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So you’ve made it big time, you’ve got it all. The car, the toys and a big house with a whole-home audio system. The thing is, as great as your CasaTunes Music Server is with its in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, the ability to integrate with the latest and greatest AirPlay devices is still missing. Well it was anyways, as the new CasaTunes Air you can stream any content from your CasaTunes Music Server to all your speakers, AirPlay or any other. Even better, the music can be on your iOS device or stored on your server — but you can still control the whole thing from your phone or tablet. CasaTunes Air is a feature of the new CasaTunes version 4, which we can only assume is a free upgrades for existing CasaTunes Music Servers.

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CasaTunes Air bridges traditional whole-home audio with AirPlay originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While the battle between Aereo, a service that brings OTA TV broadcasts to the internet, and the broadcasters that began suing it before it even launched continues, a judge ruled today against a request for a preliminary injunction to shut it down. Reuters reports that the basis for the decision is that while the broadcasters demonstrated they faced “irreparable harm”, Aereo too faced harm from a potential shutdown, and the balance did not tip heavily enough in the broadcasters favor. So, for now the subscription feeds from those microantennas to NYC residents shelling out $12 a month will continue — we’ll wait see if the upstart streamer’s streak continues.

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Aereo avoids a preliminary injunction, keeps its antenna to internet TV service on the air for now originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As we feared, DirecTV and Viacom didn’t work things out and before the clock struck midnight ET, all of the network’s feeds went dark for the satellite company’s customers. Of course, both sides are throwing barbs with Viacom saying DirecTV was not interested in engaging in “meaningful conversation” and that their last contact was at 11AM. On DirecTV’s side, it’s claiming it sent proposals but never heard anything back and as such was forced to pull the channels. Viacom has been running ads and notices all day to make sure kids big and little call DirecTV to apply pressure about missing their television shows. DirecTV is firing back with the Kids Mix channel (shown above) that replaces the pulled children’s programming and points out content on other stations, and even suggests customers check out sources like Amazon Prime or Netflix to keep watching their shows in the meantime. There’s no telling who may blink first, or when, but you can look at each company’s statement and hear the sabres rattling for yourself after the break. Any bets as to who will work out a deal first between these two and Dish Network / AMC?

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Viacom channels disappear from DirecTV after the two companies can’t reach a deal originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week’s podcast is second screen heavy, with iPad apps ad updates from AT&T U-verse, Sky TV, and also for The Avengers and Prometheus Blu-ray discs. We’ll take a look at the next batch of classic movies coming to Blu-ray from Universal and also our review of Google’s Nexus Q(uixotic) streamer. Samsung is bringing bigger TVs, BBC is bringing a new streaming player and we’re getting set for Breaking Bad season five, so go ahead and press play.

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00:06:25 – AT&T U-Verse iPad app adds more streaming video, new sports and sharing features
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00:09:45 – HBO Go update supports Android tablets up to ICS
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00:35:06 – Spanish researchers to train FIFA referees on calling plays with stereoscopic 3D, won’t help catch dives
00:37:16 – Netflix users clock-in more viewing hours than ever: over one billion in June
00:42:12 – Youview TV platform and set-top box coming to UK stores this month
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Engadget HD Podcast 307 – 07.10.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Having already unveiled an entire set of HD, LCD televisions back at last year’s CES, the next obvious step for Philips would be to work its way up the entertainment ladder and take the wraps off of its flagship 9 series. Fortunately for us (and you), though, a recently leaked document’s giving us an early peek of what we can expect from the manufacturer as it tries to re-invade living rooms all over the globe. According to the revealing docs, Philips will be adding the 9707 and 9607 Smart TVs to its 9 series repertoire, offering viewers a choice between a relatively large 46-inch or a more colossal 60-incher — both reportedly “very thin.” Additionally, the intelligent couple’s said to be loaded with 3D Max features, a 1200Hz Perfect Motion Rate system, and both are expected to be powered by the outfit’s Perfect Pixel HD processing technology. Needless to say, given its Smart TV status, it’s safe to say it’ll come with the usual WiFi capabilities as well as a number of apps to pick from. If curiosity is taking over you, such exposing documents can be found at the source below in PDF form.

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Philips’ unannounced 9 series flagship TVs get exposed by leaked document originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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