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It’s been a while since we heard anything solid about the DirecTV Nomad unit, but a teaser page recently went live on the satellite company’s website showing the device. The tiny pic isn’t incredibly revealing, but other than “coming soon” the page also displays a laptop, phone and tablet — likely targets for viewers to watch their TV broadcasts away from the satellite box. That MDR1R0-01 remains scarce, but hit the source link and keep your eye peeled on that URL for more information about DirecTV’s competitor to the Slingbox / iPad apps being offered by other TV providers.

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DirecTV’s Nomad teaser page suggests a Slingbox competitor, but little else originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It may not be a slick as Panasonic’s dream-TV AR app, but at least Sony’s keeping up with the competition. Live from the company’s UK outfit is an online AR tool enabling you, dear reader, to visualize all sorts of boob tubes you can (and can’t) afford. After printing, affixing and photographing a marker, prospective buyers can get a better sense of what sets fit in their humble abodes. Interested in giving it a go? Mosey on past the break for PR and a video, and then hop beyond the source link to begin your adventure.

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Sony’s AR tool lets you put big screens in small apartments (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s been a bumpy ride, but we’re back with a new episode of the Engadget HD Podcast. This week brings multiple CableCARD tuners, iPad apps and even a few new projectors. Naturally, we eventually get into the discussion of the latest predictions for Media Center, but while Microsoft figures out where the Xbox 360 fits into its ecosystem, Sony’s snagged a sweet exclusive in the form on NFL Sunday Ticket. Finally, we wrap things up with what we’re watching this week and of course, some football talk.

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04:56 – Comcast’s Xfinity app debuts on Blackberry, updated on iOS
08:18 – Optoma delivers three new projectors, one does 3D for just $1,499
10:12 – Elgato HDHomeRun iPad app brings (some) cable channels to the tablet
14:28 – SiliconDust delivering HDHomeRun Prime preorders, 3 tuner ships next week
19:48 – HDHomerun Prime CableCARD tuner hands-on
21:00 – Ceton InfiniTV 4 USB tuner priced at $299, ships September 19th
29:04 – Sony drops PS3 price to $250 in US, €250 in Europe
34:00 – DirecTV brings NFL Sunday Ticket to Android tablets and the PS3 this fall
42:00 – Must See HDTV (August 22nd – 28th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 262 – 08.23.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s a pretty slow week while we wait for the fall TV season to get in gear and the NFL preseason comes to an end, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to watch. Check out our top three picks for the week right here, and look after the break for our weekly listings of what to look out for on TV, Blu-ray and videogames.

Swingers
Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau star in this classic flick that’s finally coming to Blu-ray in the US this week. Coming straight out of 1996 at a value priced $10.49, we’ll take every opportunity to see Wayne Gretzky’s head bleed.
($10.49 on Amazon, August 23rd)

Doctor Who
Season six of the popular British sci-fi show continues, with its summer premiere coming on BBC America Saturday night. Amy Pond and the Doctor have, as usual, a series of mysteries to investigate throughout time and space with a variety of aliens and famous historical figures tossed in. We preferred David Tennant’s Doctor but Matt Smith is holding down the role admirably for now — check out a prequel to this week’s Let’s Kill Hitler episode embedded after the break.
(Saturday, BBC America, 9 p.m.)

Little League World Series
Seriously. This is one of the few youth sports that actually bears some resemblance to the pro version, and with teams coming in from all around the world to challenge the USA’s best, there’s plenty of national pride on the line, which is always a bonus. Finally, if you’re an early 3D adopter many of the games this week will air on ESPN 3D, check the schedule to find out which ones.
(All week, ESPN & ESPN 3D)

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Must See HDTV (August 22nd – 28th) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It may not have live TV streaming yet, but Comcast has been at the forefront of expanding the cable TV experience to phones and tablets with its Xfinity app and pushed further recently, updating the iOS version and releasing an edition for Blackberry phones. On Blackberry it brings the usual set of features, including Comcast.net email access, remote DVR scheduling and trailers for VOD selections. On iOS, v1.60 adds a “previously played” button that can return the TV to previously watched channels, or start playing VOD content on the mobile devices right where you last left off. Check the official blog for more details or just download from iTunes or Blackberry App World.

Comcast’s Xfinity app debuts on Blackberry, updated on iOS originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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