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Giz Explains: How Broadband Usage Caps Will Kill Internet Video

NBC's scheduled coverage of the 2008 Olympics is absolutely breathtaking in its scope: It's broadcasting over 3,600 hours of the world's greatest athletes performing feats that reveal how shapeless and amoebic the rest of humanity is—that's 1,000 more hours than the last 12 Summer Olympics combined. The internet is a huge component of their nearly omniscient coverage. You can even download and watch full-length events. But NBC has a fat red warning on the page: If you've got metered or capped broadband, you might want to think twice before downloading. It's the first shot by major media in the next great battle for the internet's future. Here's why you—and most media companies—should be worried about the new wave of internet pricing. More »

Feature

3:00 PM on Wed Aug 6 2008
By matt buchanan
17,080 views, 129 comments

Latest by bpapa9013: My ISP actually isn't that bad: 20Mbp/s down 6Gbp/s up 40GB/mo cap, but I only pay $0.50/GB if I go over, and there's no limit on that. Don't have to worry about being throttled or disconnected for high usage so long as I more »

apple tv

aTV Media Center Hack for Apple TV is Back, Now With GUI Installer and Support For USB Drives

After disappearing for a while due to a fair use scuff-up, the aTV software that helps turn the Apple TV into the media center it should have been is now back and freshly updated. Big new features are a GUI installer for loading the hack onto a USB stick, eliminating the messy command line work that used to be required, and support for external USB devices for connecting a bigger hard drive or NAS for more storage, on top of everything else this nifty unofficial upgrade does for your Apple TV. More »

Feature

5:00 PM on Fri Jul 25 2008
By John Mahoney
8,821 views, 15 comments

Latest by twilight-arc: Will this work on a Mac? Asking, because I am tempted to use an a Mac mini. more »

iphone apps

Tip: iPhone Remote Is a Wi-Fi Keyboard for Apple TV, Prevents Aneurysms

Apple TV's onscreen keyboard is an exercise in stress management, especially with its morsel of a remote. Not pimped by Apple is that the iPhone's Remote app solves this by presenting the iPhone's keyboard anytime you need to type and would otherwise pop a blood vessel, like when you're searching for "Jay and Seth Vs. the Apocalypse" on YouTube or plumbing through iTunes. Handy for the weekend, no? [Daring Fireball via Mac Rumors]

2:59 PM on Sat Jul 19 2008
By matt buchanan
3,994 views, 7 comments

centerstage

OS X Media Application CenterStage Merges With Plex

CenterStage, the great Media Center-like UI for OS X, has merged with the Plex project, an alternative interface in hopes of creating a de facto product for any Mac user looking for more functionality that Apple TV currently affords. The application can play back many formats the Apple TV, and even iTunes, can't, like XviD, AVI, Video_TS, and others, straight through your HDTV. It also has additional features like streaming Internet radio and built-in game emulators. The excellent Plex UI will mix with what CenterStage already has built, the end result being a universal application for Mac-centric Media Centers that's easy to use. Check out the new UI demo and screen shots after the jump. [CenterStage] More »

Feature

9:30 PM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Matt Hickey
13,539 views, 12 comments

Latest by drgonzo2k2: Yeah, but does it group compilations when browsing? more »

apple tv

Apple TV 2.1 Update Adds Remote App and Mobile Me Support

Apple TV 2.1 is out via Software Update. It adds two things: Support for the Remote app for the iPhone and iPod touch (awesome), and support for MobileMe. Hoo. Ray. [iLounge]

9:02 AM on Thu Jul 10 2008
By matt buchanan
3,618 views, 4 comments

roku

Netflix's Roku Box To Expand Its Horizons, Could Stream Hulu

The already impressive Roku streaming box will expand its services beyond Netflix's VOD adding new "big name" content providers in the future. Roku is taking the coy approach for now, but rumors of a flash-enabled browser to stream Hulu (which now streams at 480p resolution), YouTube and the various individual network sites are both plausible and awesome. More »

4:14 PM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By John Herrman
5,087 views, 24 comments

infinite format war

State of The Infinite Format War: Get Ready for Five Long Years of Set-Top Battle Royale

One year ago, we predicted that the infinite format war would rise from the ashes of the HD DVD/Blu-ray format war—that a million online services and set-top boxes would suddenly promise to deliver movies and video to your computer or TV. And that each one would essentially be their own format, since none of them are compatible, and each would promise only a fraction of available movies. We were right about our fears, but we also have a solution to a decent download collection. More »

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1:00 PM on Fri Jun 13 2008
By matt buchanan
16,281 views, 67 comments

Latest by drgonzo2k2: @skulldriveshaft: I'm still here. What's up? E-mail me if you need something, cuz I'm probably not gonna check up on this post. drgonzo2k2 at gmail more »

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iTunes Movie Purchases and Rentals Go to UK and Canada

Apple's finally taken their movies to the UK and Canada, giving them 700 and 1200 films respectively to buy or rent. The flicks will be available the same day as their DVD release, and if you've got an Apple TV, you can watch 100 (UK) or 200 (Canada) of them in HD on your TV. Both countries have the standard 30 days to start watching a rental, and 48 hours after you've started to finish it. If you've been aching to give Apple the money you used to give retailers and not have to shower and get dressed in order to buy a movie, this is fantastic news! [Apple (UK) and Apple (Canada)]

12:52 PM on Wed Jun 4 2008
By Jason Chen
1,757 views, 13 comments

Latest by sharmanova: @guandi18: It is a rip that the movies are cheap in the US - especially considering the US currency is weaker than the loonie. Actually, Apple's pricing in Canada makes zero sense. It is not like they have to more »

home entertainment

aTV One-Step Apple TV Hack Gizmo Discontinued

It was just the other day that we brought you news of the aTV single step Apple TV flash-drive hack, bringing cool functionality to your Apple TV. But now a notice on Apple Core's website says the device has been discontinued (voluntarily, according to the company) over questions about the fair use of some of the software the gizmo uses to work its magic. At least it looks like people who've stumped up cash for one will be getting their money back— the full statement sheds more light on the matter. More »

6:23 AM on Fri May 30 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,311 views, 9 comments

Latest by Worf: I think it's just a modified Patchstick... nothing terribly complex. Sorta like buying a Psystar "OpenMac" or doing the Hackintosh yourself - you can hack your AppleTV yourself using the Patchstick, or pay to use this. more »

home entertainment

Hack Apple TV In One Step With the aTV Flash Drive

The idea behind AppleCore LLCs aTV Flash Drive is that users can reflash their Apple TV and add all sorts of cool and useful functionality without having to waste time scrounging around the internet looking for hacks. According to the product website, all you need to do is install the drive and it will do the rest—without voiding your warranty. But what sort of features will it add? More »

Feature

4:40 PM on Tue May 27 2008
By Sean Fallon
10,991 views, 21 comments

apple

Analysts Predict Apple 2013: That's One Wonky Crystal Ball

Foretelling Apple's next grooves is the national pastime for (some) geeks and an occupational obssession for analysts, who trip over themselves with crazy predictions in "notes" and reports to people with lots of money who want to make more. Forrester just released its big report on what Apple will be like in 2013, and it's a doozy—their crystal ball must be a Chinese knockoff, because it completely ignores the actual direction of not just Apple's wares, but gadgets and media as a whole. An Apple clock radio? Really? More »

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2:00 PM on Thu May 22 2008
By matt buchanan
9,146 views, 33 comments

Latest by labrats5: @dingus: truer words have rarely been spoken. more »

apple

Is Apple Developing a Wiimote-Inspired Controller For Apple TV?

A newly published patent filing has revealed that Apple is considering a 3D remote control system that combines features found in the Wiimote and their own multi-touch technology. According to the filing, the system could detect the position of the remote control and be used to manipulate objects as well as "zoom into and out of an image or a portion thereof based on the absolute position of the remote control in the third axis"—features that Appleinsider believes could be destined for Apple TV. More »

2:25 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,034 views, 12 comments

Latest by motech: its all about the keyboard, "typing" on a wii is way easier then on apple tv, maybe they will even enable web browsing . . more »

apple

Buy Movies Directly on Apple TV (No Computer Required)

Following up Apple's same-day DVD release purchasing announcement, they've added a feature to buy movies directly on Apple TV without the need for a computer. Before this, you could only rent on your Apple TV and have to buy movies on your computer first, then stream it. [MacRumors]

5:30 PM on Fri May 2 2008
By Jason Chen
2,079 views, 14 comments

home entertainment

Warner Bros. to Release Movies for Apple TV and On Demand Same Day as DVD

The format war over, and Blu-ray safely enthroned as the victor, Warner can now turn its sights beyond—to downloads and the infinite format war. Time Warner's chief executive announced today that Warner Bros. will release movies for on-demand systems like Comcast's and Apple TV on the same day they are released on DVD from now on. More »

5:26 PM on Wed Apr 30 2008
By matt buchanan
3,056 views, 24 comments

software

iPhone Getting iTunes Remote Control App?

TUAW's tipsters tell it that, based on code found in the latest iPhone SDK beta, Apple's working on an app called iControl to hook up with iTunes libraries. Their guess is that it'll enable your iPhone to connect wirelessly to your iTunes and play back music, videos and podcasts (supposedly on the phone). That's interesting and all, but we're hoping it's more of an actual "controller", as specified in TUAW's headline and image. This way we can use the iPhone as a remote to adjust playback on our iTunes and Apple TVs. This is the one that makes sense to us. [TUAW]

1:00 PM on Sun Apr 27 2008
By Jason Chen
4,966 views, 16 comments

Latest by n/a: touchpad pro for my jailbroken iphone acts as a wireless remote with keyboard and remote control functions through vnc and screensharing on all my macs on my home wirless network. it's perfect for controlling itunes and youtube and hulu more »

home entertainment

Netflix Working With Three Secret Hardware Partners: No Names, Just Hints

We already know that Netflix has partnered up with LG, but a recent conference quarterly call has revealed that there are three other players in the mix:
At this point, I can tell you we have LG plus three additional partners actively working on integrating our technology into their products. Three of the four partners are major companies which each sell millions of devices per year and will enable the Netflix functionality in some of those devices likely in Q4 of this year. The fourth partner is a small company with which — which will likely launch sooner than Q4.
So which companies could they be talking about? More »

1:59 PM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Sean Fallon
7,743 views, 45 comments

Latest by vikingrawk: You know, it's only a matter of time before DVDs are phased out completely, and people will just pay for access. I personally enjoy owning DVD movies, but I recognize that you can't stop a waterfall. more »

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Apple TV Firmware 2.0.2 Released, Nobody Knows What It Does

Apple issued v2.0.2 update for Apple TV today, but nobody is quite sure what it does except add a Genre sort button to the movies sections and a Flickr update that lets you see galleries of favorite photos tagged by your friends. Jason O'Grady of The Apple Core said the download took 9 minutes over a cable connection, so it seems like the update is sizable. Anyone else notice anything new? [The Apple Core]

9:34 PM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Adrian Covert
4,635 views, 32 comments

home entertainment

Myka Brings BitTorrent to Your TV

The Myka is what many Torrent fans have been waiting for—a device that makes it easy to download torrents and play them on your living room TV. You can connect to the internet via LAN or WiFi, it has HDMI, Composite, S-Video and SPDIF ports (nice), your choice of 80, 160 or 500 gigabytes (and USB expansion) and the Linux OS with pre-installed BitTorrent software. You can even transfer videos directly from your computer. Prices are going to fall between $299 and $459, which is more than the Apple TV, but something tells me that there is some built-in value there. Additional pic after the break. More »

3:30 PM on Fri Mar 21 2008
By Sean Fallon
9,303 views, 36 comments

Latest by John Laur: Fine: Ripping off apple & sonos for your gear design. Not Fine: Uglying it up by plastering shitty logos all over it. You buy it because it has BitTorrent, right; do you need to be reminded every single time you look at more »

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