Xi3’s Piston Gaming PC-Console-Steam System

I’m not quite sure I understand the motivation behind this box, but it is a unique and small looking package. Leveraging the steam OS–but I think it has a regular OS too? I’m not sure why someone would spend the money on this versus a Falcon, Maingear or other pre-built computer.   With one of Valve’s other announcements last week, […]

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Cox Pulls Plug on Streaming Video Service

Interesting to see a big cable provider fail miserably at trying to compete with Netflix. Although charging extra for a box just for this, and then charging more per month…seems like it was doomed from the start. That’s where Netflix has the edge, given the vast number of devices which already support it–or heck, even just getting a $35 Chromecast. […]

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CableLabs Exec Joins Apple

This has the word “intrigue” all over it. As Apple TV has quietly been chugging along amidst many rumors, this hire has to raise some eyebrows and at least reaffirms that the goliath is not just yet abandoning this powerful platform. Curious to see what comes of it. During his earlier career at CableLabs, Mulé also served as VP of […]

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