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More Lawsuit Goodness for Microsoft
Citing a number of patent infringements, misrepresentation, and fraud, a small group of inventors is suing Microsoft . Intellivision (not affiliated with the Mattel group) says it was lied to by Microsoft. In 2001, Intellivison licensed its DVR intellectual property rights to Microsoft, royalty-free. While negotiating the deal, Microsoft reportedly claimed to want the rights to Intellivision's DVR technology for "defensive purposes only," and claimed to have no plans for its use on the consumer market. A week after the ink was dry, Microsoft launched an agressive ad campain for the ill-fated Ultimate TV . Although Microsoft has yet to file a legal response to the suit, last week the company filed a motion to move the case from the NY Supreme Court to the US District Court in NY. The inventors are seeking to nullify the contract and asking for unspecified damages. More »
Is Galleon Coming Back?
Galleon, once one of the most popular Home Media Engines out there, was laid to rest in April of last year. Based on lack of HME support from TiVo , the decision to stop the project was met with disappointment from Linux lovers everywhere. Now, according to someone on the Galleon board at SourceForge yesterday, development may soon resume and HD applications are on the list. Although the news is still unverified at this time, we'll be watching to see how this pans out. More »
Is AppleTV Catching Up?
Yesterday, Apple opened a few doors to what may end up being a brighter future for the boredly-received Apple TV . Not only has the company started selling music without that pesky copyright protection, but sometime this month AppleTV will be able to stream YouTube videos. While this gives the impression that the AppleTV will suddenly have internet capabilities, those waters are still murky. Viewers will be able to log into their YouTube accounts from their televisions, but only select videos will be accessible at first. Eventually, according to Apple, the entire YouTube catalog will be available. It's not perfect, but at least it's a step in the right direction for AppleTV. More »
TiVo Posts Q1 Profit
Q1 earnings topped off the good news for the DVR manufacturer yesterday as it released the results of its quarterly report. Despite predictions of a $0.02 loss, TiVo reported its first ever profit: $835,000, or $0.01 per share. However, analysts are expecting a $2.4M loss due to TiVo's recent, aggressive marketing campaign. More »
TiVo Hooks Up With Comcast
Things are looking good in TiVoland. CEO Tom Rogers announced yesterday that TiVo and Comcast are to offer DVR services in the New England area this August. Although the deal's been in the works since 2005, software issues have stalled the launch. This comes on the heels of the week's earlier announcement that TiVo's services will soon be available in Australia. More »
TiVo Goes Down Under
Next year, Seven Media Group's taking TiVo to the folks down under. Targeting the free-to-air audience, SMG says the pricing will be "compelling." With all the feature-rich goodness TiVo's software offers, the competition isn't expected to play nice. Australian TV networks already refuse to share their programming data so that DVRs can read it. Speculation is that with TiVo coming to town things aren't likely to get any better. More »
Microsoft Gets New Design Patent
There's been speculation since last year that Microsoft was working on a shiny new remote control unit for Windows Media Center. Microsoft's even showcased it in their official Vista product guide. But until today, it's all been rumors. Today, Microsoft was granted a design patent for it. Less clunky, and looking a lot more like a TiVo remote, it's anyone's guess as to when this thing finally ships. More »
More Legal Headaches for Sony
Sony's being sued over their Blu-ray PS3 discs. Citing patent infringement, Target Technology's seeking a permanent injunction against Sony's unauthorized use of Target's proprietary technology. Target holds a patent for corrosion resistant thin film alloys for optical disc application. Target hasn't specified whether or not all of Sony's Blu-ray discs are in violation, so I'll be keeping tabs on that to see how it all works out. More »
Buying an HD DVR?
If you're looking for an HD DVR but don't know where to start , Gizmodo's got your back. Whether you're gamer with needs, want to use that new HD TV to its fullest potential, or you're just cheap, check out Gizmodo's Buyer's Guide . Neatly outlining ten things you'll need to know before forking over the big bucks for that HD DVR, this is one little gem you can't afford to miss. More »
TiVo Series 3 Gets a Price Cut
If you've run screaming from the hefty price tag on TiVo's Series 3 HD DVR, you're not alone. However, it might be time to take another look at the Series 3. In an effort to boost sales, TiVo's dropped the price at Amazon.com to $606.95 (plus free shipping). Coupled with the $200 rebate being offered May 27-June 15, 2007, it's a pretty sweet deal. More »
Last Post: May 23, 2007 3:50 PM by megazone
Easy Hacks for TiVo
If you've been looking for some quick and easy modifications for your TiVo, check out Dave Zatz's shortlist of hacks that even my technophobic mom could do. Offering up the essentials, such as TiVo's 30-second skip , the brief guide consists of the five most popular hacks for TiVo. Plus, it's targeted for the non-hackers among us. Use this handy little reference guide, and impress your friends and neighbors with your mad hacker skilz! More »
TiVo Gets Patent for Password Security
What do consumer safety, personal privacy, and a virus-free environment have to do with TiVo ? Quite a bit, according to Davis Freeberg over at Seeking Alpha . On Tuesday, TiVo was issued a patent for their proprietary authentication system, which acts much like an encrypted password on steroids. Theoretically impossible to crack, the system offers TiVo's customers an unrivaled level of security for content stored on its disk. With a secure interface like this, not only does it offer warm fuzzies for the security-minded consumer, it also opens TiVo up to an increase in potential ad revenues. More »
Moxi to Cut HD DVR Price by One-Third
Diego's Moxi HD DVR is getting a price cut. Getting ready to enter the retail market Diego's going to be faced with stiff competition from big players. In an effort to compete, prices of the company's next HD DVR will be slashed by one-third. Shipping in Q4, the Moxi will include 160GB of storage and an external eSATA port, along with several other new features. Although not a sure bet at this point, there may even be a version of its Emmy Award winning user interface for OpenCable by the time it ships. More »
Akimbo Says Goodbye to Hardware
Today marks the end of Akimbo's hardware line. With set-top boxes facing an uphill battle against VOD, Akimbo is changing its vision. Instead of continuing to offer their own hardware, Akimbo's taking a risk. Not only will the company be focusing on the sale of consumer services, but it plans to do this without advertisements. But what about the people who already have Akimbo's set-top boxes? While some customers may end up feeling cheated, Akimbo is trying to be sensitive by offering three months of free service, refunds on recent purchases, and credit toward other services. More »
Last Post: May 7, 2007 9:21 PM by ThomasFrank
Satellite On the Go From DirecTV
If you're in the market for a portable satellite receiver system, DirecTV has a slick little unit to check out. About the size of your average briefcase, the Sat-Go combines a satellite receiver, antennae, and 17" LCD monitor that's almost as portable as you are. The Sat-Go has just about anything you might need, including an IR remote, USB port, phone jack, car adaptor, and a laptop-style rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Quick to set up, easy to use, the Sat-Go portable satellite system's the perfect mobile toy for couch potatoes everywhere. More »
Good News for Open Cable
Chip maker Conexant has introduced new reference designs, making it easier for DVRs to integrate Open Cable specification chipsets. The CX2445X IC line are front-end modem chips targeted at advanced set-top boxes with DVR capabilities. With Open Cable chipsets, your DVR receives and decodes cable signals direcly, combining the functions of a cable box and a DVR without the need for a separate set-top box. Compatible with any cable provider, it puts the hardware directly into the hands of the consumer. More »
Vudu Dolls Up Instant Entertainment
Tired of falling asleep while waiting for that movie to download? Vudu Labs Inc. seems to have conjured up a solution. This nifty little unit hooks right up to your broadband internet connection. No PC, cable, or satellite required to access the thousands of VOD movies selections. Not only that, but you get instant gratification: your selections will play immediately. Poised for battle with heavy hitters already dominating the scene, Vudu's prospects look pretty good . Fifteen small Hollywood studios, and all of the majors except for Sony, will be making their films available on Vudu. More »
TiVo Series3 Only $499
If you've been itching to buy a TiVo Series3, but keep choking on its $800 price tag, TiVo's got a deal for you ! Until April 30, buy directly from TiVo and they'll knock a whopping $359.99 off the retail price of a new, TiVo Series3 HD-DMR. No coupons or rebates necessary. For your $500, not only do you get 300 glorious hours of SD programming ( 32h for that HD goodness ), they're also tossing in a free wireless network adapter. A service plan's required, but you get to choose the one you want. More »
Last Post: May 16, 2007 1:40 PM by Vicki Schmitz
Get Your Media Center Update
Say goodbye to those pesky audio errors and not being able to find your tuner when you Autoplay a DVD. Microsoft's released a cumulative update for Vista's edition of Media Center . While it's not exactly comprehensive, it does address some key issues. The Media Center update also sports a few new features: improved Online Media caching, additional support for Online Media, and support for Video Playlist Media Extenders. Be aware that the update will require you to reconfigure or update any third-party firewalls to avoid connection failures to your home network. More »
Media Center for Commuters
Spend all your time in the car? Thanks to an innovative, new mobile media solution from HiPe PC , you can be stranded on the Garden State Parking Lot and entertain yourself without ever honking your horn. The Driv-N is an in-dash PC unit that runs Windows Vista Home Premium , including the full Media Center application. Sporting a host of cool features - internet, Bluetooth, voice commands, GPS, GSM, WiFi, and more - this spiffy device can be networked to your home PC for quick, easy downloads and file sharing. All it needs now is a coffee maker. More »
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