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more about #streaming more comments → met2art: That's not just a cool idea, it's how it should be. Regardless of DRM or streaming quality, it's a fantastic bonus to be able to watch instantly while... more » PurpleMonkeyDishwasher:: I wonder if Amazon still allows you to cancel orders before they are shipped for a full refund. If that's the case, you can order a movie, watch it in... more » weatherman: It would make a lot of sense to people who want to be able to access their DVD collection remotely - if they travel a lot, have a weekend home, etc. I... more » whiteflea: Wait...so, if I have a computer with an HD graphics card capable of full 1080p but DON'T own a bluray player, I could buy a bluray movie and be able t... more » Mikestan: So this is whats its like to own a 3GS more » Killjoy: Okay, phone streamers. I need your expert opinions: Qik or Ustream? more » Hearthatvoiceagain: Buy this app. Drive AT&T into the ground. more » berbar: Sean, which HTPC do you use? more » PurpleMonkeyDishwasher:: I was thinking of getting a PS3. Can anyone tell me to what degree a PS3 can be used as an HTPC with addons like PS3 Media Server and PlayOn? What are... more » ceilingFANBOY: At least when I checked very briefly back when the ZinoHD came out, the upgrade costs are unexpectedly reasonable. I could have perhaps found better d... more » whiteflea: Good article, but you should follow it up with a series on the software required with all of this. What would be the good software? My particular sit... more » Xagest: My fear is that Apple will remove the "Upload your own music" function, restricting it to iTunes purchased music only. That sorta kills it for anyone... more » Xagest: So... what ever happened to that EEE pc Keyboard thing? You know, with the wireless HDMI and capacitive touch screen? more » dagamer34: I have an HP Slimline as the backbone of my HTPC setup, with Windows Media Center running the show. At $500-600, I find it's far more flexible than th... more » Chimaera: Major caveat to the Dell Zino: It will NOT do 5.1 audio over HDMI (2.1 only) and does not have optical out. If that's not a requirement, then enjoy.... more » -
#amazon
Amazon Disc+ on Demand: Buy a DVD or Blu-ray Movie, Stream It Instantly
This is awesome and just plain makes sense: With Amazon's Disc+ on Demand, when you buy a DVD or Blu-ray movie, you'll be able to stream it instantly via Amazon On Demand. More » -
#iphone
Apple Approves King of Live Streaming Video Apps, Ustream
It was only last week that we reported on Apple allowing the first live-streaming program onto its App Store, Live Knocking Video. Now the floodgates have opened, with Ustream's app available not just for jailbroken iPhones any more. More » -
#profdealzmodo
Why It's Finally Time To Get a Home Theater PC
I hear a lot about those damned netbooks as hot buys this season, but Prof. Dealzmodo suggests getting something that's actually, you know...useful. HTPCs baby. There has never been a better time: More » -
#apple
What Lala Means for the Streaming Future of iTunes
It still seems strange, on the face of it. iTunes is the ginormousest force in digital music, beaming out billions of bits a day. Apple paid $80 million (maybe) for Lala, a streaming site you've never heard of. Why? More » -
#boxee
Boxee Beta: Finally Ready for Primetime (Just About)
Long the nerd connoisseur's do-it-all media software, Boxee has bigger ambitions. Not just a box. But the conquer-the-whole-world, embedded-on-every-TV kind. And the newest release of Boxee looks mighty capable of doing just that. More » -
#unconfirmed
Apple Is Now in the Streaming Music Business
The New York Times is reporting that Apple's agreed to buy the music streaming service LaLa, according to "a person with knowledge of the deal." Apple's now in the streaming music business.
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#blockquote
Yeah, TV Executives Are Terrified of Streaming Video
The above quote comes from Anne Sweeney, president of the Disney-ABC Television Group, whose daughter insisted her dorm room did not need a TV thanks to Hulu and other streaming sites. It's the sound of panic setting in. More » -
#wirelesshd
You Can Buy RocketFish's $600 1080p Wireless Kit Now, But You Shouldn't
Belkin's Flywire 1080p HD streamer was canceled, so if you want a device to stream 1080p from one side of the room to another side of the room (up to 33 feet away), Rocketfish has one today. But, no. More » -
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#hulu
Okay, It's Time to Break Up With Hulu
Hulu is the best video site on the internet. There's a price though, for being able to watch 30 Rock whenever we want. And clearly, it's going to get steeper. More » -
#music
Olive 4 HD Music Player Brings Minor Updates, Now Costs $2,000
The Olive 4 HD isn't too different from the Olive Opus N4 we saw back in July, but has a few nice additions and a steeper price: The 2TB version now comes in at $2,000. Youch. More » -
#homeentertainment
Sezmi Takes Big Step Towards Delivering All-in-One TV Solution
It's been over a year since we last heard from Sezmi—the company that promises to deliver a complete internet and broadcast entertainment solution through one set-top-box—but new developments indicate that this project alive, well, and on the way. More » -
#boxee
The Boxee Set-Top Box: It's Coming
Boxee's fantastic connected media center software has always been just that: fantastic connected media center software. Today, the company says its going to announce hardware—a Boxee Box, even. More » -
#droid
Droid Does Higher Res Video Streaming With New Qik App
Droid records video at an impressive 720x480 resolution—it's certainly more impressive than its photo prowess anyway—and streaming service Qik's the first take advantage of that higher resolution, allowing full res streams later tonight with a beta release. [MobileCrunch] -
#myka
Myka ION HD Player Is the First To Deliver Both Hulu and Boxee
You may remember Myka from their BitTorrent player, but now they are bringing Hulu, Boxee and NVIDIA ION graphics to the table with the Myka ION. More » -
#rumor
Apple Wants iTunes to Replace Your Cable Box for 30 Bucks a Month
Apple's apparently pitching to networks a subscription plan that would deliver all your TV shows through iTunes for $30 a month, with the goal of launching it next year. More » -
#roku
Roku HD-XR Hands On: Where's Roku Going With This?
Roku updated the lineup today with two new models bookending the current Roku HD: The $80 standard-def SD and the $130 HD-XR, which I tested. It's solid, but still needs a firmware upgrade (coming soon) before it feels truly next-gen. More » -
#netflix
Netflix Streaming on PS3: Coming Soon
Uh, holy crap? As prayed/predicated, Netflix streaming will be available "later this year" on the PS3. Like the Xbox 360, it'll be free with the $8.99-a-month plan. Unlike the 360, you'll enable Netflix via an "instant streaming Blu-ray disc."
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#netflix
Netflix Streaming Coming to Another Mystery Device Soon
In yesterday's earnings call, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings revealed that streaming would soon arrive on a mystery device with a "material installed base." Hey, Reed, could you do me a favor? Please make it the PS3. More » -
#hulu
Hulu's Free Glory Days Are Officially Numbered
Hulu, at the behest of its co-parent News Corp, is going to start charging for content in 2010. This is not so good, this here news. More » -
#review
Mint Studio Multi-Room Wireless Speaker/iPod Dock Review
The Mint Studio is an update of the Mint 220 wireless speakers we reviewed last year. Although the two units look almost exactly the same, the Studio fixes the complaints we had from its predecessor, AND it's cheaper. More »




