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sling
Network Use Not the Only Reason For AT&T to Hate 3G iPhone SlingPlayer
Everyone may think that AT&T threw their fat around and made Apple lock down the SlingPlayer iPhone app because of AT&T's lousy network, but a tipster tells us there's a more nefarious reason at play.
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By Jason ChenComment by Kaiser-Machead: For within this phone was bound the powers to govern over all apps. But they were all of them, deceived... 7 Responses | Other threads
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SlingPlayer Mobile For iPhone Review (Wi-Fi Only, $30)
The SlingPlayer iPhone app is finally launching today! It's going to be $30, Wi-Fi only (No 3G), but will work with older Slingboxes. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by ninjamurf: I guess I just don't get it? I have a 57" LCoS at home with surround sound and all... 20 Responses | Other threads
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iphone apps
Sling Is "Optimistic" SlingPlayer iPhone App Will Be Approved Soon
Sling's updated their SlingPlayer iPhone app page, saying they're in "close contact" with Apple and are "optimistic" it'll be approved soon. Sling submitted it over a month ago, so it's pretty late. [Sling via 9to5Mac]
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Comment by aphex: Screw Sling. Arbitrarily killing iPhone support for old players (Classic/AV/etc) to force them into an upgrade is not only shady,... 8 Responses | Other threads
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iphone apps
SlingPlayer iPhone App Might Be Delayed by AT&T
Sling submitted their iPhone app almost a month ago. Rumors suggested it was rejected altogether thanks to AT&T. Sling says they've gotten no word from Apple either way. But it's definitely looking delayed right now. More »
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Comment by kwicherbichin: It works fine on my Blackberry...which is on AT&T's network. 3 Responses | Other threads
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home entertainment
Motorola's Media Mover Is a USB SlingBox and Nannycam in Your Pocket
It's easy to forget that Motorola doesn't just make horrible cellphones, they actually make neat gadgets, like the Media Mover: A pocket-sized USB stick that transcodes lots of video and beams it anywhere like SlingBox. More » -
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AT&T Says Horrible Terms of Service Update Was All a Big Mistake
Millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror, and AT&T swiftly backtracked on the draconian updates to their terms of the service that effectively ban Skype, Sling and other goodness: It's all a big mistake! More » -
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AT&T's Lame New Terms of Service Hate Mobile Video From Sling and P2P
That AT&T's new terms of service for wireless frowns on snagging video over P2P isn't surprising, but the fact that it effectively prohibits Slinging video to phones is mildly shocking and definitely lame. More »
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Comment by DustyButt™: Hey. Does that mean you ToS mean you can't use Pandora too? 5 Responses | Other threads
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sling
Sling For iPhone Doesn't Work on Old Slingboxes Because of Future High Quality Video and Features
The good news is that Slingplayer, the TV streaming app, is coming to the iPhone soon. The bad news is that your old Slingbox doesn't work with it. Here's Sling's reasoning. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Software_Goddess: That's Manifest Destiny for you. Keep up or fall behind and get eaten by buzzards. 3 Responses | Other threads
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SlingPlayer for iPhone Submitted to App Store, BlackBerry Version Exits Beta
Sling announced that they have finally submitted their SlingPlayer app for the iPhone to the App Store for approval. If everything goes well, it should be out soon. In addition, the SlingPlayer app for BlackBerry is also no longer in beta and hits version 1.0 today. [TUAW and Engadget]
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By Erica HoComment by axiomatic: I could care less if ATT allows the Sling through their net. I just want to use the Sling iphone... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Sling Monitor HD Display Slurps Up Video Wirelessly Anywhere in Your House
Why hasn't Sling done this sooner? The Sling Monitor is a 15-inch HD display that you can Sling video to from Dish's 1TB SlingLoaded 922 DVR over Wi-Fi. More »
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Comment by scarbrtj: I just got the Slingbox Pro HD yesterday. I hooked it up to a 1080i component source and digital audio.... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Dish Network ViP 922 1-Terabyte HD-DVR Comes SlingLoaded
Dish Network has had Sling integrations before, but they just dropped a brand new HD-DVR with remote Sling capabilities built in along with a redesigned SlingGuide interface. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by faintandfuzzies: my god... if you watch enough TV to need 1TB of storage, you need to get a life! 6 Responses | Other threads
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streaming media
Sling Updates: HD Streaming Coming to Mac, iPhone Sling App Scheduled for Q1
Sling Media revealed that HD streaming will be coming to Mac users via Sling.com, and they plan to submit the Sling iPhone app for approval in Q1 of this year. More »
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Comment by Fuji-kun: WTF is HD in a 3 inch screen? to have hd in that screen is just pointless cause to see... 5 Responses | Other threads
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sling
BlackBerries Get SlingPlayer Mobile Beta Today
If you've got a Blackberry and a Slingbox, the SlingPlayer Mobile public beta has just started. Download it free for 30 days and pay a one-time $30 fee to keep it. [Blackberry via geardiary] -
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SlingPlayer For Windows Mobile Comes to Loads More Phones
The aging SlingPlayer for Windows Mobile has been updated, and almost exclusively for compatibility. The app will now run on most modern phones, including (finally) 640x480, 800x480, 400x240 and 320x320 handsets. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Norcross: if I am reading this correctly, this is only functional if you've got a Slingbox, correct? 2 Responses | Other threads
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SlingPlayer For BlackBerry Launching in Public Beta Before Next Year, Just
SlingPlayer for BlackBerry, which was previewed in a usable state nearly a year ago, is finally coming to BlackBerry in a public beta. More » -
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Slingplayer Mac Update Offers Improved Streaming Video Quality, Online IDs, Aspect Ratio Toggling
Slingplayer for Mac received an update today to 1.0.7, offering improved video quality, easy toggling between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio, and the ability to register and store your Slingbox ID online. More »
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Comment by Will Pridgen: Why are they still giving us 1.0.X !?!?!?!? I want to have 2.0 just like the windows folks get.... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Revamped Sling.com Launches to Spendthrift Public
Sling.com has been in closed beta for some time, but now the Huluesque service is open to the public. The site includes 60 other content partners including networks like FOX and CBS and studios like MGM and Sony. And while you wouldn't expect to see any NBC content on there, you can actually watch shows like 30 Rock that are badged with a Hulu logo. My first reaction is that Sling's quality leaves something to be desired, but I certainly can't complain about the price. [Sling via AlleyInsider]
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By Mark WilsonComment by acs12798: You left out the most important feature. If you have a slingbox, and a windows PC for now(mac supposedly... 3 Responses | Other threads
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slings
Illustrative Slings Show How That Arm Got Boned
Found via Digg, these illustrative arm slings show onlookers exactly how you broke that arm, so you can save precious seconds from not having to repeat that boring story. Of course, your coworkers seeing this will then ask about where you got the sling design, how exactly you fell down the stairs when you live on the first floor of a one story house, and why you're such a big liar. A quick search turned up nothing on where these originated, so if anyone knows, post it in the comments!
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By Jason ChenComment by fredygamer: Do they have one for falling out of bed. Yes that's right. falling out of bed broke my friends arm. Though he... 5 Responses | Other threads
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sling
SlingCatcher Available For Purchase Now
At long last, Sling Media's powerful, media extending/streaming/projecting SlingCatcher is available for purchase, at retailers like Best Buy and Fry's, as well as from Sling directly (the product page isn't quite live yet, but should be later today). For those unfamiliar, the SlingCatcher takes a sling stream, multimedia files, or your computer desktop and plays it back on whatever television it's connected to. It can be yours for $300 if you go here. [SlingCatcher on Giz]
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Comment by darthvader66: i would hold off for the next release... this has a few shortcomings... 1 Responses | Other threads
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streaming media
Sling Pro HD Review
The Gadget: Sling Pro HD is the top of the line Slingbox that streams your cable to any computer that can connect to the internet. The Sling Pro HD is a big step forward for Sling, now centered around the full HD experience, with component inputs, and OVA tuner, and 1080 HD streaming not just over local networks, but remote connections as well. More »
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Comment by FlashTurbo: It's still stupid. Using component instead of hdmi is dumb. Most AV receivers and cable and satellite boxes... 5 Responses | Other threads
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sling
Sling.com Beta Enhancements, Like Your TV Shacked Up with Hulu
Sling Media (makers of those nifty Sling boxes) has just notified their beta community that new and improved Sling.com services are soon to go live for testing. The first major feature is web-based content viewing for subscribers, eliminating the need for separate players. The second major feature, teased way back in early 2007, is Clip+Sling content sharing. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by MegaZone: To clarify, Clip+Sling is not part of the beta at this time, and Clip+Sling is really a client feature to... more » | Other threads
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SlingNerds Rejoice: Slingbox Pro-HD and SlingCatcher Finally Available for Pre-Order
The Slingers are giddy today: After a long wait, many good things are happening with their favorite placeshifter. The Slingbox Pro-HD, which lets you sling 1080i content around a local area network, and the SlingCatcher, a set-top box intended to receive content from other Slingboxes, are both available for pre-order, $300 a pop, and better late than never. Windows-based Slingers can be psyched about the latest beta of the Sling Player 2.0 (available for Macs by like 2047 or something). While we're at it, SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian UIQ just arrived. So there you go, Sling away, just remember to lock the door so your mom doesn't catch you. [Slingbox Pro-HD and SlingCatcher via MegaZone at Sling Community]
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Comment by svnt: I'll watch 1080p with my popcorn hour for 1/3 the total cost instead. Oh wait, I already did. Six months ago. 1 Responses | Other threads
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sling
SlingPlayer Windows 2.0 Beta Includes Programming Guide, DVR-Like Controls
Today Sling Media is releasing a public beta of their Windows 2.0 software that adds several new features to the service. Among these upgrades, users can expect a built-in programing guide that enables quick channel search and channel change functionality from your PC with no IR delay. There will also be a live video buffer with DVR-like control, integrated Sling Accounts, and a fancy new look and feel. Clip+Sling is still MIA—but Sling promises that 2.0 will start an "important transition process" that will pave the way for that application and others like it. Detailed information on the new features is available after the break. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by smartboydan is banned from Deadspin :(: Woot, I just got it. I still can't sling over the interweb because of the strange setup here at school,... more » | Other threads
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Sling On iPhone: Video Hands On
After much speculation, Sling stopped by to show us they have indeed been working on a native app for the iPhone, and gave us a quick hands-on with the proof-of-concept. The demo, which also runs on the iPod touch, offers the ability to connect to your Slingbox and control it using the iPhone's touchscreen. More »
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Comment by Mosey Levy: and not a word since ?!?! they feel that the blackberry, windows mobile, palm, and symbian are better apps to release... more » | Other threads
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New Dish Network 722s HD DVR Has Built-In Slingbox and Slingcatcher
At their Team Summit Retailer Conference over the weekend, Dish Network pulled back the curtain on a new flavor their latest HD DVR, the 722s. It's got a built-in Slingbox, plus Clip + Sling and Slingcatcher functionality to boot. The pile of whip cream on that box of synergy awesomeness is a brand new HD UI; a built-in, Yahooified browser; and a new remote with a touchpad and trigger. There's some other minor Dish stuff happening at the link too, if you're interested, but this new box is the headliner—all that and a can of Buffalo Pringles. [Multichannel via Zatz Not Funny] -
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EchoStar Sling Modem Finally Official
The Sling Modem cable modem + Slingbox device we saw back in January is finally launching. The first network to carry it is EchoStar, which has a really tight relationship with Sling seeing as it purchased them last fall. With this, you'll be able to use the same box for your cable internet to surf and stream video to your portable devices. We're always happy when we can make two gadgets into one. More » -
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SlingPlayer Mobile Gets Updated For Windows Mobile and Symbian
Sling's just rolled out new versions of their SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile (both versions) and Symbian S60. It's a free upgrade for current users and adds support for new handsets (Nokia N95, Samsung i760, Treo 500v, etc.) and improves streaming quality (Sprint Mogul) on others. We went to a car wash this weekend and had 10 minutes of downtime. TEN MINUTES! This should ensure that never happens again. [Sling] -
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New Windows Mobile Slingplayer Coming Soon (iPhone Version a Possibility)
Sling's set to release an updated Slingplayer this spring for Windows Mobile on both the touchscreen and non-touchscreen versions, with the new features being more optimized supports for newer handsets. They're also working on an optimized Nokia N95 8GB client, and going to expand their stand-alone Symbian clients to include UIQ support as well. What probably interests people more than optimizing an already-existing client is the possible introduction of a new client for the iPhone, which Sling tells us they're currently evaluating the iPhone SDK for. TV on the iPhone's generous screen means you'll never be bored again.
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By Jason ChenComment by marm0lade: @TonyRockyHorror: You would love an environment without differing view points where everyone thinks exactly the same. Yay for groupthink! Right? Tool. more » | Other threads
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sling
Sling Modem Combines Cable Modem + Slingbox
The Pitch: The Sling Modem, which is a Slingbox and a Cable Modem combined into one—NOT TWO!!!—gadget. It'll be available directly from cable providers, but no partnerships have been announced yet. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by lladnar: Why am I limited to only this slingbox? What is stopping me from hooking up a router and another slingbox? more » | Other threads
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Slingcatcher: The Ultimate HD Streamer/File Player
Not only can you use this to play back streamed HD content from the Slingbox Pro HD on your HDTV, the Slingcatcher acts as a file dump for tons of file formats as well (DivX, XviD). The third and most innovative feature of the Slingcatcher is its ability to take video from your PC (either a portion of a screen or a specific window) and stream that to the Slingcatcher. It lets you watch YouTube video, ABC HD video, or anything you can play back on your computer—but on your living room HDTV. More » -
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Sling Rolls Out Slingplayer 2.0 Update
Current users of Slingplayer can upgrade for free to Slingplayer 2.0, which will have updated social-networking sharing functions in the near future. [Slingbox]
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By Jason ChenComment by MegaZone: @neogadgeteer: SlingPlayer 2.0 is coming out a bit later in 1Q08, not available today. more » | Other threads
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Hands-on With Slingplayer Mobile, BlackBerry Version
The last of the major smartphone operating systems, RIM's BlackBerry, has finally received support for SlingPlayer Mobile. Not only can stock brokers, businessmen, bankers, analysts and other jerks email their co-workers at their lunch meetings, they now can catch the game at the same time. We demoed this earlier in the week for ourselves, and saw that the quality was actually very good, even over EDGE. More » -
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Slingbox Pro HD Brings Full 1080i HD Streaming To Your Home (Hands-on Impressions)
The Slingbox Pro HD takes the previous year's Slingbox Pro and Pro HD Connect and takes it to the next level, not only doing the basic Slingbox thing of sending HD video across the network or internet to a computer, but also allowing you to watch full HD video anywhere inside the house when you use a Slingcatcher. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Jordan Lund: So... I can hook up my gaming systems to this and do high def video capture? That would be awesome! more » | Other threads
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home entertainment
EchoStar Splits, Sling Media Could Reap the Benefits
According to a recent SEC filing, Sling Media's parent company, EchoStar, has formally changed its name to the DISH Network —a move that better aligns the company with its core satellite TV service. A spin-off company called EchoStar Holdings was also formed and, as part of the move, it will be taking over the Sling Media brand. What does this mean for Sling Media and their popular line of Slingbox products? More » -
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More Sling Player Upgrades Coming
Pogue reviews the Slingbox Solo, but the news is that the Sling Client is getting an upgrade in the shape of local pause and rewind controls. That's cool because you don't have to deal with the stream delay while trying to rewind or pause the TiVo back home remotely. More » -
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Leaked SlingCatcher Packaging Shots Reveal Specs?
Almost a year after catching wind of the SlingCatcher, The Tomo Report claims to have laid its on hands on pictures of the final packaging, which happens to splay the device's specs. According to the box, it'll require an HDTV, along with a USB 2.0 HDD or memory stick if you want to use SlingSync. It supports a ridiculous number of formats: WMV, MPEG- 2, MPEG-4, H.264 and Xvid for video, and MP2, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3 and PCM for audio, plus a number of containers. Naturally, the close-up showing the specs is blurry, the first sign of a fake, so take this with some Morton table salt. Peep the other two shots post-jump. More » -
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Sling Media Preparing SlingPlayer for Blackberry OS
Sling Media spreads location-shifting love far and wide, and now we're hearing that the company is further sowing the seeds of TV everywhere by preparing SlingPlayer Mobile for the Blackberry. On the heels of the company's announcement that it will be supporting Symbian S60 software, and after supporting Windows Mobile for over a year now, this comes as a welcome surprise to Blackberry aficionados. As long as there's an Internet connection, now 'Berry users can watch their home TVs from anywhere. More » -
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Sling Steps Outside With SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian S60
SlingPlayer mobile, the app that lets you watch all your TV shows on your cellphone streamed from your SlingBox, has just launched in the US for $29, Canada for $34, and the UK for £19. It's the same basic functionality—although this has streaming support over 3G and/or Wi-Fi and landscape fullscreen support—but now supporting Nokia N95, N75, and E65. Good news for N95 users as well, as Sling's going to provide the client free to all owners. Now there's absolutely no excuse to cry spoiler alert when people talk about Heroes the next morning if you can watch it while you drive to work. [Slingmedia]
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