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Privacy Freaks: This One's For You
As if those fancy home surveillance cameras weren't tempting enough to the private and paranoid among us. The USB 2.0 DVR Guardian lets you keep your eye (and an ear) on your stuff online or on your mobile phone. Small and sneaky, this baby plugs right into your USB port. Schedule times to record the local action, or set the motion sensor to work and capture it all. More »
New Dual-Tuner HD-DVR for Our Northern Neighbors
Bell Express Vu , a Canadian provider of Direct-to-Home satellite TV, is replacing its old ExpressVu 9200 HD DVRs with a new, dual-tuner model: the ExpressVu 9242 . Cool new features include ethernet, USB, and more space to store your favorite HD eye candy. Even better, the 9242 is MPEG-4 capable. This is great news for our neighbors to the north; switching over to MPEG-4 will bring more channels to consumers in 2009. More »
More TiVo Goodness in 9.2
Break out those external HD drives, people, because TiVo's finally done it ! The latest software release, version 9.2 , includes official eSATA support, something many of us have been impatiently tapping our feet about. And adding to this little ray of sunshine, you no longer need to wait around for your Amazon Unbox downloads to finish before watching them. The upgrade lets you watch your content while it downloads. More »
Last Post: October 20, 2007 9:34 PM by Chris Miller
UK Goes Digital
Wednesday marked the beginning of the UK's official switch from analog to digital TV. BBC Two is the only channel to convert so far, but in four weeks the rest of the public channels will be converted over. While it only affects Cumbria at the moment, the rest of the UK will soon follow suit. More »
A Commercial-Free Windows Media Center
A new application called Lifextender is set to make Windows Media Center lovers a much happier bunch of people. Lifextender snips out the commercials for you so you never have to see them at all, saving you both irritation and disk space. You'll never have to watch another commercial again, and the best part is that it works without any real effort on your part—you don't even need to configure it. More »
Microsoft Spreads Itself Another Micron Thinner
In its dedication to taking over the world, Microsoft's ramping up its effort to entertain us. The company's just released some slick-looking MCE Extenders so you can hook your PC up to your TV. Using the Extenders, you'll be able to stream just about anything—yes, even HDTV—right to your television screen and it functions as a DVR, too. Plus, you get to do this from anywhere in the house thanks to its wireless bridge. (I'm guessing these units are for people who don't already own an XBOX 360 for this.) But slipping this tidbit deftly between the paragraphs of its other news, Microsoft has also announced its latest beta product: Internet TV. Hmmmmm. More »
Last Post: October 12, 2007 6:18 AM by Vicki Schmitz
Dish Network Purchases Sling Media
This just in from the "out of left field" department... It was only a short time ago that Sling Media publicly revealed they have been working with DirecTV on their new SuperCast NFL service, only to announce today that EchoStar Communications (owner and operator of the other major US satellite TV provider) has just acquired the company for roughly $380 million dollars. Sling Media just announced that EchoStar Communications has struck a deal to acquire them for cash and stock options valued around $380 million combined. If you don’t know who EchoStar is, they own DISH Network®. DISH Network® offers a premier line of industry-leading Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) and hundreds of video and audio channels as well as the most national HD and International channels in the U.S., Interactive TV, Latino and sports programming. DISH Network also provides a variety of package and price options including the lowest all-digital... More »
ReplayTV Shows Off Personal HD Solution
Replay TV (remember them) made the transition from standalone DVRs to PC software some time ago. Now it looks like their dabbling in hardware again, but not in standalone boxes. Their just announced "Personal HD" solution looks to be a USB perpipheral with integrated NTSC/ATSC off air tuner, and comes bundled with Replay TV software that plays nicely with Apple's iPod line of video compatible MP3 players like the Nano, Classic, and Touch and other portable devices. The package also comes with an HD antenna, remote control, USB cable, Quickstart guide and one year of ReplayTV Electronic Program Guide service (annual EPG fee thereafter: $19.95 per year). It's said that ReplayTV Personal HD is compatible with terrestrial antennas, and also most analog cable, select digital cable, and satellite set-top boxes. Features noted by Replay include: Integrated iPod Support: With the new iPod support, users can watch high-def television via their... More »
Slingbox Clip+Sling: The Inside Story
We've been hearing about the upcoming "Clip+Sling" feature for quite some time now, though relatively few additional details have been released since the CES show in January. The basics have been covered pretty well (read Clip+Sling Video Demonstration with Brian Jaquet and Matt Whitlock's Interview with Jason Hirschhorn to get up to speed), but what we haven't known is how it's going to really work. Today some of those "finer" details about Clip+Sling are starting to come to light... Get the whole scoop! More »
DirecTV Debuts HR21 High End DVR
At this year's CEDIA conference, DirecTV finally took the wraps off their latest offering in the DVR space. DirecTV owners with a yearning for some top-notch hardware may finally get their wish, as the "prosumer" and custom install friendly HR-21 DVR has finally been unvield. Due in production around the end of October, the HR21 serves up some pretty stellar features for serious home theater junkies like a built in fiber HDMI port for long runs, being rack mountable without a Middle Atlantic shelf, and double the storage capacity of the HR20. What do you think of the all new HR21? Will you be first in line to get one? (thanks rockratt!) More »
Last Post: December 31, 2007 12:47 PM by dvrnut
Capable Networks Acquires TiVoCommunity.com
All of us at Capable Networks (CN) are thrilled to announce the acquisition of one of the coolest sites on the 'net: TiVoCommunity.Com! It's our hope that CN's constantly growing network of gadgetry-focused communities will be a terrific supplement to TiVoCommunity.Com's already awesome 'net presence. For those of us here at the Playground, this addition to the CN network will be the perfect complement to our already solid resource of knowledgeable community members and growing content base. New High-Profile Addition to Capable Networks’ Consumer Electronics Communities OAK BROOK, IL – August 30, 2007 – Capable Networks LLC announces the acquisition of TiVoCommunity.com – the groundbreaking online community for users of TiVo® digital video recorders (DVRs). “TiVoCommunity.com is one of the Internet’s most popular and mature consumer electronics online communities,” said Ron Repking, CEO of Capable Networks. “This acquisition adds over 4 million more new pageviews and 1 million new unique... More »
Sony Taking on TiVo?
The race to win the number one spot in hybridization of video game consoles and home theater capabilities has left Sony eating Microsoft's dust. But it looks like Sony's finally stepping up, giving Microsoft a run for its money with the announcement of PlayTV , a hi-def dual tuner box. PlayTV, expected to launch in Europe early next year, is an add-on that'll give the Sony Playstation 3 gaming console DVR functionality. Not only will PlayTV let you use your PS3 console record and watch digital TV, you'll be able to transfer your content to your PlayStation Portable (PSP). Who knows? According to the Motley Fool , TiVo's latest opponent may just give it a run for its money, assuming PlayTV eventually hits the US market. More »
Last Post: September 5, 2007 3:02 PM by The Butler
From Cool to Creepy, Latest LinuxMCE Has it All
Combining an innovative stylish interface with wizard-based screens, LinuxMCE 0704 is powerful, packed with features, and pretty ( check out the demo ). You don't need to be an engineer to set it up, and of course, it's free. What more could you ask for in a media center? Not much, according to the folks over at KDE Dot News . The latest offering from LinuxMDE, a joint effort with KDE, does pretty much everything you might want from an Open Source Media Center. This thing's the guard dog of home media systems. LinuxMDE's remote Orbiters offer a unique blend of sci-fi and creepy: they control your entire home including your telecommunications system; remember individual user preferences; follow you from room to room (it can even link multiple homes); talk to and operate your mobile phone; act as a complete home security system; and will even babysit the kids. Need... More »
Time Warner Cable's "Virtual DVR" Misses The Point
Whoosh! Did you hear that? Yeah, that was the whole purpose of a DVR hurtling past the collective heads of the powers-that-be over at Time Warner Cable . If you've been wanting a DVR, but haven't convinced yourself to fork over the cash yet, Time Warner Cable's new "Look Back" service might just convince you that it's time. Sure, the new service ( set for release in October ) is free. And we all like free. But without the ability to rewind, fast forward, avoid commercials, or watch the shows you've missed after midnight on the day they're broadcast, what's the point? It's nothing more than a virtual hard drive with extremely limited capabilities. And did I mention that it makes you watch the commercials? But hey! It's free! *yawn* More »
Last Post: August 16, 2007 10:23 AM by bob larribeau
SageTV Beta Released
Building your own DVR, or thinking about upgrading the one you've already put together? Check out what the folks over at SageTV have been up to before you go any further. The entire product line now sports a solid set of updates and features. With loads of additional functions, extended compatibility, and numerous fixes, the new beta from SageTV is sure to make the homebrew crowd happy. More »
TiVo HD Gets An Update
It's been less than two weeks since the release of TiVO HD, but TiVo's already rolled out a software update . Released on August 1st, 8.1.7b1-01-2-652 doesn't completely fix the pixelization problem (primarily affecting people with Scientific Atlanta CableCARDS), but TiVo's working to resolve things quickly. If you've experienced video issues (macroblocking) with your new TiVo HD, be sure and check out the TiVo Community Forums for up-to-date information and discussion. More »
PlayStation 3 Goes DVR
Sometime next year, Sony's planning to pack a little extra functionality into its popular gaming console. In addition to its recent addition of Blu-ray, the PlayStation 3 will sport an integrated digital TV tuner, complete with DVR functionality. Expected sometime around March, the PlayStation 3 is sure to be a popular home media machine choice among gamers. More »
ReplayTV Goes HD
Good news for the ReplayTV fans out there! Not only is it now the cheapest commercial software package available for the homebrew crew, the company's finally stepping up to the HD techno-plate. ReplayTV is looking for beta testers for its HD client. Anyone interested should check out this link. So get it now and work for your copy, or wait around until the end of September for the final edition. Either way, it's about time ReplayTV caught up. More »
Your DVR Needs LEDs
Nightwatchmen rejoice: now you can blind them and record those guilt-ridden looks of fear, all at the same time! Hitting the market sometime this month, the LightCam Flashlight DVR is a security professional's dream. A combination flashlight/DVR, the LightCamDVR uses infrared ray LEDs, records video and stills to its 512K flash drive, and offers a USB interface so you can quickly download it all to YouTube. Made by iCanTek Co. , the LightCamDVR is more than a candidate selection device for potential Darwin Awards winners; it's also rechargeable, lightweight, and runs on Linux. Plus, it sports a built-in microphone; when you shine those 6000K LEDs into their eyes and scream, "Why are your pupils dilated?!" you'll capture every nervous stutter! It's like $500 of pure, useful fun. The only things missing are HD and popcorn. More »
TiVo HD Hits the Street Running
The hard drive's smaller ( so upgrade it! ) and you won't get the fancy remote , but the processor's better and your wallet is gonna be much happier. TiVo HD—also known as TiVo Lite—has finally hit the shelves! With a pricetag of only $300, this much-anticipated version of the TiVo Series 3 is sure to be a hit. Softer on price—but not on features—the TiVo HD is a great deal for any of us looking for an HD DVR unit that won't require a second mortgage. What are you waiting for?! At this price, supplies aren't going to last, so hurry over to DVRupgrade and get yours today ! More »
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