Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Time Warner Cable confirms HBO Go streaming is now available on Xbox 360, Samsung and Roku]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/17/time-warner-cable-confirms-hbo-go-streaming-is-now-available-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/17/time-warner-cable-confirms-hbo-go-streaming-is-now-available-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/17/time-warner-cable-confirms-hbo-go-streaming-is-now-available-on/#comments Time Warner Cable confirms HBO Go streaming is now available on Xbox 360, Samsung and Roku

As we revealed yesterday, Time Warner Cable has finally activated HBO Go streaming to TV connected devices. As seen on the new activation pages for Samsung Smart TVs and Blu-ray players, Xbox 360s and Roku boxes, TWC and Bright House Networks are now among the available options (sorry, still no word on ESPN3 for the Xbox 360). The only bad news? DirecTV and Comcast have not (yet) followed suit, so for those customers HBO Go streaming on the TV is still a hit-or-miss affair. We're not sure what is behind the change of heart or policy, but while Comcast reportedly had authentication issues to resolve before switching on the Xbox 360's HBO access, it's worth noting that Time Warner Cable could have its app coming to some or all of these platforms very soon. An official blog post indicates it may take a few hours for things to switch on every where so if you don't see this in your neck of the woods just keep checking back.

Update: Cablevision too, as noted by a post on the Roku blog.

[Thanks, Ben]

Time Warner Cable confirms HBO Go streaming is now available on Xbox 360, Samsung and Roku originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, living in the boonies may give you plenty of space to test out high-tech farming equipment, but at what cost? Rural homesteads just aren't suited for ye olde landline broadband and those fancy satellite setups cost a pretty penny. DirecTV understands, and has struck deals with ViaSat and Hughes to bundle their stellar bandwidth with pre-existing triple play packages to help reign in the cost of high-speed internet. Details on availability and price are still scarce, but DirecTV says customers should be able to take advantage of "certain special offers" later this year. Read on for the official press release, or check out our review of ViaSat's Exede service here.

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DirecTV to offer broadband to the boonies, teams up with ViaSat and Hughes Satellite providers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HBO subscribers currently locked out of streaming HBO Go to their connected TV devices (namely Samsung HDTVs / Blu-ray players, Roku boxes and Xbox 360s) could be in for a treat soon, as our sources indicate Time Warner Cable is preparing to announce access for its customers on all three platforms tomorrow. There's also a few small pics of the updated menus for Xbox 360 and Roku flashing the TWC logo, as well as currently unsupported providers Bright House Networks (both), as well as DirecTV and Comcast (Roku). We've contacted both HBO and Time Warner Cable for comment but have not received a response yet, but we'll keep an eye out for an expanded activation menus hitting our devices soon.

HBO Go on Roku, Samsung and Xbox opens up to Time Warner (and possibly others) tomorrow? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 18:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unlike with Comcast, Wall Street experts weren't surprised by DirecTV's latest Q1 results -- in fact, they were quite disappointed. The satellite provider only managed to add 81,000 subscribers in the US of A during the quarter, which is more than a 50 percent decrease compared to last year's Q1 (184,000). Meanwhile, DirecTV did see a 12 percent increase in revenue, pushing the total to about $7.05 billion. That last bit thanks in large part to landing over 590,000 new customers in Latin America, though that didn't keep its current share price from dropping about 2.7 percent to $46.60. Nonetheless, DirecTV CEO, Mike White, says his company "delivered another strong quarter [..] highlighted by double-digit revenue, EPS and cash flow growth." Us? Well, we're wondering why those "roadside ditch" commercials aren't luring more Stateside folks away from cable...

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DirecTV adds 81,000 subscribers during Q1 in the US, increases revenue by 12 percent originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 17:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DirecTV's still-in-beta "Everywhere" streaming package only arrived on the iPad a month ago, and now the company has updated its app for Android phones with access to the same set of video-on-demand streaming movies and TV shows for viewing wherever subscribers might be. Interestingly this feature is arriving on Google powered devices before it hits the iPhone (neither one so far has added the in-home live TV streaming feature from the iPad app, however the iPhone does have a player for the Nomad transcoder which Android and the iPad lack), in opposition to the usual trend of video streaming apps from cable and satellite TV providers, often for DRM and compatibility reasons. On Google Play the app was still installable on our various tablets and phones alike, although YMMV on what happens when you select the "Watch on Phone" tab to stream from HBO, Cinemax, Starz, Encore or DirecTV Cinema. Of course the usual DVR scheduling and remote control features are still present and accounted for, so hit the link below to grab the free app and try it out yourself.

DirecTV Everywhere brings streaming movies, TV shows to Android right now, iPhone keeps waiting originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After raising the price of its NFL Sunday Ticket package last season, this year DirecTV is dropping it back down for current subscribers, to just $199. Of course, most of the impetus for the price drop is probably because so many current subs are people who signed up for the service last season with Sunday Ticket as a freebie, but we're sure regular customers will gladly keep the cash in their pockets. Another change for the 2012 season is the NFL Sunday Ticket Max package, which includes all the extras of SuperFan and To-Go (RedZone Channel, streaming to iOS and Android mobile devices, Short Cuts, VOD highlights, etc.) extras as a part of the bundle for an extra $100 to existing customers, or for $299.95. There's no word on any additional game consoles or internet only packages yet, but at least with the lockout a distant memory, football fans have all offseason to decide if they want to shell out for it.

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DirecTV drops NFL Sunday Ticket price for current subscribers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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On-demand TV viewing continues to secrete itself into the fabric of your lives and now its squeezing more viewing hours out of you from hotel rooms across the US. DirecTV's HD DVRs pack the typical programming guide and recording options, plus the ability for hotels to add up to 50 channels of their own content to the recorders -- meaning plenty of hotel infomercials dying to be paused, live. DirecTV has now officially launched its Residential Experience, bringing its DVR technology to 110 hotels across the country. Fortunately, the systems also include the hygienic touch of an anti-microbial remote. Classy.

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DirecTV DVRs available in over 100 hotels, never miss the restaurant opening times again originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DirecTV and Tribune cut a deal, turn WGN America and 23 other channels back on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tribune stations nationwide including WGN America go dark on DirecTV originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DirecTV's latest HD interface comes to the five tuner HR34 DVR originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We've heard back from DirecTV, and its stance is that the DirecTV Everywhere service is still under beta test, which may explain the limited content availability at the moment. Other than the iPad app content is also going to be available through DirecTV.com, and we should look for a national launch in late spring / early summer.

[Thanks, Brandon & Brian]

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DirecTV iPad app adds (some) TV and movie streaming 'Everywhere' (Update: beta) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile, Sprint and DirecTV file with FCC to halt Verizon's AWS acquisition originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DirecTV adding TruTV HD ahead of March Madness again, will let it stick around this time originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DirecTiVo now available nationwide, please try to contain your excitement originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directivodirectvdvrhd dvrHdDvrhdpostminisatellitethr22-100tivotivo hd dvrTivoHdDvrThu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Upgraded DirecTiVos from WeaKnees are on deck]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/upgraded-directivos-from-weaknees-are-on-deck/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/upgraded-directivos-from-weaknees-are-on-deck/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/upgraded-directivos-from-weaknees-are-on-deck/#comments THR22The only thing better than finally receiving the DVR you've waiting five years for is receiving one with four times the capacity as your provider wanted to give you. That is exactly what WeaKnees has done for years and exactly what it's doing now with the latest DirecTiVo, now that the first shipment has been received. For $599 you can now order the THR22 with a 2TB hard drive ($400 premium over the stock unit) which thanks to the magic of MPEG-4 -- and over-compression -- means a whole lot of recording capacity. The only rub is that technically these are "leased" boxes and would need to be returned to DirecTV if you ever canceled your service. And then there is the warranty, which has to be done via WeaKnees, else your potential replacement box won't include the premium capacity you paid for.

Upgraded DirecTiVos from WeaKnees are on deck originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directivoDirecTVdvrhd dvrHdDvrhdpostcrosshdpostminisatelliteTHR22thr22-100TiVoWeakneesWed, 01 Feb 2012 13:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung shows off integrated TV streaming apps and DirecTV RVU... again]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/samsung-smarttv-comcast-timewarner-fios-directv/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/samsung-smarttv-comcast-timewarner-fios-directv/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/samsung-smarttv-comcast-timewarner-fios-directv/#comments Time Warner, Comcast, DirecTV and Verizon FiOS TV all displayed ways we could enjoy their service without a set-top box tied to our TV during CES 2011. A year later, while tablet apps have launched, living room progress is limited o DirecTV's HR34 soft launch and a limited Verizon FiOS app on Xbox 360 . So, here we are at CES 2012 with all four lined up at the Samsung booth under the N Service banner, again. Despite our disappointment over the delays, Comcast's app was slick, though limited to VOD-only just like the Xbox 360. Time Warner Cable's port of TWCable TV was similarly well appointed, although it lacked the DVR tie-ins of its Panasonic counterpart we saw earlier. The Verizon FiOS beta app was very rough around the edges, but allowed for either live TV or VOD streaming via the internet. DirecTV clearly had the best showing, but mostly because its implementation is actually shipping, and now is supported on more TVs. From what we're told, it's largely legal department, not technical concerns that are holding up the apps from launching, but until they hit Smart TVs everywhere you can peruse the pics in the gallery below.

Gallery: Samsung N-Service pay-TV streaming apps

Samsung shows off integrated TV streaming apps and DirecTV RVU... again originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's new range of super-thin, super-powerful Smart TVs got another big fillip at CES: the company's teamed up with DirecTV to offer its service without the use of a set top box. Hook up your TV to the connection and a STB server will replicate the full user interface, including being able to record five shows at once, live pause TV and access DVR content. The TVs will be available in Spring, but there's no mention on if the additional functionality will mean an increase on your subscription. Deep dish is after the break.

Continue reading Samsung 2012 SmartTVs will access DirecTV without a set top box, minimalists rejoice

Samsung 2012 SmartTVs will access DirecTV without a set top box, minimalists rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESCES 2012Ces2012Direct TVDirectTVDirecTVhdpostcrossHDTVSamsungSamsung HDTVSamsungHdtvSet Top BoxSetTopBoxSmart TVSmartTvSTBSTB ServerStbServerTue, 10 Jan 2012 13:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung N Service unveiled at CES: Time Warner Cable, DirecTV, Comcast and Verizon onboard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-n-service-twc-comcast-directv-verizon-partnership/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-n-service-twc-comcast-directv-verizon-partnership/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-n-service-twc-comcast-directv-verizon-partnership/#comments Well, what have we here? Looks as if Samsung's cooking up quite the content partnership here at CES 2012, with Verizon, DirecTV, Time Warner Cable and Comcast (at least) onboard. From a content creation standpoint, NBC Universal is evidently signed on to crack open its coffers and let the material pour fourth, and we're guessing we'll hear of quite a few more once the announcement gets official. As of now, the so-called N Service looks to be one that'll enable select pay-TV subscribers to stream content onto Samsung devices -- hopefully whilst far, far away from home. At least for FiOS TV users, those who take advantage of N Service will be able to "access live streaming FiOS TV channels, as well as Flex View commercial movies and TV shows from one's Samsung Smart TV or Blu-ray player." It'll obviously work with multi-room households, too. Have a peek at the detail shots below, and keep it locked right here as we learn more.

Gallery: Samsung N Service unveiled at CES 2012

Samsung N Service unveiled at CES: Time Warner Cable, DirecTV, Comcast and Verizon onboard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>broadcastbroadcastingcesces 2012Ces2012comcastcontentdirectvexclusivefioshdpostcrossmulti roommulti-roomMultiRoomn serviceNServicepartnershipprogrammingsamsung n serviceSamsungNServicesatellitesatellite tvSatelliteTvstreamstreamingtime warner cableTimeWarnerCableTWCverizonxfinityxfinity tvXfinityTvMon, 09 Jan 2012 14:31:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV HDUI is rolling out across the land, iPad app adds 12 more live streaming channels]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/24/directv-hdui-is-rolling-out-across-the-land-ipad-app-adds-12-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/24/directv-hdui-is-rolling-out-across-the-land-ipad-app-adds-12-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/24/directv-hdui-is-rolling-out-across-the-land-ipad-app-adds-12-mo/#comments DirecTV began quietly seeding its HDUI to customers back in November, but judging by our tips inbox it has recently picked up the pace of the rollout. It's live in many areas already where you're probably enjoying the sweet, sweet new guide with its 16x9 graphics and speedier interface, but if you don't yet have it, check out the thread at DBSTalk with estimated rollout dates for many areas. Also by way of the forum comes word of 12 new channels including AMC, Velocity and HD Net that were just added to DirecTV's live TV streaming iPad app. Of course, the update still won't play nicely with jailbroken iPads, so a cracked version will be required in those cases. Check out the list of channels after the break, if you're not seeing them in the app try hitting the "edit" button at the top right, finding them in the list and clicking the green plus symbol to add them manually.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Continue reading DirecTV HDUI is rolling out across the land, iPad app adds 12 more live streaming channels

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DirecTV HDUI is rolling out across the land, iPad app adds 12 more live streaming channels originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appledirectvguihdpostminihduiipadipad appIpadApplive tv streamingLiveTvStreamingtabletSat, 24 Dec 2011 13:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Are You Watching This?! sports tracker for Android adds remote control for DirecTV, TiVo, Google TV]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/are-you-watching-this-sports-tracker-for-android-adds-remote-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/are-you-watching-this-sports-tracker-for-android-adds-remote-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/are-you-watching-this-sports-tracker-for-android-adds-remote-co/#comments The Are You Watching This?! app has a long history of making sure sports fans don't miss the big games with its bookmarklets and apps that popped up notifications or emailed reminders. Now a new upgrade on Android, along with a few connected TV platforms, has taken things to the next level. In its newest iteration, the free app ties into DirecTV, TiVo or Google TV setups with IP control for one click switching to the appropriate channel -- key when a game is coming down to the last play and you're not sure where the remote is or which channel NBA / NFL / MLB etc. action is on. There's varying levels of filtering options so users can see alerts just when their team is playing, any decent matchup or just the must-see finishes.

We gave it a shot and found it worked as advertised, only requiring the app to be installed and enabled on the Google TV and our Android phone (DirecTV and TiVo boxes should be ready to go), however even though we already had our local channels set up on the TV, we had to enter our ZIP and cable provider on the remote app as well. We're starting to see similar companion technology built into apps from DirecTV, TiVo and Comcast, as well as Dijit's software, however the RUWT? game tracker algorithm and focus on live scores gives it a leg up for sports freaks. Check out the video trailer embedded above for a quick look or hop over to the Android Market to install it on phone, tablet and/or TV.

Are You Watching This?! sports tracker for Android adds remote control for DirecTV, TiVo, Google TV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidare you watching thisAreYouWatchingThiscompanion appCompanionAppdirectvgame trackerGameTrackergoogle tvGoogleTvhdpostminismartphonesportstablettivovideoWed, 21 Dec 2011 20:24:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's TiVo ready to return December 8th in a few markets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/directvs-tivo-ready-to-return-december-8th-in-a-few-markets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/directvs-tivo-ready-to-return-december-8th-in-a-few-markets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/directvs-tivo-ready-to-return-december-8th-in-a-few-markets/#comments It's been over three years since we first heard a new TiVo was coming to DirecTV, but the satellite broadcaster has finally revealed it will be available -- in select markets -- starting December 8th, the same day its own HR34 multiroom solution becomes available. Both the HR34 and the TiVo HD DVR from DirecTV (THR22-100) got the official nod in DirecTV's installer forums, informing techs the $199 TiVo box would be available for an extra $5 / month service fee, in addition to the $10 / month HD Access and $7 / month DVR tariffs. What does that extra scratch buy you? The new box can access all of DirecTV's live, on demand and pay-per-view video, downloading updates via satellite, and supports remote DVR scheduling through the website. On the downside however, there's no mention of the new TiVo Premiere UI or internet streaming, and it does not support other add-ons like 3D, whole home DVR, apps, or DirecTV's iPad app. One way or another, starting Thursday customers will have their choice of HD DVR satellite boxes, so hit the source link for a few more details and a PDF spec sheet (also pictured in the gallery).

Update: Official details from TiVo are included after the break, mentioning a nationwide rollout will occur next year.

[Thanks, @TechWzrd]

Gallery: DirecTiVo specs

Continue reading DirecTV's TiVo ready to return December 8th in a few markets

DirecTV's TiVo ready to return December 8th in a few markets originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directivodirectvdvrforumhd dvrHdDvrhdpostcrosssatellitethr22-100tivovodTue, 06 Dec 2011 07:02:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's new five tuner HR34 Home Media Center DVR ready to launch December 8th?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/directvs-new-five-tuner-hr34-home-media-center-dvr-ready-to-lau/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/directvs-new-five-tuner-hr34-home-media-center-dvr-ready-to-lau/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/directvs-new-five-tuner-hr34-home-media-center-dvr-ready-to-lau/#comments After waiting years for someone to deliver the first RVU-capable multiroom DVR setup, info leaked to SatelliteGuys indicates we only have to hold out one more week for DirecTV's HR34 DVR. While DirecTV has yet to make an official announcement, retailer info states that it will be available starting Thursday for just $99 after rebate ($399 rack rate), bringing five tuners, 1TB of storage, whole home DVR service in up to four active rooms, and more. Of course, we'll need the RVU-compatible HDTVs mentioned (Samsung D6000, D6400, and D6420 series) released before we can ditch the extra satellite TV boxes for good, but this is the first step. Hit the source link for more details including a full spec sheet.

DirecTV's new five tuner HR34 Home Media Center DVR ready to launch December 8th? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdvrhd dvrHdDvrhdpostminihr34multiroomrvusatellitewhole home dvrWholeHomeDvrFri, 02 Dec 2011 17:58:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo Q4 results bring first sub growth in years, DirecTiVo is imminent]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/tivo-q4-results-bringi-first-sub-growth-in-years-directivo-is-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/tivo-q4-results-bringi-first-sub-growth-in-years-directivo-is-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/tivo-q4-results-bringi-first-sub-growth-in-years-directivo-is-i/#commentsTiVoWhile many consumers are still waiting for something new from TiVo -- finally enabling the second processor core on Premieres this weekend is a nice step, but how about more HD menus? -- said company has found growth for the first time in four years by turning to a more traditional way to sell set-top boxes in the US. Yes, the growth is mostly thanks to six months of success with Virgin Media and other provider deals like the one with RCN. TiVo netted an additional 117,000 this quarter, bringing the total to just over 2 million and even more growth is expect in the coming months -- despite the continuous drop in retail subscribers -- thanks to the expected limited release of the DirecTiVo in December, with a more widespread release next year. This helped TiVo realize a 25 percent year-over-year growth in revenues, but still wasn't enough to hold off a net loss, which came in at a cool 24.5 million for the quarter. You have to stop going down before you can go up, but more TiVos in more homes is a good thing for just about everyone involved.

Continue reading TiVo Q4 results bring first sub growth in years, DirecTiVo is imminent

TiVo Q4 results bring first sub growth in years, DirecTiVo is imminent originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablecharterdirectivodirectvdvrearningshdpostminiQ4rcnsatellitesuddenlinkTiVotivo premieretivo premiere qTivoPremiereTivoPremiereQvideovirgin media tv powered by tivoVirginMediaTvPoweredByTivoWed, 23 Nov 2011 15:14:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T, DirecTV sign deal extension, guarantee bundle services through 2015]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/atandt-directv-sign-deal-extension-guarantees-bundle-services-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/atandt-directv-sign-deal-extension-guarantees-bundle-services-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/atandt-directv-sign-deal-extension-guarantees-bundle-services-th/#comments AT&T renewed its corporate vows with DirecTV yesterday, signing a three-year contract extension to bring its suite of co-branded satellite TV, broadband and voice services through March 2015. The bundle will be offered across the 22 states where AT&T currently offers residential broadband and voice services -- and, according to a company spokeswoman, where the carrier's U-verse video service is not yet available. Speaking to Broadcasting & Cable, the rep went on to say that the renewed deal shouldn't be interpreted as an indicator of how rapidly the U-verse rollout is progressing, and that its service may eventually be offered alongside DirecTV's operations -- which, as we found out this week, aren't doing too bad at all. More details can be gleaned from the PR, after the break.

Continue reading AT&T, DirecTV sign deal extension, guarantee bundle services through 2015

AT&T, DirecTV sign deal extension, guarantee bundle services through 2015 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2015attbroadbandbundlebusinesscarrierdealdirectvextensionhdpostminimoneypartnershipproviderTVu-verseuversevideovoicewirelessFri, 04 Nov 2011 10:46:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV adds more subscribers than ever, will push live streaming, HD UI, and multiroom DVRs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/directv-adds-more-subscribers-than-ever-will-push-live-streamin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/directv-adds-more-subscribers-than-ever-will-push-live-streamin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/directv-adds-more-subscribers-than-ever-will-push-live-streamin/#comments The numbers are in for DirecTV's third quarter and it looks like Deion Sanders isn't just a HOF shutdown corner, he's also an excellent pitchman. The satellite company had a net addition of 327,000 subscribers in the US, which it credited to offering free NFL Sunday Ticket for the first year as a lure. Going forward, CEO Mike White says the company plans to maintain momentum with "DirecTV Anywhere" bringing live-TV streaming and VOD to customer's mobile devices (as seen in its iPad app), as well as the launch of a new HD UI and HR34-based home media center. Not mentioned? The DirecTiVo. Check out the rest of the details in the press release after the break, we'll listen in on the earnings call shortly to see if any other gems are dropped.

Continue reading DirecTV adds more subscribers than ever, will push live streaming, HD UI, and multiroom DVRs

DirecTV adds more subscribers than ever, will push live streaming, HD UI, and multiroom DVRs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdirectv anywheredirectv nomadDirectvAnywhereDirectvNomadearningshd uihdpostminiHdUimobilemultiroomnfl sunday ticketNflSundayTicketnomadstreamingThu, 03 Nov 2011 12:09:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's iPad app updated with live TV streaming, as long as you stay at home]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/directvs-ipad-app-updated-with-live-tv-streaming-as-long-as-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/directvs-ipad-app-updated-with-live-tv-streaming-as-long-as-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/directvs-ipad-app-updated-with-live-tv-streaming-as-long-as-yo/#comments DirecTV debuted its iPad app in February with an impressive suite of remote control and content browsing options, but one of the few missing features was the ability to watch TV on it, which has now been added. Like similar apps from Cablevision and Time Warner Cable, v1.3.1 adds the ability to watch 38 channels live on the tablet, provided you're connected to the same home network as your DirecTV Plus HD DVR. That home restriction, plus being limited to only live TV streams and not DVRed programming separates it from Sling's apps, but at least it's still a free add-on. If you want to watch recorded shows or take them on the go you'll still need the Nomad box for that. Check below for a link to one of DBSTalk's usual thorough walkthrough PDFs breaking down the new features, a few screengrabs sent in by a reader, and the complete channel list after the break.

Gallery: DirecTV iPad app streaming live TV


[Thanks, Will & Jon]

Continue reading DirecTV's iPad app updated with live TV streaming, as long as you stay at home

DirecTV's iPad app updated with live TV streaming, as long as you stay at home originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadAppleIpaddirectvdirectv ipad appdirectv ipad remote appDirectvIpadAppDirectvIpadRemoteAppdvrhd dvrHdDvrhdpostcrossipadlive tvlive tv streamingLiveTvLiveTvStreamingtablettvWed, 26 Oct 2011 14:58:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV shows off its new HD UI with a website and trailer, still no release date]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/22/directv-shows-off-its-new-hd-ui-with-a-website-and-trailer-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/22/directv-shows-off-its-new-hd-ui-with-a-website-and-trailer-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/22/directv-shows-off-its-new-hd-ui-with-a-website-and-trailer-stil/#comments That slick, speedy new interface DirecTV recently pushed out to beta testers is officially getting hyped with a new landing page and (unfortunately not embeddable) video trailer. It advertises all the features we'd heard about, including the facelifted HD graphics, "lightning fast" scrolling, visual browsing experience and personalized recommendations. The HD UI is still without a release date however, and while we'd probably put it it ahead of the DirecTiVo on the company's current priority list, let's not forget who we're dealing with here. Hit the source link for the orientation materials, there will be a quiz later.

Update: You can now view the video here, embedded after the break, thanks to our friend Dave Zatz!

[Thanks, Stuart & cypherstream]

Continue reading DirecTV shows off its new HD UI with a website and trailer, still no release date

DirecTV shows off its new HD UI with a website and trailer, still no release date originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdvrhd dvrhd uiHdDvrhdpostminiHdUiinterfacesatellitesatellite tvSatelliteTvset-top boxSet-topBoxsoftwareuiupgradevideoSat, 22 Oct 2011 16:06:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's five tuner, RVU-ready HR34 DVR revealed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/10/directvs-five-tuner-rvu-ready-hr34-dvr-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/10/directvs-five-tuner-rvu-ready-hr34-dvr-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/10/directvs-five-tuner-rvu-ready-hr34-dvr-revealed/#comments We've been waiting for more information on DirecTV's next generation multiroom DVR hub, and here it is, courtesy of the folks at DBSTalk. They've gotten an early look at the HR34 and all of its five-tuner RVU blasting capabilities and report it is just the HR24-on-steroids you'd thought it would be, with a 1TB hard drive and support for 100 Series Listings and 3 remote sessions, either RVU or whole-home DVR, at once. Of course, if we're really going to eliminate the cable / satellite box anytime soon then hardware is going to have to hit the streets, both form DirecTV and third parties like Samsung. Don't bother calling DirecTV to get one yet as they're in extremely limited release, but we'll let you know once they're widely available. In the meantime, hit the source link for a quick preview, and if you're looking for more info on the placeshifting Nomad box then you're in luck, since its product page is (finally) live on DirecTV's site.

DirecTV's five tuner, RVU-ready HR34 DVR revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdvrhdpostminihr34multiroomrvusatelliteset-top-boxwhole home dvrWholeHomeDvrMon, 10 Oct 2011 00:43:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV Nomad is ready to launch, transcodes DVRed shows for mobile viewing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/directv-nomad-is-ready-to-launch-transcodes-dvred-shows-for-mob/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/directv-nomad-is-ready-to-launch-transcodes-dvred-shows-for-mob/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/directv-nomad-is-ready-to-launch-transcodes-dvred-shows-for-mob/#comments It was just about a year ago that we initially heard rumors of the DirecTV Nomad, and after some lengthy intrigue it is finally ready to launch. While its product page on the company's website isn't live yet, the folks at DBSTalk have been testing it and already posted one of their detailed walkthroughs, revealing the box as a TiVoToGo-style transcoder. Plug the $149 box into your whole home DVR network and it snags recorded programs and prepares them for viewing on other devices. Currently that list includes PCs with 1.2GHz processors or higher (no Atom powered netbooks invited to this party) and iOS devices, although an app for Android is apparently on the way. Compared to Dish Network's Sling-powered TV Everywhere streaming approach, DirecTV's sideloading has the distinct benefit of offline viewing, but without access to live TV on the go. The iPhone app is already available in iTunes and some forum posters report they've already been able to preorder the unit, but check DBSTalk for their breakdown and the device's manual in PDF form before making a decision on your placeshifting future.

DirecTV Nomad is ready to launch, transcodes DVRed shows for mobile viewing originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdirectv nomadDirectvNomaddvrhdpostcrosshdpostminiiosnomadPlaceShiftingrecordingssatelliteset-top boxSet-topBoxtivo to goTivoToGotranscodingtvvulkanowhole home dvrWholeHomeDvrThu, 06 Oct 2011 16:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Facebook partners up to bring music, news and videos to your profile through Open Graph (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/facebook-partners-up-to-bring-music-and-videos-to-your-profile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/facebook-partners-up-to-bring-music-and-videos-to-your-profile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/facebook-partners-up-to-bring-music-and-videos-to-your-profile-t/#comments Facebook's f8 developer conference is going on today, and Andy Samberg Mark Zuckerberg has just revealed another part of his master plan for the social network. Open Graph will now integrate many of your favorite news and music services, including Spotify, Rhapsody, Rdio and MOG onto your Facebook page with custom apps, and will also bring video from Vevo, Netflix, Hulu and many more. The media platform's already up and running, so you can see (and hear) the results of Mark's labor right now.

Update: Unfortunately for Facebook users in the US, Netflix has confirmed that its Facebook integration will only be available in Canada and Latin America initially, due to a US law that "creates some confusion over our ability to allow U.S. members to share what they watch." That doesn't apply to the music services, however, and you can get an idea how Spotify will work in the video after the break. Even TiVo's gotten in on the action, announcing new sharing buttons for its iPhone and iPad mobile apps, although there's no direct DVR integration mentioned yet.

Continue reading Facebook partners up to bring music, news and videos to your profile through Open Graph (video)

Facebook partners up to bring music, news and videos to your profile through Open Graph (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apiappappsblockbusterbreaking newsdirectvf8f8 2011f8 developers conferencef8 developers conference 2011F82011F8DevelopersConferenceF8DevelopersConference2011facebookFacebook PlatformFacebookPlatformflixsterhdpostcrosshuluimdbintonowlikemark zuckerbergMarkZuckerbergmediametacafemisomogmusicnetflixopen graphopen graph apiOpenGraphOpenGraphApipitchforkrdiorhapsodysharingsocialsocial networksocial networkingSocialNetworkSocialNetworkingspotifytivotv.comvevovideoThu, 22 Sep 2011 14:23:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV iPad app upgrade adds easy multiroom DVR control, HDUI compatibility]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/directv-ipad-app-upgrade-adds-easy-multiroom-dvr-control-hdui-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/directv-ipad-app-upgrade-adds-easy-multiroom-dvr-control-hdui-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/directv-ipad-app-upgrade-adds-easy-multiroom-dvr-control-hdui-c/#comments A new update for DirecTV's official iPad app just showed up in iTunes, adding the ability to manage recordings on all of your connected HD DVRs. As seen in the screenshot above, v1.2.6 ties into the company's whole home DVR setup by letting a user control one box directly, then browse recordings stored elsewhere and play them in the room in the room where they are. Also new is the ability to delete DVR'd shows straight from the iPad, and readers tell us that after the upgrade the app has begun working with the revamped HDUI beta that DirecTV started testing a couple of weeks ago. Hit the source link below to grab it for yourself from iTunes.

[Thanks, SV & Stuart]

DirecTV iPad app upgrade adds easy multiroom DVR control, HDUI compatibility originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appledirectvdirectv app for ipadDirectvAppForIpaddvrhdpostminiiosipadipad remoteIpadRemotemultiroomremoteremote appremote dvr schedulingRemoteAppRemoteDvrSchedulingtabletwhole home dvrWholeHomeDvrWed, 21 Sep 2011 21:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulu may not sell after all, bidding drama continues]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/hulu-may-not-sell-after-all-bidding-drama-continues/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/hulu-may-not-sell-after-all-bidding-drama-continues/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/hulu-may-not-sell-after-all-bidding-drama-continues/#comments Hulu has been dressed in its Sunday best for some time now hoping to attract potential buyers -- but according to Reuters, a slew of speed bumps have slowed down the process and may even kill all hopes of selling the service. According to sources, the first bump in the road can be attributed to Hulu's owners -- News Corp., Disney, NBC Universal and Providence Equity Partners -- who may not all be on the same page when it comes to selling the service. Without a unified front, it's been hard for the company to find an acceptable offer from the likes of Google, Amazon, DirecTV and Dish Network, who have all talked about bidding between $500 million to $2 billion. As the service awaits a new round of bids next week, it's been said that the major players involved have (unsurprisingly) agreed to reject any lowball offers. Despite a growing numbers of subscribers, it's entirely uncertain whether anyone will step in to clean up the company's hot mess -- we're sure the drama would make for a perfect Hulu Plus exclusive, though.

Hulu may not sell after all, bidding drama continues originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

DirecTV's new HD UI revealed to testers, is prettier and faster than the current one originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beta testBetaTestbreaking newscutting edgeCuttingEdgedirectvguihd uihdpostminiHdUiperformancesatellitesoftwarespeedtvuiupdateSat, 03 Sep 2011 01:23:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV adds AMC-HD next week, too bad Mad Men is still six months away]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/directv-adds-amc-hd-next-week-too-bad-mad-men-is-still-six-mont/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/directv-adds-amc-hd-next-week-too-bad-mad-men-is-still-six-mont/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/directv-adds-amc-hd-next-week-too-bad-mad-men-is-still-six-mont/#comments After slowing its pace of adding HD channels dramatically as of late, DirecTV has finally satisfied one of the loudest and longest running customer requests by announcing AMC-HD will come to its satellites starting September 9th. There's still a pretty long list of channels it's not offering yet, but if you're on contract and just want to enjoy some Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead and Mad Men (when it returns in March) in HD then today's Facebook posting (just hours after it was dug up by the satellite sleuths at DBSTalk) is exactly what you've been waiting for.

[Thanks, Joe & Casey]

DirecTV adds AMC-HD next week, too bad Mad Men is still six months away originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 23:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amcamc hdAmcHdbreaking badBreakingBadchanneldirectvhdpostcrosshdpostminimad menMadMensatellitethe walking deadTheWalkingDeadFri, 02 Sep 2011 23:49:00 EST<![CDATA[More DirecTV Nomad info uncovered, but details are still fuzzy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/more-directv-nomad-info-uncovered-but-details-are-still-fuzzy/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/more-directv-nomad-info-uncovered-but-details-are-still-fuzzy/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/more-directv-nomad-info-uncovered-but-details-are-still-fuzzy/#comments Even though DirecTV's website is ready to start doling out the information on its elusive Nomad TV box, a post on Gizmo Lovers digs through the available information to show just how much there is to know, and how much is still unknown. Between on a DirecTV satellite installer training video, a suggestive press release by fellow RVU member Morega and the long running rumor thread over on DBSTalk, the technology in play is certainly capable of both Slingbox style streaming and TiVoToGo sideloading, but what will actually be enabled is unclear. Once it rolls out, the Nomad will connect to multiroom capable satellite boxes via a wired network connection and transcode the video streams it pulls in for other devices like PCs and mobiles. All the other details are shrouded in rumor, regarding its use of h.264 and how much internal storage is available, but if you're wondering whether the long delayed DirecTV will really be able to compete with Sling, Monsoon and the flood of TV-streaming iPad apps available in 2011 then hitting the source link below is a good way to get started.

More DirecTV Nomad info uncovered, but details are still fuzzy originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdirectv nomadDirectvNomadhdpostminiMDR1R0-01multiroomnomadrumorsatellitesideloadingslingslingboxstreamingtranscodingvulkanoMon, 29 Aug 2011 10:35:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's Nomad teaser page suggests a Slingbox competitor, but little else]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/directvs-nomad-teaser-page-suggests-a-slingbox-competitor-but/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/directvs-nomad-teaser-page-suggests-a-slingbox-competitor-but/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/directvs-nomad-teaser-page-suggests-a-slingbox-competitor-but/#comments 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.

[Thanks, Tyler]

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

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdirectv nomadDirectvNomadhdpostcrosshdpostminiipiptvMDR1R0-01nomadsatelliteset-top boxSet-topBoxslingboxstreamingFri, 26 Aug 2011 05:30:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo talks cable, satellite deals in Q2 results; DirecTiVo exposed! (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/tivo-talks-cable-satellite-directivo-exposed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/tivo-talks-cable-satellite-directivo-exposed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/tivo-talks-cable-satellite-directivo-exposed/#comments TiVo's results for the second quarter are here and there were a few tidbits that let us know where its products are going in the future. Despite reporting a net loss for the quarter, its cash position was up after receiving the first $300 million payment from its settlement with Dish Network. Things appear to be going well with Virgin Media in the UK where it reported 50,000 TiVo's live by the end of July and ONO is closing in on a launch in Spain, while closer to home RCN is almost ready to officially offer a whole-home DVR setup based on the quad-tuner TiVo Premiere Q. Charter and DirecTV are mentioned as "progressing towards launch", but the company seems particularly excited to see the current state of patent warfare going on, trumpeting its 210 issued patents and 389 applications.

Speaking of the DirecTivo, an apparent training video has leaked. ZatzNotFunny has more information, but it reveals the hardware and UI, which disappointingly harken back to the days of older Series3 hardware instead of the updated HD menus on the new Premiere boxes. Check out the video and Q2 press release after the break.

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TiVo talks cable, satellite deals in Q2 results; DirecTiVo exposed! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablecharterdirectivodirectvdvrearningshdpostminiq2rcnsatellitesuddenlinktivotivo premieretivo premiere qTivoPremiereTivoPremiereQvideovirgin media tv powered by tivoVirginMediaTvPoweredByTivoWed, 24 Aug 2011 21:33:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV brings NFL Sunday Ticket to Android tablets and the PS3 this fall]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/17/directv-brings-nfl-sunday-ticket-to-android-tablets-and-the-ps3/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/17/directv-brings-nfl-sunday-ticket-to-android-tablets-and-the-ps3/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/17/directv-brings-nfl-sunday-ticket-to-android-tablets-and-the-ps3/#comments Last year DirecTV started offering NFL Sunday Ticket To-Go access even to those who couldn't / wouldn't get their satellite packages, and it's upping the ante this year by bringing its slate of football games to the PlayStation 3. NFL Sunday Ticket To-Go is still a $50 add-on that adds HD streaming access on PCs and mobile devices, however this year there's also an app for the Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy Android tablets. PS3 owners can get in on the action either by adding the To-Go option or paying a flat $339.95 without DirecTV service. Of course, it's still interested in enticing people to switch to the dish by offering Sunday Ticket at no additional charge for new subscribers -- just ask fairy Deion Sanders after the break. No word on any apps for Boxee, Roku and the rest, but other new additions for the 2011 season (now that the lockout is resolved and it's actually happening) include a new four channel mix with larger cells for those late afternoon games, and integration with NFL.com Fantasy Football that lets viewers keep up with their scores and players right on the TV.

Update: Looking for the online only package for PCs and mobile devices from last year? It will become available September 1st, for the same $350 price as in 2010.

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DirecTV brings NFL Sunday Ticket to Android tablets and the PS3 this fall originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvfootballhdpostcrossnflnfl sunday ticketnfl sunday ticket to-goNflSundayTicketNflSundayTicketTo-gops3satellitesonysplaystation 3Splaystation3sportsstreamingvideoWed, 17 Aug 2011 16:52:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's US subscriber growth slows, but it still cracks 30 million customers worldwide]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/directvs-us-subscriber-growth-slows-but-it-still-cracks-30-mil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/directvs-us-subscriber-growth-slows-but-it-still-cracks-30-mil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/directvs-us-subscriber-growth-slows-but-it-still-cracks-30-mil/#commentsApparently if the question is "who needs more HD channels" then the answer is... not DirecTV. Despite a list of frustrations that includes its lack of AMC, BBC America and other oft-requested HD feeds and the eternally coming soon DirecTiVo, the satellite company just cracked 30 million customers in total. Growth is slowing however, as it only added 26,000 customers, compared to 100,000 in the same quarter last year. While there's no word on whether it will be broadcasting Mad Men in HD next year, CEO Michael White made a passing comment about "the Hulu software" having nice aspects to it that could relate to making its programming available everywhere. Comcast filed a lawsuit against DirecTV advertising "free NFL Sunday Ticket" for new subscribers, claiming the ads don't mention a two year subscription is required for it.

Update: Still looking for word on the DirecTiVo? Checking the transcripts of the investor call (via Gizmo Lovers) there was a comment on a "high definition UI" coming in the fourth quarter, with Pandora. We'd express optimism that this was actually about the TiVo box, but we know better than that by now.

DirecTV's US subscriber growth slows, but it still cracks 30 million customers worldwide originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvearningshdThu, 04 Aug 2011 21:53:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's latest HD add is Telefutura in Miami, but who needs more channels anyway?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/directvs-latest-hd-add-is-telefutura-in-miami-but-who-needs-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/directvs-latest-hd-add-is-telefutura-in-miami-but-who-needs-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/directvs-latest-hd-add-is-telefutura-in-miami-but-who-needs-mo/#commentsIn a surprisingly rare occurrence these days, DirecTV has a new HD channel to announce, now that it's carrying WAMI / Telefutura in the Miami area. Unfortunately, if you're a primarily English speaking customer there's not much to report, and according to a recent interview with Multichannel News, DirecTV thinks that's just fine. Executive VP Derek Chang told the site that after cracking 100 channels it became "more about the overall experience" (unless that experience is a new DirecTiVo) and that everyone has most of the important stuff in HD. Of course, we know from some of our readers comments that missing AMC, BBC America and more is leaving some of "the important stuff" out. That sounds like poll time to us, so whether you're DirecTV subscriber or not, pick one of the options below and let us know how you feel about their channel lineup.

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DirecTV's latest HD add is Telefutura in Miami, but who needs more channels anyway? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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