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TiVo's AN0100 802.11n WiFi adapter hits the FCC, stirs up imaginations
TiVo's AN0100 802.11n WiFi adapter hits the FCC, stirs up imaginations
engadget.com — TiVo's Wireless G USB network adapter has been out and about since late 2005, so to say an 802.11n version is past due would be understating things dramatically. At long last, it seems as if high-speed network access is coming to the heralded DVR ... (more) TiVo's AN0100 802.11n WiFi adapter hits the FCC, stirs ...
Limited Edition Micheal Jackson phone is a real Thriller
Limited Edition Micheal Jackson phone is a real Thriller
shanzai.com — Behold the Jacko phone in all its glory. It's got more gold trim than a gangster's fantasy, more sass than a night out on the razz with Jay Lo, it's a thriller, it's dangerous, it's ... truth is, whether you wanna get on the floor or off the wall, ... (more) Limited Edition Micheal Jackson phone is a real Thriller
Boxee beta to be unveiled on December 7th
electronista.com — The first public beta of Boxee will be shown on December 7th, according to its developer. The app is primarily used to stream movies and TV shows to an HDTV, including remote content from sources such as Hulu and Netflix. Music and photos can also be ... (more) Boxee beta to be unveiled on December 7th
Updated iTunes LPs for Apple TV 3.0 Now Available
Updated iTunes LPs for Apple TV 3.0 Now Available
macrumors.com — Apple today began notifying purchasers of its iTunes LP offerings that updated versions compatible with the new Apple TV 3.0 software are now available for download. Apple delivered the Apple TV 3.0 software update to users last week, bringing a num... (more) Updated iTunes LPs for Apple TV 3.0 Now Available
Updating iTunes Extras and LP Content for Your Apple TV
support.apple.com — You have to wait for updated versions of existing iTunes LP and Extras content before they’ll work on Apple TV 3.0.  ★  (more) Updating iTunes Extras and LP Content for Your Apple TV
Apple 10.6.2 10C540 seed "Resolves an issue with plugging and unplugging to an Apple TV", VMWare ...
9to5mac.com — Apple's got an interesting seed note with the latest 10.6.2 release (10C540).  Under the GraphicsDrivers category, it says: "Resolves an issue with plugging and unplugging to an Apple TV" We're not quite sure what that means but it could ... (more) Apple 10.6.2 10C540 seed "Resolves an issue with ...
Apple Pushing For iTunes TV Subscriptions
Apple Pushing For iTunes TV Subscriptions
modmyi.com — Apple Insider is reporting that Apple may be courting television networks with a plan to provide a $30-per-month subscription package that would deliver content via iTunes. The potential service, which may launch as early as 2010, has been kept on the down-low for some time. But the ... (more) Apple Pushing For iTunes TV Subscriptions
Could Apple Launch Its Own Cable Television Network?
Could Apple Launch Its Own Cable Television Network?
modmyi.com — Although Apple has never formally expressed an interest in launching such a venture, many Apple fanatics have, in recent months, broached the subject of an Apple-based cable television network. Similar to that of G4 - also known as G4 TV, the cable and satellite television channel ... (more) Could Apple Launch Its Own Cable Television Network?
iTunes 9.0.2 out with support for Apple TV software version 3.0 and dark background for Grid View, other improvements
iTunes 9.0.2 out with support for Apple TV software version 3.0 and dark background for Grid ...
9to5mac.com — iTunes 9.0.2, a 93MB update,  adds support for Apple TV software version 3.0, adds an option for a dark background for Grid View, and improves support for accessibility. (more) iTunes 9.0.2 out with support for Apple TV software ...
Apple TV could start offering unlimited TV shows for $30/month
Apple TV could start offering unlimited TV shows for $30/month
crunchgear.com — The antitheis of Apple TV Riddle me this: would you pay Apple $30 a month for unlimited access to TV, presumably coinciding with the actual network air time or shortly thereafter? Interesting, non? PKafka has talked to some industry execs who ... (more) Apple TV could start offering unlimited TV shows for ...
Apple pitches $30-a-month iTunes TV subscriptions - report
appleinsider.com — Apple has reportedly reached out to TV networks in recent weeks with a proposed $30-per-month subscription plan to deliver content via iTunes -- a service it hopes to launch in early 2010. (more) Apple pitches $30-a-month iTunes TV subscriptions - report
Secrets preference panel updated for Snow Leopard
tuaw.com — From time to time we have shared hidden settings in applications which can be used to "tweak" an app's behavior, such as forcing Snow Leopard's dictionary to reuse the same window or make the print dialog expanded by default . These settings are ... (more) Secrets preference panel updated for Snow Leopard
Redbox revenue still booming, but growth is slowing
Redbox revenue still booming, but growth is slowing
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Good news for the three Hollywood studios lined up against Redbox: the $1-per-night DVD rental kiosk company's revenue growth slowed in the third quarter. Good news for the four studios that have signed deals with Redbox: Its revenue was up... (more) Redbox revenue still booming, but growth is slowing
Comcast announces new bandwidth throttling scheme
engadget.com — Comcast customers have been no stranger to bandwidth shenanigans over the years, from the whole torrent filtering mess to the 250GB monthly cap . Now the company is back with a new data throttling scheme intended to put the kibosh on excessive ... (more) Comcast announces new bandwidth throttling scheme
Comcast's New Throttling Plan Uses Trigger Conditions, Not Silent Blocking
tech.slashdot.org — clang_jangle writes with this excerpt from The Inquirer outlining Comcast's new traffic-throttling scheme , based on information from Comcast's latest FCC filing . "Its network throttling implements a two-tier packet queueing system at the routers, ... (more) Comcast's New Throttling Plan Uses Trigger Conditions, ...
Comcast internet throttling is up and running
theinquirer.net — COMCAST , the second-largest US cable television and Internet communications service provider, has a new broadband traffic throttling scheme installed and operating in all of its markets. The ISP's new regime for restricting its customers' bandwidth ... (more) Comcast internet throttling is up and running
Comcast Surviving FiOS, U-Verse Threats
Comcast Surviving FiOS, U-Verse Threats
businessinsider.com — AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) continue to build out their digital TV/super-fast broadband services U-Verse and FiOS across their service areas. But they don't seem to be having a big impact on Comcast, the biggest U.S. cable company. Read the ... (more) Comcast Surviving FiOS, U-Verse Threats
Comcast Profits Rise 22 Percent, Beating Estimates
paidcontent.org — A combination of cost savings and an increase of both the number of subscribers and monthly bill rates pushed Comcast ( NSDQ: CMCSA ) past analysts expectations. Profits rose 22 percent to $944 million as revenue was up 3 percent to $8.802 billion, ... (more) Comcast Profits Rise 22 Percent, Beating Estimates
Comcast's bandwidth meter: Still vaporware
blogs.chron.com — When last I checked on the bandwidth meter Comcast had said would be available to its customers at the start of this year, I was told it was still under construction. It became a hot issue late last year when... (more) Comcast's bandwidth meter: Still vaporware
Review: Panasonic TX-P46G15
Review: Panasonic TX-P46G15
techradar.com — Panasonic's insistence on sticking exclusively with plasma technology for its big TVs is admirably stubborn. And who needs LCD when it produces gas screens as good as the TX-P46G15? Best of an impressive set of connections is a satellite input, flagging up that the TX-P46G15 is another of ... (more) Review: Panasonic TX-P46G15
Competition: WIN! Panasonic Blu-ray 5.1 surround system
Competition: WIN! Panasonic Blu-ray 5.1 surround system
techradar.com — To celebrate its 10th anniversary of trading, MultizoneAV has teamed up with TechRadar to offer one reader the chance to transform their living room into a spectacular home cinema, worth £599! On offer is Panasonic's SC-BT200 Blu-ray 5.1 system, packing in 1,000W of amplification, five ... (more) Competition: WIN! Panasonic Blu-ray 5.1 surround system
Panasonic offers new portable 1Seg TVs
Panasonic offers new portable 1Seg TVs
ubergizmo.com — Panasonic Japan has unveiled a couple of new portable 1Seg TVs in the form of the SV-MC75 and the SV-ME750, where both models will comply with the IPX6 and IPX7 standards, meaning they're waterproof as well as splashproof. Apart from that, the ... (more) Panasonic offers new portable 1Seg TVs
Feature: Christmas Shop
Feature: Christmas Shop
walmart.com — Panasonic® Plasma HDTV 46" diagonal screen, #TC-P46U1 (more) Feature: Christmas Shop
Technology News and Gadget Reviews | T3 magazine Online
t3.com — Freesat Freesat's virgin broadcast was during May 2008, and since its arrival this digital satellite television service offers consumers free digital television that includes both standard definition and high definition channels. A joint venture ... (more) Technology News and Gadget Reviews | T3 magazine Online
Video: Apple's Cable TV Killer
marketnewslive.blogspot.com — Apple pitches TV networks on a plan to offer an iTunes-based TV subscription service. Plus, Bob Moffat leaves IBM and good news for the chip industry. (more) Video: Apple's Cable TV Killer
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