Jun 30

HTC EVO 3D gets Netflix under the table courtesy of EVO 4G’s APK

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So, you just bought HTC’s EVO 3D for its three dimensional display and delectable dual-stage camera key, and you’re loving its buttery smooth Sense 3.0 software. Yet, you were dismayed to find that the device wasn’t among the chosen few granted access to Netflix for Android. But don’t worry, folks, apparently the Netflix APK for the EVO 4G can get you streaming cinematic masterpieces in no time. Just head on over to the source link to get your download on, then sit back, relax, and enjoy.

HTC EVO 3D gets Netflix under the table courtesy of EVO 4G’s APK originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 25

UrtheCast to stream live HD footage of Earth from ISS, like Stickam for space

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International Space Station

Space nerds, get your browsers ready — UrtheCast will soon be streaming HD video of Earth straight from the ISS. The system will actually consists of a pair of cameras, one still and one video, that will be mounted on the Russian arm of the station. The still shots will be very wide, covering about 30 miles with a resolution of 18-feet per pixel. Much more exciting will be the three feet per-pixel stream of 3.25fps video that will run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You probably won’t be able to see yourself waving as the ISS passes overhead, but you should be able to spot your cardboard box fort house. The feeds won’t be your typical boring NASA fare either — you’ll be able to search, rewind, and tag objects or events, and UrtheCast is providing APIs for developers to build upon the service. The project won’t be launching until June 28th, so bide your time by checking out the video and PR after the break.

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UrtheCast to stream live HD footage of Earth from ISS, like Stickam for space originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 22

Hulu Plus for Android is available now… for six devices

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The good news is that Hulu Plus for Android is on the market, but the bad news is that you may not be able to install it yet. The official Hulu Blog has just been updated with news that six phones — Nexus One, Nexus S, HTC Inspire 4G, Motorola Droid II, Motorola Droid X, and the Motorola Atrix — are on the compatible list with “additional device announcements” due later in the year. While there’s some crossover with the list of Netflix-compatible devices, it’s hardly complete and many flagship phones are still missing. Here’s hoping the tweakers can work their magic on that apk and get it running for the rest of us, whether we’re shelling out $7.99 a month or just want to leech some Chappelle’s Show eps on a free one week trial. If you can’t get it running yourself, check out a quick video demo embedded after the break.

[Thanks, Tyler, Isaac]

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Hulu Plus for Android is available now… for six devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 22

Cloud Engines updates Pogoplug’s software-only version with OneView, enhanced iOS support

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The smoke from Cloud Engines’ Pogoplug Video recall (Pogo-un-plugged?) may still be settling, but on a better note, today the company has announced the first major update to its software-based version. To refresh your memory, it essentially turns any network-connected computer into a Pogoplug, allowing it to be accessed like a NAS drive (think iCloud, but with your drives). The new version’s main advantage is OneView, which can display every connected computer’s drives separately or compiled together sans duplicates — iOS devices are also supported in this feature. You’ll be pleased to know that the service is free, excluding video and off-LAN music streaming. Those features can be enabled by purchasing the premium version for a one-time fee of 29 bones, and unlike before, a single purchase will take care of your entire stable of devices. You’ll find some screenshots of the software below, as well as a PR crash course in ‘personal cloud management’ just after the break.

Gallery: Pogoplug OneView software update

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Cloud Engines updates Pogoplug’s software-only version with OneView, enhanced iOS support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 17

Cloud Engines recalls potentially flammable Pogoplug Video (update)

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Looks like sharing videos over the cloud may be a risky task — if you’re using the box shown here on the left, that is. The Pogoplug Video hit the retail scene about two months ago, but Cloud Engines has already issued a recall after two devices nearly went up in flames. According to The Official Pogoplug Blog, the internal chip that handles video encoding can experience “thermal runaways” after long periods of use, which could cause the device to reach unsafe temperatures; this despite having a fan to keep things cool. The affected model numbers include Pogo P-11 through 14, and the company asks that owners get in contact to setup a return and refund. In the meantime, it also suggests that the units be unplugged — a good idea if you want to avoid possibly burning the house down.

Update: It appears that Cloud Engines’ initial statement has been condensed and slightly modified. Zenverge, the chip’s manufacturer, has also informed us that the silicon itself isn’t exactly the problem. The end result remains the same, however: this Pogoplug is too hot for video.

Cloud Engines recalls potentially flammable Pogoplug Video (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 27

NHK demos Hybridcast streaming, teams up internet and cable TV for superior 3D delivery

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With all the hubbub surrounding competing 3DTV technology, it’s easy to forget the all important delivery process: how is your TV getting its content, and what does it mean for the viewer? It may seem trivial, but the answer is all-too important to the folks at NHK, who are hoping to facilitate Full HD delivery for 3D content using a new hybrid broadcast system. Think you already have Full HD 3D? Think again: most broadcast 3D content is delivered via side by side transmission, forcing two images (one for each eye) into a single 1080p frame. This allows 3D content to pipe through existing HD channels, but when the separate images are reconstituted and upscaled, resolution and picture quality suffer. NHK hopes to resolve this by fusing broadcast transmission with broadband streaming, what it calls Hybridcast. In a recent dual-stream demo, NHK sent the image for one eye over standard HD TV broadcast pipes, and the other through those wondrous internet tubes, eventually reassembling the two streams into a single, Full HD image, ready for your hungry eyeballs. This prototype delivery system is little more than a demo right now, but with any luck, it’ll be giving us a whole new reason to freak out about broadband bandwidth caps in the near future.

NHK demos Hybridcast streaming, teams up internet and cable TV for superior 3D delivery originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 May 2011 04:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 26

Netflix updates Android app, expands device support

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Tired of content providers bossing you around, telling you what you can do with your own phone? Good, because Netflix is sick of telling you kids to keep off its lawn. Following a recent update, the outfit’s Android app now officially supports the LG Revolution, Motorola Droid, Casio G’zOne Commando C771, and any unsupported device that just happens to work on its own. In addition to adding official support for the aforementioned trio (and of course, some minor bug fixes), the stream king removed a device check that previously blocked unsupported handsets from attempting playback. Your mileage may vary, but the folks over at Droid Life are reporting success with both the Droid X and Droid X2, as well as the Xperia Play. That’s no guarantee for you and your unsupported device, but at least you have the freedom to fail. That’s nice, isn’t it?

Netflix updates Android app, expands device support originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 21:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 24

Samsung’s Explore 3D video on demand service hits the US

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Well, it looks like folks in the US didn’t have to wait that long to get Samsung’s new Explore 3D video on demand service after all. Just over a week after launching in the UK, the app has now made its way to capable Smart 3D TVs in the United States, complete with “dozens of pieces of free 3D content,” including trailers, music videos and educational content. What’s more, while it’s limited to free content right now, Samsung says that it will expand into paid content “later this year,” and offer feature films from some as yet unnamed major studios (no word on pricing just yet). Full press release is after the break, and the app should be available from Samsung’s SmartHub right now.

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Samsung’s Explore 3D video on demand service hits the US originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 11:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 13

Hands-on with Netflix for Android (video)

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Netflix for Android

Netflix for Android is here… finally. It’s been a long time coming and we’re thrilled to be able to bring our instant queue with us wherever we go. Though technically only approved for a handful of HTC phones and the Samsung Nexus S, we were able to successfully get it up and running on at least one unsanctioned device — the Droid X (sporting a leaked copy of Gingerbread). So what’s Netflix like on Google’s mobile OS? Well, it’s a heck of a lot like the iPhone app. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to tell them apart if it weren’t for the tabs being moved from the bottom of the screen to the top. Still, we figured it was worth giving a solid once over and, as usual, you can find our impressions after the break.

Gallery: Netflix for Android hands-on

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Hands-on with Netflix for Android (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 08:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 13

Cisco phasing out FlipShare: 30 days to save your videos

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Many Flip fans are already sporting black arm bands with little red spots in honor of the dying brand, and the New York Times reports there’s more bad news coming. Starting May 12th, all videos uploaded to FlipShare will expire 30 days after they’ve been posted. This applies to videos you’ve already uploaded as well — so you’ve got till June 11th to follow the lead of Google Video users and back up your collection of clips before they disappear into the digital ether. The FlipShare service will continue to live on for another two and a half years, if you don’t mind the one month limit, but clearly Cisco wants users to move on with their video-sharing lives. Check out the more coverage link for instructions on how to export your videos, and let’s have one more moment of silence for the tiny camcorder that could… at least until it couldn’t.

Cisco phasing out FlipShare: 30 days to save your videos originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 03:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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