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Engadget HD Podcast 239 - 03.01.2011
After visiting San Francisco (thanks to everyone who came out for the meetup!) we're back with even more topics, not the least of which are the 2010 Engadget Awards, Readers & Editors Choice editions. After hashing out the best of last year we take a quick peek at Amazon's new streaming video entry and how it measures up, plus the latest from Netflix and YouTube. There's mobile news with the new MHL port and SlingPlay Mobile updates before we check out the week that was for DirecTV. There's plenty of 3D news too, from the awesome (NBA Finals, Masters, UFC) to the questionable (Wrath of the Titans, Inception.) We'll wrap up with a look at Mitsubishi's latest implementation of lasers in TVs and a preview of the first 2011 model year HDTVs to show up in stores.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 Wolbe07:57 - The winners of the 2010 Engadget Awards -- Readers' Choice10:51 - The winners of the 2010 Engadget Awards -- Editors' Choice20:36 - Amazon launches Prime Instant Video, unlimited streaming for Prime subscribers23:00 - Amazon Prime Instant Video hands-on23:56 - Clicker.com analyzes Amazon Prime Instant Video offerings vs the competition26:45 - Netflix signs up some TV shows from CBS' library for Watch Instantly streaming29:00 - Netflix: 30 percent of Watch Instantly titles subbed with more on the way, plus Xbox & Roku support35:00 - YouTube says it's in talks to stream NHL, NBA games, NHL says it isn't36:20 - Samsung Galaxy S II first with MHL port for dual-purpose USB or HDMI out (video)39:24 - SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone & iPad updated with video out support41:50 - DirecTV previews its iPad remote app: no streaming, but very customizable43:30 - Official DirecTV App for iPad now available, brings touch controls to your satellite box45:35 - DirecTV announces positive Q4 results; no word on new HD channels, DirecTiVo or 24/7 ESPN 3D48:30 - ESPN 3D adds the NBA Finals to its broadcast schedule48:55 - ESPN 3D is bringing five days of Masters coverage in April49:55 - UFC on Versus 3 will be in 3D March 353:30 - Clash of the Titans sequel will be another 2D-to-3D conversion, and Inception too?58:27 - Mitsubishi shows off prototype LCD HDTVs backlit by LEDs and lasers01:01:28 - 2011's new HDTVs from Samsung, Panasonic, LG start to arrive in stores, pricing leaks out Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 238 - 02.22.2011
The obviously (obviously) greatest HD podcast has returned once more, to discuss interesting topics from the latest companies to stand up for AllVid, Comcast's new 24/7 3D broadcasts and Q4 results and ESPNNetworks.com coming to FiOS. Afterwards, we moved on to Sony's OLED pro displays and the latest Redbox rumors, and tried to make sense of Warner's iOS apps for some of its movies. Also on the movie front is Universal's Unstoppable Blu-ray, before we welcome Fox Soccer Plus HD to U-verse, and discuss one of the last prime time shows to switch to HD. Closing things out was a little Vizio news before we invite all of you to hang out with us in San Francisco this weekend, and finally bid a fond farewell to the Millers, Ross and Paul -- may their names forever stand, and always be remembered, on the road throughout the land.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 Wolbe00:09:40 - Google, Best Buy, Sony and others form alliance to defend FCC's proposed 'AllVid' standard00:14:45 - Comcast launches its own 24/7 Xfinity 3D channel, crosses 1 million 3D VOD views00:25:05 - Comcast pushes back fears of cord-cutting customers with strong Q4 results00:27:05 - Verizon FiOS TV service now offers ESPN channels over the internet00:31:50 - Sony announces 17-inch and 25-inch Trimaster EL professional OLED monitors00:34:00 - Redbox is planning a Netflix-like subscription streaming movie service, could partner with Amazon or Walmart00:39:18 - Warner packages movies as iOS apps, starting with The Dark Knight and Inception00:43:17 - Unstoppable: the first Blu-ray film with Android-compatible Digital Copy00:48:00 - AT&T U-verse adds Fox Soccer Plus HD for $15 / month, 1 week free preview00:52:45 - The Amazing Race's first season in HD starts this weekend00:55:45 - Series1 TiVo service in the UK comes to an end June 1st01:01:05 - Vizio starts celebrating 2010 LCD sales wins early, has bigger plans for 201101:10:25 - Engadget's next reader meetup happens February 25th in San Francisco -- enter to win a trip for 2 to the event!Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 237 - 02.15.2011
The most professional HD podcast in the business is back again, this week leading off with some 3D news after the launch of 3net and ESPN 3D 24/7, as well as last week's 3D Creative Arts Awards. Afterwards we discuss our favorite Valentines Day gifts, which this year were Netflix on the Boxee Box and a new FiOS DVR Manager app for iPhone, as well as the possibility of Apple TV and Google TV as gaming platforms. Still, the best news of the week had to be a release confirmation for Pulp Fiction on Blu-ray along with other Miramax flicks, while Tron: Legacy and Taxi Driver came along for the ride. iTunes, Redbox and Fox squabbles brought up the rear before we pondered what the best receiver you can find for $600 is, and even a bonus geek rant about why no one has built a better remote yet.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 Wolbe00:03:10 - 3net 24/7 3D channel launches this weekend, but only on DirecTV00:05:00 - Tron: Legacy, Alice in Wonderland, Call of Duty: Black Ops snag 3D Creative Arts Awards00:09:42 - Netflix on the Boxee Box is a much better Valentine's Day gift than what you had planned00:12:28 - Verizon's FiOS DVR Manager for iPhone gets a facelift and some new features00:16:20 - Apple TV gaming hinted strongly in iOS 4.3 beta code00:21:30 - Kaz Hirai sees PlayStation Suite as potential 'killer app' on Google TV; 'won't ignore' WP7, iOS00:24:42 - Lionsgate, Studiocanal to distribute Miramax movies, Pulp Fiction Blu-ray coming in June00:27:45 - Tron: Legacy Blu-ray gets a release date, supports Disney's Second Screen iPad app00:34:12 - Taxi Driver comes to Blu-ray for its 35th Anniversary April 5th00:36:10 - iTunes stays on top of growing internet movie business in 2010, but 2011 could be very different00:45:25 - Redbox passed 30,000 kiosks in Q4 2010, but still missed financial expectations00:49:09 - Dispute over retransmission fees may lead to Fox dropping some affiliates01:00:38 - Ask Engadget HD: What's the best AV receiver for around $600?Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 236 - 02.08.2011
This week's podcast is short and sweet, with pricing info for Panasonic's latest and greatest taking the top news slot, closely followed by an unsurprisingly lackluster launch for glasses-free 3DTVs. A pair of rumors concerning the return of old favorites in HD, and maybe even 3D, with whispers of Friends on Blu-ray and Halo: CE on Xbox 360. That's all just a prelude to a slew of streaming news from Hulu, Amazon and Comcast, before we close out with a surprising purchase by Dish Network and the latest update for Roku owners.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 Wolbe06:54 - Panasonic's 2011 HDTVs shown off in Japan with prices, March release dates09:35 - 3DTV shocker! Toshiba's first glasses-free TVs selling slowly in Japan10:57 - Will Warner release Friends Season 1 on Blu-ray this year?23:00 - Original Halo: CE to see a full HD (& 3D) remake on Xbox 360?24:50 - Hulu CEO welcomes back The Daily Show & more from Viacom, lays out a battle plan for the future30:28 - Rumor: Amazon could launch unlimited movie streaming in February, no major studios on board yet32:15 - Xfinity TV for iPad now streaming VOD for 'select networks' including HBO and Showtime (update: hands-on)34:50 - Dish Network offers $1 billion to buy a bankrupt satellite/antenna company for reasons only it knows37:55 - Comcast, Time Warner deal ensures TNT, TBS shows for VOD & live streaming39:15 - Another firmware update grants Roku owners USB channel, MKV containers come alongHear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 235 - 02.01.2011
Pioneer Elite...LCDs? It's true, but not the biggest news of the past week as we dig into all things Netflix, Amazon and Hulu as well. Connected TV platforms also took up a chunk of the show as we discussed Samsung's latest remote control, the future of Google TV and what Microsoft can do with Mediaroom. To close, we've got a quick look at a longstanding Media Center plugin and some advice on how to prep for Super bowl XLV - hint: grab your tablet.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 Wolbe00:03:07 - Pioneer Elite HDTVs to ride again in 2011... as rebranded Sharp LCDs00:07:05 - Netflix passes 20 million subscribers; focuses on ISP disputes, HBO, Facebook in Q4 results00:16:38 - Poll: Would you switch ISP's for Netflix streaming?00:18:30 - Netflix's ISP report card is much less interesting now that it's out00:24:05 - Amazon rolling out Netflix-like unlimited video streaming for Prime subscribers?00:28:15 - Comcast's NBC Universal takeover becomes official tonight00:34:00 - Hulu looking to become more like cable, at risk of losing some ABC and Fox content?00:43:20 - Samsung's new dual-sided QWERTY remote for Smart TVs revealed by the FCC00:46:54 - Google I/O includes Google TV app development session; software speedup in the works00:50:52 - Mediaroom rumors could put Microsoft IPTV on the fast track to success00:55:00 - My Movies plugin for Media Center will add support for TV shows in March01:00:37 - Totally blow out the big game! Super Bowl XLVHear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 234 - 01.25.2011
This week on the Engadget HD Podcast we kick things off by encouraging everyone to make sure their favorite gadgets are nominated for the 2010 awards. Afterwards, we dive into the recently approved NBC/Comcast deal as well as TiVo's new deal with Charter and its iPad remote app. XBMC was in the news as well, showing up on the Apple TV and iPad, while online movie service Netflix and Vudu also took up some of the limelight. Connected TVs were next up, with Samsung's app store passing two million downloads, Opera heading to Sony's TVs and Amazon purchasing all of Lovefilm. We close things out with some quick Star Wars Blu-ray news and our weekly poll that asks how many remotes our readers are using.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 Wolbe03:37 - Nominate your favorite gadgets in the 2010 Engadget Awards!05:00 - FCC approves Comcast's purchase of NBC (Update: Justice Department too, it's done)12:08 - Charter to offer TiVo's Premiere, 'non-DVR platforms' later this year14:41 - App Review: TiVo Premiere for iPad24:24 - XBMC comes to the new Apple TV, we go hands-on (video)27:28 - XBMC comes to the iPad28:27 - Netflix removing 'Add to DVD Queue' button from TV streamers, execs debate the company's future36:47 - Vudu arrives on the Boxee Box, along with a host of big fixes (update)38:00 - Vudu 2.0 interface moves beyond PS3 & Boxee Box, now available on most TVs, Blu-ray players41:00 - Ask Engadget HD: What's the best connected TV for me?43:03 - Samsung's HDTV-based app store passes two million downloads45:35 - Opera browser headed to Sony TVs and Blu-ray players48:43 - Amazon agrees to buy UK movie streaming and rental service Lovefilm50:50 - Star Wars Blu-ray discs to arrive September 27th according to Amazon55:13 - Poll: How many remotes are you using?Hear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 233 - 01.18.2011
It's all about embedded this week, whether we're talking Media Center, Google TV on ARM or the next generation of iPads and Apple TV. Of course, the future just dimmed for analog video output fans, but at least there's a few fresh updates for HD and 3D including The Ten Commandments on Blu-ray and Formula 1 in HD. Finally, we close out with this week's poll question asking how much are we really paying for cable 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 Wolbe05:33 - The home theater PC is dead, long live Windows Media Center14:23 - ARMdevices: ARM-based Google TV platform 'confirmed' and coming soon22:43 - Exclusive: The future of the iPad 2, iPhone 5, and Apple TV, and why Apple is shifting its mobile line to Qualcomm chipsets37:57 - Analog sunset begins, all the new Blu-ray players will only output HD via HDMI45:24 - Japan loves its 3D: more than half of all Blu-ray recorders sold last month had 3D, 3DTVs popular too47:48 - Man discovers glasses-free 3D tech in the blink of an eye50:34 - The Ten Commandments comes to Blu-ray in six or two-disc sets March 29th55:10 - Formula One Management makes it official: 2011 season will be the first in HD58:38 - Poll: How much are you paying for cable or satellite TV?Hear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 232 - 01.11.2011
CES is over so we're back at home and back on our regular podcasting schedule including a live audience. Check in with us while we recap the madness from Las Vegas and some of the biggest developments of the week that was, from ultrawidescreen TVs to Media Center to Slingbox, it's all waiting for you to press the play button.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 Wolbe00:04:40 - Vizio CES hands-on with ultrawidescreen TV, passive 3DTV, OnLive and Android clock radios00:07:02 - Philips bringing ultrawidescreen TV, wireless Blu-ray player, apps and eventually Android TV to USA00:07:15 - JVC shows off prototype 50-inch 21:9 full HD 3D TV, says it could hit US later this year00:20:00 - Mitsubishi's 92- and 155-inch screens are bigger, biggest00:25:40 - InfiniTV 4 USB CableCARD tuner hands-on00:29:20 - Windows 7 Media Center embedded TV hands-on00:33:07 - Could this be the year we get to ditch the cable box? 00:51:05 - Dish Network's Sling Receiver lives 00:54:50 - Dish Network remote access app extends its long arm to Android tablets00:58:40 - The SlingPlayer coming to the Google TV01:00:36 - Verizon Slingbox in the wild01:02:56 - Verizon and Panasonic demo broadcast Full HD 3D at CES01:07:00 - Friday Night Fights on ESPN 3D will be the first to simplify co-production for 2D 01:10:21 - Audiovox shows off the industry's first in-car Blu-ray player, the AVDBR1Hear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 231: CES 2011 Part 2 - 01.07.2011
The second day of CES never disappoints, well almost, and this year we kick off with the latest news out of Skywalker Ranch. We also learned about Hollywood's vision of the future of digital distribution and SRS Labs vision of the future for surround sound. Today also happened to be the day for Media Center news -- apparently it isn't dead -- as there are three embedded Media Center set-top boxes due this year as well as a few more CableCARD tuners on way. No doubt it was a good time, so be sure to not skip to many chapters in this one.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 Wolbe01:05 - Star Wars Complete Saga Blu-ray news: release in September02:52 - Six major studios to distribute UltraViolet titles by mid year, hardware to come later11:30 - Samsung, Dreamworks partner for more exclusive Blu-ray 3D movies, streaming 3D13:25 - Samsung launching RVU-compatible D6000 series TVs in March16:02 - Samsung will offer access to TV, VOD from Time Warner & Comcast on its Galaxy Tab, TVs21:35 - Hands-on with the HDHomeRun Prime CableCARD tuner26:13 - Hauppauge is taking its HD component capture card internal28:30 - Gateway Media Console with CableCARD and Windows Embedded Standard 7 hands-on30:20 - Reycom Windows Media Center coming for $49932:20 - Orb BR software comes to PS3 and other Blu-ray players, 1080p streaming for $2034:30 - SRS Labs wants us to forget about our speakersHear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 230: CES 2011 Part 1 - 01.06.2011
We finally found a moment away from the press conferences and insane pace of CES announcements to reflect on what we've seen so far, and we even brought a few friends. Fellow Engadget HD editor Ben Bowers and Editor in Chief of Joystiq Chris Grant. There's far too much news to list, take a peek at the links below and have a listen to find out exactly what's been going on in HD and 3D 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 Wolbe00:00:52 - Impressions of OnLive, live on Vizio VIA Plus TV00:15:35 - LG Display thinks it can fix 3DTV with passive glasses & FPR00:19:40 - LG's CES 2011 HD lineup: SmartTV platform, network Blu-ray players and HDTVs00:21:20 - ESPN 3D switches from part-time to full-time on February 14th00:27:58 - Panasonic's CES 2011 HD lineup: Blu-ray players, 3D video conferencing, HDTVs, audio gear00:32:00 - New Sony Blu-ray players are faster than ever, there's even a portable one00:36:33 - Sony's 2011 Bravia lineup includes 27 new HDTVs00:38:50 - Samsung touts Bluetooth 3D support on LED 8000 / 7000 HDTV line, intros D8000 and D6500 plasmas00:40:30 - Sharp has 70-inch 3D LCD, soundbars and new Blu-ray players on deck for 201100:42:15 - Vizio Internet Apps adds Hulu Plus and Blockbuster On Demand00:43:49 - Toshiba to sell big-screen, glasses-free 3D HDTVs in 2011 / 201200:50:00 - Yahoo! Connected TV Widgets shows off live TV tie-ins, iPad remote and D-Link add-on00:51:30 - RCA does Android on TV without Google's help00:53:21 - Netflix and Hulu Plus with Kinect coming this spring to Xbox 36000:56:40 - Time Warner Cable VOD coming to Sony Bravia HDTVs, sans the cable box01:00:06 - XpanD shows off customizable 'You'niversal 3D glasses, iPhone app01:01:45 - 3D movies via VUDU coming next week01:05:50 - Six major studios to distribute UltraViolet titles by mid year, hardware to come laterHear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 229 - 01.04.2011
Oh, can you smell that in the air, yep, it's the first of the CES pre-announcements and the PR machines of Vizo, Samsung and LG just can't wait to get things rolling. This of course brings up the first, of what is probably many, discussions about about passive glasses 3DTVs. What might be more exciting to some though is the news that LCDs will be pushing themselves beyond the old 65-inch barrier and we only hope that plasmas will be there soon too -- with consumer priced models that is. CES isn't all we had to talk about from the past few weeks, as we also pondered why it is taking so long for ESPN3 to come to the Xbox 360 for Time Warner Cable and Bright House customers as well as how fascinated we are by the fact that we just now got a RF standard for home theater gear; really?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 Wolbe00:18:27 - Vizio unveils Theater 3D HDTVs with passive glasses tech in 22- to 71-inch sizes00:26:30 - Vizio details specs on VIA Tablet and VIA Phone, reveals VIA Plus is Google TV00:32:00 - LG's LW6500 Cinema 3D TV is certified flicker-free, launching at CES00:37:00 - LG looks set to unveil mobile 3DTV at CES00:41:00 - LG bringing world's largest LED-backlit 3D LCD HDTV to CES: 72-inch LZ970000:43:50 - LG ST600 Smart TV Upgrader brings DLNA, apps, and a web browser to formerly dumb displays00:50:10 - ESPN3 on Xbox 360 coming to Time Warner, Brighthouse customers soon00:51:46 - Verizon FiOS Mobile app hits iPad, a virtual remote with no streaming in sight00:59:06 - Comcast's quad-tuner Xfinity Spectrum DVR with internet access revealed by the FCC01:07:51 - How to connect and set up your new HDTV: all the cables, content, and calibration you need01:11:51 - ZigBee finalizes low-power, RF standard for input devices, could finally kill off IR for goodHear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 228 - 12.21.2010
First things first, this is the last podcast for 2010, we'll check you out next live from CES 2011 in two weeks. That said, have you entered our Inception Blu-ray giveaway yet? Give the podcast a listen while you do, as we first dig into the good news/bad news/good news week for Google TV, future projects for LG and a new ScoreCenter app from ESPN for HDTVs. Next we'll dig into the possibility of DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket on various connected TV platforms, the latest version of XBMC plus a new Blu-ray player from Oppo. The latest in 3D is NBA games and passive displays from VIZIO and LG, and while FiOS sneaks out its latest update Suddenlink is busy explaining what you won't see on their TiVo boxes and why. We'll wrap tings up with our most recent poll results, until next time, let us know in the comments what you're hoping to hear about from Las Vegas.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 Wolbe00:12:00 - Engadget HD Giveaway: win Inception on Blu-ray!00:13:04 - Google TV gets a major update with new Netflix, movable Dual View, Android remote app support00:18:02 - NYT: Next batch of Google TV devices delayed, pending software updates00:21:34 - Sony says Google TV sales meeting expectations, TV division working more closely with Google than cellphone group00:33:43 - LG commits to major smartphone, tablet, and smart TV investments for New Year's resolution00:35:08 - ESPN launches ScoreCenter for connected TVs on Samsung App Store00:37:40 - DirecTV survey hints at NFL Sunday Ticket on Apple TV, Boxee and Roku players?00:43:42 - XBMC 10.0 'Dharma' now available to download with improvements galore, add-on manager and Apple TV support00:46:04 - Oppo reveals new BDP-95 Blu-ray player aimed at audiophiles00:48:37 - Retailer's 3D Demo Days, new Pirates movie trailer highlight ESPN 3D's first NBA game00:52:06 - VIZIO's 65-inch Theater 3D TV with passive glasses is official, launches this month00:54:40 - FiOS rolls out 'sneak peek' of updated v1.9 set-top box software01:00:42 - Suddenlink starts rolling out TiVo with cable VOD and some streaming, says lack of Netflix isn't on them01:07:12 - Poll: What kind of DVR are you using?Hear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 227 - 12.15.2010
After a slight delay we do have our weekly podcast sans-studio audience (no chevelleman or jmallory squares this week) and after a quick examination of all things RAID and Windows Home Server we just right into the weekly news starting with Best Buy's revelation that the years TV sales weren't as high as expected and what this could mean for connected TVs and 3D capable TVs. Next up are LGs new redesigned 3D glasses and the sickeningly long Avatar 3D exclusivity period for Panasonic, while the Bambi Blu-ray disc gets its own iPad app. After that we enter the arena where advertisers and broadcasters are fighting over HD sidebars during SD commercials and take a look at Comcast's rumored Xcalibur test of a cable box that streams internet video. We've got our weekly update about Netflix, plus Prima Cinema's incredibly pricing online movie plans before closing things with this week's Ask EHD, a new product from Kaleidescape and this year's Holiday Gift Guide.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 Wolbe12:48 - Best Buy sees big drop in TV sales, eases pain with beefy mobile revenue17:45 - LG's next set of 3D glasses were designed by a designer, will grace CES 201119:24 - Panasonic's Avatar 3D monopoly runs into 2012, no 3D Blu-ray release until Mayan calendar ends?22:50 - Disney announces Bambi Blu-ray/DVD combo for March 1st, debuts new Second Screen PC/iPad app25:24 - Advertisers, broadcasters fight over who owns the HD sidebars during 4x3 commercials31:05 - Comcast 'Xcalibur' test program brings web video, unified search to cable boxes34:15 - Netflix adds streaming content for Canadians including The Kids in the Hall36:45 - CE Oh no he didn't!: Time Warner chief likens Netflix threat to Albanian army44:25 - Prima Cinema plans to offer $500 first-run movie downloads, with a mere $20k setup fee46:49 - Ask Engadget HD: Combo media streamer and Blu-ray/DVD ripper?48:20 - Kaleidescape launches 100-disc Blu-ray movie server52:12 - Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: HDTVs and home theaterHear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 226 - 12.07.2010
After a long holiday break we're back, kicking things off with our 3DTV roundup, plus taking a look at Panasonic's exclusive Avatar deal. Then it's on to the dream world of Inception on Blu-ray and the unfulfilled fantasy of a Japan's 2022 World Cup bid, before diving into the recent Comcast, Netflix and TiVo news. Google TV also gets some discussion time, with a new Netflix app leaking out, a sweet Kevin Bacon ad, HTML5 and the possibility of new manufacturer support from Samsung, VIZIO and Toshiba. We'll wrap things up by wishing HP's Windows Home server lineup farewell and taking a look back at the Black Friday that was.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 Wolbe06:05 - 3DTV roundup: LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony square off11:43 - Panasonic officially launches exclusive Avatar Blu-ray 3D pack-in, discs hit $400+ on eBay18:01 - Inception Blu-ray review19:55 - World disappoints us once again: Japan loses 2022 3D holographic World Cup bid22:33 - Comcast launches 'Watch with Xfinity' bookmarklet to stream, download or schedule DVR24:30 - FCC looking into Comcast / Netflix blocking threat, Level 3 responds as analysts chime in30:05 - Virgin Media TV powered by TiVo is official, coming soon with 1TB HDD, 3 tuners33:36 - Google TV receiving an updated Netflix app?36:26 - Logitech, Google TV enlist Kevin Bacon (and his biggest fan) for a new ad39:00 - USA Today talks about converting its iPad app to HTML5 for the Google TV40:55 - Toshiba and Vizio expected to join Google TV bandwagon in January44:48 - HP dropping Windows Home Server to focus on WebOS, won't be hitting the slopes at Vail58:34 - Poll: Did you buy any new HD stuff on Black Friday / Cyber Monday?Hear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 225 - 11.23.2010
'Tis the season for streaming video to your latest new gadget and the good news we kick this week's show off with is that both Hulu and Netflix dropped the price of their streaming services. We basically agree that Netflix's new pricing is intended to push disc fans to renting less discs from Netflix. After that, we continue the streaming topic, discussing the new TiVo Premier app for the iPad, the new SlingPlayer, and yes, even portable broadcast TVs and why we'd want one. We round things out with a few reviews and bring things home by reminding you that there won't be a show next 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 Wolbe00:01:15 - Hulu Plus drops price to $7.99 a month, adds Roku support for official launch00:01:41 - Netflix formally launches $7.99 streaming-only plan, bumps unlimited DVD plans by a buck or more00:11:27 - Netflix CEO says consumers just aren't interested in long-form video on portable devices00:16:27 - Vudu's 1080p movie streaming to hit Panasonic's Viera Cast Blu-ray players00:26:45 - Apple rolling out Apple TV 4.1 alongside iOS 4.2 today for perfect AirPlay harmony00:39:05 - TiVo Premiere UI gets a shot in the arm with iPad remote control00:48:07 - Mobile DTV ready to roll out, upgrading 20 major metros to portable TV by 201200:52:45 - Time Warner rolls out barebones TV package with no ESPN, no HD, no reason to live01:02:00 - Unannounced 65-inch edge-lit LED TV with passive 3D glasses shows up on VIZIO.com01:04:07 - SlingPlayer Mobile for iPad gets a walkthrough, reminds us of all the daytime TV we're missing out on01:07:22 - Dish Network Sling Adapter review01:09:50 - The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D Blu-ray review01:12:25 - Boxee Box reviewHear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 224 - 11.16.2010
Get your Bingo cards ready, this week we're digging into the new Boxee Box, Google TV and new internet approaches from FiOS and Comcast. Afterwards, we discuss some of the deeper implications of the Comcast/NBC deal and what the FCC might have to say about it and TiVo's most recent moves. Extendergate, Windows 7 Blu-ray playback and a non-exclusive Blu-ray 3D release all are just lead up to Oppo's latest hardware before we check out a new update from Mitsubishi and finally look into our weekly poll question asking if anyone is buying into wireless replacements for HDMI yet.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 Wolbe00:13:56 - Live from the Boxee Box launch event!00:25:19 - Fox.com joins NBC, ABC and CBS by blocking Google TV00:27:02 - Hands-on with FiOS Flex View00:30:22 - Comcast Xfinity remote app for iPhone, iPad launches, video streaming & Android version on the way00:37:51 - FCC, Justice Department look to prevent Comcast from hogging NBC's online video all for itself00:50:54 - TiVo Premiere now free on contract for $20 monthly, as TiVo introduces (and enforces) tiered subsidies00:56:10 - Cisco responds, fixes Linksys Extenders for Media Center, certificate issue to blame00:58:10 - Microsoft's adorable new Windows 7 ad touts Blu-ray, shows Macs and PCs really just want to be friends01:02:25 - Universal brings Coraline Blu-ray 3D to retail January 4, 201101:04:10 - Oppo officially announces BDP-93 Blu-ray player, shows off full specs01:06:30 - Mitsubishi updates 2010 3D-ready HDTVs for full 3D video support01:11:50 - Poll: Is anyone thinking about Wireless HDMI?Hear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 223 - 11.09.2010
We've had about enough Google TV chat, and this week's podcast gets back to the fundamentals by kicking off with a quick look at the alleged death of big cable and pay TV. After that we bite into some ESPN 3D and Versus 3D news before celebrating one more series transitioning into high definition next year. Time Warner rolled out Look Back in a few more areas, so of course we had to mention that and our early experience with the FiOS RedZone iPad App. Wrapping things up is the Linksys Media Center Extender apocalypse that took place last weekend, The West Wing on HD VOD and our latest HD 101.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 Wolbe00:04:30 - Big cable loses 500,000 subscribers in Q3, we neglect to send flowers00:18:52 - ESPN World Cup viewing study indicates viewers enjoy 3D more, ESPN 3D is 'on course'00:24:37 - Final ESPN 3D NCAAF games announced with a Tostitos Fiesta Bowl surprise00:30:30 - Versus schedules first 3D broadcast: Oregon/Cal college football November 13th00:33:15 - The Amazing Race finally goes HD next season00:41:49 - Time Warner Cable rolling out Look Back service to the masses00:49:23 - Hands-On with the unannounced Verizon FiOS RedZone iPad App00:59:48 - Linksys Media Extenders suddenly stop working, did Cisco pull the plug?01:04:57 - All seven seasons of The West Wing finally available in HD... but only online01:11:17 - HD 101: What is local dimming?Hear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 222 - 11.02.2010
Get ready for even more Google TV talk, now that we've reviewed the platform and two Sony devices built around it, we've pulled in Engadget Classic editor Nilay Patel for this weeks podcast to discuss our experiences, impressions and what this means for the future of TV. After an hour or so of Google TV talk we turn our attention to the other news of the week, including VUDU on Boxee and 3D popping up on the PSN and Verizon's video on-demand. After discussing the impending death (as some reports would have you believe) of ESPN 3D we check out the latest developments in Warner's DVD2Blu program, and Avatar on Blu-ray 3D. The hilarious conclusion to Fox's battle with Cablevision and the slightly lower-key ending to its tiff with Dish Network also made the lineup before we wrap things up with a goodbye to Philips' Pronto remotes and sarcastically welcome Verizon's latest DVRs.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)Guest: Nilay Patel (@reckless)Producer: Trent Wolbe00:05:25 - Google TV review00:20:00 - Sony Internet TV with Google TV review00:37:10 - Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player with Google TV review00:59:10 - Roku 'disallows' PlayOn, cites 'possibility of legal exposure'01:05:26 - D-Link's Boxee Box gets VUDU streaming rentals01:10:36 - Sony adds 3D movies, videos to PlayStation Network01:14:00 - Verizon announces more 3D VOD we can't watch01:23:32 - ESPN 3D still searching for ROI to determine feasibility of second year01:29:05 - DVD2Blu trade-up scheme lets you swap any old DVD (plus $4.95) for a Blu-ray01:31:43 - Sony Pictures schedules Resident Evil, Piranha flicks for Blu-ray 3D release01:34:15 - Panasonic to start Avatar 3D Blu-ray promotion December 101:36:47 - Fox blackout on Cablevision ends after 14 day standoff, glaring contest continues on01:39:38 - Fox, Dish Network deal means no network TV blackout, FX & sports networks back on01:44:16 - Philips Pronto lineup of universal remote controllers to be discontinued01:54:15 - Verizon FiOS starts rolling out 500GB DVRsHear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 221 - 10.26.2010
The Google TV took the internet by storm this week and our podcast is no different, in fact we dedicate over half the show to it where we cover what we love, what is ok, and what down right stinks. Picking up from there we go on to the Apple TV and Netflix news before we talk home media revenues in general. We close things up talking about two common show topics like CableCARD and the NFL on Blu-rayGet 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 Wolbe00:15:20 - Television networks block Google TV from accessing web-based content00:25:07 - Logitech Revue with Google TV torn down, netbook specs found within00:30:50 - Remote control app for Logitech Revue hits the Android Market00:32:25 - YouTube Leanback officially launches with Google TV00:41:30 - Poll: Do you want a web browser on your TV?00:50:43 - Apple TV now jailbreakable with PwnageTool 4.100:53:20 - Netflix 'now primarily a streaming company,' could offer DVD-less plan this year00:56:20 - Netflix testing $7.99 and $8.99 streaming-only plans00:58:57 - Report: Twenty percent of peak downstream Internet used for Netflix?01:00:25 - Hulu Plus dropping to $4.95 per month? That's what she said.01:02:13 - Digital distribution up this quarter, everything else, not so much01:09:30 - Verizon FiOS TV finally getting tough on CableCARD users01:16:25 - Ultimate NFL Blu-ray reviewHear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 220 - 10.19.2010
Can't get enough talk about regulations and the perils of being a cable subscriber who won't put up with garbage user interfaces? Great news as we talk for almost 20 minutes about the new CableCARD rules and how they might apply. We do eventually move on to make fun of TiVo and later to lust after the PS3's ability to bring 5.1 to Netflix streaming. But nothing is as much fun as talking about contract disputes and how much we do or don't like the new Sony Google TV remote that we've never even used. Good times, no doubt.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 Wolbe00:05:10 - The FCC changes the CableCARD rules, but not dramatically00:23:15 - Ask Engadget HD: Best way to record TV on my PC?00:27:55 - TiVo launches online Season Pass Manager00:33:10 - Netflix on PS3 goes disc-free, gets 1080p streaming and 5.1 surround sound00:39:56 - New Apple TV won't play nice with older HDTVs00:49:17 - Sony Movie Channel pops up on DirecTV00:55:00 - News Corp pulls its Hulu content from Cablevision customers, escalating carriage dispute00:58:30 - Poll: What do you do when channels go blank?01:04:38 - DivX TV launched on LG Blu-ray players, mixes up the internet-to-TV wars a bit more01:06:41 - Sony's Internet TV (powered by Google TV) first hands-on!01:17:52 - DisplaySearch: consumers playing a 'wait and see' game with 3DTVsHear the podcast LISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (OGG)LISTEN (AAC)
