My favorite part of using a media management program such as Media Browser for watching television series is being able to keep track of which episodes we have watched. Unfortunately, I’m also constantly tinkering with my system, much to my wife’s chagrin. Being able to backup my Media Browser playstates preserves that information, but sometimes the unexpected strikes, so a […]
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The Pivos Technology Group was a new on me, but evidently they are a new company out of California and the Aios HD Media Center is their first product. The Aios is a Realtek 1185-based media streamer, the same chipset used in the A.C. Ryan PlayOn!HD2. If you can look past the reviewer’s unusual interpretation of what constitutes an HTPC, […]
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Apple unleashed a flood of updates last week, including an update to Apple TV bringing the little streamer up to version 4.4. Some Apple TV fans who were quick to apply the 4.4 update were disappointed to find that a bug was requiring that the Apple TV be connected to a computer after applying the update. Apple tried to respond […]
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It’s been less than a month since Media Browser 2.5 (Hydra) was released, but evidently she has already sprouted another head. There are a variety of bug and feature fixes that make the upgrade a no-brainer, as the Media Browser team has made sure to point out. Note: Everyone should upgrade. There is no reason to run 2.5.0 Changes from 2.5.0 (Hydra): […]
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It seemed like everyone had finally settled down on H.264, in all its myriad flavors, as the video compression standard of choice, and now comes word that work on H.265 is starting to come together. Admittedly, its not much a surprise. Standards bodies need something to keep themselves busy and processor manufacturers are sure to appreciate a new application to […]
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While this is pretty much only for our European readers it is still news worthy for everyone, Elgato has released their iPad Tuner EyeTV Mobile. The tuner allows for live viewing of over the air DVB-T broadcast tv on the iPad 2. The software gives you a full program guide good for 7 days, and with a fully charged battery […]
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The unannounced SiriusXM Lynx receiver was looking likely to be the first SiriusXM 2.0 device, but SiriusXM has trumped themselves with the announcement of the SiriusXM Edge Dock and Play Radio. The Edge lacks the touchscreen and Android OS of the Lynx, but it does tap into SiriusXM 2.0’s Xtra Channels, an expanded lineup of radio stations. The Edge will […]
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Earlier this year a social media service called BuddyTV launched adding social media, chat, trending and TV guide data all into one easy to use interface on your iOS and Android devices. Now fast forward to today, BuddyTV has announced a new partnership with ATT and their U-verse TV service. With BuddyTV installed on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device […]
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Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom founded Skype and Rdio, among other disruptive startups, and now Janus Friis has founded a new startup called Vdio. Skype looked to turn the world of telephony on its ear and Rdio took aim at the streaming music market, and if you haven’t already guessed, Vdio will be looking to tackle the streaming video market. […]
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Virgin Media is preparing to roll out an update to TiVo users that will bring a slew of performance improvements and new functions. The update is expected to include some big features such multiroom streaming, BBC iPlayer and Red Button support, and TiVo App support, but the feature that will likely catch the most attention outside of the UK will be […]
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