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Engadget HD Podcast 285 - 02.07.2012

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:54:00 EST

It's been a busy week in HD, with surprising new streaming offerings on the way from the likes of Sky and Verizon / Redbox, while Apple and Google each also pushed more minor updates to their TV boxes. Vizio is nearly ready to release a new format of HDTV in the US, and we also got some hands on time with a new TV companion app for your iPad. Of course, we couldn't get through this week without some discussion about the Super Bowl, which includes mentioning a server outage that interrupted things for Harmony Link users. There's that and plenty more to discuss, so go ahead and press play -- but remember to vote for the 2011 Engadget Awards first.

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Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)

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00:09:52 - Verizon and Redbox team up to launch streaming and physical media service later this year
00:21:00 - Sky will launch an internet based TV service in the UK in the first half of 2012
00:24:55 - Redbox refuses to push Warner movie delay to 56 days, will rent flicks as they go on sale
00:27:45 - Netflix teams with eyeIO to lower bandwidth use on movie night
00:30:06 - Apple TV gets into video discovery, adds movie and TV show Genius Recommendations
00:34:19 - Google TV 3.2 update enhances HLS video streaming support, Plex update takes advantage
00:34:30 - Sony Google TV gets update this week, brings speedier Chrome and 3D Blu-ray support
00:35:35 - Boxee desktop app being removed from servers tonight, get it while you can
00:37:13 - ConnecTV social companion beta launches for iPad, PC and Mac
00:47:10 - Vizio reveals $3,499 price for its 58-inch ultrawidescreen HDTV
00:52:30 - Upgraded DirecTiVos from WeaKnees are on deck
00:56:44 - Server outage turns Harmony Link into a paperweight
01:00:35 - Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' Blu-ray 3D set for release February 28th -- 3D haters beware
01:11:00 - Vote for the 2011 Engadget Awards!
01:11:25 - Must See HDTV (February 6th - 12th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 284 - 01.31.2012

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:58:00 EST

It's earnings season, which adds a businessy angle to this week's Engadget HD podcast but that's not dimming our spirits when we've got new Harmony remotes from Logitech on the (distant) horizon. Verizon, Netflix and Apple also have numbers to talk about, but if spreadsheets aren't your thing we've also got our impressions of the Boxee Box Live TV dongle and advice ahead of Super Bowl XLVI this weekend.

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00:02:10 - Logitech's Q3 2012 report confirms Revue is sold out, Harmony remote refresh 'in the coming months'
00:05:43 - Verizon releases Q4 results, sees jump in revenue, broadband subscribers, net loss

00:13:09 - Netflix Q4 results: 220k new streaming-only customers, beats earnings estimates
00:21:20 - Tim Cook says Apple TV is still 'a hobby,' can't live without it
00:25:06 - Switched On: You tell me it's the institution

00:35:47 - Paramount Movies lets you stream UltraViolet films from the cloud, for a price

00:44:40 - WealthTV 3D joining handful of 3D networks

01:01:30 - Boxee Box Live TV starts shipping, Boxee 1.5 software update now rolling out

01:08:52 - Totally blow out the big game! Super Bowl XLVI
01:16:36 - Must See HDTV (January 30th - February 5th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 283 - 01.24.2012

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:38:00 EST

Rested and recovered after CES, we're back, and where else to get started but...CES. A quick roundup covers some of our favorite products from the show, before we dive into the latest news from Netflix and Hulu. TiVo is also in the news with some interesting DVR stats and wide rollout of its latest update, while Time Warner has finally squeezed its live TV streaming app down to fit iPhones. We even found some time to peek into the future of mobile TV, but to find out what else was on deck, check out the list of topics below or just sit back and press play.

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00:02:25 - CES 2012: HDTV and connected devices round-up
00:10:11 - Microsoft acknowledges Xbox 360 color space problem in last update
00:19:30 - Netflix is looking for a new Chief Marketing Officer, if you think you can do better
00:23:08 - Hulu CEO recaps the year 2011: 1.5 million on Hulu Plus, no new owner
00:31:15 - TiVo users watch less Live TV than everyone else
00:35:53 - TiVo Premiere updates rolling out to the masses
00:39:14 - Time Warner Cable app streams live TV to iPhones, no longer iPad-only
00:40:40 - LG's Magic Remote is powered by Nuance
00:43:20 - Comcast's connected cable box making a run at the FCC?
00:46:19 - Sports Fans Coalition motivated the FCC to review its NFL blackout rules
00:50:00 - Hands-on with Dyle Mobile TV, broadcasting live to a handset near you
00:58:02 - HDNet joins up with AEG, CAA and Ryan Seacrest to become AXS TV this summer
01:02:00 - Comcast's extra ads ruin NFC championship game conclusion in some areas
01:07:48 - Must See HDTV (January 23rd - 29th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 282: CES 2012 - 01.13.2012

Trent Wolbe — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:08:00 EST

As CES comes to a close, we've got the second and final Engadget HD Podcast of the show ready for your listening (and viewing) pleasure. The guys of Ceton Corp were good enough to stop by, and they brought their slick six tuner Windows Media Center Embedded DVR and extender boxes with them. After that, we moved on to the rest of the things we've seen here in Las Vegas, including the latest from TiVo, the new LG and Vizio Google TV hardware, Ultraviolet, gesture control and even the fight that broke out on the CES show floor (in the ring, it was a promo for ESPN 3D).

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Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)
Guests: Jeremy Hammer (CTO, Ceton @JeremyHammer), James Montemagno (@JamesMontemagno), Michael Welter (@Mikinho)
Producer: Trent Wolbe

00:00:50 - Ceton previews multi-room DVR and Echo extender (hands-on)
00:27:10 - Boxee Box Live TV dongle hands-on (video)
00:28:50 - Updated TiVo Netflix, YouTube interfaces and iPad streaming hands-on
00:33:00 - Samsung's Smart TV and Blu-ray players will be first to get FiOS TV App
00:33:30 - Samsung shows off integrated TV streaming apps and DirecTV RVU... again
00:34:00 - Verizon FiOS TV app to deliver VOD and live HD to LG TVs
00:36:20 - Panasonic HDTVs show off Time Warner Cable IPTV app with live streaming channels, DVR access
00:39:10 - The Engadget Interview: Google TV Product Manager Rishi Chandra at CES 2012 (video)
00:39:36 - LG Google TV and Magic Remote Qwerty hands-on
00:40:50 - Vizio ultrawidescreen, Google TV and Cinema 3D HDTV hands-on
00:44:00 - Samsung Smart Interaction gesture controlled HDTV demo (video)
00:46:25 - Amazon, Rovi, Flixster and Samsung highlight UltraViolet's CES press event
00:46:50 - Samsung outs compact BD-ES6000 Blu-ray player, less compact ES6500, get down with UltraViolet
00:47:30 - Panasonic unveils Infinite Black Ultra Panel plasmas for 2012 (eyes-on)
00:50:50 - LCD vs Plasma
00:51:30 - Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV hands-on
00:53:50 - Behind the scenes with live ESPN 3D boxing at CES 2012

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Engadget HD Podcast 281: CES 2012 - 01.11.2012

Trent Wolbe — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:13:00 EST

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We're live and in your faces from CES 2012, with our first podcast, including video taken right on the AOL / Engadget stage between North and Central hall. We had plenty to discuss, from Dish's big announcements to Ceton's too-good-to-be-true embedded Media Center DVR. There's all kinds of new display tech floating around, and the streaming video market is as murky as ever. Join us as we give our opinions on all this intrigue and try to keep up with the flood of CES news by pressing play, or check after the break for the embedded video. Also, check back Thursday night at 11PM ET for another live video podcast directly from the show floor.

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00:00:47 - Dish Network announces Hopper DVR system, Joey set-top box, launches broadband, Test Drive services
00:01:21 - Dish Network Hopper DVR and Joey extender hands-on
00:04:30 - Dish Hopper multi-room DVR in action (video)
00:08:37 - Ceton previews multi-room DVR and Echo extender (hands-on)
00:11:55 - Samsung 2012 SmartTVs will access DirecTV without a set top box, minimalists rejoice
00:13:25 - Netflix: Warner Bros. movies now available after 56 day delay
00:16:05 - Amazon, Rovi, Flixster and Samsung highlight UltraViolet's CES press event
00:18:24 - Flixter comes to Viera Connect, gives Panasonic fans more movie access
00:18:28 - Samsung outs compact BD-ES6000 Blu-ray player, less compact ES6500, get down with UltraViolet
00:22:20 - Sony's 2012 lineup of Blu-ray players, one with 4K
00:23:50 - Sony fights the OLED future with new 'Crystal LED' prototype (Update: Hands-on!)
00:24:43 - LG's 55-inch 'world's largest' OLED HDTV eyes-on
00:25:10 - Sharp to deliver first 80-inch Quattron 3DTV, 20 more new HDTVs
00:26:10 - Samsung has Smart TVs with dual core CPUs, cameras and more
00:27:12 - Vizio's CES 2012 HDTV lineup includes 3D, Google TV and ultrawidescreen... again
00:29:10 - Roku Streaming Stick hands-on
00:29:40 - Toshiba's to release four new Blu-ray players in 2012
00:31:40 - Sony's second try at Google TV brings Blu-ray player, streaming box and a new remote (Update: hands-on!)
00:32:55 - Boxee Box Live TV dongle hands-on (video)
00:33:52 - Microsoft bringing Comcast Xfinity TV to Xbox 360, nails down News Corp. partnership
00:34:30 - ESPN 3D BCS Championship demo eyes-on
00:41:08 - Myspace TV announced for Panasonic Viera Connect-enabled HDTVs

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Engadget HD Podcast 280 - 12.27.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:54:00 EST

This is the last EHD podcast of the year and the last until we're on the ground at CES, so next week will be one of our rare misses -- we'll make it up to you, we promise. Until then, there's plenty of news to tide us over as LG, Sony and Samsung have all been busy with pre-CES teases of their latest technology. Also seeing a lot of action is the mobile remote apps segment, while newcomer RUWT?! has our attention, Roku, DirecTV, Western Digital, Logitech and Control4 all also had something to contribute. Verizon also has a new media server DVR replacement to talk about, while HBO Go has extended its reach to all major cable providers and the Super Bowl will be streaming online for the first time. We'll check in again from Vegas in a few days, until then press play and have a happy New Year!

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Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)

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00:16:57 - So, what'd you get?
00:20:17 - DirecTV HDUI is rolling out across the land, iPad app adds 12 more live streaming channels
00:22:28 - Verizon FiOS TV's new media server scheduled for late 2012
00:27:06 - It's not TV, it's HBO Go, and it's finally coming to Cablevision
00:29:15 - Super Bowl to be streamed online and to Verizon phones for the first time
00:35:00 - Boxee 1.5 nears release, will be final desktop version
00:36:45 - Roku brings v3.1 software update to first-gen boxes, Amazon Instant Video channel gets refaced
00:38:00 - WD TV Live, Live Hub get an official iOS remote app, Vudu streaming and more
00:40:45 - Logitech Harmony Link app gets customization-focused iPhone, Android update
00:41:30 - Control4 MyHome app takes up residence on Android while Android@Home is out of town
00:42:33 - Are You Watching This?! sports tracker for Android adds remote control for DirecTV, TiVo, Google TV
00:47:25 - Sony divisions to elope in Vegas, celebrate the marriage of Television and Internet at CES 2012
00:48:57 - LG's Magic Remote enables voice control for its smart TVs
00:52:30 - LG's 55-inch 'world's largest' OLED HDTV panel is official, coming to CES 2012
00:54:13 - Sony sells its stake in Samsung LCD team-up for $939 million
00:55:15 - Samsung releases CES 2012 teaser, hints at upcoming Smart TV products (video)
00:57:42 - Engadget Primed: ports, connectors and the future of your TV's backside
00:59:50 - Must See HDTV (December 26th - January 1st)

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Engadget HD Podcast 279 - 12.20.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:38:00 EST

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The future of TV has become a theme as of late, and this week Ben's editorial puts the topic front and center. We'll paw through what's wrong and possible solutions on the horizon including the latest Apple rumors, a new deal for the NFL and Channel Master's OTA DVR / streaming video combo box. Other hardware is also encroaching on the living room, so we'll also take a peek at the latest Xbox Live updates and a new iPhone remote for Roku. Press play for all that and more, including the (sad) state of our fantasy football efforts and what's on TV over the holiday break.

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00:04:35 - What's wrong with TV, and what it might take to change it
00:27:43 - Apple reportedly discussing its 'vision for the future of TV' with media execs
00:35:50 - NFL renews TV deals with CBS, Fox, NBC for nine more years, money reportedly involved
00:43:40 - Avatar special edition takes another dip on iTunes Tuesday, brings exclusive extras
00:46:58 - Time Warner finally cuts a deal for HBO Go streaming, launches 'in the next month'
00:49:40 - YouTube, Verizon FiOS TV and more video services roll out to Xbox Live
00:57:30 - Gamers spending more time streaming video to their consoles, Nielsen finds
01:00:47 - Roku's official iPhone remote app is available, has gesture control and channel selection for all
01:04:20 - Netflix updates iOS app with new iPad-optimized interface
01:09:49 - Channel Master TV review
01:13:09 - FCC tells advertisers to CALM down, lowers the volume on commercial breaks
01:14:00 - Roku 2, LT update adds support for both MKVs and an upcoming official iOS remote app
01:14:55 - Must See HDTV (December 19th - 25th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 278 - 12.13.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:48:00 EST

The DirecTiVo has arrived, and most shockingly, the world has not ended before we get a chance to talk about it. There's plenty of new tech on deck for this week's podcast, as the new Xbox 360 dashboard has finally rolled out, 4K displays are hitting the streets and the Logitech Revue finally received an upgrade to Honeycomb. Speaking of Google TV, Eric Schmidt had a bold prediction at Le Web 2011 -- press play to see if we're buying what he's selling.

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10:00 - DirecTV's TiVo ready to return December 8th in a few markets
16:53 - Verizon planning streaming video service, gets ready to take on Netflix
17:50 - Verizon rumored to be working with Redbox on its internet video streaming service
18:53 - Logitech Revue Android 3.1 upgrade starts rolling out (Update: It's official)
19:31 - Google's Eric Schmidt sees Google TV embedded in most new TVs by summer of 2012
26:43 - Xbox 360 fall dashboard update 'slightly' delayed (update: it's live!)
32:35 - Fall Xbox 360 Dashboard update brings WTV file support, but don't get too excited
35:00 - Dish Network surfaces as possible Plan B for T-Mobile if AT&T merger falls through
36:09 - Sharp nearing 1 million big-screen TV sales in North America, expanding global market
37:43 - Toshiba 55X3 4K 3DTV launches December 10th in Japan, no glasses necessary
39:01 - JVC's Procision, Reference Series projectors now available, replete with '4K precision'
40:10 - Westinghouse is bringing new LED HDTVs to CES, acronym lovers reportedly 'delighted'
41:18 - Hulu 'Face Match' feature attaches an actor's entire history to their mug
43:58 - Must See HDTV (December 12th - 18th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 277 - 12.06.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST

We've been talking about initiatives with the potential to change how we watch TV and now, one of them is finally ready to launch. We spent a lot of time going over Microsoft's new dashboard for the Xbox 360 and what it could, but probably won't, do to the market. Of course the folks in Redmond aren't the only ones with something to show as we also cast an eye towards new iPad apps from Dijit and Cox, as well as the possibility we'll see DirecTV's HR34 Home Media Center DVR this week. Other topics include the cable companies getting out of wireless, Lovefilm switching from Flash to Silverlight, and Time Warner's tablet app arriving on Android. As usual we close out with our picks of what to watch this week, so press play and see if you agree with our choices,

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Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)

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00:03:09 - Xbox 360 Dashboard update review (fall 2011)
00:03:50 - Xbox 360's new video services won't all launch right away; Comcast, Verizon, and HBO Go delayed
00:12:15 - Xbox Companion app for WP7 will launch alongside the new dashboard December 6th
00:39:00 - DirecTV's new five tuner HR34 Home Media Center DVR ready to launch December 8th?
00:45:29 - Hands-on with Dijit's universal remote app for iPad
00:51:07 - Cox TV Connect app brings more live cable TV streaming to iPads
00:55:00 - Time Warner Cable's tablet app available for Android, live TV streaming still iPad only
00:53:56 - BBC brings global iPlayer iPad app to Canada, one step closer to the US
00:55:09 - Lovefilm's movie streaming will switch from Flash to Silverlight on PCs in 2012
00:57:53 - Verizon scores new spectrum from Comcast, Time Warner and Bright House for $3.6 billion (update)
01:00:29 - Kogan advertises Samsung LCDs in its HDTVs, Samsung would rather not take credit
01:02:09 - Lenovo trudging into the smart TV arena, plans LeTV launch in Q1 2012 (update: aka IdeaTV)
01:04:39 - Must See HDTV (December 5th - 11th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 276 - 11.29.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:45:00 EST

Even with the holiday break, it's been a busy week and we've got plenty to discuss including some long-awaited events, like a new HD guide from Comcast, the DirecTiVo, and SlingPlayer for Boxee Box. That's not all however, since we're just a week away from Microsoft's latest assault on the living room with the new Xbox 360 dashboard, and with CES just over a month away rumors are heating up including news about Samsung and Google TV. We've also got our holiday shopping guide for 2011 to talk about, so check out that list and what we're watching over the next week and add in your suggestions in the comments below.

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05:23 - Revamped Xbox 360 dashboard to launch on December 6th, Microsoft confirms
16:50 - Microsoft acquires VideoSurf, promises to bring better video search and discovery to Xbox Live
20:02 - Comcast shows off its new 'Barcelona' HD guide upgrade
25:07 - TiVo Q4 results bring first sub growth in years, DirecTiVo is imminent
30:32 - Samsung in 'last-stage talks' to use Google TV, will show off hardware after CES
32:46 - Blu-ray video encryption cracked using $260 kit
38:33 - SlingPlayer for Connected Devices is here, arrives first on Boxee Box
41:15 - Sky Sports dedicated F1 HD channel coming next season
44:10 - Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: HDTV and home theater
54:00 - Must See HDTV (November 28th - December 4th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 275 - 11.22.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:00:00 EST

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Just in time for the holiday break, here's the latest Engadget HD podcast and thanks to some of the usual suspects (Sony, Netflix, Roku, Boxee) we've got plenty to talk about this week. While Sony might be (but probably isn't) about to take on cable TV, Boxee is attacking in its own way with a new live TV tuner. we also say hello to Vizio's newest TVs and SlingPlayer support for Chrome and Facebook. Finally, we wrap up with what we're watching over the next week, so press play and see if we missed any of your Thanksgiving favorites.

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12:15 - Sony may be preparing an internet-based cable TV alternative
15:55 - PlayStation Home lets friends watch free movies together now, UStream and radio next month
17:50 - Digital downloads bring UltraViolet one step closer to being useful
23:45 - Netflix reveals new user interface experience for Android tablets, iPad counterpart coming soon
27:17 - Netflix, Fox ready to resurrect Arrested Development as a streaming exclusive in 2013
31:28 - Roku planning to bring set-top boxes to Canada, UK in early 2012
32:30 - Boxee Box Live TV dongle shipping for $49 in January 2012, pre-orders open today
35:28 - SlingPlayer for Facebook is okay, Chrome(book) compatibility is better
39:00 - TV broadcasters hope to dominate the second screen with ConnecTV
43:50 - Sports Fans Coalition intends to lobby against NFL blackouts
48:23 - Vizio's M-Series Theater 3D TVs are officially available, at last
51:30 - Must See HDTV (November 21st - 27th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 274 - 11.15.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:50:00 EST

Sure there's plenty of TV biz, connected TV, and social networking on the docket for this week's episode, but stay tuned for a special throwback segment as we talk HDTV tech both past and future. The prospect of Super Hi-Vision bringing a fresh new look at the Olympic Games has us pretty excited, but the up and down week of Google TV does not yet engender such optimism. We've also got new hardware shipping from TiVo so press play to hear about that and more before we dive into what we're watching / playing this week.

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00:09:05 - Sony's CEO is ready to launch a four-screen platform 'that can compete with Steve Jobs'
00:23:49 - Logitech's new CEO sees the failures of the Revue clearly in hindsight and doesn't plan a sequel
00:31:04 - Adobe abandoning Flash Player for TVs as well
00:40:47 - LG might show off Google TV hardware at CES
00:44:33 - Boxee Box may integrate live TV via USB dongle, push the definition of 'awesome' to a new level
00:48:13 - Griffin's Beacon universal remote control system now available for Android, ships for $70
00:53:30 - Facebook SlingPlayer revealed, proves you can't escape social networking
00:57:30 - 2012 London Olympics Super Hi-Vision broadcast coming to select US, Japan, UK locations
00:59:05 - Engadget Primed: HDTV technologies detailed, past and future
01:00:28 - Sony, Panasonic, Samsung team up for 3D supergroup
01:02:20 - TiVo Premiere Q and Preview multiroom DVR setup finally debuts from RCN
01:11:25 - Must See HDTV (November 14th - 20th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 273 - 11.08.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:02:00 EST

Flowing through this week's packed lineup of topic is a theme of Hollywood vs. new technology, whether it's CBS against a new Apple TV service and Hulu or the MPAA v. Zediva. As much as wrangling over licensing causes us headaches there are some (potentially) positive developments to mention with new cable choices spreading in Canada, new features on the way from DirecTV, and Time Warner's tablet app coming to Android. On the hardware side of things it appears AMOLED may be ready to replace ZScreen as next year's vaporware tech of choice -- is there any chance we'll be able to buy either one any time soon? We'll close things out with a look at the latest cameras from RED and a look back at the first "high definition" broadcasts before discussing what we'll be watching (and playing) this week.

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11:05 - CBS boss reveals why the company is 'against joining Apple TV' (or Hulu)
13:55 - Zediva ordered to permanently shut down operations, pay $1.8 million to MPAA
17:30 - Blockbuster Express kiosks hike rental rates to keep offering new movies
21:10 - Netflix, MGM strike licensing agreement ahead of launch in the UK, Ireland
22:45 - NYT: Disney, YouTube strike new content partnership, will launch kid-friendly channel
24:39 - Plex hops on the Google TV train, finds it has plenty of room to stretch its legs
26:23 - Google might offer TV / phone service over its fiber network
28:19 - Rogers Cable tries on flexible channel packages in Ontario, will customers like the fit?
31:00 - DirecTV adds more subscribers than ever, will push live streaming, HD UI, and multiroom DVRs
33:48 - TWCable TV app in development for Android, should drop before the season's first 3-pointer (updated)
35:15 - Motorola Corvair 6-inch Android 2.3 tablet outed, destined for the home automation set?
37:46 - Sony posts $350 million loss in Q2 earnings report, forecasts full-year loss
39:55 - Samsung, RealD pact for ZScreen passive glasses 3D TVs falls apart
41:45 - DuPont's AMOLED HDTV tech licensed by... someone, will likely be used to build HDTVs
44:36 - RED makes the Scarlet official, 5K stills and 4K video for $9,750
45:30 - Peter Jackson reveals the Red Epic secrets behind The Hobbit (video)
47:50 - BBC celebrates 75 years of 'high definition' TV this weekend
50:20 - Must See HDTV (November 7th - 13th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 272 - 11.01.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:41:00 EST

A year after its debut, Google TV is finally getting a fresh UI, its first taste of Market apps, and all-new Honeycomb underpinnings, so naturally that gets most of our attention this week. Of course, it seems like everyone is doing what they can to shake up the TV industry, putting Sony, Roku, Plex, Microsoft, DirecTV, and Redbox in the news as well. The one common thread joining these companies is that they can't do it without content, and it appears Warner Bros. and other studios may be locking the windowing gates tighter than ever. After all of that, we'll dig into what we have been and will be watching, so press play and see if you agree with our choices this week.

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07:20 - Google TV, take two, arrives next week with Honeycomb, Android Market
18:43 - Sony to divide TV division into three-headed monster, looks to bounce back
29:28 - Roku adds more games, cleans up the PQ on its latest streamers
30:34 - myPlex makes streaming your media simple, gives you one queue to rule them all
33:20 - Xbox Companion app for WP7 shown off at Nokia World, leaks Vudu integration (video)
41:22 - DirecTV's iPad app updated with live TV streaming, as long as you stay at home
44:08 - Redbox's $1 per night DVD rentals jump to $1.20 October 31st, Blu-ray and games stay the same
47:08 - Warner pushes 28-day new release delay on Blockbuster, matches Redbox and Netflix
58:55 - Must See HDTV (October 31st - November 6th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 271 - 10.25.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:29:00 EST

Now that Netflix has revealed exactly how many subscribers it has lost over the last few months, we're wondering what's next for the video service and its competitors like Amazon. In other pay-TV news, we have an upgraded UI on the way from DirecTV and new social media hooks from AT&T that could signal a change in the way we watch TV. Before closing things out with our picks of what to watch this week, we even had some time for new ultra HDTV standards, mobile app consolidation for FiOS and Sony's PlayStation 3D Display.

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16:18 - Netflix US subscriber count drops by 800k in Q3, 21.45 million still streaming
18:24 - Netflix to expand to UK, Ireland in 'early 2012,' looks to challenge Lovefilm
24:19 - Amazon Prime Instant Video expands its library with even more video from PBS
27:23 - BBC's global iPlayer app adds AirPlay streaming, should just be on Apple TV
30:00 - DirecTV shows off its new HD UI with a website and trailer, still no release date
33:55 - U-verse TV gets social with help from Miso, TV Foundry, Wayvin and BuddyTV Guide
40:00 - Verizon's My FiOS app puts your entire living room under one Android roof
42:39 - Playstation 3D Display hits shelves November 13, Sony answers your burning questions
44:50 - Ultra HDTV technical standards agreed on, more pixels is a good thing
52:30 - Must See HDTV (October 24th - 30th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 270 - 10.18.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:10:00 EST

Even though it's been a week that's all about cellphones, there's still plenty of HD news to decipher, from last week's comments to our review of the Logitech Harmony Link. If you know us, you know Harmony = rant, but you'll probably want to tune in just to see where Logitech's latest effort to connect all our devices simply succeeds, and where it failed, failed and failed again. Apple, Intel, Boxee, Google, Roku, Slingbox and Crestron are all other names coming at the connected living room from a different angle and unsurprisingly, they're all here. Give a listen to find out what they're up to, plus our picks of what to watch on your HDTV this week.

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21:30 - Logitech Harmony Link review
30:00 - Crestron debuts free, paid mobile apps for Android devices
37:00 - Photo Stream, NHL, AirPlay mirroring and more added to Apple TV with software update
44:15 - Apple reportedly trying to add movie streaming to its iCloud
48:19 - Hulu owners 'terminate sale process', won't sell to anyone
49:35 - Boxee Box adds music streaming from Spotify, just press play
51:17 - Google TV 2.0: app developers get final add-on for Android SDK
55:19 - Intel may be giving up on smart TVs, ceding market to ARM
56:35 - Roku announces $50 LT model, will add HBO Go streaming to all of its boxes this month
01:00:17 - SlingPlayer app now available for Honeycomb tablets, priced at $30
01:01:23 - Transformers Blu-ray 3D release coming to Japan in January, still no release date for US
01:02:30 - Must See HDTV (October 17th - 23rd)

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Engadget HD Podcast 269 - 10.11.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:29:00 EST

After a tumultuous week in tech we're back -- but Qwikster isn't. Of course we're giving our two cents on Netflix's stunning reversal, but there's also plenty of non-streaming news too. The newest TiVo DVR is out and about, while DirecTV is also ready to show off its Nomad and HR34 boxes. Microsoft has enhanced the Xbox 360's capabilities with a few new partnerships, while Comcast previews the future of pay-TV with its latest moves. The dawn of Ultraviolet is finally upon us, so are we excited about the possibility of buy once play anywhere? Find out the answer to this question and many more when you press play below.

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04:45 - Netflix backtracks on Qwikster, will keep DVDs and streaming under the same URL
13:20 - TiVo Premiere Elite now available, but is updated software the big surprise?
22:37 - DirecTV Nomad is ready to launch, transcodes DVRed shows for mobile viewing
31:40 - DirecTV's five tuner, RVU-ready HR34 DVR revealed
38:10 - Microsoft reveals new TV providers including Verizon and Comcast coming to Xbox 360 (video)
44:25 - U-verse on Xbox 360 is getting upgraded in November, but will require XBL Gold
47:13 - Comcast testing pay-per-package, still afraid of a-la-carte
49:55 - Comcast promises Xfinity VOD streaming on more devices, new Xcalibur guide in 2012
54:41 - CinemaNow strikes deal with Intel, adds new movies in 1080p HD
55:30 - UltraViolet 'digital locker' opens for business. Lets you buy once, play anywhere... eventually
01:02:05 - Must See HDTV (October 10th - 16th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 268 - 10.04.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:56:00 EST

Check your Bingo squares -- we have a full on geek rant this week. While DVBLink's Boxee extender engendered nothing but peaceful conversation, we couldn't help but dig into the next two topics. Rumors of Microsoft's efforts to integrate cable TV into a unified search with its other Xbox offerings continue to swirl, which left us wondering just who is standing in the way of innovation. Meanwhile, the cable companies and content providers are at odds over how to distribute their channels with little thought given to the end user's experience. Of course, we do have some happy news, with Star Trek: TNG coming to Blu-ray, bigger LCDs and 4K support for the PS3. Press play to hear the rest of our discussion and our impressions of the new fall programming so far -- it's not looking good.

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00:01:42 - DVBLogic's Boxee app brings live TV streaming to the Box
00:04:15 - Microsoft reportedly adding video from Comcast, Verizon, HBO Go and others to Xbox Live
00:13:20 - Some cable companies are pushing for unbundled channels -- but not for you
00:32:35 - Showtime launches Anytime streaming portal, social iPad app
00:34:57 - Star Trek: The Next Generation is coming to Blu-ray, starting in 2012 (video)
00:42:44 - Sharp's biggest LCD HDTVs get even bigger with a new 80-inch model
00:49:00 - PS3 will support 4K stills after a future update, moving pictures remain out of reach
00:51:15 - Sony to stop paying for movie theater 3D glasses, theater owners fire back
00:56:27 - Energy Star 5.3 now in effect, some chunkier TVs left out in the cold
01:00:30 - Must See HDTV (October 3rd - 9th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 267 - 09.27.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:53:00 EST

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.

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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)

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Engadget HD Podcast 266 - 09.20.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:55:00 EST

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.

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07:10 - 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)

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Engadget HD Podcast 265 - 09.13.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:49:00 EST

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.

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00:04:17 - Verizon FiOS HD DVR review (1.9)
00:11:17 - New Mediaroom clients to bring Microsoft's TV platform everywhere this year
00:14:08 - TiVo Premiere Elite will bring quad tuners, 2TB storage to retail this year
00:18:45 - Xbox Live Fall 2011 Dashboard update preview: Bing search, voice control, and a Metro overhaul
00:27:00 - Sony announces a 4K projector for the home, prices HMZ-T1 3D head mounted display in the US
00:33:53 - Sony brings new media streaming box and updated Google TV hardware to CEDIA
00:36:50 - JVC shows off projectors with 4K precision, but not quite 4K pixels
00:40:03 - Kaleidescape adds iPad control, ultrawidescreen support to its media servers
00:42:42 - LG's 55-inch LW9800 3D HDTV earns THX certification, our home theater respect
00:44:49 - ESPN's new Monday Night Football deal includes 3D broadcasts, WatchESPN app
00:51:10 - Did Netflix just start limiting users to one movie stream at a time? No
00:53:12 - LG, Sharp and Philips to build developer's kit, create Smart TV app standard
00:55:15 - Viewsonic abandons plans for Boxee-powered TV
01:02:41 - Opera promises cross-platform apps for Smart TVs, gives us little to complain about
01:05:45 - Transformers: Dark of the Moon Blu-ray due September 30th, 3D version later
01:08:28 - THX Media Director coming to Star Wars Blu-ray discs
01:14:15 - Must See HDTV (September 12th - 18th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 264 - 09.06.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:34:00 EST

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.

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00:02:05 - Microsoft confirms Media Center will be in Windows 8
00:10:09 - DirecTV's new HD UI revealed to testers, is prettier and faster than the current one
00:16:03 - DirecTV adds AMC-HD next week, too bad Mad Men is still six months away
00:22:09 - 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 month
00:28:25 - Starz ends renewal negotiations with Netflix, will pull movies from streaming in February
00:39:58 - Hulu launches streaming in Japan for about $20 US monthly
00:46:35 - Netflix lands in Brazil, 43 other Latin American countries within the week
00:47:25 - Sony's new internet TV box, projector and Blu-ray player make an appearance at IFA
00:51:00 - 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 11th
00:57:47 - 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 December
01:02:09 - Must See HDTV (September 5th - 11th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 263 - 08.30.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:14:00 EST

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.

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03:40 - 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 else
06:30 - More DirecTV Nomad info uncovered, but details are still fuzzy
09:17 - TiVo talks cable, satellite deals in Q2 results; DirecTiVo exposed! (video)
11:51 - Time Warner Cable will pay for your Slingbox, in exchange for love
15:34 - Google TV coming to the UK within six months
20:00 - Google remains committed to TV business, expects more partners soon
26:20 - Android SDK add-on brings Market one step closer to your Google TV
26:50 - Apple stops renting TV shows in iTunes, could be working on a new kind of video service
39:05 - ATSC commences 3DTV standard development, better get your glasses ready
42:29 - Microsoft confirms 3D support in Halo: CE remake for Xbox 360
44:18 - Xbox 360's ESPN3 app updated with more voice control, split screen and more
49:56 - Digital Projection debuts new native ultrawidescreen projector
51:08 - Sony's AR tool lets you put big screens in small apartments (video)
52:10 - Must See HDTV (August 29th - September 4th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 262 - 08.23.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:39:00 EST

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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.

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04:56 - Comcast's Xfinity app debuts on Blackberry, updated on iOS
08:18 - Optoma delivers three new projectors, one does 3D for just $1,499
10:12 - Elgato HDHomeRun iPad app brings (some) cable channels to the tablet
14:28 - SiliconDust delivering HDHomeRun Prime preorders, 3 tuner ships next week
19:48 - HDHomerun Prime CableCARD tuner hands-on
21:00 - Ceton InfiniTV 4 USB tuner priced at $299, ships September 19th
29:04 - Sony drops PS3 price to $250 in US, €250 in Europe
34:00 - DirecTV brings NFL Sunday Ticket to Android tablets and the PS3 this fall
42:00 - Must See HDTV (August 22nd - 28th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 261 - 08.16.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:19:00 EST

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Back with very little delay, it's another episode of the Engadget HD Podcast. The shocking news of the week is certainly Google's deal to purchase Motorola Mobility, so we brought on our good friend and industry insider Jeremy Toeman to figure out what Motorola might mean for Google TV. Of course, that's not all that happened this week, so we've also got news from TiVo, Zediva, Warner Bros and Cablevision. Hulu is launching in Japan, the PS3 is a better Blu-ray 3D player and it's also the season for our back to school HDTV buying advice, so listen in on the reasoning for our picks and see if you agree. Finally, we've got Runco's cheapest projector out, a new push from Niveus and of course our TV picks for the week before getting ready for some football.

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00:00:28 - Google acquiring Motorola Mobility
00:20:17 - Editorial: Engadget on Google's Motorola Mobility acquisition
00:30:26 - TiVo Premiere Elite quad-tuner DVR detailed, doesn't support OTA broadcasts
00:36:03 - Zediva puts the brakes on its streaming service, soothes your fears with monkeys
00:39:30 - Warner preps for UltraViolet with Flixster Collections app to manage your movies
00:46:00 - Cablevision and Viacom settle lawsuit over live TV on iPad
00:48:15 - Hulu goes international, will launch in Japan later this year
00:49:45 - PS3 firmware update v3.70 adds auto-save cloud storage for subscribers, updates XMB and 3D support
00:51:28 - Engadget's back to school guide 2011: televisions
00:58:30 - Runco announces LightStyle LS-1 DLP projector, shines 1080p on your wall for $4,000
00:59:30 - Niveus demos its idea of TV Everywhere at the CableLabs Conference
01:02:19 - Must See HDTV (August 15th - 21st)

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Engadget HD Podcast 260 - 08.10.2011

Trent Wolbe — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:27:00 EST

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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).

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12:50 - Sharp Elite LED LCD TV hands-on (video)
16:40 - LG launches Nano LED backlit LW9800 HDTVs
18:11 - Sony's TV reform to begin 'immediately,' could involve partnering with other firms
20:42 - Panasonic, Sony, Samsung and XpanD finally team up for an active 3D glasses standard
22:29 - ESPN 3D doubles its college football coverage in year two
29:34 - ESPN EVP and CTO Chuck Pagano opens a new facility, sees 4K sports on the horizon
31:21 - Amulet shows off Kinect voice control for Windows Media Center (video)
37:45 - Logitech Revue running Honeycomb caught on camera, looks pretty good
40:30 - Ceton InfiniTV 4 USB is CableLabs certified, almost ready to go
46:00 - DirecTV's US subscriber growth slows, but it still cracks 30 million customers worldwide
48:30 - Time Warner CEO talks HBO Go expansion, first UltraViolet digital locker-enabled movies
53:00 - Recorded TV HD plugin for Media Center adds commercial break indicator
59:17 - Must See HDTV (August 8th - 14th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 259 - 08.02.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:25:00 EST

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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.

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00:08:20 - Best Buy launches Insignia connected TVs with DVR-less TiVo
00:19:05 - Apple TV streams purchased TV shows
00:28:10 - Microsoft's new Xbox 360 Media Remote is missing the Media Center buttons
00:36:36 - Is Windows Media Center not dead after all?
00:43:33 - AllVid still seems like a dream, but new CableCARD rules go into effect soon
00:49:15 - Six tuner HDHomeRun Prime CableCARD tuner ships tomorrow
00:52:55 - Over the top video already more popular than DVRs
00:56:40 - Fox restricts online streams of new TV shows to 'authenticated' pay TV subscribers
00:59:00 - Logitech CEO steps down after money losing Q1, Revue price slashed to $99
01:05:13 - Engadget comes to your TV on Boxee, Roku, Yahoo and DivX starting today
01:07:00 - AT&T abruptly drops ESPN 3D from U-verse
01:09:18 - Must See HDTV (August 1st - 7th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 258 - 07.26.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:35:00 EST

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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.

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00:11:17 - Samsung studies 3D viewing discomfort, finds out bloggers don't read
00:23:04 - TiVo Premiere 14.8b patch stops (apparently glitchy) Premiere-to-Premiere streaming
00:33:30 - LG promises 55-inch OLED TV in 2012, just in time for the next b'ak'tun
00:34:34 - 20th Century Fox to offer digital downloads for Android devices, Blu-ray purchase required
00:39:29 - 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 peaked
00:53:28 - Netflix app on Android updated to work on 24 models including Galaxy S, Droid 3
01:01:28 - Roku 2 HD, XD, and XS officially launch: same price, smaller size and Angry Birds
01:08:16 - Voomote One turns your iPhone into a well organized universal remote
01:11:16 - Must See HDTV (July 25th - 31st)

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Engadget HD Podcast 257 - 07.19.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:19:00 EST

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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.

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07:40 - Netflix officially separates DVD, streaming pricing; $15.98 and up for both
18:49 - New Netflix, NBCUniversal deal announced; extra $6 a month buys some old eps of The Event
22:30 - Editorial: Netflix was too cheap before, but now it's just wrong
24:58 - Shaw Cable's Netflix competitor bypasses bandwidth caps on its way to the TV
30:20 - CNN starts streaming 24 hours of 'news' online and on your iPhone
32:45 - Star Wars Blu-ray extras revealed early by iOS app launching at Comic-Con
34:12 - Warner posts The Dark Knight Rises trailer, we're already waiting for it on Blu-ray
35:21 - Pirates of the Caribbean Blu-ray combo arrives October 18th in two, five or 15 disc sets
39:30 - Best Buy Insignia cTV with DVR-less TiVo built-in launches July 31st
42:12 - TiVo app jumps from iPad to iPhone, adds support for Series3 and HD DVRs
43:32 - New DirecTiVo launch may not come until later this year
47:50 - Four tuner firmware update for Cisco Tuning Adapters rolling out
49:47 - Hauppauge USB CableCARD tuner announced on Facebook, ships later this month for $129
52:51 - Must See HDTV (July 18th - 24th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 256 - 07.12.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:56:00 EST

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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.

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05:15 - Must See HDTV (July 11th - 17th)
07:00 - Comcast Xfinity TV app updated for Honeycomb Android tablets, Gingerbread phones and on iOS
08:20 - Virgin Media credits £50 to early TiVo adopters, releases DVR scheduling app for Android
09:42 - Time Warner Cable iPad app hates jailbreaks, loves gratuitous quotes (updated)
11:27 - Panasonic's Viera Connect developer portal opens to eager TV app creators
14:47 - Hulu CEO lays out Q2 results, 875,000 paying subscribers for potential buyers
17:12 - HDMI group reportedly putting a stop to Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapters
19:20 - CBS considering a 3D cable network?
23:42 - Planet Earth Special Edition Blu-ray arrives October 4th
26:30 - Breakfast at Tiffany's 50th Anniversary Blu-ray will be released September 20th

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Engadget HD Podcast 255 - 07.07.2011

Trent Wolbe — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:54:00 EST

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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.

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00:03:20 - Must See HDTV this week: Bounty Hunters in Space edition
00:05:00 - Must See HDTV (June 5th - 10th)
00:10:29 - Verizon FiOS IMG 1.9 rollout to resume next week, with SD override and improved contrast
00:12:01 - TiVo's retail plans for quad-tuner Premiere DVR revealed in FCC filing
00:20:17 - TiVo Premiere multiroom streaming already enabled?
00:24:26 - Roku 2 line passes through the FCC with modest hardware updates and a reset button
00:25:26 - 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 track
00:28:00 - Netflix Watch Instantly works in a new region: Puerto Rico
00:29:18 - Star Trek TV series, X-Men cartoon are among Netflix Watch Instantly additions today
00:30:41 - Amazon boosts Prime Instant Video streaming with more than 1,000 new TV shows, movies
00:31:31 - Hulu Plus for Android is available now... for six devices
00:34:06 - Hulu reportedly retains investment bankers and renews Fox deal, will go on sale soon
00:41:00 - Potential Hulu deal with Disney increases ads, value to prospective buyers
00:41:53 - Plasma coalition says sales are up over last year
00:44:09 - Vizio extends its LCD HDTV sales lead; new 3D, VIA Plus and ultrawidescreen TVs are on the way
00:46:18 - LG claims 4 out of 5 viewers prefer its 3D to Sony or Samsung, whips up some new ads
00:48:29 - Samsung sews up 60 percent of the 3D TV market
00:50:45 - Columbia House still exists, launches first Blu-ray specific club
00:57:17 - Jurassic Park Trilogy comes to Blu-ray October 25th

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Engadget HD Podcast 254 - 06.21.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:56:00 EST

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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.

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12:39 - SageTV HTPC software acquired by Google, next stop Google TV?
21:37 - ReplayTV guide data comes to an end July 31st
24:31 - TiVo Android and iPhone apps in the works, Season Passes soon at your fingertips
30:06 - FrameChannel is going away and so is its suite of TiVo widgets
30:58 - Comcast invites Skype into its cable boxes, mobile apps
31:47 - 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 UI
38:05 - Time Warner Cable internal docs reveal TWCable TV iPad app, DVR upgrades on the way
40:34 - Netflix's day: Sony movies pulled, new bandwidth options, no more DVD API access and a lawsuit
47:29 - HDBaseT Alliance ready to certify hardware for its do-everything cable, first product revealed
49:45 - Panasonic will, eventually, at some point, launch its first 3D home theater projector
50:55 - ESPN 3D gears up for year two with more college football, Home Run Derby and Little League

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Engadget HD Podcast 253 - 06.14.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:40:00 EST

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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.

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00:05:20 - TiVo Premiere Q and Preview boxes are official along with an updated iPad app
00:22:25 - Motorola Televation turns cable TV into IPTV streams for the whole home
00:26:51 - The Wii U, Nintendo's next console (video)
00:35:05 - Sony introduces PlayStation-brand 3D monitor and 3D glasses, bundle available for $499
00:37:15 - Sony's 24-inch PlayStation 3D 'dual-view' monitor: here's how it works
00:40:42 - Sony's new 3D VPL-HW30ES projector is official for the US too, costs $3,699
00:43:17 - BBC picks Wimbledon for its first 3D broadcast in July
00:51:00 - NBC Universal wins Olympic broadcasts through 2020, promises all events live starting in 2014
01:02:59 - ESPN's MPEG-4 switch provides a path to 1080p60 broadcasts
01:07:49 - Panasonic's 1.4 GHz dual-core Smart TV chip is industry's fastest, should load Netflix quicker
01:11:17 - Sony licenses Dolby's HDR tech to make brighter, better Bravia HDTVs in the future
01:13:00 - InfiniTV 4 CableCARD tuner adds $100 instant rebate, new retailers
01:15:45 - Netflix.com's new look is focused on streaming, cribs UI elements from connected TV apps

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Engadget HD Podcast 252 - 06.07.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:46:00 EST

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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.

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02:30 - Microsoft integrates live TV from Sky TV, Foxtel and Canal on Xbox 360 -- more providers coming
04:50 - Microsoft's new Xbox 360 UI has Bing voice search across Hulu, Netflix, YouTube, and live TV
13:30 - InfiniTV 4 CableCARD tuner prices are dropping, down to $256 shipped from $399 previously
18:08 - Netflix pushes max number of registered Watch Instantly devices to 50
21:33 - Hulu, Miramax deal means Netflix, Hulu Plus both add Pulp Fiction and more starting today
24:54 - Samsung Smart View shrinks Smart TV down for your Galaxy S II
27:34 - Mitsubishi officially prices 2011 HDTVs including a 92-inch DLP and 75-inch LaserVue
30:00 - Poll: Are you shopping for a skinny bezel?
35:08 - LG LW5600 3D LCD HDTV review

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Engadget HD Podcast 251 - 06.01.2011

Trent Wolbe — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:24:00 EST

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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.

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03:08 - ESPN 3D preps for NBA Finals, adds new Friday Night Fights to the schedule
04:19 - ESPN will go all MPEG-4 in July
08:29 - Comcast will start testing an IPTV service at MIT, new Xcalibur guide coming your way sooner
12:15 - New DLNA guidelines, same old promises about tru2way and streaming from the cable box
15:17 - Remote Potato for Media Center hits v1.0, serves up recorded TV, videos, and music to wherever you are
17:15 - AirPlay for Windows Media Center does exactly what you're thinking it does
20:23 - 6 tuner HDHomeRun Prime went on sale today
23:30 - Sony stands behind its digital projectors, claims the only thing ruining movies is Russell Brand
28:40 - The Big Lebowski comes to Blu-ray in Limited Edition trim August 16th
29:44 - Planet Earth Special Edition Blu-ray set coming to the US from BBC America
31:38 - Our Netflix queue is suddenly out of order, is yours?
34:40 - SlingPlayer for Google TV teased on video, beta program opens up soon

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Engadget HD Podcast 250 - 05.24.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:19:00 EST

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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.

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01:45 - Hulu Plus on TiVo Premiere hands-on
06:23 - TiVo pricing changes May 19th: $100 Premiere, $20 / month service, $500 lifetime for all
09:58 - RCN exec confirms TiVo Premiere multiroom streaming in latest update
16:17 - DirecTV is field testing RVU, will offer satellite TV without individual receivers in October
24:27 - Comcast's next generation Xfinity Spectrum DVR shows off quad tuners, new menu and apps
28:39 - Comcast brings Xfinity TV VOD to iPhone, iPod Touch, but only on WiFi
30:25 - Fox's latest anti-AllVid FCC filing suggests new pay-TV service is coming to gaming consoles
36:12 - Study finds Netflix is the largest source of internet traffic in North America
40:20 - Google is blocking Android Market movie rentals on rooted devices because of copy protection
44:11 - BBC HD quietly begins broadcasting in 1080p, but not all Sony HDTVs can handle it
46:22 - Movie theaters could screw up your 2D movies by leaving the digital projector set up for 3D
49:05 - Titanic 3D re-release scheduled for April 2012, 100 years after the ship set sail
51:35 - Sharp shows off the world's first Super Hi-Vision 85-inch LCD with 16x more detail than 1080p

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Engadget HD Podcast 249 - 05.17.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:05:00 EST

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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.

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00:00:30 - Next3D to deliver 3D via the internet
00:25:22 - Charlie Ergen steps aside as President & CEO of Dish Network, will remain as Chairman
00:27:30 - Dish shows off new three tuner DVRs, multiroom boxes, promises 3D this summer at Team Summit meeting
00:29:24 - Dish Network to extend free Sling Adapter (after rebate) offer to existing customers
00:31:50 - HDHomeRun Prime TV tuner officially available for preorders for $249, six tuner version next week
00:34:24 - Google I/O 2011 recap: Chromebooks, Music Beta, Movies and more
00:34:52 - Google announces Android@Home framework for home automation
00:38:00 - Editorial: Android@Home is the best worst thing that could happen to home automation
00:41:20 - 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 tablet
00:51:41 - Google TV getting Android 3.1 and Market this summer; Sony, Vizio, Samsung and Logitech onboard
00:55:20 - Logitech Revue price drops to $199 on Amazon
00:57:30 - Netflix releases Android app for select HTC phones, Samsung Nexus S
00:59:12 - Netflix seals deal to stream Miramax movies, starting in June
01:00:13 - DirecTiVo surfaces briefly on DirecTV.com, is it almost here?
01:02:08 - Shaw Gateway DVR is the six tuner Canadian son of Moxi
01:04:15 - Verizon FiOS TV puts IMG 1.9 set top-box software rollout on hold over a few issues
01:06:05 - 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 Amazon
01:09:48 - Animal House, Blues Brothers, Dazed & Confused and Fast Times at Ridgemont High coming to Blu-ray
01:11:22 - Eyes on with the VT30, Panasonic's flagship 3D plasma
01:13:50 - Poll: Why don't you have a projector?

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Engadget HD Podcast 248 - 05.10.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:16:00 EST

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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.

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00:04:50 - Nielsen estimates show first drop in TV ownership in 20 years, Mayans nod approvingly
00:09:13 - Comcast will open up its video on-demand to TiVo Premiere DVRs and offer them for installation
00:14:38 - Sharing your InfiniTV 4 over the network is now a wizard away
00:16:53 - Hands-on and unboxing the InfiniTV 4 v2
00:30:28 - 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 providers
00:37:54 - 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 popcorn
00:49:50 - 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 US
01:00:45 - Intel refreshes Wireless Display with support for DRM-protected DVDs, Blu-rays
01:01:44 - Star Wars Blu-ray set ships Sept. 12th/16th (world/NA), has 40 hours of special features
01:03:45 - Eastbound and Down Season One and Two come to Blu-ray August 2nd

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Engadget HD Podcast 247 - 05.03.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:48:00 EST

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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.

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03:10 - HDHomeRun Prime TV tuner passes CableLabs tests - Update: Preorder pulled, 6-tuner ships first
15:00 - Dish Network, EchoStar will pay TiVo $500 million to settle DVR lawsuit
23:38 - TiVo Premiere App for iPad gets modest update
25:18 - HBO Go mobile app hands-on (video)
30:12 - NFL Mobile apps bring the draft to you live tonight on iPhone, iPad and Android
35:24 - Epix brings its thousands of movies to Google TV; apps for Android, Roku and Playbook on the way
36:45 - Logitech's 'disappointing' Q4 results not helped by poor Revue sales; will cut price to $249
38:55 - DirecTV asks its customers what they like so much about Netflix, could launch competitor
40:59 - ESPN X Games 17 returns with more than double the 3D coverage, takes rally racing to the streets
43:54 - Sony promises 'phased restoration' of PlayStation Network and Qriocity starting this week
48:06 - Hulu Plus on Xbox 360 launches tomorrow, all members get a free week thanks to beef jerky
51:35 - 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

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Engadget HD Podcast 246 - 04.26.2011

Trent Wolbe — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:59:00 EST

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This week's podcast includes such unlikely topics as $30 video on-demand, competition for Netflix and the future for wireless HDMI standards. We also found time to discuss Nintendo's next console, the future of the NHL on Versus/NBC and the upcoming release of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast 3D on Blu-ray, so go ahead and hit the play button for all the news.

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15:09 - DirecTV's $30 per rental premium video on-demand service launches Thursday
20:05 - L.A. Times sees possible competition for Netflix coming from Walmart, Best Buy, Vutopia and more
25:38 - Poll: What's the most important feature for a Netflix competitor?
29:00 - HBO Go app set to stream its way to iPhones, iPads and Android devices
33:15 - Google puts the kibosh on Roku's unofficial YouTube channel
35:51 - Disney's The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast show up for preorders in Blu-ray, 3D boxed sets
41:28 - Nintendo confirms next Wii coming in 2012, will preview it at E3
44:18 - NBC Sports Group locks up NHL broadcasts for 10 years, plans to rename Versus
50:00 - Silicon Image buys up SiBeam, what's next for WirelessHD?
50:33 - Ask Engadget HD: I need a new HDTV

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