Sirius, XM to merge
Just in case you haven't heard, Sirius and XM will be merging. Expect more details to surface tomorrow after then obligatory conference call.
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Will The PS3 Earn A Spot As A Media Extender
1Up.com posted an interview with Sony's Phil Harrison. While a lot of the interview is geared towards gaming, there was a tidbit included about the PS3's future digital entertainment abilities. He hinted at the PS3 having more content via broadband in the near future. We all know that Sony's shortcoming appears to be software and without them improving things sooner […]
Read moreHTPCs: A Victim of Evolution?
Uh oh. It looks as though I had better pack up MissingRemote.com and call it a day. [H]ardocp, one of the oldest and most popular gaming sites on the net, has an article declaring HTPCs will be dead sooner then later as a result of emerging technologies from content providers and streaming devices. I do not consider myself an expert, […]
Read moreWhat’s Your Favorite Plugin?
What is your fave plugin? Perhaps a DVD library plugin? A web guide plugin? A DVD burning one? Mine? Honestly, my favorite plugin is one I haven't tried yet. I am intent on installing a home automation plugin sooner then later and I have to admit I am not thinking of anything else as of late. Vista's Sport's Lounge […]
Read moreOnline TV Update
Just because Google said they do not have the infrastructure to deliver web based TV doesn't mean the rest of the world isn't going to go after this lucrative pie like a bunch of rabid wolves with Little Red Riding Hood in their sites. Here are a few stories/products that will get you closer to Web TV nirvana. SageTV […]
Read moreAvast! This be my toaster!
Arrrrr… Are ye interested in a toaster made for pirates? Product Page:
Read moreNew Player in Blu-Ray Disc Market
Well if the idea of play BR titles on a relatively cheap PS3 doesn't get your fancy, perhaps a cheap stand alone player will. Funai Electric, an OEM manufacturer, intends to release Blu-ray players to the market for about $500 a pop later this year. Good news for consumers who are not early adopters and would have paid twice that […]
Read moreUnderstanding Home Automation
modern home theater has a great article up describing what goes into a home automation system. Part one of this two part series gives a great overview of what you can expect before you delve into a home automation build. I am looking forward to part two where they will describe more of the DIY entry-level options available. With a […]
Read moreSageTV V6.1.3 Release Candidate is Available!!
Thats right folks, Sage has a new release out that is aimed at squashing a huge amount of bugs. For those of you not in the know, Sage is a media center program that operates on Windows, Linux and has a placeshifting client for Mac. It is widley considered to have the best PVR features of the commercial programs and […]
Read moreCableCard Retailer
I wasn't aware of Velocity Micro being an approved CableCard vendor for Media Center PC's but it looks like they are. Configuring an HTPC with a single digital cable tuner, Blu-ray, and X2-4200+ will run you $3,000. The Blu-ray burner is responsible for 800 of that total. Is HTPC nirvana near? Its close but the shackles of […]
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