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Toshiba planning internet-connected HD media player

, Aug 10th 2009 Discuss [0]

Toshiba may have been late to the Blu-ray party, but that doesn't mean they're putting all of their eggs in one blue-lasered basket.  According to Olivier Van Wynendaele, assistant general manager in marketing of Toshiba Europe's consumer products division, the company is also working on an internet connected storage device that works with high-definition content. Read The Full Story

Digeo Moxi Mate $399 multiroom DVR streamer

, Aug 5th 2009 Discuss [0]

Digeo have unveiled the latest piece in their Moxi DVR puzzle, the Moxi Mate, which takes digital content multi-room.  Designed to work in tandem with the Moxi HD DVR, the "virtually silent" box shuttles video recorded from the main unit, together with Rhapsody music, Flickr photos and - courtesy of the PlayOn software - Hulu and Netflix content. Read The Full Story

Panasonic update VIERACast Blu-ray decks with Amazon Video On Demand

, Aug 4th 2009 Discuss [0]

Panasonic are pushing out an update today that will bring Amazon Video On Demand support to owners of their 2009 Blu-ray VIERACast players.  The update will allow users to browse and shop through Amazon's catalog of over 45,000 standard-definition titles and more than 1,000 HD titles, with no monthly subscription and instant playback.    Read The Full Story

Netflix iPhone movie streaming on the way?

, Aug 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

If the latest rumors are to be believed, apparently Netflix might just be offering up movie streaming for subscribers on their iPhones and iPod touch devices. And while nothing has been confirmed yet, it does seem somewhat likely. Read The Full Story

LG add VUDU 1080p on-demand movies to NetCast HDTVs

, Jul 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

VUDU have announced that they have partnered with LG to put their on-demand IPTV system into the latter's HDTVs.  Rather than demanding a separate VUDU box, the LG "NetCast" range of TVs will be able to access on-demand rental or purchase of HD and 1080p Full HD titles, with a system that VUDU promise will see no stuttering or buffering delays.   Read The Full Story

VuNow IPTV box gets CinemaNow movie streaming

, Jul 28th 2009 Discuss [0]

Verismo Networks have added Roxio CinemaNow streaming media purchases to the list of talents their VuNow IPTV box can boast.  The video-on-demand box can already show streaming content from local network storage or YouTube, and now adds Sonic Solutions' 250 content providers to its line-up.   Read The Full Story

Sonic gearing up to offer 3D movies at home

, Jul 21st 2009 Discuss [0]

More and more movies are being released into theaters in 3D these days, which is no doubt impressive, but wouldn't it be nice to have this technology at home? That's what Sonic thinks as they begin development of a 3D home movie delivery system. In an effort to get this project off the ground, Sonic is working with NVIDIA and others to bring GeForce 3D Vision to their Roxio CinemaNow player. Compatible displays include the ViewSonic FuHzion VX2265wm and the Samsung 2233RZ. The movies will be shown in 1080p and can be shown on anything device that's 3D-ready including projectors. There's no word on any potential release date or cost, but we'll keep you posted.

Sony adding Netflix and more to BRAVIA HDTVs

, Jul 9th 2009 Discuss [2]

Sony have announced that, as of fall 2009, Netflix, Demand Media and ON Networks will arrive on their BRAVIA HDTVs.  A standard feature on any upcoming Sony BRAVIA internet video-capable HDTV, and usable on existing sets courtesy of Sony's BRAVIA Internet Video Link module, Netflix users will be able to access their instant queue lists on their TV.   Read The Full Story

MvixUSA Ultio 1080p UPnP streaming media player

, Jun 25th 2009 Discuss [9]

MvixUSA have rolled out their latest mediaplayer, the Ultio.  A network-connected UPnP streamer, the Ultio has an optional internal hard-drive, can display content from Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and others, and has a variety of connection options.  The company is also claiming that the Ultio supports the largest array of AV formats and codecs for any such device.    Read The Full Story

PopcornHour C200 media streamer: Blu-ray & BitTorrent ready [Video] [Updated with price]

, Jun 17th 2009 Discuss [0]

PopcornHour have revealed their latest media streamer, the C200, and compared to the previous-gen models it's a significant step up.  As well as a new 667MHz processor, the Sigma SMP8643, the PopcornHour C200 gets an HDMI 1.3 port, two SATA connectors, and a user-accessible drive bay for a HDD, DVD or Blu-ray drive. Video demo after the cut Updated with pricing/availability after the cut Read The Full Story

Xbox 360 Hulu integration rumored

, May 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Could Hulu and Microsoft be planning to announce integration of the former's streaming media service with the Xbox 360?  That's one interpretation of Attack of the Show host Olivia Munn's teasing Twitter message yesterday evening: "Just finished promos for hulu/microsoft event I'm doing on june 8!" Read The Full Story

Hulu Desktop app reminds people how good Boxee made it

, May 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Hulu have announced a new desktop app, the imaginatively titled Hulu Desktop, which brings "lean-back viewing" to PC and Mac.  The app allows the Hulu catalog to be browsed and titles played, either with a standard keyboard and mouse or with a remote control.  However the news has come as something of a slap in the face to Boxee, who are still forced to use workaround fixes to access Hulu content on their multimedia platform. Read The Full Story
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