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Engadget HD Podcast 259 - 08.02.2011
This week there are shockingly no Netflix topics on the list but what we do have to talk about is a new Best Buy TV with TiVo "Design", an update for the Apple TV and the latest in dead/not dead rumor mongering about Windows Media Center. Of course the business of TV comes into play as well, as we take a look at the latest developments with AllVid and CableCARD, the popularity of streaming vs. DVRs, Logitech's poor first quarter and AT&T's decision to drop ESPN 3D. Finally we've got a couple new ways for you to watch Engadget videos on your TV and our picks of what to watch this week.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe00:08:20 - Best Buy launches Insignia connected TVs with DVR-less TiVo00:19:05 - Apple TV streams purchased TV shows00:28:10 - Microsoft's new Xbox 360 Media Remote is missing the Media Center buttons00:36:36 - Is Windows Media Center not dead after all?00:43:33 - AllVid still seems like a dream, but new CableCARD rules go into effect soon00:49:15 - Six tuner HDHomeRun Prime CableCARD tuner ships tomorrow00:52:55 - Over the top video already more popular than DVRs00:56:40 - Fox restricts online streams of new TV shows to 'authenticated' pay TV subscribers00:59:00 - Logitech CEO steps down after money losing Q1, Revue price slashed to $9901:05:13 - Engadget comes to your TV on Boxee, Roku, Yahoo and DivX starting today01:07:00 - AT&T abruptly drops ESPN 3D from U-verse01:09:18 - Must See HDTV (August 1st - 7th)Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 258 - 07.26.2011
We've got an interesting week to recap, with the launch of the Roku 2, a quarterly update from Netflix and more 3D misinformation flooding the internet. In the you-knew-it-was-coming corner, there's more disappointing TiVo news, complaints about DirecTV's (lack of) HD channels, empty OLED promises and another janky iPhone remote add-on. We'll wrap things up by going over what we watched last week and are looking forward to this week, but of course nothing was bigger than finally hearing about the end of the NFL lockout -- we're ready for some football. Note: There's no .ogg version this week, you can blame OS X Lion for that temporary inconvenience.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe00:11:17 - Samsung studies 3D viewing discomfort, finds out bloggers don't read00:23:04 - TiVo Premiere 14.8b patch stops (apparently glitchy) Premiere-to-Premiere streaming00:33:30 - LG promises 55-inch OLED TV in 2012, just in time for the next b'ak'tun00:34:34 - 20th Century Fox to offer digital downloads for Android devices, Blu-ray purchase required00:39:29 - DirecTV's latest HD add is Telefutura in Miami, but who needs more channels anyway?00:47:38 - Netflix rises to 25 million subscribers in Q2, thinks DVD business has already peaked00:53:28 - Netflix app on Android updated to work on 24 models including Galaxy S, Droid 301:01:28 - Roku 2 HD, XD, and XS officially launch: same price, smaller size and Angry Birds01:08:16 - Voomote One turns your iPhone into a well organized universal remote01:11:16 - Must See HDTV (July 25th - 31st)Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 257 - 07.19.2011
You might have heard bout some new involving Netflix last week. Those who have already cancelled their account in protest may want to just skip past the first twenty minutes and dive directly into discussions of net neutrality, CNN "news", Stars Wars and the latest curious developments from TiVo. There is a sliver of good news however, with a firmware update for Cisco Tuner adapters finally arriving and news of an even cheaper CableCARD tuner for PCs. We wrapped things up with a quick discussion of what we're watching this week, press play and keep your remote control close by.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe07:40 - Netflix officially separates DVD, streaming pricing; $15.98 and up for both18:49 - New Netflix, NBCUniversal deal announced; extra $6 a month buys some old eps of The Event22:30 - Editorial: Netflix was too cheap before, but now it's just wrong24:58 - Shaw Cable's Netflix competitor bypasses bandwidth caps on its way to the TV30:20 - CNN starts streaming 24 hours of 'news' online and on your iPhone32:45 - Star Wars Blu-ray extras revealed early by iOS app launching at Comic-Con34:12 - Warner posts The Dark Knight Rises trailer, we're already waiting for it on Blu-ray35:21 - Pirates of the Caribbean Blu-ray combo arrives October 18th in two, five or 15 disc sets39:30 - Best Buy Insignia cTV with DVR-less TiVo built-in launches July 31st42:12 - TiVo app jumps from iPad to iPhone, adds support for Series3 and HD DVRs43:32 - New DirecTiVo launch may not come until later this year47:50 - Four tuner firmware update for Cisco Tuning Adapters rolling out49:47 - Hauppauge USB CableCARD tuner announced on Facebook, ships later this month for $12952:51 - Must See HDTV (July 18th - 24th)Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 256 - 07.12.2011
This week's show is short but sweet, as it looks like we weren't the only ones recovering from a vacation hangover. Still, there was some news, with Comcast and Virgin Media launching new apps on Android, and a stinging surprise in v2.0 of Time Warner's iPad app. Panasonic also opened its doors to developers but we're not sure if they'll walk in right away, while Hulu puts all of its cards on the table in preparation for being sold. We also wonder whether the fuss over Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cables is deserved, while there could be a few good reasons why CBS would launch a 3D cable network -- and a bunch of bad ones. Closing out this week's podcast is Blu-ray news as Planet Earth Special Edition has a release date, and so does the 50th Anniversary Edition of Breakfast at Tiffany's.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe05:15 - Must See HDTV (July 11th - 17th)07:00 - Comcast Xfinity TV app updated for Honeycomb Android tablets, Gingerbread phones and on iOS08:20 - Virgin Media credits £50 to early TiVo adopters, releases DVR scheduling app for Android09:42 - Time Warner Cable iPad app hates jailbreaks, loves gratuitous quotes (updated)11:27 - Panasonic's Viera Connect developer portal opens to eager TV app creators14:47 - Hulu CEO lays out Q2 results, 875,000 paying subscribers for potential buyers17:12 - HDMI group reportedly putting a stop to Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapters19:20 - CBS considering a 3D cable network?23:42 - Planet Earth Special Edition Blu-ray arrives October 4th26:30 - Breakfast at Tiffany's 50th Anniversary Blu-ray will be released September 20thHear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 255 - 07.07.2011
After taking a week off and a schedule-shifting holiday weekend we've finally got another HD podcast for you. A new look is news for our HDTV Listings and the Verizon FiOS update that's finally rolling out again, and we've even got some promising updates from TiVo for a change of pace. Roku part deux also made the news recently, along with several expansions by Netflix including its plans in Latin America and the addition of Star Trek, while its competitors Amazon and Hulu Plus keep making moves to catch up. We even have some actual HDTV news to talk about for once, with word that plasma sales are up, new TVs from Vizio and more shots fired by LG and Samsung. Closing out the show is a quick investigation into the Columbia House Blu-ray club and the upcoming Jurassic Park Trilogy Blu-ray set.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe00:03:20 - Must See HDTV this week: Bounty Hunters in Space edition00:05:00 - Must See HDTV (June 5th - 10th)00:10:29 - Verizon FiOS IMG 1.9 rollout to resume next week, with SD override and improved contrast00:12:01 - TiVo's retail plans for quad-tuner Premiere DVR revealed in FCC filing00:20:17 - TiVo Premiere multiroom streaming already enabled?00:24:26 - Roku 2 line passes through the FCC with modest hardware updates and a reset button00:25:26 - Roku 2 HD struts its stuff in the wild along with a new remote (Update: new comparison pics)00:26:45 - Netflix bringing instant streaming Latin America, global domination plan on track00:28:00 - Netflix Watch Instantly works in a new region: Puerto Rico00:29:18 - Star Trek TV series, X-Men cartoon are among Netflix Watch Instantly additions today00:30:41 - Amazon boosts Prime Instant Video streaming with more than 1,000 new TV shows, movies00:31:31 - Hulu Plus for Android is available now... for six devices00:34:06 - Hulu reportedly retains investment bankers and renews Fox deal, will go on sale soon00:41:00 - Potential Hulu deal with Disney increases ads, value to prospective buyers00:41:53 - Plasma coalition says sales are up over last year00:44:09 - Vizio extends its LCD HDTV sales lead; new 3D, VIA Plus and ultrawidescreen TVs are on the way00:46:18 - LG claims 4 out of 5 viewers prefer its 3D to Sony or Samsung, whips up some new ads00:48:29 - Samsung sews up 60 percent of the 3D TV market00:50:45 - Columbia House still exists, launches first Blu-ray specific club00:57:17 - Jurassic Park Trilogy comes to Blu-ray October 25thHear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 254 - 06.21.2011
All good things must change or come to an end, including SageTV post-Google buyout, ReplayTV, FrameChannel and our daily HDTV Listings post (!?). Change is also bringing new mobile apps for the TiVo Premiere and plenty of changes for the DVRs provided by cable companies like Comcast and Time Warner. Even with all of that action, no one had a busier weekend than Netflix so we check in with the latest news there before reporting on the latest HDBaseT developments, a new projector on the way from Panasonic and ESPN 3D's plans for the summer.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe12:39 - SageTV HTPC software acquired by Google, next stop Google TV?21:37 - ReplayTV guide data comes to an end July 31st24:31 - TiVo Android and iPhone apps in the works, Season Passes soon at your fingertips30:06 - FrameChannel is going away and so is its suite of TiVo widgets30:58 - Comcast invites Skype into its cable boxes, mobile apps31:47 - Comcast to show off new Xfinity TV guide with Facebook tie-ins, Intel CPU Thursday (video)36:29 - Comcast Cable Show 2011 demo features 1Gbps cable modem speeds, new Xfinity TV UI38:05 - Time Warner Cable internal docs reveal TWCable TV iPad app, DVR upgrades on the way40:34 - Netflix's day: Sony movies pulled, new bandwidth options, no more DVD API access and a lawsuit47:29 - HDBaseT Alliance ready to certify hardware for its do-everything cable, first product revealed49:45 - Panasonic will, eventually, at some point, launch its first 3D home theater projector50:55 - ESPN 3D gears up for year two with more college football, Home Run Derby and Little LeagueHear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 253 - 06.14.2011
We're back with another podcast recorded live with our UStream audience (thanks, all of you for stopping by) just in time to wrap up the last of the E3 news and the beginning of 2011 Cable Show news. We've got new boxes from TiVo (cue geek rant) and Motorola, a new HD console from Nintendo and finally Sony's pushing 3D with an LCD and projector that are both priced to move. There's also plenty of sports news to digest this week, with the first year in the books for ESPN 3D, BBC's first 3D broadcast, the Olympics stay on NBC and ESPN is still working on 1080p60. On the hardware front, Panasonic has a new chip to put in its TVs, Sony could be ready to make the best Bravias yet and InfiniTV 4 CableCARD tuners have officially gotten cheaper. Our last topic for the week is Netflix.com's redesign, so hit the play button and find out exactly what we think is wrong with it.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe00:05:20 - TiVo Premiere Q and Preview boxes are official along with an updated iPad app00:22:25 - Motorola Televation turns cable TV into IPTV streams for the whole home00:26:51 - The Wii U, Nintendo's next console (video)00:35:05 - Sony introduces PlayStation-brand 3D monitor and 3D glasses, bundle available for $49900:37:15 - Sony's 24-inch PlayStation 3D 'dual-view' monitor: here's how it works00:40:42 - Sony's new 3D VPL-HW30ES projector is official for the US too, costs $3,69900:43:17 - BBC picks Wimbledon for its first 3D broadcast in July00:51:00 - NBC Universal wins Olympic broadcasts through 2020, promises all events live starting in 201401:02:59 - ESPN's MPEG-4 switch provides a path to 1080p60 broadcasts01:07:49 - Panasonic's 1.4 GHz dual-core Smart TV chip is industry's fastest, should load Netflix quicker01:11:17 - Sony licenses Dolby's HDR tech to make brighter, better Bravia HDTVs in the future01:13:00 - InfiniTV 4 CableCARD tuner adds $100 instant rebate, new retailers01:15:45 - Netflix.com's new look is focused on streaming, cribs UI elements from connected TV appsHear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 252 - 06.07.2011
A shortened week cut our number of topics, but with E3 and WWDC kicking off this week there's still plenty of news to discuss, starting with Microsoft's new UI for the Xbox 360 and the increased integration of live TV feeds. We speculate a bit on which TV providers will be first to join in on the console, before investigating the sudden price drop on InfiniTV 4 CableCARD tuners. Netflix has of course forced its way into the spotlight again, while Samsung has an innovative new app for its Galaxy S II and Mitsubishi's officially unveiling its biggest DLP yet. To close things out we've got a new poll question and reflections on our recent review of the LG LW5600 HDTV.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe02:30 - Microsoft integrates live TV from Sky TV, Foxtel and Canal on Xbox 360 -- more providers coming04:50 - Microsoft's new Xbox 360 UI has Bing voice search across Hulu, Netflix, YouTube, and live TV13:30 - InfiniTV 4 CableCARD tuner prices are dropping, down to $256 shipped from $399 previously18:08 - Netflix pushes max number of registered Watch Instantly devices to 5021:33 - Hulu, Miramax deal means Netflix, Hulu Plus both add Pulp Fiction and more starting today24:54 - Samsung Smart View shrinks Smart TV down for your Galaxy S II27:34 - Mitsubishi officially prices 2011 HDTVs including a 92-inch DLP and 75-inch LaserVue30:00 - Poll: Are you shopping for a skinny bezel?35:08 - LG LW5600 3D LCD HDTV review Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 251 - 06.01.2011
With a short week after the holiday we've got a short and one-day delayed podcast, but no worries -- there's lots of news packed in. The NBA Finals just started and it's all available in 3D, while Comcast is testing new IPTV technology at MIT. We also take note of the cable industry's latest flirtation with DLNA before digging into some Media Center PC apps with Remote Potato and AirPlay for WMC. The six tuner version of SiliconDust's HDHomeRunPrime is ready to be preordered so we'll take a peek at that and also revisit the Sony 3D projection scandal(!) from last week. To close things out we have a few notable Blu-ray announcements including The Big Lebowski and Planet Earth: Special Edition, problems with our Netflix queue and a quick peek at SlingPlayer for Google TV.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe03:08 - ESPN 3D preps for NBA Finals, adds new Friday Night Fights to the schedule04:19 - ESPN will go all MPEG-4 in July08:29 - Comcast will start testing an IPTV service at MIT, new Xcalibur guide coming your way sooner12:15 - New DLNA guidelines, same old promises about tru2way and streaming from the cable box15:17 - Remote Potato for Media Center hits v1.0, serves up recorded TV, videos, and music to wherever you are17:15 - AirPlay for Windows Media Center does exactly what you're thinking it does20:23 - 6 tuner HDHomeRun Prime went on sale today23:30 - Sony stands behind its digital projectors, claims the only thing ruining movies is Russell Brand28:40 - The Big Lebowski comes to Blu-ray in Limited Edition trim August 16th29:44 - Planet Earth Special Edition Blu-ray set coming to the US from BBC America31:38 - Our Netflix queue is suddenly out of order, is yours?34:40 - SlingPlayer for Google TV teased on video, beta program opens up soon Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 250 - 05.24.2011
Even thunderstorms and power outages couldn't stop us from getting out another episode of the EHD podcast (although you may notice some jumps in quality, we had to go with the backup recording for a segment) but this week kicks off with a load of DVR news. From TiVo to DirecTV RVU to Comcast to Allvid, it's all about set-top boxes or the lack thereof. Other news for the week includes Google's curious Android Market movie restrictions, the beginning of 1080p OTA broadcasts and something to watch out for on your next trip to the movies. Last, but certainly not least this week? The world's first Super Hi-Vision TV, offering viewers a peek at what EngadgetSHV will be posting about in 2020.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe01:45 - Hulu Plus on TiVo Premiere hands-on06:23 - TiVo pricing changes May 19th: $100 Premiere, $20 / month service, $500 lifetime for all09:58 - RCN exec confirms TiVo Premiere multiroom streaming in latest update16:17 - DirecTV is field testing RVU, will offer satellite TV without individual receivers in October24:27 - Comcast's next generation Xfinity Spectrum DVR shows off quad tuners, new menu and apps28:39 - Comcast brings Xfinity TV VOD to iPhone, iPod Touch, but only on WiFi30:25 - Fox's latest anti-AllVid FCC filing suggests new pay-TV service is coming to gaming consoles36:12 - Study finds Netflix is the largest source of internet traffic in North America40:20 - Google is blocking Android Market movie rentals on rooted devices because of copy protection44:11 - BBC HD quietly begins broadcasting in 1080p, but not all Sony HDTVs can handle it46:22 - Movie theaters could screw up your 2D movies by leaving the digital projector set up for 3D49:05 - Titanic 3D re-release scheduled for April 2012, 100 years after the ship set sail51:35 - Sharp shows off the world's first Super Hi-Vision 85-inch LCD with 16x more detail than 1080p Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 249 - 05.17.2011
This week on the podcast we welcome the founders of Next3D on to talk about their technology that's bringing high quality 3D streams over the internet. After that it's off to the weekly news including yet another Dish Network shocker, all the big news from Google I/O about automation, movies and Google TV. We also found time to squeeze in topics from Netflix on Android to the restoration of the PSN, so all that's left now is for you to press play.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe00:00:30 - Next3D to deliver 3D via the internet00:25:22 - Charlie Ergen steps aside as President & CEO of Dish Network, will remain as Chairman00:27:30 - Dish shows off new three tuner DVRs, multiroom boxes, promises 3D this summer at Team Summit meeting00:29:24 - Dish Network to extend free Sling Adapter (after rebate) offer to existing customers00:31:50 - HDHomeRun Prime TV tuner officially available for preorders for $249, six tuner version next week00:34:24 - Google I/O 2011 recap: Chromebooks, Music Beta, Movies and more00:34:52 - Google announces Android@Home framework for home automation00:38:00 - Editorial: Android@Home is the best worst thing that could happen to home automation00:41:20 - Lighting Science demos Android @ Home bulbs, promises dead-simple home automation (hands-on)00:46:26 - Google TV shows off new Honeycomb UI, plans for Market, SDK; opens up remote app source code (video)00:47:59 - Android Market launches movie rentals, thousands of titles available to your PC, phone or tablet00:51:41 - Google TV getting Android 3.1 and Market this summer; Sony, Vizio, Samsung and Logitech onboard00:55:20 - Logitech Revue price drops to $199 on Amazon00:57:30 - Netflix releases Android app for select HTC phones, Samsung Nexus S00:59:12 - Netflix seals deal to stream Miramax movies, starting in June01:00:13 - DirecTiVo surfaces briefly on DirecTV.com, is it almost here?01:02:08 - Shaw Gateway DVR is the six tuner Canadian son of Moxi01:04:15 - Verizon FiOS TV puts IMG 1.9 set top-box software rollout on hold over a few issues01:06:05 - PlayStation 3 system update 3.61 available now, 'phased restoration' of PSN begins today (update)01:08:15 - Citizen Kane Blu-ray up for preorder on Amazon01:09:48 - Animal House, Blues Brothers, Dazed & Confused and Fast Times at Ridgemont High coming to Blu-ray01:11:22 - Eyes on with the VT30, Panasonic's flagship 3D plasma01:13:50 - Poll: Why don't you have a projector? Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 248 - 05.10.2011
On this week's podcast we investigate what does TV ownership really mean and then deal with the shocking news that TiVo and Comcast have teamed up, again. A quick look at the revised InfiniTV 4 is also in store before considering this weeks poll question, as well as the WatchESPN app being available on Android. YouTube's taken a bigger position in the movie rental business but Netflix is still king so we're wondering who has the best Watch Instantly streamer. The last week also brought news of cheaper 3D glasses from Samsung and its massive 75-inch TV, while the PSN is still down and Sony's finally doing something about it. Intel's WiDi is finally HDCP compatible, which is good, because now you can stream your new Star Wars or Eastbound & Down Blu-rays once they arrive later this year but until then, you can just click play and listen to us talking HD for a while.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe00:04:50 - Nielsen estimates show first drop in TV ownership in 20 years, Mayans nod approvingly00:09:13 - Comcast will open up its video on-demand to TiVo Premiere DVRs and offer them for installation00:14:38 - Sharing your InfiniTV 4 over the network is now a wizard away00:16:53 - Hands-on and unboxing the InfiniTV 4 v200:30:28 - Poll: Are you satisfied with the TV service you're paying for?00:34:07 - WatchESPN app is now on Android, go-anywhere live TV streams still restricted to just a few providers00:37:54 - YouTube will add 3,000 streaming movies for renting (Update: NBC Universal, Sony and Warner are on board)00:40:13 - Ask Engadget HD: Best Netflix streamer?00:42:40 - Samsung's entire line of active shutter glasses gets a price cut, more money for your popcorn00:49:50 - Samsung's 75-inch D9500 3D TV announced for Korea, doubles as wind shield (updated)00:53:26 - Sony offers free Debix identify theft protection for PSN and Qriocity hack victims in US01:00:45 - Intel refreshes Wireless Display with support for DRM-protected DVDs, Blu-rays01:01:44 - Star Wars Blu-ray set ships Sept. 12th/16th (world/NA), has 40 hours of special features01:03:45 - Eastbound and Down Season One and Two come to Blu-ray August 2nd Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 247 - 05.03.2011
This week there were three shocking developments that rocked our world in the 24 hours before the podcast was recorded but we'll only deal with two of them -- SiliconDust's HDHomeRun Prime was certified by CableLabs and the Dish vs. TiVo DVR patent beef was settled for $500 million. Our mobile / tablet segment was also unexpectedly packed this week with developments from TiVo, HBO, the NFL and Epix. While Logitech tries to turn around the Revue, DirecTV might be launching a Netflix competitor and the X Games are back with even more 3D this time. Of course, no one has been in as much trouble as Sony lately, after investigating the PSN hacking we close out with Hulu Plus on the Xbox 360 and the upcoming releases of Dumbo and Star Wars on Blu-ray.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe03:10 - HDHomeRun Prime TV tuner passes CableLabs tests - Update: Preorder pulled, 6-tuner ships first15:00 - Dish Network, EchoStar will pay TiVo $500 million to settle DVR lawsuit23:38 - TiVo Premiere App for iPad gets modest update25:18 - HBO Go mobile app hands-on (video)30:12 - NFL Mobile apps bring the draft to you live tonight on iPhone, iPad and Android35:24 - Epix brings its thousands of movies to Google TV; apps for Android, Roku and Playbook on the way36:45 - Logitech's 'disappointing' Q4 results not helped by poor Revue sales; will cut price to $24938:55 - DirecTV asks its customers what they like so much about Netflix, could launch competitor40:59 - ESPN X Games 17 returns with more than double the 3D coverage, takes rally racing to the streets43:54 - Sony promises 'phased restoration' of PlayStation Network and Qriocity starting this week48:06 - Hulu Plus on Xbox 360 launches tomorrow, all members get a free week thanks to beef jerky51:35 - Dumbo 70th Anniversary Blu-ray has a trailer and a release date: September 20th (Updated)55:25 - Star Wars Blu-ray details to be revealed May 4th Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 246 - 04.26.2011
This week's podcast includes such unlikely topics as $30 video on-demand, competition for Netflix and the future for wireless HDMI standards. We also found time to discuss Nintendo's next console, the future of the NHL on Versus/NBC and the upcoming release of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast 3D on Blu-ray, so go ahead and hit the play button for all the news.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe15:09 - DirecTV's $30 per rental premium video on-demand service launches Thursday20:05 - L.A. Times sees possible competition for Netflix coming from Walmart, Best Buy, Vutopia and more25:38 - Poll: What's the most important feature for a Netflix competitor?29:00 - HBO Go app set to stream its way to iPhones, iPads and Android devices33:15 - Google puts the kibosh on Roku's unofficial YouTube channel35:51 - Disney's The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast show up for preorders in Blu-ray, 3D boxed sets41:28 - Nintendo confirms next Wii coming in 2012, will preview it at E344:18 - NBC Sports Group locks up NHL broadcasts for 10 years, plans to rename Versus50:00 - Silicon Image buys up SiBeam, what's next for WirelessHD?50:33 - Ask Engadget HD: I need a new HDTV Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 245 - 04.19.2011
The streak of throwback Engadget HD podcasts reaches two this week, as we kick off with DVR news from TiVo and Verizon FiOS before discussing the untimely passing of Discovery HD Theater. Next up are the requisite iPad, Vudu and Netflix mentions we've become accustomed to, as well as a poke at the Google TV and its failure to step up to bat during the Coachella Music Festival this weekend. The last few topics are a grab bag of Wii HD rumors, the biggest LCD you can buy, and Android-powered remote and our weekly poll before we close out with some bonus Apple HDTV speculation and a complete failure to remember who the current FCC Chairman is (Julius Genachowski.)Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe03:38 - TiVo survey hints at multiroom companion box, four tuner DVR in the future12:20 - Verizon FiOS TV 1.9 software update adds an HD guide, DVR enhancements18:15 - Discovery HD Theater is becoming Velocity, focuses on programming for 'upscale male audience'30:06 - Time Warner Cable brings back Discovery, Fox channels to its iPad app32:55 - Vudu starts streaming movies to the browser, but only in SD38:15 - Netflix for Xbox 360 updated with Kinect support, everybody wave!42:27 - Sony rolling out Netflix, Yahoo updates; celebrates internet on TV with a new ad45:00 - Watching Coachella live on YouTube would be a great use for Google TV -- if it worked (Updated)47:58 - Wii HD rearing long-rumored head at E3 2011?51:05 - Sharp's new 70-inch LCD HDTV is definitely bigger than the one your friend just bought55:05 - Andi-One universal remote runs Android 2.1, does more than change channels57:50 - Poll: How important is placeshifting? Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 244 - 04.12.2011
Remember when we used to talk about HDTVs, HTPCs and Blu-ray discs? Consider this week's podcast a throwback with TV news from Toshiba up front, followed by word of cheaper 3D glasses from Samsung, Next up we have some Media Center related news as we take a look at the redesigned InfiniTV 4 and consider the possibilities of ShowAnalyzer 2.0. Of course, there's no way we can get away from news of Netflix, Blockbuster and iPad apps but judging from the poll results, we're guessing most of you won't mind. Finally we talk about Tron: Legacy and a couple of our favorite selections coming to Blu-ray this summer.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe00:15:00 - Toshiba shows off 2011 HDTVs with the most local dimming LEDs, facial recognition, 3D and more00:19:49 - Samsung's 3D TV experience is getting cheaper: two pairs of glasses packed in, $50 for extras00:24:08 - New InfiniTV 4 CableCARD tuners feature a simpler (to make) design00:30:42 - ShowAnalyzer developer is hard at work on v2.000:39:45 - Dish Network wins Blockbuster auction for $228 million in cash00:42:21 - Netflix brings Mad Men to Watch Instantly starting June 27th00:47:06 - Theater owners ready to fight over $30, 60-day window VOD movies00:50:05 - Golf revises its rules to account for HDTV, DVR technology00:59:00 - Poll: Are you watching TV with/on a tablet?01:01:02 - Cable iPad app roundup: Cablevision counts 50k downloads, Time Warner adds channels, Comcast increases VOD01:03:39 - Time Warner Cable takes Viacom to court over its TWCable TV iPad app; Viacom responds01:05:42 - Tron: Legacy Blu-ray 3D review and Second Screen hands-on01:09:09 - Michael Bay's The Island is finally coming to Blu-ray in the U.S. June 21st01:11:06 - Entourage: The Complete Seventh Season Blu-ray set arrives July 12th Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 243 - 04.05.2011
And we're back. We've got plenty to talk about after week off, including some changes here at Engadget and the latest in 3D from Vizio and Dolby. It's only taken six months or so, but the InfiniTV is finally widely available so we had to give that a mention. Our poll and Ask Engadget HD also made the cut, before we dived into Cablevision's new Quick Views and an ugly Samsung rumor. Next up is our increasingly common iPad segment, investigating relevant news regarding Formula 1, AirPlay, Cablevision, Time Warner and Comcast. Finally, there's no way we could have two weeks of news without a few mentions of Netflix and Redbox that we saved for last.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe00:03:19 - Welcome to Engadget00:10:29 - Vizio Theater 3D HDTVs show up on Amazon, confirm rumored pricing00:15:29 - Dolby introduces lighter, cheaper 3D glasses to better compete with RealD and IMAX00:18:43 - Ceton InfiniTV 4 CableCARD backorders are finally cleared, order away00:23:15 - Poll: Are you renting / buying more or less Blu-ray discs these days?00:29:08 - Ask Engadget HD: When is it better to let a custom installer do all the work?00:38:20 - Cablevision lets viewers watch 9 channels at once with new iO TV Quick Views00:41:58 - Is Samsung applying Analog Sunset 480p only rules to its new HDTVs? No00:46:07 - Free and paid apps for Formula 1 racing fans adding features for the 2011 season00:50:16 - Fox asks Time Warner to stop streaming its channels to customers' iPads00:55:45 - Apple could be licensing AirPlay for video streaming, HDTV integration seems imminent00:57:43 - Cablevision Optimum for iPad app now available, streams hundreds of TV channels plus VOD00:59:34 - Time Warner Cable's app adds new live TV channels to watch on your iPad00:59:58 - Comcast's Xfinity TV app for iOS updated with more streaming and customization01:04:13 - Netflix Canada announces new bandwidth management settings for capped users Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 242 - 03.22.2011
This week we have another special guest, Kris Brown of the 3DTV Working Group and Warner Home Video specifically on to talk all things 3D TVs, Blu-ray 3D, the challenges faced by the new format and what the immediate future holds. After that we've got a bit more 3D talk with a couple of ESPN 3D notes and a look at Samsung's rollout of its latest HDTVs and Blu-ray players. After 3D, social media and connected TV platforms are the next big things so there's plenty of Boxee, Twitter, iPad, Google TV and Netflix news from last week to sort through. Finally, we'll take a look at a recent update for the Virgin Media TiVo, what box is best for playing MKVs and Mitsubishi's exit from the LCD TV game.Note: We'd like to apologize ahead of time, we had a few issues with the audio recordings this week so please bear with us.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe00:00:30 - Special guest Kris Brown of the 3DTV working group00:19:30 - ESPN 3D airs its first news story tonight with E:6000:22:00 - ESPN 3D will launch on Verizon FiOS April 500:25:32 - Samsung announces availability, pricing for 2011 HDTVs, Blu-ray players and HTIB00:31:35 - Boxee 1.5 bringing 'huge browser update' by end of March00:36:47 - Poll: How social is your TV watching?00:53:42 - TWCable TV iPad app struggling with high demand, angry cable channels00:56:03 - Google TV Remote app now available for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch00:59:05 - Logitech asks where all the lost TV remotes are eventually found00:59:35 - Sony licenses Microsoft's PlayReady DRM01:02:08 - Netflix is getting into the content biz, confirms 'House of Cards' will launch in late 201201:07:15 - Virgin Media enables the third tuner on its TiVo DVR01:10:10 - Ask Engadget HD: What's the cheapest media streamer that plays MKVs?01:15:28 - Mitsubishi drops LCD HDTVs to focus on 73-inch and above sized displays Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 241 - 03.15.2011
Another melancholy week, as we wave goodbye to Engadget Editors (and former HD podcast special guests) Joshua Topolsky and Nilay Patel before diving into a slew of news including Time Warner's new iPad app with live TV streaming. The latest Switched On editorial also raised some interesting questions about the future of smart TVs, while we also wonder where Hulu Plus is for the TiVo. Apple news that doesn't have to do with the iPad includes a few new additions for the Apple TV and a new AirPlay partner (though we did get some iPad 2 chat in just for good measure.) IPTV is a hot topic, with new Xbox 360 rumors and bandwidth caps on the way from AT&T, but we finally got to some new hardware news with word that Sharp's latest players are shipping (RS-232 mention, mark your Bingo square) and discussion of a standard for active shutter 3D glasses. We'll wrap things up with a discussion of whether or not Panasonic is ready to finally dethrone the Kuro this time around and imagine a cold, cold fall and winter without pro football.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Producer: Trent Wolbe00:04:55 - Hello, I must be going00:09:00 - Time Warner Cable's iPad app will be the first with live TV streaming when it launches... any minute now00:19:35 - Switched On: A screen too far00:27:00 - Hulu Plus on TiVo apparently being tested, live streaming to iPad apparently being considered00:31:25 - Apple TV software update adds NBA League Pass, MLB.tv and Netflix 5.1 audio support00:39:37 - Apple finds another AirPlay partner in Pioneer's VSX-1021 AV receiver00:43:59 - Xbox 360 IPTV rumors ride again with 'Project Orapa'00:56:40 - AT&T will cap DSL and U-Verse internet, impose overage fees01:05:20 - Sharp delivers three new Blu-ray 3D players01:07:20 - CEA kicks off process to standardize active 3D glasses01:10:33 - Could this be the year the Kuro is completely dethroned?01:19:00 - Poll: What will you watch if there's no NFL this season? Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 240 - 03.08.2011
We make our return Phantom Menace-style this week with a special guest in two, esteemed Senior Mobile Editor of Engadget Chris Ziegler, TiVo fan extraordinaire and expert in all things spectrum. While we save the FCC talk for last, we did have plenty to discuss with Panasonic's latest plasmas, the iPad as a source of content for your HDTV and the latest comments by Comcast's CEO. March Madness is nearly upon us and is bringing a bounty of streaming video and mobile apps, while AT&T is plotting a different route for its new set-top boxes. We also discuss the potential of $30 VOD movie rentals as well as a quirky HTPC from CeBIT and Nintendo's 3DS, so grab your bingo squares and have a listen.Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3).[RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes.[RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace[MP3] Download the show (MP3).Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)Special Guest: Chris Ziegler (@zpower)Producer: Trent Wolbe00:08:22 - Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace returns to theaters in 3D February 10, 201200:15:34 - Panasonic celebrates higher plasma TV sales for 2010, sets prices for 201100:19:50 - The iPad 2 and 1080p, there's nothing to see here00:25:17 - Comcast CEO talks about the merger, 'cool new devices' like the iPad and why he doesn't fear Netflix00:33:00 - CBS & Turner Sports are streaming all the March Madness games to PCs, iPhones & iPads for free00:40:20 - AT&T and Cisco have WiFi on the cable box backwards00:50:00 - Theaters threaten boycott over DirecTV's proposed premium VOD00:53:15 - Xtreamer Ultra HTPC hands-on -- and Prodigy eyes-on00:59:00 - Nintendo GDC keynote roundup: Netflix and free AT&T WiFi coming to 3DS this summer!01:13:15 - FCC submits National Broadband Plan to Congress: at least 100M US homes with access to 100Mbps download speeds Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
