Media Browser – Thunder Blade 2.2.2.0 Now Released
Media Browser continues on with its fast development, this time beating up a memory eating bug and a wealth of others. Head over to their website for the full list.
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3D HDTV and HDMI Explained
Great write-up as always from the HDGuru.com, this time covering the beauty that is 3D HDTV and just how big a headache it is for your current installations. HDGuru.com Your only solution will be to replace your receiver with a new one that’s 3D compatible or use one of a number of available “work arounds.” You can still use […]
Read moreWal-Mart Is Said to Be Buying Vudu Movie Service
Now here’s a pretty big deal, as Wal-Mart jumps into the streaming movie world head first by acquiring Vudu, which has recently grown by being integrated with TV sales. Not sure exactly how this affects Netflix, but you have to believe it’s got their attention. NY Times The retail giant has agreed to buy Vudu, a three-year-old Silicon Valley startup […]
Read moreLogitech’s Touch Mouse for iPod Touch or iPhone
Logitech Touch Mouse At this point you have seen a number of different apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch designed to let you control your PC. Logitech has recently released their Touch Mouse app designed to do the same but at an impressive price–free. So what is the catch? Logitech already has established themselves with some wonderful hardware touch […]
Read moreMediaPortal 1.1 Release Candidate Arrives to HTPC World
We’ve been covering the news from the Media Portal team for a while given their many delays, and the time is almost here, as they announce their Release Candidate. Assuming nothing major creeps up, we should see a final very soon! Way to go Media Portal team! GeekTonic The beta version of 1.1 was released last August with many updates. […]
Read moreReport: More Than 30% of Netflix Streams Watched on the TV
What this report does not state is what they mean when they say "TV," given that there are so many ways you can digest Netflix streaming these days–Roku, Xbox360, HTPC. That being said, just shows I am not a typical Netflix user, with 66% of them using the service for movies, where I primarily use it for catching up on […]
Read moreHands On With HBO Go: Great Video Quality, Mediocre Video Selection
We just heard of the launching in limited markets of HBO’s online offering, which requires you to be an HBO subscriber. So if HBO is a subscription-based provider…and you have to be a subscriber to access their shows (which have no commercials)…then their online offering should be pretty awesome right? Wrong! What a shame. Hope this improves over time or […]
Read moreWeekly Podcast Roundup, Late Friday Edition
My apologies for being delayed on the podcast roundup. I am still up here in gorgeous Seattle, just wrapping up the annual Microsoft MVP Summit. Lots to listen to on my flight back, so enjoy as always! MythTVCast – Episode 16 Listener emails.Pat’s new HDTV.Dan talks about making administration of multiple boxes easier.Netflix streaming on Linux? Boxee and XBMC vs […]
Read moreBang & Olufsen BeoVision 7-55 review
B&O…if you’re out there listening….MissingRemote would *love* to do a review on any of your products!! Here’s a wonderfully in-depth review of the latest BeoVision product, continuing on their initial release quite nicely it seems. Of course it comes at a healthy cost of $18,700!! Flat Panels HD The picture quality of the BeoVision 7-55 is powered by Bang […]
Read moreSony’s First 3D-Capable Receiver, the STR-DN1010, Costs $500
Did you know your new HDMI 1.3 receiver doesn’t support 3D? I think you all know this isn’t a huge concern for me…but if you’re on the boat, you will be pleased to see this new offering from Sony. And $500 is fairly reasonable for a first gen product IMO. Gizmodo The 7.1 channel, 110W STR-DN1010 will be Sony’s […]
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