Apr 10
What do you get when you combine Aereo’s anytime, anywhere, broadcast-TV-via-internet
Apr 04
Why Roku Matters More Than Ever
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You have more streaming TV options than you could hope for, especially now that Amazon has entered the fray. And while Apple TV, Chromecast, and Fire TV all have their strengths, they also share the same crippling weakness: self-interest. That’s what makes Roku so important.
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Apr 03
MLB’s online offering has long been the technological leader among U.S. major sports. That’s no surprise given the size and financial power of MLB Advanced Media, but repeated issues with the service across devices this season have made MLB.TV look more like NBA League Pass
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Apr 02
Amazon debuted its $100 streaming TV box today
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Mar 08
Aereo, the amazing watch-broadcast-TV-anywhere-via-internet company, turned off service in Utah and
Posted in: Today's ChiliAereo, the amazing watch-broadcast-TV-anywhere-via-internet
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Nov 14
Rumor has it Comcast will start selling downloadable and streaming movies via set-top box and the Xf
Posted in: Today's ChiliRumor has it Comcast will start selling downloadable and streaming movies via set-top box and the Xfinity TV website. According to Reuters, the service could start by the end of the year. [Reuters via Mediagazer]
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Oct 29
Comcast’s mobile video app is getting a huge revamp, adding around 35 channels of live streaming TV alongside the current on-demand shows and movies. The newly-named Xfinity TV Go app could arrive as early as this week for Android and iOS.
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Aug 02
It is sold out at Amazon. It is sold out at Best Buy online. It is sold out at the 16 Best Buy stores closest to my home in North Carolina. The nearest Best Buy availability is in Roanoke, Va. (Amazon and Best Buy are the retail outlets sanctioned by Google.) You can buy it directly from Google at the Play Store, but as of this writing, the wait time for shipping has been extended to three to four weeks.
In a world where people line up for hours to buy a $500 tablet, selling out a $35 dongle isn’t necessarily a milestone, or an indicator of anything significant. But I’ll hammer a prediction stake into the ground: Chromecast will create change in media consumption habits disproportionate to its price. Its power will come partly from its tech-candy pricing, but only partly. This little invention hits a few other sweet spots.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Internet, Google
Jul 24
Curious as to what’s hiding inside the Google Chromecast dongle? Thanks to the FCC, we don’t have to wonder what the Chromecast is packing anymore. There’s a Marvell DE3005 chip and an AzurWare chip to take care of Wi-Fi duties, according to Anandtech. FCC documents actually show Chromecast details in May, with pictures of its innards added today. Enjoy the guts. [FCC via @nerdtalker, Engadget]
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Jan 03
Variety reports that one of Sony’s big fish announcements this year will be a broadband TV service that’ll compete directly with cable. The TV service will offer multiple channels licensed from different content companies and will stream over the Internet. Meaning there would be no more need for cable. Meaning awesome. More »
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