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Engadget HD Podcast 267 - 09.27.2011
This week on the EHD podcast we witness the circle of life, as Sezmi's lights go dark Dish and Blockbuster are proudly showing off Movie Pass. But even with those, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu and Google TV can internet streaming really change the entertainment model? We'll see, but traditional TV providers are fighting back, as seen by Comcast's AnyPlay and DirecTV's updated iPad app. Other potential sources for change include the G.hn powerline networking standard, Facebook's latest twist on social media and a new version of Flash and Air from Adobe. We close things out with a look at what's on our HDTVs this week, press play and see which fall premieres made the cut. 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 Wolbe 04:04 - Sezmi's cable / satellite alternative TV service to shut down Monday, won't be missed 11:18 - Dish Network, Blockbuster unveil Blockbuster Movie Pass all-inclusive entertainment service 14:38 - Dish CEO muses about partnerships and acquisitions, possibly Sprint or Clearwire 15:40 - Amazon Prime getting Fox content, adding the Bluth family to its streaming offerings 18:20 - NYT: Netflix strikes deal with Dreamworks, will begin streaming movies, TV specials in 2013 20:00 - Google TV apps for TNT, TBS leak out briefly, reveal authenticated streaming on the way 22:22 - Comcast close to releasing AnyPlay box for in-home live TV streaming to tablets 27:43 - DirecTV iPad app upgrade adds easy multiroom DVR control, HDUI compatibility 29:15 - Switched On: No new wires, one new caveat 32:10 - Facebook partners up to bring music, news and videos to your profile through Open Graph (video) 35:55 - Adobe's launching Flash Player 11, Air 3 bringing HD video and 3D gaming to all 39:46 - Must See HDTV (September 26th - October 2nd) Hear the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 266 - 09.20.2011
Netflix's surprise split took the top spot this week, so we dug into what this means for the company and its subscribers, especially those who prefer Blu-ray quality over streaming convenience. Closing things out is our quick preview of this week's fall TV premieres, with a few media streamers, CEDIA notes, satellite outages and Windows 8 discussion squeezed in between. We're now living in the era of Qwikster -- press play and we'll talk you through 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 Wolbe07:10 - Netflix admits it will end up with fewer subscribers than predicted, shrinks DVD-only count 09:16 - Netflix abruptly yanks unavailable streaming movies from 'saved' view 10:04 - Netflix spins DVD-by-mail service off into Qwikster, says it's 'done' with price changes (video) 23:03 - Editorial: Reed Hastings' Netflix spinoff isn't about DVD success, it's about hedging the stream 34:57 - Sony's SMP-N200 player set to take on Roku, Apple TV for $99 next month 37:49 - Logitech Revue gets second Honeycomb leak, TV apps sneak into Market 41:14 - CEDIA 2011 odds and ends wrap up: THX, TiVo and plenty of projectors 42:56 - Dish Network satellite 129 outage knocks out HD channels nationwide - Update: Fixed! 46:05 - Windows 8 details: new features, UI enhancements and everything in between 56:58 - Must See HDTV (September 19th - 25th) Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 265 - 09.13.2011
Throwback podcast time! We've got lots of DVR news after our FiOS review, Microsoft Mediaroom / Media Center updates and a new box from TiVo. Of course, we also visited CEDIA last week so there's plenty to talk about there too, including 4K, ultrawidescreen and more. There's also plenty to talk about when it comes to smart TVs and exactly why they're struggling in the market so far, and what a new deal between ESPN and the NFL could mean for 3D. Last but not least, it's Star Wars Blu-ray week, so we've got to include them among our options of what to watch on 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 Wolbe00:04:17 - Verizon FiOS HD DVR review (1.9)00:11:17 - New Mediaroom clients to bring Microsoft's TV platform everywhere this year00:14:08 - TiVo Premiere Elite will bring quad tuners, 2TB storage to retail this year00:18:45 - Xbox Live Fall 2011 Dashboard update preview: Bing search, voice control, and a Metro overhaul00:27:00 - Sony announces a 4K projector for the home, prices HMZ-T1 3D head mounted display in the US00:33:53 - Sony brings new media streaming box and updated Google TV hardware to CEDIA00:36:50 - JVC shows off projectors with 4K precision, but not quite 4K pixels00:40:03 - Kaleidescape adds iPad control, ultrawidescreen support to its media servers00:42:42 - LG's 55-inch LW9800 3D HDTV earns THX certification, our home theater respect00:44:49 - ESPN's new Monday Night Football deal includes 3D broadcasts, WatchESPN app00:51:10 - Did Netflix just start limiting users to one movie stream at a time? No00:53:12 - LG, Sharp and Philips to build developer's kit, create Smart TV app standard00:55:15 - Viewsonic abandons plans for Boxee-powered TV01:02:41 - Opera promises cross-platform apps for Smart TVs, gives us little to complain about01:05:45 - Transformers: Dark of the Moon Blu-ray due September 30th, 3D version later01:08:28 - THX Media Director coming to Star Wars Blu-ray discs01:14:15 - Must See HDTV (September 12th - 18th)Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 264 - 09.06.2011
This week's Labor Day podcast is here, squeezed between IFA last week and CEDIA this week. Of course, all those balls in the air gave us plenty to talk about, not the least of which included definitive word on the status of Media Center in Windows 8. DirecTV's new UI in testing and latest channel addition also made for interesting discussion as well as expansions internationally by Hulu and Netflix. IFA dumped some unexpected 3D hardware in our laps in the form of Toshiba's ZL2 and Sony's HMZ-T1 -- we'll see which one is the bigger draw this holiday season. We've got all that and plenty more so before you sit down to watch the NFL kick off later this week, press play and give us 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)Producer: Trent Wolbe00:02:05 - Microsoft confirms Media Center will be in Windows 800:10:09 - DirecTV's new HD UI revealed to testers, is prettier and faster than the current one00:16:03 - DirecTV adds AMC-HD next week, too bad Mad Men is still six months away00:22:09 - Dish Network's Tailgater brings you portable satellite TV, won't cool your beer (video)00:24:45 - Dish reportedly launching Blockbuster movie streaming service next month00:28:25 - Starz ends renewal negotiations with Netflix, will pull movies from streaming in February00:39:58 - Hulu launches streaming in Japan for about $20 US monthly00:46:35 - Netflix lands in Brazil, 43 other Latin American countries within the week00:47:25 - Sony's new internet TV box, projector and Blu-ray player make an appearance at IFA00:51:00 - Haier's mind control TV prototype hits IFA, we go foreheads-on (video)00:52:47 - Sony's head-mounted 3D visor is real, HMZ-T1 arrives in Japan November 11th00:57:47 - Sony HMZ-T1 headset hits IFA, we go hands-on (video)00:59:03 - Toshiba's glasses free 3D TV launches in Europe as the ZL2 this December01:02:09 - Must See HDTV (September 5th - 11th)Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 263 - 08.30.2011
We had plenty to talk about on this week's Engadget HD Podcast but first we had some internal business to attend to with our BTS giveaway (you're entered right?) and Fantasy Football trash talking. After that, a combination of DirecTV leaks and news from Google and Apple had us in a mood to talk about the state of the TV industry and just who is standing in the way of innovation. Luckily, there is someone working on new technology, and the ATSC is working on new broadcast standards for 3D and other features to be delivered via antenna. After that we turned to the Xbox 360, which is getting some 3D games from Microsoft including Halo: CE Anniversary, and a brand new ESPN3 app. To wrap things up we had to get in some HD display news, with a new projector and Sony's web app that lets you figure out just what size TV your living room can handle before digging into this week's HDTV shows, Blu-ray discs and videogames.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 Wolbe03:40 - Engadget's HD Back to School Giveaway: Win Scarface and The Big Lebowski on Blu-ray!04:30 - DirecTV's Nomad teaser page suggests a Slingbox competitor, but little else06:30 - More DirecTV Nomad info uncovered, but details are still fuzzy09:17 - TiVo talks cable, satellite deals in Q2 results; DirecTiVo exposed! (video)11:51 - Time Warner Cable will pay for your Slingbox, in exchange for love15:34 - Google TV coming to the UK within six months20:00 - Google remains committed to TV business, expects more partners soon26:20 - Android SDK add-on brings Market one step closer to your Google TV26:50 - Apple stops renting TV shows in iTunes, could be working on a new kind of video service39:05 - ATSC commences 3DTV standard development, better get your glasses ready42:29 - Microsoft confirms 3D support in Halo: CE remake for Xbox 36044:18 - Xbox 360's ESPN3 app updated with more voice control, split screen and more49:56 - Digital Projection debuts new native ultrawidescreen projector51:08 - Sony's AR tool lets you put big screens in small apartments (video)52:10 - Must See HDTV (August 29th - September 4th)Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 262 - 08.23.2011
It's been a bumpy ride, but we're back with a new episode of the Engadget HD Podcast. This week brings multiple CableCARD tuners, iPad apps and even a few new projectors. Naturally, we eventually get into the discussion of the latest predictions for Media Center, but while Microsoft figures out where the Xbox 360 fits into its ecosystem, Sony's snagged a sweet exclusive in the form on NFL Sunday Ticket. Finally, we wrap things up with what we're watching this week and of course, some football talk.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 Wolbe04:56 - Comcast's Xfinity app debuts on Blackberry, updated on iOS08:18 - Optoma delivers three new projectors, one does 3D for just $1,49910:12 - Elgato HDHomeRun iPad app brings (some) cable channels to the tablet14:28 - SiliconDust delivering HDHomeRun Prime preorders, 3 tuner ships next week19:48 - HDHomerun Prime CableCARD tuner hands-on21:00 - Ceton InfiniTV 4 USB tuner priced at $299, ships September 19th29:04 - Sony drops PS3 price to $250 in US, €250 in Europe34:00 - DirecTV brings NFL Sunday Ticket to Android tablets and the PS3 this fall42:00 - Must See HDTV (August 22nd - 28th)Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC)
Engadget HD Podcast 260 - 08.10.2011
After a short delay, here's this weeks podcast and we open up by taking on the complicated issue of Sharp's new "Elite" HDTVs. Can an LCD really take over the badge once worn by the mighty Kuro? LG has its own take on LED-backlit LCDs, while Sony is apparently rethinking its entire approach to the TV business. While the active shutter 3D camp finally gets its act together, ESPN has announced its 3D college football schedule and is even looking forward to 4K broadcasts. Other technology we're not all sold on is voice control, with Amulet showing its approach paired with the Kinect maybe it's time to take another look. We've also got updates on the Logitech Revue running Honeycomb, the InfiniTV 4 USB, DirecTiVo and UltraViolet before digging into what we've been watching (not football) and what we will be watching (football), plus the details on this year's fantasy football league(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 Wolbe12:50 - Sharp Elite LED LCD TV hands-on (video)16:40 - LG launches Nano LED backlit LW9800 HDTVs18:11 - Sony's TV reform to begin 'immediately,' could involve partnering with other firms20:42 - Panasonic, Sony, Samsung and XpanD finally team up for an active 3D glasses standard22:29 - ESPN 3D doubles its college football coverage in year two29:34 - ESPN EVP and CTO Chuck Pagano opens a new facility, sees 4K sports on the horizon31:21 - Amulet shows off Kinect voice control for Windows Media Center (video)37:45 - Logitech Revue running Honeycomb caught on camera, looks pretty good40:30 - Ceton InfiniTV 4 USB is CableLabs certified, almost ready to go46:00 - DirecTV's US subscriber growth slows, but it still cracks 30 million customers worldwide48:30 - Time Warner CEO talks HBO Go expansion, first UltraViolet digital locker-enabled movies53:00 - Recorded TV HD plugin for Media Center adds commercial break indicator59:17 - Must See HDTV (August 8th - 14th)Hear the podcastLISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC)
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)
