As we move into the latter half of December, we are going to be hearing more and more from companies prepping for CES in January. One company that is going to be showing off its tech is Lumus. In particular, they will be showing off their 720p video glasses, but what sets the Lumus glasses apart from others that we […]
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The folks at Syabas have a new Popcorn Hour media streamer on tap, the C-300, and it comes with a wealth of storage and media options. There’s room for an internal 2.5″ hard drive and 3.5″ hot swap bay along with a slot for an optional Blu-Ray drive. There are also USB ports in front and in back for connecting […]
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As mobile computing devices have become more prevalent, the need has grown for a way to transmit audio and video from mobile devices to televisions and other displays. Wireless technologies such as AirPlay and WiDi have garnered a lot of attention, but at the end of the day, impromptu connections are more likely to rely on an adaptable wired standard. […]
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The recent hard drive supply constraints caused by flooding in Thailand have focused attention on a market that had been somewhat overshadowed by much sexier SSDs. SSDs are faster and quieter than hard drives and have come down in price to the point that many computer enthusiasts consider an SSD to be a must-have upgrade. However, one place you will […]
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Synology has staked out a strong position in the high-end consumer NAS market. The DS212 NAS is a 2-bay NAS device capable of supporting up to 6TB of storage. Like most Synology units it’s a slick looking little box. I especially like the inclusion of an SD card. I’ve wished several times that I had my WHS box set up […]
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When the Metro-inspired Xbox 360 UI launched last week, it brought along only a handful of the anticipated Xbox Live TV apps. Well, Microsoft has unleashed a bumper crop of new TV apps today, and judging by the number of regional apps launching, there’s something for just about everyone. The Verizon FiOS TV app caused a stir when it was […]
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We don’t post many press releases because, frankly, they aren’t that interesting. This is a definitely an exception, because as you can see from the video (don’t ask where we found it ;)) NIVEUS has created something very, very cool on top of the Windows 8 platform (OK, and Windows 7 too) supporting CableCARD (via the HDHR PRIME) and satellite […]
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OK. Stupid headline from the Telegraph since Quantum Dots have nothing to do with 2D vs. 3D, but the content is a bit more interesting. Sounds like the integration of QD technology will convincingly push LCD display quality past Plasma for the last group of hold outs clinging to their Pioneer Elites and poo-pooing your multi-zone backlighting (that would be […]
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It’s been a couple of months since the first SiriusXM 2.0 radios launched, and SiriusXM has decided to spread the 2.0 love to some streaming-only mobile devices. First up will be the Apple iOS devices. The new DVR-style features enabled by SiriusXM 2.0 are a good fit for Internet streaming and the new streaming control options for switching channels and […]
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Microsoft is still in the process of rolling out TV apps for their new Metro-infused Xbox 360 UI and the attendant Xbox Live TV services, but Microsoft is evidently already looking ahead and considering developing their own original programming. Reportedly two former NBC executives have already been approached about coming on board with Microsoft, which would make some sense given the […]
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