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[Simple.TV launches Kickstarter campaign for support from viewers like you]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/simple-tv-launches-kickstarter-campaign-for-support-from-viewers/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/simple-tv-launches-kickstarter-campaign-for-support-from-viewers/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/simple-tv-launches-kickstarter-campaign-for-support-from-viewers/#comments Simple.TV launches Kickstarter campaign for support from viewers like you

Winning a Best of CES award is all well and good, sure, but it's not enough to bring your device to market. That, friends, is what Kickstarter is for. Simple.TV is ready to bring its mobile TV / DVR device to market, but it needs the help of some enthusiastic supporters with a little pocket money to spare. The company's been working to make the device a reality and is "close enough that we need to start ordering parts and getting the production pipeline turned on," which, naturally, in where people like you come in. To help achieve its $125k goal, Simple.TV is offering up a unit for a $125 pledge (down from its "already super low price of $149"). Higher pledges will get you fun things like a Roku XD. More info can be had in the video after the break.

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Simple.TV launches Kickstarter campaign for support from viewers like you originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 May 2012 10:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>donationdvripadkickstarterlaptopmobilemobile tvMobileTvsimple.tvstreamingtvThu, 31 May 2012 10:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Bell Canada Mobile TV service hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/bell-canada-mobile-tv-service-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/bell-canada-mobile-tv-service-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/bell-canada-mobile-tv-service-hands-on/#comments Bell Canada's updated its Mobile TV service to introduce a bevy of new features and content. The mobile TV service now offers 26 channels of live programming and a pile of on demand content thrown in for good measure. The interface has been tidied up, a programming guide has made an appearance, alerts are now here so you won't miss shows and flipping to portrait mode from landscape lets you browse the new guide while your current show plays on. Bell's Mobile TV service is priced at $5 a month for five hours of content; overages -- measured in hours -- cost an additional $1 per hour, though using the service with WiFi is thankfully free. Is it worth the $5 on top of your already potentially pricey phone bill? Follow on through while we take Bell's TV offering for a quick spin with words and some pretty video, too.

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Bell Canada Mobile TV service hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bellBell CanadaBellCanadagalaxy noteGalaxyNotehands-onlteMobile tvmobilepostcrossMobileTvreviewvideoThu, 08 Mar 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on with Dyle Mobile TV, broadcasting live to a handset near you (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/hands-on-dyle-mobile-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/hands-on-dyle-mobile-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/12/hands-on-dyle-mobile-tv/#comments Dyle couldn't have found a better showcase than CES to exhibit its next gem. It's only been a few days since we first heard that the joint venture between MetroPCS and the Mobile Content Venture would bear fruit in 2012, and, well, we're in Las Vegas and we've seen it take its first steps. Although live TV broadcasting to mobile devices couldn't exactly be considered cutting-edge, judging by our time with the handset, this is one of the greater implementations of the concept. The company tells us that the app is set to hit its beta stage within the next few months at no cost, but that might change depending on partners and networks. Speaking of partners, Samsung alongside the Metro carrier will be the first to have the chipset-embedded smartphones on the market -- yes, that means you won't actually see the circa 1990's antenna. Dyle's also partnered up with Belkin to bring the service past phones and onto tablets, however, unlike the Sammy-branded phone that's expected to use the chip, the tablets will be able to pick up the airwaves by doubling the headphones as a receiver. Jump past the break to see the mobile telecast in action.

Gallery: Hands-on with Dyle Mobile TV, broadcasting live to a handset near you

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Hands-on with Dyle Mobile TV, broadcasting live to a handset near you (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atscatsc-mobileatsch-mhcesces 2012Ces2012digital tvDigitalTvdyledyle mobiledyle mobile appDyleMobileDyleMobileApphands-onhdpostcrossmcvmetro pcsMetroPcsmobile content venturemobile tvMobileContentVenturemobilepostcrossMobileTvotasavideoThu, 12 Jan 2012 14:02:00 EST<![CDATA[RCA-branded hardware at CES includes mobile TVs with Android, soundbar / media streamer]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/rca-ces-soundbar-android-dyle/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/rca-ces-soundbar-android-dyle/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/rca-ces-soundbar-android-dyle/#comments While it may not have the most high profile entries at CES, RCA always manages to lend its brand to some interesting hardware, and this year that includes the Wi-Fi Home Theater Sound Bar seen above. It brings multichannel audio and wireless surround speakers as well as access to services like Netflix and Hulu, by building in the Roku-like streamer RCA is currently peddling. Its other products include a slew of TVs due for various regions in the Americas, like a 55-incher it's claiming is the first connected LED LCD available in Latin America. We haven't hit a Best Buy in Uruguay to confirm that yet, so we'll just have to take RCA's word on that one for now. Also spied at its CES Unveiled booth were mobile TVs compatible with the Dyle service, and licensee Digital Stream has an Android-powered TV receiver planned for later this year. The device has a 7-inch touchscreen and a few simple apps included, and should be priced around $200 when it ships in the second half of the year. Check the press release after the break for a few more details, check below for hands-on pics.

Gallery: RCA CES Unveiled hands-on

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RCA-branded hardware at CES includes mobile TVs with Android, soundbar / media streamer originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hot on the heels of its agreement with MetroPCS, Mobile Content Venture (MCV) is now teaming up with Belkin. The duo will collaborate on new products and application designs for tech that will bring broadcast TV to 120 million existing devices -- and a plethora of new gadgetry, we'd surmise. Live programming will be enabled through MCV's Dyle Mobile TV service which gathers content from 15 major broadcast groups including Fox, NBC and ION Television, just to name a few. Product prototypes are said to be on display this week at CES, and further details on the partnership should be on the way as well.

Update: We got some hands-on time with the setup at CES Unveiled, and spotted the digital TV watching software not only running on an unnamed MetroPCS handset, but on a Belkin dongle-equipped iPad as well. Check out our in-person pics in the gallery.

Gallery: MetroPCS and Mobile Content Venture for live TV hands-on

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Belkin teams with Mobile Content Venture to bring Dyle Mobile TV to your phone, iPad (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapplicationatscatsc-mhatsc-mobilebelkincesces 2012Ces2012digital tvDigitalTvdyledyle mobiledyle mobile appDyleMobileDyleMobileApphands-onhdpostcrossmcvmobile content venturemobile tvMobileContentVenturemobilepostcrossMobileTvSun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[MetroPCS hooks up with the Mobile Content Venture for live TV on the go]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/metropcs-mobile-content-venture-tv-partnership/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/metropcs-mobile-content-venture-tv-partnership/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/metropcs-mobile-content-venture-tv-partnership/#comments The wireless-for-all carrier's been agreeing to all sorts of partnerships of late in an effort to keep its users content, the latest one being the tie-up with Mobile Content Venture that'll bring local broadcast TV live to your MetroPCS handset. The service, which is said to be coming later in the year, will be offered via a Dyle Mobile TV app, and the companies are guaranteeing that you'll be able to watch the content "right out of the box." There's 15 total broadcasters named in the deal, some of which are: FOX, ION Television, NBC, Telemundo and Univision (for all your novela needs). We've seen a plethora of mobile devices come and go since we first heard of the Mobile DTV promise, but they did say 2012 would be the year, and, well, here we are. A peek at the PR below tells us we'll see this in action next week at CES, so we'll let you know if it's as marvelous as it sounds.

Continue reading MetroPCS hooks up with the Mobile Content Venture for live TV on the go

MetroPCS hooks up with the Mobile Content Venture for live TV on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atscatsc-mobileatsch-mhcesces 2012Ces2012digital tvDigitalTvdyledyle mobiledyle mobile appDyleMobileDyleMobileAppmcvmetro pcsMetroPcsmobile content venturemobile tvMobileContentVenturemobilepostcrossMobileTvotasamsungWed, 04 Jan 2012 22:53:00 EST<![CDATA[FilmOn finds another way to put live TV on your mobile, but it's still awkward]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/filmon-finds-another-way-to-put-live-tv-on-your-mobile-but-its/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/filmon-finds-another-way-to-put-live-tv-on-your-mobile-but-its/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/filmon-finds-another-way-to-put-live-tv-on-your-mobile-but-its/#comments FilmOn's TV streaming ambitions haven't exactly gone according to plan since it got into legal hot water with a bunch of not-so-minor broadcasters last year -- including CBS, FOX and plenty others. Until that dries off, the company wants to bring TV to your phone, tablet or laptop using an additional route: a portable ATSC tuner. It's shown off a receiver dongle that it claims can enable watching and recording of free-to-air shows on iOS, Android, PC and Mac, with an in-built five-hour battery and pass-through charging. The FilmOn AIR device will start shipping in February with a $95.95 standalone price tag, or $149.95 when packaged with a year's subscription to the main FilmOn service that streams 120 channels over the web -- well, for now at least.

FilmOn finds another way to put live TV on your mobile, but it's still awkward originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Arc's Japan-bound baby brother hasn't exactly been a well kept secret. After last month's website and image leaks, we've been waiting for Sony Ericsson to make it official. And now they have. The Xperia Acro, flaunting a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 8.1 megapixel camera, and Adreno 205 GPU is heading to Japan this summer -- making it a possible match for the Azusa, uncovered by NenaMark earlier this week. The new kid in Akihabara was designed specifically for the Japanese market, runs Android 2.3.3 on a 4.2-inch touchscreen, and adds unique features like a mobile wallet and TV functionality. Hit the break for some quick and dirty PR.

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From leak to live: Sony Ericsson officially reveals Xperia Acro for Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acroandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3.3Android2.3Android2.3.3arcDTVGingerbreadGooglemobilemobile tvMobileDtvMobileTvNFCsmartphoneSONYsony ericssonSony Ericsson AcroSonyEricssonSonyEricssonAcroFri, 06 May 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Xperia Acro images leaked, Arc's Japan-bound sibling puts on a little weight at the circus]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/xperia-acro-images-leaked-arcs-japan-bound-sibling-puts-on-a-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/xperia-acro-images-leaked-arcs-japan-bound-sibling-puts-on-a-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/xperia-acro-images-leaked-arcs-japan-bound-sibling-puts-on-a-l/#comments If you'll remember last week's funny when Sony Ericsson accidentally outed the Xperia Acro on their PC Companion software, we were at an utter loss for quality shots of the device... happily, that's now changed. Yes, dear readers, we present you with a multi-angle look at the Acro, and if it appears decidedly similar to the Arc, you're close to understanding Sony's intent. As expected, this Japanese Xperia has bulked up after tossing on NFC, IrDA and DTV features. If this weren't enough, SE's show-off gets another bonus over its svelte sibling and is expected to ship with Android 2.3.3, (you know, for all that NFC-writing you were planning).

Xperia Acro images leaked, Arc's Japan-bound sibling puts on a little weight at the circus originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acroandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3.3Android2.3Android2.3.3arcDTVleakleaked photosLeakedPhotosmobilemobile tvMobileDtvMobileTvNFCsmartphoneSONYsony ericssonSonyEricssonThu, 14 Apr 2011 08:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson's Acro leaked, shows up its older brother]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/sony-ericssons-acro-leaked-shows-up-its-older-brother/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/sony-ericssons-acro-leaked-shows-up-its-older-brother/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/sony-ericssons-acro-leaked-shows-up-its-older-brother/#comments Whoa there, Mister Clickety-click, contain that check-box excitement just a tick. Thanks to a keen set of eyes (and an overly-eager Sony Ericsson employee), we present SE's latest unreleased Xperia, the Acro -- a refinement to its recent Gingerbread-wielding Arc that you most certainly weren't meant to see. Duplicating the core specs of its sibling, Sony's future stuntman takes it a step further, performing infrared and NFC communication, while also showcasing its DTV reception skills -- you know, so the locals can get their fill of zany game shows on the commute. Like its kin, the Arc features a 1GHz Snapdragon MSM8255, 4.2-inch display and an 8.1 megapixel Exmor R sensor, just like the one you may or may not see in future iPhones. Even though the TV function is decidedly intriguing, we know you're just considering beaming bits of IrDA glory to your graphing calculator. Hey, there's no shame in that.

Update: Based on the model number, we're pretty sure the Acro is destined for KDDI's au brand.

[Thanks, Chris]

Sony Ericsson's Acro leaked, shows up its older brother originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ghz4.2-inch720p8 megapixel8Megapixelacroandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3arcdtvexmor rExmorRgingerbreadinfraredirdaleakleaksmobilemobile dtvmobile tvMobileDtvMobileTvmsm8255nfcqualcommsmartphonesnapdragonsonysony ericssonSonyEricSonyEricssonTue, 05 Apr 2011 03:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Spice Mobile's Popkorn handset touts built-in projector, 1080p unlikely]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/03/spice-mobiles-popkorn-handset-touts-built-in-projector-1080p-u/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/03/spice-mobiles-popkorn-handset-touts-built-in-projector-1080p-u/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/03/spice-mobiles-popkorn-handset-touts-built-in-projector-1080p-u/#comments We're big fans of new kit splashing down close to home, but there's a certain intrigue attached to handsets hailing from faraway locales. So when a loyal reader tipped us off to Spice Mobile's M-9000 Popkorn, a candybar phone from India featuring a built-in projector, we understandably took notice. Originating from the land of saffron for 6,900 rupees (approximately $158), its showcase feature allows users to project broadcast television onto the wall -- not exactly an ideal TV replacement, but it'd do in a pinch. Additionally, designers integrated live and scheduled recording of FM radio for those who'd rather listen in. Conversely, the M-9000 is a woefully dated phone, held back in the ages of analog TV, GPRS and Edge networks. No specs were noted on the projector's resolution, though given an internal 2.4-inch display at 320 x 240, we speculate its splay is one only Mr. Blurrycam could appreciate. Much like India itself, the Popkorn is an apt representation of the past and future, held together as one. Perhaps that's why we feel such fond sentiment for this little guy -- check out Spice's entire portfolio at the source.

[Thanks, Akash]

Spice Mobile's Popkorn handset touts built-in projector, 1080p unlikely originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Study shocker! Mobile users piddle around on the internet while watching TV originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>contentemailmobilemobile internetmobile tvMobileInternetMobileTvnielsenprogrammingresearchshockerstudytelevisionyahooSat, 29 Jan 2011 07:19:00 EST<![CDATA[App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Phone 7]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/app-review-slingplayer-mobile-for-windows-phone-7/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/app-review-slingplayer-mobile-for-windows-phone-7/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/app-review-slingplayer-mobile-for-windows-phone-7/#comments As you might have heard a little while back, Windows Phone 7 is the latest smartphone OS to have joined the SlingPlayer gang, meaning WP7 fanatics like Ballmer can be couch potatoes wherever they are. Well, assuming they have data connectivity -- be it 3G or WiFi -- and some battery juice on their phones. For better or for worse, the latest SlingPlayer Mobile app is very much like its other flavors -- same easy preparation, a familiar interface, and a similarly tear-inducing $30 price tag. There is, however, one nice addition: a new "Zoom" button on the menu page, which actually chops away a good portion of the black border around the picture. Another noteworthy difference is the more stylish interface in comparison to the Android and iOS versions, but of course, some might think otherwise.

Also on the menu page is a "Quality" button for toggling between standard video quality and high video quality. Annoyingly, said switch is always set to standard at every launch. We can't help but to think that this is for covering up the app's shortfall -- we noticed while high quality streaming does indeed have good picture quality, the frequency of buffering increased over time. Similarly, response time to our button and gesture inputs also got longer and longer -- at one point it took about 20 seconds for us to change a channel on our Freeview box, and that's with our HTC 7 Mozart sitting on the same network as our Slingbox Pro HD! Needless to say, it took even longer over 3G. We then double-checked using our iPhone and Nexus One but failed to reproduce the same bugs. Thankfully, a simple restart of the app eased our frustration, but we expect Sling Media to actually deliver a fix soon. Anyhow, there's a video walkthrough after the break while you wait for the update.

Gallery: App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Phone 7

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App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Phone 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • For starters, the outfit seems pretty darn proud of its new SmartTV platform. Hinted at last month, this system enables HDTVs, Blu-ray players and other sources to access all sorts of streaming media, apps and even provides users with a way to surf the web. Four main sections are given -- TV Live, Premium Content, TV Apps and a Launch Bar -- and for TV models, owners will control things with a wave of the hand (read: Magic Remote). SmartTV picks up where NetCast left off, offering access to Vudu, Netflix, YouTube, CinemaNow, Hulu Plus, Amazon Video on Demand, NHL Gamecenter, NBA Game Live and MLB.tv. This here functionality is baked into quite a few of the outfit's 2011 HDTVs, but should own an older model...
  • Then there's the all-new SmartTV upgrader! The ST600 is a minuscule set-top box that aims to transform any TV into a SmartTV. So long as your set has an HDMI input, you'll be able to access the content mentioned above. But, of course, it's on you to source your own Magic Remote.
  • If it's an all-new TV you're after, the company is also revealing its 2011 LED and LCD HDTV line. Nary a one is different than those we heard about last week, but at least you can now rest easy knowing that the LW9500 and LW7700 Nano Full HD 3D models will indeed see a stateside release this month. The best news here is the use of polarizing glasses -- none of that headache-inducing active shutter mess. There are 13 new LED LCD models in all, with nine of 'em shipping with the SmartTV platform embedded. Unfortunately, LG's not dishing out pricing information on these bad boys just yet.
  • Not so keen on picking up an LCD? Plasma still lives, you know! LG's rolling out its 1080p Infinia PZ950 and PZ750 lines here at CES, with both available in 50-inch and 60-inch class sizes. Both lines come equipped with the SmartTV platform, a gesture-based Magic Motion remote andl as a free Android / iPhone app if you'd rather use your phone as a remote. The 50- / 60-inch PZ550 is saddling with NetCast 1.0, but it -- along with the PW350, PZ950 and PZ750 lines -- can handle 3D imagery. Sadly, LG's also straying from providing pricing details on these.
  • Wrapping things up, the company is debuting its 2011 line of networked Blu-ray players and home theater systems. The BD690 supports 3D BD playback and ships with an inbuilt 250GB HDD and the SmartTV platform. The majority of LG's line also includes WiFi, DLNA streaming support and a MusicID feature by Gracenote that enables consumers to play a song from a movie of TV show by mashing a single button on the remote. The BD670, BD650, BD640, BD630 and BD650 are also seeing the light of day, with the latter being LG's first portable BD deck.
  • Finally, LG snuck in an image (seen above) of a 3D mobile TV prototype. We've no details whatsoever to go on, but you can rest assured we'll be scouring the show floor in search of just that.
For more information on all of the goods here, head on past the break for the full releases. Don't expect to find any pricing information, though.

Gallery: LG's CES 2011 launch lineup: Blu-ray, HDTV, 3D mobile TV prototype

Continue reading LG's CES 2011 HD lineup: SmartTV platform, network Blu-ray players and HDTVs

LG's CES 2011 HD lineup: SmartTV platform, network Blu-ray players and HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3d3d blu-ray3d hdtv3d tv3dBlu-ray3dHdtv3dTvactive shutterActiveShutterBD690blu-raybrowsercesces 2011ces2011cinemanowconnected tvConnectedTvdisplaydlnaGestureControlhdtvINFINIAlcdlcd hdtvlcd tvLcdHdtvLcdTvlglg appslg smart tvlg st600LgAppsLgSmartTvLgSt600LW5600LW6500LW7700LW9500LZ9700magic motionMagic Motion Remote ControlMagicMotionMagicMotionRemoteControlmobile tvMobileTvnano full ledNanoFullLednetflixpdpplasmapremium contentPremiumContentprototypePT350PV450PW350PZ550PZ750PZ950PZ950.regzaset-top boxset-top-boxSet-topBoxsmart tvsmart tv upgraderSmartTvSmartTvUpgraderst600stbthxvuduwebyoutubeWed, 05 Jan 2011 11:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Philips crams ATSC M/H tuner into PD725 portable DVD player, intros PB9013 mobile Blu-ray player]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/philips-crams-atsc-m-h-tuner-into-pd725-portable-dvd-player-int/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/philips-crams-atsc-m-h-tuner-into-pd725-portable-dvd-player-int/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/philips-crams-atsc-m-h-tuner-into-pd725-portable-dvd-player-int/#comments In recent years, Philips has strayed somewhat from introducing products catering to the North American marketplace. We're thrilled to say that this year's spate of CES announcements signifies a stark turn from that approach. The most interesting release from the company during this year's blowout is probably the PS725 (shown above), a 7-inch portable DVD player that doubles as a mobile TV viewer. Before you bust out the yawn collector, you should know that Philips managed to stuff both an ATSC and an ATSC M/H tuner within, the latter of which just announced a major push into 20 major metropolitan markets back in November. The unit has an 800 x 480 resolution display, three hours of nonstop playback via a rechargeable Li-Polymer battery pack, a screen that swivels 180 degrees and a $299 price point. It'll ship in March, just as your FLO TV service keels over. In related news, the outfit is also outing a PB9013 portable Blu-ray player, which touts a 9-inch display, a battery good for three hours of enjoyment, a bundled mounting kit and an HDMI output. You'll also see this one ship in March, but with a $399 retail sticker.

Outside of those two, we're told that the GeGear Muse MP4 player is now on track to ship in March, with the 8GB model going for $149, the 16GB edition for $179 and the high-end 32GB model for $229. For those out of the loop, it'll deliver a 3.2-inch HVGA touchpanel, an FM radio tuner, 720p movie support and compatibility with FLAC and APE lossless files. Closing things up, we've got the Fidelio DS8550 and DS9010 speaker docks. The former handles your iPod, iPhone and / or iPad, streams tunes over Bluetooth and touts a built-in, rechargeable battery; this guy's on sale now for $299. As for the latter? That one's expected to ship at the tail-end of March for $599, with the price premium netting you an aircraft quality aluminum enclosure, improved audio drivers and a proximity sensor to activate a backlit control panel. Bullet points after the break, per usual.

Gallery: Philips CES 2011 product launches

Continue reading Philips crams ATSC M/H tuner into PD725 portable DVD player, intros PB9013 mobile Blu-ray player

Philips crams ATSC M/H tuner into PD725 portable DVD player, intros PB9013 mobile Blu-ray player originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, T.J.]

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FLO TV rebates for devices and service are now live originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiovoxflo tvFloTvmediaflomobile tvMobileTvpersonal televisionPersonalTelevisionprogrammingqualcommrebaterefundservicetvThu, 09 Dec 2010 18:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile DTV ready to roll out, upgrading 20 major metros to portable TV by 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/20/mobile-dtv-ready-to-roll-out-upgrading-20-major-metros-to-porta/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/20/mobile-dtv-ready-to-roll-out-upgrading-20-major-metros-to-porta/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/20/mobile-dtv-ready-to-roll-out-upgrading-20-major-metros-to-porta/#comments Slowly but surely, the biggest US cities are catching up to the rest of the world -- just imagine, by this time next year, we might even have broadcast television beamed to our tablets and cell phones. That's because the Mobile Content Venture formed from twelve media giants in April has just promised to start upgrading TV stations to deliver Mobile DTV (aka ATSC-M/H) around the country, with the intent of reaching 20 major markets and a total of 40 percent of the US population by "late 2011." Each of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Dallas, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Detroit, Tampa, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Orlando, Portland, Cincinnati, Greenville, West Palm Beach, Birmingham and Knoxville can expect to have a pair of ad-supported TV channels before long, assuming citizens are willing and able to pick up hardware with a old-school RF antenna sticking out -- and that whole "streaming" thing doesn't take off. PR after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atscatsc-mhDTVMCVMobile Content VentureMobile DTVmobile tvMobileContentVentureMobileDtvMobileTvtelevisiontvSat, 20 Nov 2010 18:10:00 EST<![CDATA[FLO TV killing direct-to-consumer programming in spring 2011, will make necessary refunds]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/flo-tv-killing-direct-to-consumer-programming-in-spring-2011-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/flo-tv-killing-direct-to-consumer-programming-in-spring-2011-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/flo-tv-killing-direct-to-consumer-programming-in-spring-2011-wi/#comments Don't say we never gave you a heads-up on anything. 24 hours (give or take a few minutes) after we punched the final nail into FLO TV's direct-to-consumer coffin, Qualcomm itself has issued a brief but pointed statement regarding the tragically doomed service. The major line is this: "We are suspending our direct to consumer sales of new devices." If you just so happen to already own one, you can look forward to service continuing through the Spring of 2011, after which you'll be up a certain creek without any sort of steering apparatus. In the event of a discontinuance of service, FLO TV will make appropriate refunds, but the details surrounding that won't be communicated until that fateful day draws nearer. We're also told that MediaFLO service (provided to handsets via carrier partnerships) will continue on unaffected, and it sounds as if the company has plans to attach its service to tablets in the future. The worst news of all? Qualcomm's working to redeploy impacted employees, but it does "anticipate that there will be some layoffs." The statement can be seen in its entirety after the break.

Continue reading FLO TV killing direct-to-consumer programming in spring 2011, will make necessary refunds

FLO TV killing direct-to-consumer programming in spring 2011, will make necessary refunds originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best buyBestBuycancelcanceleddeadflo tvFloTvkillkilledmediaflomobile tvMobileTvqualcommriptelevisionTue, 05 Oct 2010 18:25:00 EST<![CDATA[FLO TV killed by Qualcomm, its four users look shocked and saddened]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/flo-tv-killed-by-qualcomm-its-four-users-look-shocked-and-sadde/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/flo-tv-killed-by-qualcomm-its-four-users-look-shocked-and-sadde/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/flo-tv-killed-by-qualcomm-its-four-users-look-shocked-and-sadde/#comments We'd heard from a couple of internal sources on Friday that Qualcomm was pulling the plug on the ill-fated FLO TV direct-to-consumer service, and now we've reason to believe that the deed is in fact done. Despite the company's best attempts at playing up the idea of carrying around a mobile TV and paying yet another content subscription bill, it seems as if the public's wishes are finally being recognized. According to our sources, Qualcomm is informing partner retailers to stop selling FLO TV products immediately, and sure enough, a glance over at Best Buy's website reveals that only a couple of accessories remain in stock. We're guessing that Wally World is hoping to rid itself of as much stock as possible before the news goes mainstream, but in all likelihood, those units will too vanish into the night in short order. It's bruited that Qualcomm is still in discussions with AT&T and Verizon on the future of its wholesale MediaFLO service, and we've reached out for comment on the future of service for those who already sprung for a FLO TV Personal Television. We'll let you know what else we hear, but for now, be sure to stay away from a product you were never, ever interested in to begin with. It'll be a challenge, we know.

FLO TV killed by Qualcomm, its four users look shocked and saddened originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best buyBestBuycancelcanceleddeadflo tvFloTvkillkilledmediaflomobile tvMobileTvqualcommriptelevisionMon, 04 Oct 2010 16:53:00 EST<![CDATA[NFL FanVision review -- and behind the scenes]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/nfl-fanvision-review-and-behind-the-scenes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/nfl-fanvision-review-and-behind-the-scenes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/nfl-fanvision-review-and-behind-the-scenes/#comments We've been wanting to try out Kangaroo TV's FanVision in-stadium video handheld ever since we first heard it was coming to 10 NFL teams (and the Michigan Wolverines) this year, and we finally got our chance last night during the Packers / Bears game here in Chicago. The system is actually super interesting, as it's the only large-scale DVB-T operation we've seen in the States; FanVision sets up a private network for each team and sports event they work with. At Soldier Field, that means there are two transmitters at either end of the field for people in the stadium, and another located in the scoreboard so the devices work while people are tailgating in the parking lot. The system has about 8Mbps of bandwidth, so each of the 10 channels on the device streams at about 800Kbps, a quality level the produces some blockiness but is perfectly watchable on the FanVision handheld's 4.3-inch QVGA screen.

Gallery: NFL FanVision review and behind the scenes

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NFL FanVision review -- and behind the scenes originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Japan chooses ISDB-Tmm over MediaFLO for new mobile TV network, KDDI pouts originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>floflo tvFloTvisdb-tmmjapankddimediaflomobilemobile tvMobileTvntt docomoNttDocomoone segone-segOneSegThu, 09 Sep 2010 11:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia Mobile TV Headset acts as a TV antenna for your unreleased Symbian^3 device]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/nokia-mobile-tv-headset-acts-as-a-tv-antenna-for-your-unreleased/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/nokia-mobile-tv-headset-acts-as-a-tv-antenna-for-your-unreleased/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/nokia-mobile-tv-headset-acts-as-a-tv-antenna-for-your-unreleased/#comments Okay, so Symbian^3 is still just a glint in our eyes, but that launch date is fast approaching and here's a neat little accessory to keep up excitement for the platform: the Mobile TV Headset. You know how most phones use the cord of your earphones as an FM aerial? Well, this thing does the same, only with DVB-H teevee signals, piping them straight through into your USB-on-the-go-equipped Nokia handset. It comes with channel-changing, call-receiving, and volume controls, and will set you back €40 ($51) before taxes in Q4 of this year.

[Thanks, Maximus]

Nokia Mobile TV Headset acts as a TV antenna for your unreleased Symbian^3 device originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessorydvb-hearphonesheadsetmobile tvmobile tv headsetMobileTvMobileTvHeadsetnokiaperipheralsymbiansymbian 3Symbian3tvusb hostUsbHostThu, 09 Sep 2010 04:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Japan holds off on choosing tech for next-gen mobile TV]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/japan-holds-off-on-choosing-tech-for-next-gen-mobile-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/japan-holds-off-on-choosing-tech-for-next-gen-mobile-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/japan-holds-off-on-choosing-tech-for-next-gen-mobile-tv/#commentsWe'd surmise that neither Europe nor the Americas are anywhere close to worrying about a next-generation mobile TV standard, since virtually no carrier has managed to monetize the standards they've already adopted -- but things work a little differently in Japan where one-seg tuners are offered on nearly every portable device with a screen that's sold. A refinement of the existing ISDB-T technology designed to take advantage of the analog TV shutdown, ISDB-Tmm, had been pushed by NTT DoCoMo, while competitor KDDI -- the country's main CDMA operator -- had wanted to adopt Qualcomm's MediaFLO in a regulatory decision originally scheduled to be made by the middle of this month, but the government has apparently decided to hold off in the hopes that the two sides can work together on a mutually beneficial standard. Commercial availability of the network had been expected in 2012, so it'll be interesting to see if these two giants can bury the hatchets long enough to work this out.

Japan holds off on choosing tech for next-gen mobile TV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1segisdb-tisdb-tmmjapankddimobilemobile tvMobileTvntt docomoNttDocomoone segone-segOneSegWed, 18 Aug 2010 16:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung adds ISDB-Tb reception for Brazil's Galaxy S]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/samsung-adds-isdb-tb-reception-for-brazils-galaxy-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/samsung-adds-isdb-tb-reception-for-brazils-galaxy-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/samsung-adds-isdb-tb-reception-for-brazils-galaxy-s/#comments By and large, mobile TV services across the globe have rallied around DVB-H, T-DMB, and ATSC Mobile, but a couple strange (and very important) bedfellows ended up going a different direction: Japan and Brazil, both of whom use variants of ISDB-T. In Japan, the service is more commonly known as one-seg, and Brazil's localized version goes by the rather unwieldy ISDB-Tb. Got that? Good -- because Samsung's prepping yet another flavor of its Android-powered Galaxy S for the local Brazilian market, and the addition of an integrated ISDB-Tb tuner should be just what the doctor ordered to take advantage of that lovely 4-inch Super AMOLED display. It's got Android 2.1 (though Froyo should be in the cards) and most of the other features you're already accustomed to from other Galaxy S launches; one notable exception, though, is the addition of mobile hotspot capability, something that normal comes stock in Android 2.2. It's coming in September, apparently for a whopping 2,399 reals which works out to something in the neighborhood of $1,367 -- fully unlocked, we hope.

Samsung adds ISDB-Tb reception for Brazil's Galaxy S originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung Flight II and Eternity II official for AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp keeps going with the Sidekick look, intros FX for AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attflo tvFloTvfxmediaflomobile tvMobileTvsharpsharp fxSharpFxMon, 19 Jul 2010 14:25:00 EST<![CDATA[App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Android]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-review/#comments The World Cup may have just ended, but whether you're into football or not, there must have been a point over the last five weeks where you or someone you know moaned about missing a live goal. This is where SlingBox comes in -- in case you didn't know already, it's a little networked box that piggybacks on your set-top box's AV and IR ports, thus stuffing your TV experience into your computer or cellphone via WiFi or even 3G. Windows Mobile, Palm OS, Symbian, BlackBerry and iOS have been mingling with the SlingPlayer Mobile app for some time now, and for the same $29.99 tag, Android users can now also join the party. But is the app worth the money? Does it get on with our green bot? Read on to find out.

Gallery: SlingPlayer Mobile for Android review

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App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Android originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Interview: Chuck Pagano talks ESPN 3D, mobile streaming originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dcontentespnespn 3despn3Espn3dfeaturesinterviewmobile tvMobileTvprogrammingsportstelevisionSat, 12 Jun 2010 21:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Android-based Innocomm Shark tunes into Taiwanese TV, makes us want to move here (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/05/android-based-innocomm-shark-tunes-into-taiwanese-tv-makes-us-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/05/android-based-innocomm-shark-tunes-into-taiwanese-tv-makes-us-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/05/android-based-innocomm-shark-tunes-into-taiwanese-tv-makes-us-w/#comments And you wonder why the cabbies here are so addicted to mobile TV. Innocomm's latest -- hailed as the first Android 3.5G smartphone with Telegent's mobile TV solution -- was on-hand here at Computex, and while the Shark didn't look too special at first glance, it actually proved to be a mighty respectable phone after we opened our mind and gave it a few precious moments of our lives. The handset itself manages to boast an impressive WVGA (800 x 480) 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, and there's an 8 megapixel camera around back to accompany the 3.5G connectivity, inbuilt WiFi and analog TV tuner. We found the device to be running Android 2.1, and for all intents and purposes, it hummed along like a clock. Touchscreen response was top notch, and the TV application loaded and closed with nary a hitch. Innocomm plans to ship the thing worldwide in the coming weeks, though users in need of a digital receiver will have to wait for a future model. Have a look at us presumably getting cursed at by a daytime drama queen just past the break.

Gallery: Innocomm Shark Android 2.1 smartphone with Telegent TV tuner

Continue reading Android-based Innocomm Shark tunes into Taiwanese TV, makes us want to move here (video)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1Android2.1computexcomputex 2010Computex2010eclairengadget videoEngadgetVideogooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhands-onimpressionsInnocomminnocomm sharkInnocommSharkmobile tvMobileTvpreviewsharktaiwantelegenttelevisionvideoSat, 05 Jun 2010 13:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Terror in Taipei: Computex taxi drivers watch live TV, video chat while cruising]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/terror-in-taipei-computex-taxi-drivers-watch-live-tv-video-cha/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/terror-in-taipei-computex-taxi-drivers-watch-live-tv-video-cha/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/terror-in-taipei-computex-taxi-drivers-watch-live-tv-video-cha/#comments It's a Christmas miracle that Joanna and I survived the week in Taipei. Not because our brains nearly exploded from the wealth of non-functioning Windows 7 tablets we saw, but because most of our cab drivers found themselves -- um, preoccupied -- while on the job. Over here, deep within a WiMAX hotspot, it's not uncommon to see cabbies video chatting and watching live local TV over-the-air while driving, and since you'd never believe me sans pics, I've got a handful of those as proof. Call it culture shock, or call it reckless -- we're calling it "America needs to get with the program and catch up to Asia."

Gallery: Taiwan cab drivers video chat and watch TV while cruising at Computex

Terror in Taipei: Computex taxi drivers watch live TV, video chat while cruising originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>computexcomputex 2010Computex2010culturemobile tvMobileTvtaipeitaiwantaxitravelvideo callingvideo chatvideo chattingVideoCallingVideoChatVideoChattingwimaxFri, 04 Jun 2010 09:58:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Vu Plus coming to AT&T on June 6 for $150]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/24/lg-vu-plus-coming-to-atandt-on-june-6-for-150/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/24/lg-vu-plus-coming-to-atandt-on-june-6-for-150/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/24/lg-vu-plus-coming-to-atandt-on-june-6-for-150/#comments So that Vu Plus we'd tipped for a June 6 release has just gone official, and needless to say, it's not your daddy's Vu. The most notable change is the addition of a landscape slider QWERTY keyboard, but one of the Vu's hallmark's -- support for AT&T's FLO-based Mobile TV service -- carries over for $9.99 a month with a free 7-day trial subscription. It's got a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, a 3 megapixel autofocus cam with video recording, AT&T Video Share compatibility, and microSD expansion if the phone's internal 50MB just aren't cutting it. Look for it to hit shelves for $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. Follow the break for the full release.

Continue reading LG Vu Plus coming to AT&T on June 6 for $150

LG Vu Plus coming to AT&T on June 6 for $150 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 May 2010 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attbreaking newsBreakingNewsflo tvFloTvlgmediaflomobile tvMobileTvvu plusVuPlusMon, 24 May 2010 10:04:00 EST<![CDATA[FLO TV to offer time-shifted viewing, pay-as-you-go, web-based content later this year]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/13/flo-tv-to-offer-time-shifted-viewing-pay-as-you-go-web-based-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/13/flo-tv-to-offer-time-shifted-viewing-pay-as-you-go-web-based-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/13/flo-tv-to-offer-time-shifted-viewing-pay-as-you-go-web-based-c/#comments
It looks like FLO TV is about to get a little more interesting. Alongside your automobile and your various smartphones, you'll soon be able to turn to your smartbooks, e-readers, and tablets to access your mobile TV service. The diabolical plot begins when the company launches "new applications that integrate video with web-based content" for distributing "live mobile TV and rich mobile media services to a range of new devices." What does all this mean, exactly? Aside from some additional interactivity for advertisers, the service is planning on announcing pay-as-you-go and pay-per-view billing, as well as time-shifted viewing (you know, like a DVR). We don't know what existing hardware will be able to take advantage of this, but we're sure that a combination of pausing shows and pay-as-you-go would make new devices much more attractive to the casual user. Look for things to start happening the second half of this year. PR after the break.

Continue reading FLO TV to offer time-shifted viewing, pay-as-you-go, web-based content later this year

FLO TV to offer time-shifted viewing, pay-as-you-go, web-based content later this year originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>broadcastcontentflo airFLO TVFLO-evFloAirFloTvMediaFLOmobile tvMobileTvNABnab 2010Nab2010programmingqualcommtelevisiontvTue, 13 Apr 2010 17:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Bitbop hands-on: is this the Hulu of mobile?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/bitbop-hands-on-is-this-the-hulu-of-mobile/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/bitbop-hands-on-is-this-the-hulu-of-mobile/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/bitbop-hands-on-is-this-the-hulu-of-mobile/#comments Fox Mobile unveiled its Bitbop venture this week that promises to provide a wealth of TV and movie entertainment from a variety of top-tier studios, and if you can get past the fact that you're actually going to have to pay for this content, it's shaping up to be a pretty promising system when it launches later this year. There's no live programming -- just a database of show episodes and movies that you have your choice of either streaming or downloading for later consumption over 3G or WiFi -- which makes it a little bit like using an on-demand service from your cable company. Bitbop was only demoing the BlackBerry version of its app at CTIA this week, but it looks like there'll be iPhone and Android versions on the way; at any rate, video quality looked plenty good on the Bold's 480 x 320 display. Initially, there'll be just one plan -- $9.99 a month for access to shows, while movies will be pay-per-view exclusively -- but we got the impression that the company is leaving the door open for other payment models down the road. Great, just what we needed: another really cool way to kill productivity. At least we'll be able to catch up on Gossip Girl in the process, we suppose! Follow the break for video.

Gallery: Bitbop hands-on: is this the Hulu of mobile?

Continue reading Bitbop hands-on: is this the Hulu of mobile?

Bitbop hands-on: is this the Hulu of mobile? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bitbopblackberryctiactia 2010Ctia2010fox mobilefox mobile groupFoxMobileFoxMobileGrouphands-onmobile tvmobile videoMobileTvMobileVideorimtvvideoThu, 25 Mar 2010 20:24:00 EST<![CDATA[MobiTV sees big jump in viewership]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/mobitv-sees-big-jump-in-viewership/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/mobitv-sees-big-jump-in-viewership/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/mobitv-sees-big-jump-in-viewership/#commentsYou might think that the onslaught of multicast services like MediaFLO and ATSC Mobile TV would spell doom for the old guard unicast guys like stalwart MobiTV -- especially considering how much trouble some of our data networks are having these days -- but you'd be wrong, apparently. MobiTV has released a report today touting the fact that it's witnessed a whopping 49 percent boost in daily viewership over the last year; the company claims that a plethora of live events helped drive that growth, but it's pretty hard to ignore the fact that iPhone support launched in 2009, too. With mixTV in the works from these guys, the future could be bright -- assuming 4G saves our butts from our gluttonous data-gulping ways.

MobiTV sees big jump in viewership originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mobilemobile tvMobileTvmobitvThu, 25 Feb 2010 18:08:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Arena officially lands on AT&T for $199]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/lg-arena-officially-lands-on-atandt-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/lg-arena-officially-lands-on-atandt-for-199/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/lg-arena-officially-lands-on-atandt-for-199/#comments No surprise the LG Arena has finally arrived on AT&T after we saw those spyshots earlier this year -- although it is packing AT&T Mobile TV, so that's a nice touch. Everything else is as predicted: 3-inch WVGA screen, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, GPS, and WiFi. Of course, you will be spending $199 on a two-year contract for a poorly-reviewed year-old featurephone when this hits on February 26, so that's probably a mistake, but at least the gratuitous spinny-cube effects of LG's S-Class UI will keep you distracted as you wander aimlessly through the wreckage of our once-proud civilization. There is also a web browser.

LG Arena officially lands on AT&T for $199 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading FLO TV storms automotive lots, FLO-EV gets launched and FLO smartbook apps surface

FLO TV storms automotive lots, FLO-EV gets launched and FLO smartbook apps surface originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

SlingPlayer Mobile v1.2 enables 3G streaming on the iPhone, now ready for download originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mophie juice pack TV hands-on

Mophie juice pack TV hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vizio digs into mobile TV market with three Razor LED TVs, other wild audio products originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading FLO TV and Mophie team up to bring mobile TV to your iPhone

FLO TV and Mophie team up to bring mobile TV to your iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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