The big news from Apple’s press event today was the re-introduction of Apple TV. The device, which is available immediately for $99, allows users to stream 720p high definition video over the Internet to their HDMI capable televisions. TV shows can be rented from ABC and Fox for $0.99, movies can be rented for [...]
The Mvix MX-880HD Ultio Pro digital video player/recorder is perfect for the individual who wants to play, record, and manage their collection of digital A/V files without the use of a computer. While the device can be hooked up to a computer for file transfer, the Ultio Pro is a stand-alone device and needs nothing [...]
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No Comments »Well it’s finally here. 2010 – the year by which so many films predicted humanity zipping around in flying cars, travelling regularly throughout our solar system, and working alongside artificially intellengent computers. While technology hasn’t quite kept up with fiction, it’s still progressing nicely. Consumers in 2009 gained more choice and available features in [...]
Posted in Consumer Electronics, Content Delivery, Digital Media Players and DVRs, Home Theater, IPTV, TV and Video, Technology Tags: Boxee, digital media player, DVR, HTPC, IPTV, PopBox, TV 4 Comments »Those looking to augment their TV viewing experience by bridging the gap between online and traditional content have essentially two options from which to chose – a digital media streamer or home theater PC (although some manufacturers are now shipping TV’s with in-built networking features). While most digital media streamers offer comparatively similar media support [...]
I’m sure there are some potential benefits to placing IR or 3D human sensing cameras in TVs, DVRs, and game consoles, such as the ability to change the channel without a remote control or play games via body movements, but any gains in convenience are quickly eliminated when one considers some of the other possible [...]
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