It still might be a bit early to reach any real conclusions about laser televisions and …
Netflix HD streaming to hit Roku before 2009
While we sincerely doubt this to be the push Roku needs to become more, how should we put this, significant – Roku owners and potential …
Netflix and TiVo jump in bed together
The Netflix federation has been expanding at record pace as of late. Following their recent announcement of Watch Instantly streaming video support for the Mac …
Tis the season for flat panel TVs
Call it a sign of the economic times or call it gift from Santa, but it looks like this holiday season will be the perfect …
New Mac ads respond to Windows ads responding to Mac ads
First is was hilarious. The Mac, Justin Long, all cool and hip with his witty retorts and his, umm, jeans. The PC, John Hodgman, all …
The United States now has a Czar, for IP
On October 13, President Bush signed a highly controversial anti-piracy law. The dictator President has put into effect a law that will appoint an intellectual …
FCC to decide what to do with unlicensed spectrum
Once television goes digital, there is going to be some open “white space” in the air and the FCC is now deciding on how the …
Samsung A867 for AT&T found in the wild
The Samsung Mirage, er… Eternity or whatever they end up calling it has been spotted in the wild. Looks like a pretty nice touch screen …
Apple TV 2.2 update issued; adds Genius support and better HDTV features
Last night, Apple updated iTunes to version 8.0.1 and addressed some issues with its latest music portal release. At the same time it quietly snuck …
