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Engadget HD Podcast 346 - 04.23.13
New remotes from Logitech and a slew of streaming video news from Netflix, Amazon and Microsoft lead off the podcast this week. Netflix finally has more customers than HBO in the US, so we'll dig into its Q4 numbers and see what's next for the streaming company. Cox, time Warner Cable and Sky all had updates for their mobile apps this week, which presents the question of Android vs. iOS for video streaming. Finally, another city is getting Google Fiber, and once again it's a place neither of us live in -- hopefully the NFL Draft will go better. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 345 - 04.16.13
4K TVs for less than $1,500? That's the new world we live in, as we dive into Ultra HD, next Xbox rumors and more on this week's podcast. Meanwhile, news of the death of Panasonic plasma R&D program was apparently greatly exaggerated, so we'll figure out what to expect from the manufacturer in the future. Finally, we've got a fresh update in the always interesting news category of Dish Network Does Things. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 344 - 04.09.13
Sony kicked off NAB 2013 with some closer-to-mainstream-than-expected 4K pricing announcements, so that's where we'll begin. Is it time to consider buying an Ultra HDTV, and is it worth even thinking about at the 65- and 55-inch sizes? We've also got our review of the Roku 3 to discuss, Netflix's House of Cards on Blu-ray this summer, plus our plans to abandon everything and move to Austin, Texas. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 343 - 04.02.13
Aw, you missed us live? Not to worry, we've got you covered here as usual! This week, Ben continues to highlight his hopes for more à la carte access to shows than channels, while Richard tries to -- sneakily -- double his follower count on Twitter. Oh yeah, and we'll discuss the latest in HD news, from a potential Intel TV service to checking out Panasonic's 2013 lineup with us in NYC. Hear all about it below and subscribe after the break. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producers: James Trew (@itstrew), Joe Pollicino (@akaTRENT) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 342 - 03.26.2013
This week we'll discuss several Ultra HD displays, some of which can be purchased (Samsung's $40K 85-inch LCD and JVC's $261K 8K projector) and some that can't, like Microsoft's sweet 120-inch demo unit. We also take a peek at Sonos' new soundbar, and the changing media landscape with news and rumors about HBO Go, BBC iPlayer, and even our old friend Intel. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 341 - 03.19.2013
Hopefully you tuned into our Engadget HD panel from Expand this weekend, as we kick off this week's podcast discussing some of the topics covered by our guests from TiVo, Sling and Boxee. We also cover Verizon's proposal to pay stations based on how much its subscribers actually watch them, as well as what the future holds for Panasonic's plasma production and Sharp as a whole. Also notable are Fox's plans for a new 24-hour sports channel and news that Netflix may bring 4K streaming sooner than you think, press play to find out more about that and a couple of The Killing spoilers as a bonus. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 340 - 03.12.2013
We've got a pair of new boxes to discuss this week, with the TiVo Mini and Roku 3 both making their debut. While we discuss what they add to the mix (and what they're still missing), other news includes the end of Netflix's public API program and UK pricing for LG's first OLED HDTV. Meanwhile Google Fiber has picked up its first 3D channels and we discuss the importance of Who Framed Roger Rabbit in the history of film as a whole. Finally, we'll remind you to check in Saturday afternoon at 2:15PM for our "How Technology is Changing the Way We Watch TV" panel at Engadget Expand featuring guests from Sling, Boxee and TiVo. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 339 - 03.07.2013
Now that Cablevision is actually suing Viacom over channel bundling, is there a chance that major changes are coming to the pay-TV landscape? We're not entirely optimistic, and most regular listeners may already understand why but we'll lay out the obstacles as they stand (spoiler: money). Still, progress marches on with new developments from YouTube and DirecTV apparently getting ready for its inevitable 4K channels. We also take a look at F1's first 3D broadcast just as LG starts shipping its... unique new laser projector. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 338 - 02.26.2013
Now that Sony has revealed the PlayStation 4 exists (but not much else -- yet) how do we feel about the future of the living room? We'll dig into that, plus some some new home theater related news from Samsung at Mobile World Congress, the return of webOS on TVs and FIFA's acceptance of modern technology and much more, so go ahead and press play. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 337 - 02.19.2013
We're getting the band back together. After we welcome Ryan Block and Peter Rojas back to the fold, we dig into all the news that came out of the AllThingsD conference last week. Sony, Dish, Microsoft, Intel and others had plenty to say, but did we believe everything we heard? We're also on the bleeding edge of a new display technology as OLED HDTVs hit the streets, so we'll make our best guess as to whether mainstream pricing is in the near future. Finally, several connected TV platforms have updates, and the battle for content continues to heat up with customers stuck in the middle -- press play to find out all the details. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 336 - 02.12.2013
This week kicks off with a slew of set-top box news: Dish is shipping its Hopper with Sling DVR, the TiVo Mini DVR is available on Suddenlink and Roku's next media streamer just hit the FCC. Moving onto more modern concerns, second screen apps for events like the Super Bowl, the NBA All-Star game and the Grammys along with more conventional contenders like GetGlue are all over are mobile devices, but are we getting any use out of them? Press play to find out which ones we're happy with and much more. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 335 - 02.06.2013
With the NFL season finally over after the massive spectacle that was Super Bowl XLVII, we're ready to pore over the stats and see how internet streaming, social media and second screen apps affected the big game. Also, Netflix has been in the news heavily with the debut of House of Cards, so we'll dive into its impact so far as a herald of the future of TV and internet video. That's just the start of this week's big news in HD, so go ahead and press play. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 334 - 01.28.2013
Did you miss us? Richard and Ben needed a second dose of recovery time after all the madness from our post-CES podcast, but now we're back to normalcy. This week, we do our best to keep the earnings numbers to a minimum and, instead, focus on topics like the amazing CGI effects from Jurassic Park and Ben's fascination with the moon landing conspiracy debunks. Oh, yeah, and the notable HD news from the past week. All that and maybe more, so get to listening down below. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: Joe Pollicino (@akaTRENT) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 333 - 01.17.2013
Here's the good news: Ben and Richard survived the so-named CES Death Flu. Good thing, too, because we're not finished with the onslaught of UHD display tech from Vegas in the least. Among various HD talking points, we've got an interview straight from the slow floor with Sharp's Jim Sanduski about the company's latest TVs. The only thing that might top that is Top Gun remastered in 3D. These, just some of the many highlights from this installment of the Engadget HD Podcast. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: Joe Pollicino (@akaTRENT) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 332 - CES special show 2 01.10.13
Richard and Ben take to the stage once again to discuss the second wave of new releases. Joining them on stage is Ted Head from Silicon Dust who gives us a tour of its latest product. The rest of the deal we're pretty much sure you know. HD news, and lots of it. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 331 - CES special show 1 01.09.13
Richard and Ben take on the first day's news from CES, and it's all got a bit of an HD angle to it. Not surprising since there's lots of HD. Super HD, Ultra HD... whatever HD, it's here at CES. Such is the flow of consumer electronics exhibitions. Get stuck in below to hear all about it, and more. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 330 - 01.03.2013
Welcome to 2013, and with CES nearly upon us, we have returned with a new podcast episode to wrap up all the pre-show releases and get ready for what's to come. All the new LG 4K, OLED and laser projector stuff? It's in here, and Samsung's display teases too. We'll even discuss Ben's DirecTV Genie DVR review and the odds of whether the rumored pay-for-only-the-channels-you-want Intel "virtual cable" service launches soon (probably not). The next time you hear from us we'll be coming live from Las Vegas, right now you can press play for our official preview episode. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 329 - 12.18.2012
Flashy new logo, same HD news. We've finally put out our review of Ceton's Echo Windows Media Center Extender and... oh, wait, what's that? There's already an update available in beta for an issue with 1080i video playback, so listen in to find out why this is the overall best Media Center extender available. Also, there's finally official details about Redbox Instant -- for $9 a month users get kiosk Blu-ray rentals and streaming. Press play to get the full scoop on that and the rest of the week's news including Kaleidescape, Amazon and (of course) Apple HDTV rumors. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 328 - 12.11.2012
It's nearly time for CES 2013, and naturally we're already seeing teases for new products like a 110-inch 4K TV from Westinghouse and LG's first OLED HDTV breezing through the FCC. Just to keep things interesting, Apple CEO Tim Cook is talking TV, while Netflix is all over the news for a number of different reasons. We'll also dig into exactly what the FCC's set-top box IP interface requirement means, why the HDHomeRun Prime's DLNA feature is so interesting. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) 00:06:40 Barnes & Noble brings Nook Video to the UK, first to offer UltraViolet in the old country 00:12:00 Netflix 1080p streams no longer called X-High, company credits improved encodes 00:18:07 Sony PlayStation 3 claims top spot as Netflix streaming device of choice 00:23:45 Netflix signs licensing agreement with Disney, will be exclusive US subscription service for first-run films beginning in 2016 00:30:16 Redbox Instant debut delayed 00:34:08 Westinghouse teases 110-inch 4K LED TV, promises more details at CES 00:37:37 LG's first 55-inch OLED HDTV pops up in the FCC's database 00:39:11 Tim Cook changes tune, television now 'an area of intense interest' 00:45:40 FCC clarifies set-top box IP interface requirement and extends deadline to 2014 01:07:00 HDHomeRun Prime is the first CableCARD tuner to deliver live TV to DLNA Devices 01:16:57 Star Trek: TNG Season 3 Blu-ray trailer appears, PADD iOS app gets an update 01:21:27 Must See HDTV (December 10th - 18th) Hear the podcast
Engadget HD Podcast 327 - 12.04.2012
Welcome to the Engadget 4K Podcast. We're not changing our name yet but if trends continue we may have to slip an "Ultra" in there somewhere as super high-res news flowed forth last week from Sony, Red and Sharp. We've also got some interesting news from Ceton and a preview of Ben's experience with the Echo, as we say a (not-so) melancholy goodbye to rear-projection TVs. With CES closing in it's also time for leaks, and we've seen two different Google TV devices, plus info about the upcoming Redbox Instant streaming service. There's much more within, so go ahead and 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 Wolbe 00:08:35 - Sony's 4K Ultra HD Video Player revealed, COO Phil Molyneux tells us what 'only Sony can do' 00:10:00 - Sony's $25,000 XBR 4K LED Ultra HDTV and tablet remote control hands-on 00:12:50 - Sony unveils price for PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 CinaAlta 4K camcorders 00:13:20 - Redray 4K Cinema Player is ready to pre-order: $1,450 for high-res 00:16:30 - Sharp's first 4K 32-inch IGZO LCD is destined for Japanese workstations 00:18:05 - Ceton releases Windows 8 drivers, Echo set-top box is getting Android inside for the holidays 00:25:50 - Nintendo TVii will launch with the Wii U in Japan on December 8th, IR remote costs $1 00:27:15 - Mitsubishi is ending rear-projection TVs, ceases production of DLP and laser models 00:30:30 - Rovi is shutting down its OTA TV guide service without notice 00:32:10 - Netgear's NeoTV Prime (GTV100) is the latest Google TV box outed by FCC filings 00:33:50 - ASUS Qube with Google TV pops up at the FCC 00:37:45 - Redbox Instant pricing, apps and service details revealed by support site 00:47:10 - Verizon FiOS brings its live TV streaming app to LG Smart TVs 00:50:55 - Verizon and NBCUniversal bring TV Everywhere to even more places 00:51:48 - Sky's Now TV service comes to Roku streaming boxes in the UK 00:54:53 - MediaPortal posts 2.0 alpha media hub and new remote apps, teases 1.3 beta with Titan 00:55:37 - Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One Blu-ray set is back on, ships April 2nd 00:57:12 - Must See HDTV (December 3rd - 9th) Hear the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC)
