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Samsung Optical SMART Hub packs DVD burner with media sharing

Chris Davies, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Samsung has taken the wraps off of its latest multimedia-sharing device, the Samsung Optical SMART Hub, an external DVD burner that can share files via WiFi, USB and ethernet connection to your tablet, smartphone, smart TV or computer. Resembling a slightly oversized external drive,at 150 x 198 x 25 mm and 430g, the Optical SMART Hub works alongside a new Android app (with iPhone, Kindle and smart TV apps in the pipeline) for remote access. Read The Full Story

Samsung Audio Docks pack AllShare, AirPlay and Bluetooth

Chris Davies, Jan 4th 2012 Discuss [2]

Samsung has revealed a range of new audio docks ahead of CES, the DA-E750 and DA-E670, targeting Apple and Android phone device users connecting either wired or wirelessly. The Samsung Audio Dock DA-E750 includes a 100W home-grown hybrid vacuum tube amp powering a 2.1 speaker system including subwoofer, with AllShare support for Samsung devices, AirPlay for Apple gadgets and Bluetooth for everything else. Read The Full Story

Novatel Wireless Adds DLNA to the MiFi 2372

Ammon Carpenter, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

We reviewed the AT&T MiFi 2372 back in January, but since then Novatel, the devices manufacturer, has recently updated the device’s software. DLNA streaming media support has been added to the MiFi 2372. The MiFi 2372 already functioned well as a mobile 3G or 4G hotspot, and sharing the microSDHC card helped set it apart from the competition. Adding DLNA support just sweetened the package. Read The Full Story

Pioneer Elite VSX receivers pack AirPlay, DLNA streaming, more

Chris Davies, Jun 8th 2011 Discuss [0]

Pioneer has revealed its latest batch of Elite receivers, throwing in Apple AirPlay support along with the company's own Air Jam collaborative playlist system, which allows multiple devices to contribute tracks to a single playlist. The Pioneer VSX-40, VSX-50, VSX-51, VSX-52 and VSX-53 offer seven channels of up to 110W each, have DLNA streaming media support (on all but the VSX-40), and support external zones for multi-room playback. Read The Full Story

Novatel MiFi 2372 turns media server with DLNA support

Chris Davies, Mar 21st 2011 Discuss [0]

Novatel Wireless has clinched DLNA certification for the MiFi 2372, turning the portable 3G hotspot into a mini media server. A new app running on the MiFi OS - the hotspot's own operating system - the DLNA Server functionality can share content stored on a microSD card to nearby smartphones, notebooks and WiFi-compatible HDTVs. Read The Full Story

HCL Aegis low-cost home automation gateway supports WiFi, ZigBee, DLNA, HomePlug & more

Chris Davies, Jan 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

HCL has announced Aegis, a multi-platform home automation gateway which promises to control your multimedia, energy monitoring, HVAC, security and more, all through Android, iOS and Symbian devices, and using multiple wireless standards. Debuting at CES 2011 this week, the platform-agnostic Aegis supports WiFi, ZigBee, DLNA and HomePlug networking. Read The Full Story

LG Smart TV Upgrader ST600 makes your dumb HDTV internet-connected

Chris Davies, Dec 30th 2010 Discuss [1]

LG continues its steady pre-CES 2011 drip of announcements with the LT Smart TV Upgrader ST600, an 11cm-square STB that brings all of the functionality you'd normally expect from an LG internet-connected HDTV to your regular set. Hooking up to your network via WiFi or ethernet, the DLNA-compliant box also has a USB port for attaching a mouse or an external drive. Read The Full Story

LG HX996TS and HB906SB 3D home theater systems & BD960 Blu-ray/media server outed

Chris Davies, Dec 24th 2010 Discuss [0]

LG has outed its CES 2011 line-up of 3D AV kit, seemingly deciding that pre-holiday press is better than the early January crush. Star of their show will be the LG HX996TS, a 3D home theater system, along with the LG HB906SB Blu-ray 3D home theater system, and the LG BD690 network 3D Blu-ray player. Read The Full Story

Featured

HTC Media Link unboxing [Video]

Chris Davies, Dec 22nd 2010 Discuss [4]

It’s been a long time since we first caught sight of HTC’s Media Link, squeezed into an HTC Sense presentation back at the launch of the Desire HD and Desire Z. The two phones have launched and gone on sale, but it’s taken longer for the compact DLNA wireless streaming box to arrive. Patience has served us well, though, and now the Media Link is fresh on the SlashGear test bench.

Unboxing video after the cut

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4.3-inch Samsung Stealth V SCH-i510 Froyo smartphone clears DLNA testing

Chris Davies, Nov 25th 2010 Discuss [0]

The DLNA has prematurely tipped [pdf link] an incoming Samsung Android smartphone, the Samsung Stealth V SCH-i510. Listed as an Android 2.2 Froyo device, the Stealth V has a 4.3-inch WVGA AMOLED display and an 8-megapixel camera, together with WiFi b/g/n and a microSD card slot. Read The Full Story

Reviews

Synology DiskStation DS211 Review

Ewdison Then, Nov 19th 2010 Discuss [7]

The Synology DiskStation DS211 isn’t the company’s first NAS to cross the SlashGear test bench, but it’s perhaps the most home-user focused model so far. A two-bay network-attached backup box, the DS211 also throws in DLNA media streaming duties and cross-platform compatibility. With a diskless retail price of around $320, is this the box you should be entrusting your data security to? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.

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HTC DG H100 Media Link up for £90 UK pre-order

Chris Davies, Nov 11th 2010 Discuss [0]

Having been spotted flirting with the FCC earlier today, the HTC DG H100 Media Link streamer has been confirmed by retailer Clove. Priced at £89.99 ($145), the HTC Media Link hooks up to your TV via the bundled HDMI cable and allows you to stream content via DLNA over WiFi. Read The Full Story