Tag: Movies/TV/Online Videos

"LX.TV 1ST/LOOK: NYC" marks the first time content originally made for the web will be packaged into a regularly scheduled recurring series for broadcast on network television. LX.TV video has been available on WNBC.com since October 2006, through NBBC. The premiere episode of "LX.TV 1ST/LOOK: NYC" will take viewers on a night out in NYC, followed by an introduction of […]

In a bold move, Netflix will offer free streaming of movies to its subscribers. Entry level ($5.99) plan subscribers will recieve 6 hours of free streaming per month. Unlimited 3-at-Once ($17.99) subscribers will recieve 18 hours of free streaming per month. Initial offerings will consist of about 1000 titles and Netflix is claiming DVD-quality images if you have a 3 Mbit/s […]

I am not sure if I mentioned this in our CES coverage or not, but I thought it might interest a few people to know our HD selection is going to get bigger by a few more channels. Having the Sci-FI and USA channel interest me the most. I am not sure I need to see my news and cartoons […]

The FCC has rejected Comcast's appeal for removing embedded security from cable STB. The goal here is to open up the set top box market to more companies. This should give conusmers a larger choice of options and simply allow the cable company to supply the CableCard. The major cable companies won't have a problem (but will very likley use […]

DirectTV can't really win these days. They are facing a multitude of problems that range from poor customer service to faulty equipment. A lot of issues probably don't affect the majority of people. However, once you get a rep for stinking it up like this, there is a good chance your subscriber base is going to shrink. From the article: […]

Senator John Sununu has announced that he will be working on legislation that would prevent the FCC from creating specific technology that have to be followed by CE companies. Of course, we all know he is targetting the broadcast flag. It is good to see our elected representitives take the side of the consumers for a change. From the article: […]

Matt weighed in on the subject when our site first launched and it looks like his thoery holds up true. People are not going to take compressed HD garbage if they don't have to. Broadcast HDTV is very common place now a days and can be had for a lot cheaper. Simply put up the antenna and enjoy! From the […]

ExtremeTech tackles (or…well, kinda avoids) answering the question of which Movie (legal) site is the best. They go through the top 5 & see how they perform for an average user, but in the end basically don't make a decision as which is best, seeing the limitations more on the technology & implementation rather than on any individual method. Sure […]

Unfortunately you have to live in a major metropolitan area to get services like AT&T's U-verse and Verizon's FIOS. U-verse is making its way to CA, specifically in the Bay area. I really fail to see the advantage of IPTV at this point. Clicking through the link, you will see the list of features and only web based scheduling really […]