Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[DirecTiVo now available nationwide, please try to contain your excitement]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/directivo-now-available-nationwide-please-try-to-contain-your-e/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/directivo-now-available-nationwide-please-try-to-contain-your-e/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/directivo-now-available-nationwide-please-try-to-contain-your-e/#comments A couple of months after making its long (really long) awaited appearance in "select markets" the DirecTiVo is now officially available nationwide. Die-hard fans of the combo of peanut remote and satellite TV finally have a crack at the box for the same $199 up front price tag, plus attached service fee, HD access fee and DVR fee. This also means foregoing things like 3D, multiroom support, Premiere UI and live streaming iPad apps, but that's part of the deal for the TiVo HD DVR from DirecTV. Check the press release after the break for more details on what the box can do, or just hit the source link to head directly to DirecTV's info page.

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DirecTiVo now available nationwide, please try to contain your excitement originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directivodirectvdvrhd dvrHdDvrhdpostminisatellitethr22-100tivotivo hd dvrTivoHdDvrThu, 09 Feb 2012 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Upgraded DirecTiVos from WeaKnees are on deck]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/upgraded-directivos-from-weaknees-are-on-deck/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/upgraded-directivos-from-weaknees-are-on-deck/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/upgraded-directivos-from-weaknees-are-on-deck/#comments THR22The only thing better than finally receiving the DVR you've waiting five years for is receiving one with four times the capacity as your provider wanted to give you. That is exactly what WeaKnees has done for years and exactly what it's doing now with the latest DirecTiVo, now that the first shipment has been received. For $599 you can now order the THR22 with a 2TB hard drive ($400 premium over the stock unit) which thanks to the magic of MPEG-4 -- and over-compression -- means a whole lot of recording capacity. The only rub is that technically these are "leased" boxes and would need to be returned to DirecTV if you ever canceled your service. And then there is the warranty, which has to be done via WeaKnees, else your potential replacement box won't include the premium capacity you paid for.

Upgraded DirecTiVos from WeaKnees are on deck originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directivoDirecTVdvrhd dvrHdDvrhdpostcrosshdpostminisatelliteTHR22thr22-100TiVoWeakneesWed, 01 Feb 2012 13:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung shows off integrated TV streaming apps and DirecTV RVU... again]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/samsung-smarttv-comcast-timewarner-fios-directv/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/samsung-smarttv-comcast-timewarner-fios-directv/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/samsung-smarttv-comcast-timewarner-fios-directv/#comments Time Warner, Comcast, DirecTV and Verizon FiOS TV all displayed ways we could enjoy their service without a set-top box tied to our TV during CES 2011. A year later, while tablet apps have launched, living room progress is limited o DirecTV's HR34 soft launch and a limited Verizon FiOS app on Xbox 360 . So, here we are at CES 2012 with all four lined up at the Samsung booth under the N Service banner, again. Despite our disappointment over the delays, Comcast's app was slick, though limited to VOD-only just like the Xbox 360. Time Warner Cable's port of TWCable TV was similarly well appointed, although it lacked the DVR tie-ins of its Panasonic counterpart we saw earlier. The Verizon FiOS beta app was very rough around the edges, but allowed for either live TV or VOD streaming via the internet. DirecTV clearly had the best showing, but mostly because its implementation is actually shipping, and now is supported on more TVs. From what we're told, it's largely legal department, not technical concerns that are holding up the apps from launching, but until they hit Smart TVs everywhere you can peruse the pics in the gallery below.

Gallery: Samsung N-Service pay-TV streaming apps

Samsung shows off integrated TV streaming apps and DirecTV RVU... again originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's new range of super-thin, super-powerful Smart TVs got another big fillip at CES: the company's teamed up with DirecTV to offer its service without the use of a set top box. Hook up your TV to the connection and a STB server will replicate the full user interface, including being able to record five shows at once, live pause TV and access DVR content. The TVs will be available in Spring, but there's no mention on if the additional functionality will mean an increase on your subscription. Deep dish is after the break.

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Samsung 2012 SmartTVs will access DirecTV without a set top box, minimalists rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESCES 2012Ces2012Direct TVDirectTVDirecTVhdpostcrossHDTVSamsungSamsung HDTVSamsungHdtvSet Top BoxSetTopBoxSmart TVSmartTvSTBSTB ServerStbServerTue, 10 Jan 2012 13:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung N Service unveiled at CES: Time Warner Cable, DirecTV, Comcast and Verizon onboard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-n-service-twc-comcast-directv-verizon-partnership/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-n-service-twc-comcast-directv-verizon-partnership/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-n-service-twc-comcast-directv-verizon-partnership/#comments Well, what have we here? Looks as if Samsung's cooking up quite the content partnership here at CES 2012, with Verizon, DirecTV, Time Warner Cable and Comcast (at least) onboard. From a content creation standpoint, NBC Universal is evidently signed on to crack open its coffers and let the material pour fourth, and we're guessing we'll hear of quite a few more once the announcement gets official. As of now, the so-called N Service looks to be one that'll enable select pay-TV subscribers to stream content onto Samsung devices -- hopefully whilst far, far away from home. At least for FiOS TV users, those who take advantage of N Service will be able to "access live streaming FiOS TV channels, as well as Flex View commercial movies and TV shows from one's Samsung Smart TV or Blu-ray player." It'll obviously work with multi-room households, too. Have a peek at the detail shots below, and keep it locked right here as we learn more.

Gallery: Samsung N Service unveiled at CES 2012

Samsung N Service unveiled at CES: Time Warner Cable, DirecTV, Comcast and Verizon onboard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>broadcastbroadcastingcesces 2012Ces2012comcastcontentdirectvexclusivefioshdpostcrossmulti roommulti-roomMultiRoomn serviceNServicepartnershipprogrammingsamsung n serviceSamsungNServicesatellitesatellite tvSatelliteTvstreamstreamingtime warner cableTimeWarnerCableTWCverizonxfinityxfinity tvXfinityTvMon, 09 Jan 2012 14:31:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV HDUI is rolling out across the land, iPad app adds 12 more live streaming channels]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/24/directv-hdui-is-rolling-out-across-the-land-ipad-app-adds-12-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/24/directv-hdui-is-rolling-out-across-the-land-ipad-app-adds-12-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/24/directv-hdui-is-rolling-out-across-the-land-ipad-app-adds-12-mo/#comments DirecTV began quietly seeding its HDUI to customers back in November, but judging by our tips inbox it has recently picked up the pace of the rollout. It's live in many areas already where you're probably enjoying the sweet, sweet new guide with its 16x9 graphics and speedier interface, but if you don't yet have it, check out the thread at DBSTalk with estimated rollout dates for many areas. Also by way of the forum comes word of 12 new channels including AMC, Velocity and HD Net that were just added to DirecTV's live TV streaming iPad app. Of course, the update still won't play nicely with jailbroken iPads, so a cracked version will be required in those cases. Check out the list of channels after the break, if you're not seeing them in the app try hitting the "edit" button at the top right, finding them in the list and clicking the green plus symbol to add them manually.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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DirecTV HDUI is rolling out across the land, iPad app adds 12 more live streaming channels originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appledirectvguihdpostminihduiipadipad appIpadApplive tv streamingLiveTvStreamingtabletSat, 24 Dec 2011 13:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Are You Watching This?! sports tracker for Android adds remote control for DirecTV, TiVo, Google TV]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/are-you-watching-this-sports-tracker-for-android-adds-remote-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/are-you-watching-this-sports-tracker-for-android-adds-remote-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/are-you-watching-this-sports-tracker-for-android-adds-remote-co/#comments The Are You Watching This?! app has a long history of making sure sports fans don't miss the big games with its bookmarklets and apps that popped up notifications or emailed reminders. Now a new upgrade on Android, along with a few connected TV platforms, has taken things to the next level. In its newest iteration, the free app ties into DirecTV, TiVo or Google TV setups with IP control for one click switching to the appropriate channel -- key when a game is coming down to the last play and you're not sure where the remote is or which channel NBA / NFL / MLB etc. action is on. There's varying levels of filtering options so users can see alerts just when their team is playing, any decent matchup or just the must-see finishes.

We gave it a shot and found it worked as advertised, only requiring the app to be installed and enabled on the Google TV and our Android phone (DirecTV and TiVo boxes should be ready to go), however even though we already had our local channels set up on the TV, we had to enter our ZIP and cable provider on the remote app as well. We're starting to see similar companion technology built into apps from DirecTV, TiVo and Comcast, as well as Dijit's software, however the RUWT? game tracker algorithm and focus on live scores gives it a leg up for sports freaks. Check out the video trailer embedded above for a quick look or hop over to the Android Market to install it on phone, tablet and/or TV.

Are You Watching This?! sports tracker for Android adds remote control for DirecTV, TiVo, Google TV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidare you watching thisAreYouWatchingThiscompanion appCompanionAppdirectvgame trackerGameTrackergoogle tvGoogleTvhdpostminismartphonesportstablettivovideoWed, 21 Dec 2011 20:24:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's TiVo ready to return December 8th in a few markets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/directvs-tivo-ready-to-return-december-8th-in-a-few-markets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/directvs-tivo-ready-to-return-december-8th-in-a-few-markets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/directvs-tivo-ready-to-return-december-8th-in-a-few-markets/#comments It's been over three years since we first heard a new TiVo was coming to DirecTV, but the satellite broadcaster has finally revealed it will be available -- in select markets -- starting December 8th, the same day its own HR34 multiroom solution becomes available. Both the HR34 and the TiVo HD DVR from DirecTV (THR22-100) got the official nod in DirecTV's installer forums, informing techs the $199 TiVo box would be available for an extra $5 / month service fee, in addition to the $10 / month HD Access and $7 / month DVR tariffs. What does that extra scratch buy you? The new box can access all of DirecTV's live, on demand and pay-per-view video, downloading updates via satellite, and supports remote DVR scheduling through the website. On the downside however, there's no mention of the new TiVo Premiere UI or internet streaming, and it does not support other add-ons like 3D, whole home DVR, apps, or DirecTV's iPad app. One way or another, starting Thursday customers will have their choice of HD DVR satellite boxes, so hit the source link for a few more details and a PDF spec sheet (also pictured in the gallery).

Update: Official details from TiVo are included after the break, mentioning a nationwide rollout will occur next year.

[Thanks, @TechWzrd]

Gallery: DirecTiVo specs

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DirecTV's TiVo ready to return December 8th in a few markets originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directivodirectvdvrforumhd dvrHdDvrhdpostcrosssatellitethr22-100tivovodTue, 06 Dec 2011 07:02:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's new five tuner HR34 Home Media Center DVR ready to launch December 8th?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/directvs-new-five-tuner-hr34-home-media-center-dvr-ready-to-lau/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/directvs-new-five-tuner-hr34-home-media-center-dvr-ready-to-lau/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/directvs-new-five-tuner-hr34-home-media-center-dvr-ready-to-lau/#comments After waiting years for someone to deliver the first RVU-capable multiroom DVR setup, info leaked to SatelliteGuys indicates we only have to hold out one more week for DirecTV's HR34 DVR. While DirecTV has yet to make an official announcement, retailer info states that it will be available starting Thursday for just $99 after rebate ($399 rack rate), bringing five tuners, 1TB of storage, whole home DVR service in up to four active rooms, and more. Of course, we'll need the RVU-compatible HDTVs mentioned (Samsung D6000, D6400, and D6420 series) released before we can ditch the extra satellite TV boxes for good, but this is the first step. Hit the source link for more details including a full spec sheet.

DirecTV's new five tuner HR34 Home Media Center DVR ready to launch December 8th? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdvrhd dvrHdDvrhdpostminihr34multiroomrvusatellitewhole home dvrWholeHomeDvrFri, 02 Dec 2011 17:58:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo Q4 results bring first sub growth in years, DirecTiVo is imminent]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/tivo-q4-results-bringi-first-sub-growth-in-years-directivo-is-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/tivo-q4-results-bringi-first-sub-growth-in-years-directivo-is-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/tivo-q4-results-bringi-first-sub-growth-in-years-directivo-is-i/#commentsTiVoWhile many consumers are still waiting for something new from TiVo -- finally enabling the second processor core on Premieres this weekend is a nice step, but how about more HD menus? -- said company has found growth for the first time in four years by turning to a more traditional way to sell set-top boxes in the US. Yes, the growth is mostly thanks to six months of success with Virgin Media and other provider deals like the one with RCN. TiVo netted an additional 117,000 this quarter, bringing the total to just over 2 million and even more growth is expect in the coming months -- despite the continuous drop in retail subscribers -- thanks to the expected limited release of the DirecTiVo in December, with a more widespread release next year. This helped TiVo realize a 25 percent year-over-year growth in revenues, but still wasn't enough to hold off a net loss, which came in at a cool 24.5 million for the quarter. You have to stop going down before you can go up, but more TiVos in more homes is a good thing for just about everyone involved.

Continue reading TiVo Q4 results bring first sub growth in years, DirecTiVo is imminent

TiVo Q4 results bring first sub growth in years, DirecTiVo is imminent originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablecharterdirectivodirectvdvrearningshdpostminiQ4rcnsatellitesuddenlinkTiVotivo premieretivo premiere qTivoPremiereTivoPremiereQvideovirgin media tv powered by tivoVirginMediaTvPoweredByTivoWed, 23 Nov 2011 15:14:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T, DirecTV sign deal extension, guarantee bundle services through 2015]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/atandt-directv-sign-deal-extension-guarantees-bundle-services-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/atandt-directv-sign-deal-extension-guarantees-bundle-services-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/atandt-directv-sign-deal-extension-guarantees-bundle-services-th/#comments AT&T renewed its corporate vows with DirecTV yesterday, signing a three-year contract extension to bring its suite of co-branded satellite TV, broadband and voice services through March 2015. The bundle will be offered across the 22 states where AT&T currently offers residential broadband and voice services -- and, according to a company spokeswoman, where the carrier's U-verse video service is not yet available. Speaking to Broadcasting & Cable, the rep went on to say that the renewed deal shouldn't be interpreted as an indicator of how rapidly the U-verse rollout is progressing, and that its service may eventually be offered alongside DirecTV's operations -- which, as we found out this week, aren't doing too bad at all. More details can be gleaned from the PR, after the break.

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AT&T, DirecTV sign deal extension, guarantee bundle services through 2015 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2015attbroadbandbundlebusinesscarrierdealdirectvextensionhdpostminimoneypartnershipproviderTVu-verseuversevideovoicewirelessFri, 04 Nov 2011 10:46:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV adds more subscribers than ever, will push live streaming, HD UI, and multiroom DVRs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/directv-adds-more-subscribers-than-ever-will-push-live-streamin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/directv-adds-more-subscribers-than-ever-will-push-live-streamin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/directv-adds-more-subscribers-than-ever-will-push-live-streamin/#comments The numbers are in for DirecTV's third quarter and it looks like Deion Sanders isn't just a HOF shutdown corner, he's also an excellent pitchman. The satellite company had a net addition of 327,000 subscribers in the US, which it credited to offering free NFL Sunday Ticket for the first year as a lure. Going forward, CEO Mike White says the company plans to maintain momentum with "DirecTV Anywhere" bringing live-TV streaming and VOD to customer's mobile devices (as seen in its iPad app), as well as the launch of a new HD UI and HR34-based home media center. Not mentioned? The DirecTiVo. Check out the rest of the details in the press release after the break, we'll listen in on the earnings call shortly to see if any other gems are dropped.

Continue reading DirecTV adds more subscribers than ever, will push live streaming, HD UI, and multiroom DVRs

DirecTV adds more subscribers than ever, will push live streaming, HD UI, and multiroom DVRs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdirectv anywheredirectv nomadDirectvAnywhereDirectvNomadearningshd uihdpostminiHdUimobilemultiroomnfl sunday ticketNflSundayTicketnomadstreamingThu, 03 Nov 2011 12:09:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's iPad app updated with live TV streaming, as long as you stay at home]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/directvs-ipad-app-updated-with-live-tv-streaming-as-long-as-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/directvs-ipad-app-updated-with-live-tv-streaming-as-long-as-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/directvs-ipad-app-updated-with-live-tv-streaming-as-long-as-yo/#comments DirecTV debuted its iPad app in February with an impressive suite of remote control and content browsing options, but one of the few missing features was the ability to watch TV on it, which has now been added. Like similar apps from Cablevision and Time Warner Cable, v1.3.1 adds the ability to watch 38 channels live on the tablet, provided you're connected to the same home network as your DirecTV Plus HD DVR. That home restriction, plus being limited to only live TV streams and not DVRed programming separates it from Sling's apps, but at least it's still a free add-on. If you want to watch recorded shows or take them on the go you'll still need the Nomad box for that. Check below for a link to one of DBSTalk's usual thorough walkthrough PDFs breaking down the new features, a few screengrabs sent in by a reader, and the complete channel list after the break.

Gallery: DirecTV iPad app streaming live TV


[Thanks, Will & Jon]

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DirecTV's iPad app updated with live TV streaming, as long as you stay at home originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadAppleIpaddirectvdirectv ipad appdirectv ipad remote appDirectvIpadAppDirectvIpadRemoteAppdvrhd dvrHdDvrhdpostcrossipadlive tvlive tv streamingLiveTvLiveTvStreamingtablettvWed, 26 Oct 2011 14:58:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV shows off its new HD UI with a website and trailer, still no release date]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/22/directv-shows-off-its-new-hd-ui-with-a-website-and-trailer-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/22/directv-shows-off-its-new-hd-ui-with-a-website-and-trailer-stil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/22/directv-shows-off-its-new-hd-ui-with-a-website-and-trailer-stil/#comments That slick, speedy new interface DirecTV recently pushed out to beta testers is officially getting hyped with a new landing page and (unfortunately not embeddable) video trailer. It advertises all the features we'd heard about, including the facelifted HD graphics, "lightning fast" scrolling, visual browsing experience and personalized recommendations. The HD UI is still without a release date however, and while we'd probably put it it ahead of the DirecTiVo on the company's current priority list, let's not forget who we're dealing with here. Hit the source link for the orientation materials, there will be a quiz later.

Update: You can now view the video here, embedded after the break, thanks to our friend Dave Zatz!

[Thanks, Stuart & cypherstream]

Continue reading DirecTV shows off its new HD UI with a website and trailer, still no release date

DirecTV shows off its new HD UI with a website and trailer, still no release date originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdvrhd dvrhd uiHdDvrhdpostminiHdUiinterfacesatellitesatellite tvSatelliteTvset-top boxSet-topBoxsoftwareuiupgradevideoSat, 22 Oct 2011 16:06:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's five tuner, RVU-ready HR34 DVR revealed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/10/directvs-five-tuner-rvu-ready-hr34-dvr-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/10/directvs-five-tuner-rvu-ready-hr34-dvr-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/10/directvs-five-tuner-rvu-ready-hr34-dvr-revealed/#comments We've been waiting for more information on DirecTV's next generation multiroom DVR hub, and here it is, courtesy of the folks at DBSTalk. They've gotten an early look at the HR34 and all of its five-tuner RVU blasting capabilities and report it is just the HR24-on-steroids you'd thought it would be, with a 1TB hard drive and support for 100 Series Listings and 3 remote sessions, either RVU or whole-home DVR, at once. Of course, if we're really going to eliminate the cable / satellite box anytime soon then hardware is going to have to hit the streets, both form DirecTV and third parties like Samsung. Don't bother calling DirecTV to get one yet as they're in extremely limited release, but we'll let you know once they're widely available. In the meantime, hit the source link for a quick preview, and if you're looking for more info on the placeshifting Nomad box then you're in luck, since its product page is (finally) live on DirecTV's site.

DirecTV's five tuner, RVU-ready HR34 DVR revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdvrhdpostminihr34multiroomrvusatelliteset-top-boxwhole home dvrWholeHomeDvrMon, 10 Oct 2011 00:43:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV Nomad is ready to launch, transcodes DVRed shows for mobile viewing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/directv-nomad-is-ready-to-launch-transcodes-dvred-shows-for-mob/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/directv-nomad-is-ready-to-launch-transcodes-dvred-shows-for-mob/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/directv-nomad-is-ready-to-launch-transcodes-dvred-shows-for-mob/#comments It was just about a year ago that we initially heard rumors of the DirecTV Nomad, and after some lengthy intrigue it is finally ready to launch. While its product page on the company's website isn't live yet, the folks at DBSTalk have been testing it and already posted one of their detailed walkthroughs, revealing the box as a TiVoToGo-style transcoder. Plug the $149 box into your whole home DVR network and it snags recorded programs and prepares them for viewing on other devices. Currently that list includes PCs with 1.2GHz processors or higher (no Atom powered netbooks invited to this party) and iOS devices, although an app for Android is apparently on the way. Compared to Dish Network's Sling-powered TV Everywhere streaming approach, DirecTV's sideloading has the distinct benefit of offline viewing, but without access to live TV on the go. The iPhone app is already available in iTunes and some forum posters report they've already been able to preorder the unit, but check DBSTalk for their breakdown and the device's manual in PDF form before making a decision on your placeshifting future.

DirecTV Nomad is ready to launch, transcodes DVRed shows for mobile viewing originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdirectv nomadDirectvNomaddvrhdpostcrosshdpostminiiosnomadPlaceShiftingrecordingssatelliteset-top boxSet-topBoxtivo to goTivoToGotranscodingtvvulkanowhole home dvrWholeHomeDvrThu, 06 Oct 2011 16:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Facebook partners up to bring music, news and videos to your profile through Open Graph (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/facebook-partners-up-to-bring-music-and-videos-to-your-profile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/facebook-partners-up-to-bring-music-and-videos-to-your-profile-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/facebook-partners-up-to-bring-music-and-videos-to-your-profile-t/#comments Facebook's f8 developer conference is going on today, and Andy Samberg Mark Zuckerberg has just revealed another part of his master plan for the social network. Open Graph will now integrate many of your favorite news and music services, including Spotify, Rhapsody, Rdio and MOG onto your Facebook page with custom apps, and will also bring video from Vevo, Netflix, Hulu and many more. The media platform's already up and running, so you can see (and hear) the results of Mark's labor right now.

Update: Unfortunately for Facebook users in the US, Netflix has confirmed that its Facebook integration will only be available in Canada and Latin America initially, due to a US law that "creates some confusion over our ability to allow U.S. members to share what they watch." That doesn't apply to the music services, however, and you can get an idea how Spotify will work in the video after the break. Even TiVo's gotten in on the action, announcing new sharing buttons for its iPhone and iPad mobile apps, although there's no direct DVR integration mentioned yet.

Continue reading Facebook partners up to bring music, news and videos to your profile through Open Graph (video)

Facebook partners up to bring music, news and videos to your profile through Open Graph (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apiappappsblockbusterbreaking newsdirectvf8f8 2011f8 developers conferencef8 developers conference 2011F82011F8DevelopersConferenceF8DevelopersConference2011facebookFacebook PlatformFacebookPlatformflixsterhdpostcrosshuluimdbintonowlikemark zuckerbergMarkZuckerbergmediametacafemisomogmusicnetflixopen graphopen graph apiOpenGraphOpenGraphApipitchforkrdiorhapsodysharingsocialsocial networksocial networkingSocialNetworkSocialNetworkingspotifytivotv.comvevovideoThu, 22 Sep 2011 14:23:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV iPad app upgrade adds easy multiroom DVR control, HDUI compatibility]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/directv-ipad-app-upgrade-adds-easy-multiroom-dvr-control-hdui-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/directv-ipad-app-upgrade-adds-easy-multiroom-dvr-control-hdui-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/directv-ipad-app-upgrade-adds-easy-multiroom-dvr-control-hdui-c/#comments A new update for DirecTV's official iPad app just showed up in iTunes, adding the ability to manage recordings on all of your connected HD DVRs. As seen in the screenshot above, v1.2.6 ties into the company's whole home DVR setup by letting a user control one box directly, then browse recordings stored elsewhere and play them in the room in the room where they are. Also new is the ability to delete DVR'd shows straight from the iPad, and readers tell us that after the upgrade the app has begun working with the revamped HDUI beta that DirecTV started testing a couple of weeks ago. Hit the source link below to grab it for yourself from iTunes.

[Thanks, SV & Stuart]

DirecTV iPad app upgrade adds easy multiroom DVR control, HDUI compatibility originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appledirectvdirectv app for ipadDirectvAppForIpaddvrhdpostminiiosipadipad remoteIpadRemotemultiroomremoteremote appremote dvr schedulingRemoteAppRemoteDvrSchedulingtabletwhole home dvrWholeHomeDvrWed, 21 Sep 2011 21:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Hulu may not sell after all, bidding drama continues]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/hulu-may-not-sell-after-all-bidding-drama-continues/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/hulu-may-not-sell-after-all-bidding-drama-continues/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/hulu-may-not-sell-after-all-bidding-drama-continues/#comments Hulu has been dressed in its Sunday best for some time now hoping to attract potential buyers -- but according to Reuters, a slew of speed bumps have slowed down the process and may even kill all hopes of selling the service. According to sources, the first bump in the road can be attributed to Hulu's owners -- News Corp., Disney, NBC Universal and Providence Equity Partners -- who may not all be on the same page when it comes to selling the service. Without a unified front, it's been hard for the company to find an acceptable offer from the likes of Google, Amazon, DirecTV and Dish Network, who have all talked about bidding between $500 million to $2 billion. As the service awaits a new round of bids next week, it's been said that the major players involved have (unsurprisingly) agreed to reject any lowball offers. Despite a growing numbers of subscribers, it's entirely uncertain whether anyone will step in to clean up the company's hot mess -- we're sure the drama would make for a perfect Hulu Plus exclusive, though.

Hulu may not sell after all, bidding drama continues originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazoncomcastDirecTVDish NetworkDishNetworkgooglehdpostminihuluHulu PlusHuluPlusIPONBCNBC UniversalNbcUniversalnews corpNewsCorpTVTV showstv shows on the internetTvShowsTvShowsOnTheInternetyahooMon, 19 Sep 2011 19:21:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's new HD UI revealed to testers, is prettier and faster than the current one]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/03/directvs-new-hd-ui-revealed-to-testers-is-prettier-and-faster/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/03/directvs-new-hd-ui-revealed-to-testers-is-prettier-and-faster/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/03/directvs-new-hd-ui-revealed-to-testers-is-prettier-and-faster/#comments While DirecTV may tossing an old standard def look on the new DirecTiVo, beta testers got a treat tonight (even better than news AMC HD is on the way) when their boxes downloaded a brand new user interface. It's the HD UI that was mentioned during the last earnings call, and brings not only fully 16x9 formatted graphics but also, according to testers, a serious performance boost to satellite receivers. If you're in the test group restart your box and punch 0,2,4,6,8 to snag the new software and have a look for yourself, but if you're on the outside looking in hit the source link for one of DBSTalk's typical thorough walkthrough PDFs.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

DirecTV's new HD UI revealed to testers, is prettier and faster than the current one originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beta testBetaTestbreaking newscutting edgeCuttingEdgedirectvguihd uihdpostminiHdUiperformancesatellitesoftwarespeedtvuiupdateSat, 03 Sep 2011 01:23:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV adds AMC-HD next week, too bad Mad Men is still six months away]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/directv-adds-amc-hd-next-week-too-bad-mad-men-is-still-six-mont/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/directv-adds-amc-hd-next-week-too-bad-mad-men-is-still-six-mont/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/directv-adds-amc-hd-next-week-too-bad-mad-men-is-still-six-mont/#comments After slowing its pace of adding HD channels dramatically as of late, DirecTV has finally satisfied one of the loudest and longest running customer requests by announcing AMC-HD will come to its satellites starting September 9th. There's still a pretty long list of channels it's not offering yet, but if you're on contract and just want to enjoy some Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead and Mad Men (when it returns in March) in HD then today's Facebook posting (just hours after it was dug up by the satellite sleuths at DBSTalk) is exactly what you've been waiting for.

[Thanks, Joe & Casey]

DirecTV adds AMC-HD next week, too bad Mad Men is still six months away originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 23:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amcamc hdAmcHdbreaking badBreakingBadchanneldirectvhdpostcrosshdpostminimad menMadMensatellitethe walking deadTheWalkingDeadFri, 02 Sep 2011 23:49:00 EST<![CDATA[More DirecTV Nomad info uncovered, but details are still fuzzy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/more-directv-nomad-info-uncovered-but-details-are-still-fuzzy/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/more-directv-nomad-info-uncovered-but-details-are-still-fuzzy/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/more-directv-nomad-info-uncovered-but-details-are-still-fuzzy/#comments Even though DirecTV's website is ready to start doling out the information on its elusive Nomad TV box, a post on Gizmo Lovers digs through the available information to show just how much there is to know, and how much is still unknown. Between on a DirecTV satellite installer training video, a suggestive press release by fellow RVU member Morega and the long running rumor thread over on DBSTalk, the technology in play is certainly capable of both Slingbox style streaming and TiVoToGo sideloading, but what will actually be enabled is unclear. Once it rolls out, the Nomad will connect to multiroom capable satellite boxes via a wired network connection and transcode the video streams it pulls in for other devices like PCs and mobiles. All the other details are shrouded in rumor, regarding its use of h.264 and how much internal storage is available, but if you're wondering whether the long delayed DirecTV will really be able to compete with Sling, Monsoon and the flood of TV-streaming iPad apps available in 2011 then hitting the source link below is a good way to get started.

More DirecTV Nomad info uncovered, but details are still fuzzy originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdirectv nomadDirectvNomadhdpostminiMDR1R0-01multiroomnomadrumorsatellitesideloadingslingslingboxstreamingtranscodingvulkanoMon, 29 Aug 2011 10:35:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's Nomad teaser page suggests a Slingbox competitor, but little else]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/directvs-nomad-teaser-page-suggests-a-slingbox-competitor-but/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/directvs-nomad-teaser-page-suggests-a-slingbox-competitor-but/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/directvs-nomad-teaser-page-suggests-a-slingbox-competitor-but/#comments It's been a while since we heard anything solid about the DirecTV Nomad unit, but a teaser page recently went live on the satellite company's website showing the device. The tiny pic isn't incredibly revealing, but other than "coming soon" the page also displays a laptop, phone and tablet -- likely targets for viewers to watch their TV broadcasts away from the satellite box. That MDR1R0-01 remains scarce, but hit the source link and keep your eye peeled on that URL for more information about DirecTV's competitor to the Slingbox / iPad apps being offered by other TV providers.

[Thanks, Tyler]

DirecTV's Nomad teaser page suggests a Slingbox competitor, but little else originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdirectv nomadDirectvNomadhdpostcrosshdpostminiipiptvMDR1R0-01nomadsatelliteset-top boxSet-topBoxslingboxstreamingFri, 26 Aug 2011 05:30:00 EST<![CDATA[TiVo talks cable, satellite deals in Q2 results; DirecTiVo exposed! (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/tivo-talks-cable-satellite-directivo-exposed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/tivo-talks-cable-satellite-directivo-exposed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/tivo-talks-cable-satellite-directivo-exposed/#comments TiVo's results for the second quarter are here and there were a few tidbits that let us know where its products are going in the future. Despite reporting a net loss for the quarter, its cash position was up after receiving the first $300 million payment from its settlement with Dish Network. Things appear to be going well with Virgin Media in the UK where it reported 50,000 TiVo's live by the end of July and ONO is closing in on a launch in Spain, while closer to home RCN is almost ready to officially offer a whole-home DVR setup based on the quad-tuner TiVo Premiere Q. Charter and DirecTV are mentioned as "progressing towards launch", but the company seems particularly excited to see the current state of patent warfare going on, trumpeting its 210 issued patents and 389 applications.

Speaking of the DirecTivo, an apparent training video has leaked. ZatzNotFunny has more information, but it reveals the hardware and UI, which disappointingly harken back to the days of older Series3 hardware instead of the updated HD menus on the new Premiere boxes. Check out the video and Q2 press release after the break.

Continue reading TiVo talks cable, satellite deals in Q2 results; DirecTiVo exposed! (video)

TiVo talks cable, satellite deals in Q2 results; DirecTiVo exposed! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablecharterdirectivodirectvdvrearningshdpostminiq2rcnsatellitesuddenlinktivotivo premieretivo premiere qTivoPremiereTivoPremiereQvideovirgin media tv powered by tivoVirginMediaTvPoweredByTivoWed, 24 Aug 2011 21:33:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV brings NFL Sunday Ticket to Android tablets and the PS3 this fall]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/17/directv-brings-nfl-sunday-ticket-to-android-tablets-and-the-ps3/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/17/directv-brings-nfl-sunday-ticket-to-android-tablets-and-the-ps3/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/17/directv-brings-nfl-sunday-ticket-to-android-tablets-and-the-ps3/#comments Last year DirecTV started offering NFL Sunday Ticket To-Go access even to those who couldn't / wouldn't get their satellite packages, and it's upping the ante this year by bringing its slate of football games to the PlayStation 3. NFL Sunday Ticket To-Go is still a $50 add-on that adds HD streaming access on PCs and mobile devices, however this year there's also an app for the Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy Android tablets. PS3 owners can get in on the action either by adding the To-Go option or paying a flat $339.95 without DirecTV service. Of course, it's still interested in enticing people to switch to the dish by offering Sunday Ticket at no additional charge for new subscribers -- just ask fairy Deion Sanders after the break. No word on any apps for Boxee, Roku and the rest, but other new additions for the 2011 season (now that the lockout is resolved and it's actually happening) include a new four channel mix with larger cells for those late afternoon games, and integration with NFL.com Fantasy Football that lets viewers keep up with their scores and players right on the TV.

Update: Looking for the online only package for PCs and mobile devices from last year? It will become available September 1st, for the same $350 price as in 2010.

Continue reading DirecTV brings NFL Sunday Ticket to Android tablets and the PS3 this fall

DirecTV brings NFL Sunday Ticket to Android tablets and the PS3 this fall originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvfootballhdpostcrossnflnfl sunday ticketnfl sunday ticket to-goNflSundayTicketNflSundayTicketTo-gops3satellitesonysplaystation 3Splaystation3sportsstreamingvideoWed, 17 Aug 2011 16:52:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's US subscriber growth slows, but it still cracks 30 million customers worldwide]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/directvs-us-subscriber-growth-slows-but-it-still-cracks-30-mil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/directvs-us-subscriber-growth-slows-but-it-still-cracks-30-mil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/directvs-us-subscriber-growth-slows-but-it-still-cracks-30-mil/#commentsApparently if the question is "who needs more HD channels" then the answer is... not DirecTV. Despite a list of frustrations that includes its lack of AMC, BBC America and other oft-requested HD feeds and the eternally coming soon DirecTiVo, the satellite company just cracked 30 million customers in total. Growth is slowing however, as it only added 26,000 customers, compared to 100,000 in the same quarter last year. While there's no word on whether it will be broadcasting Mad Men in HD next year, CEO Michael White made a passing comment about "the Hulu software" having nice aspects to it that could relate to making its programming available everywhere. Comcast filed a lawsuit against DirecTV advertising "free NFL Sunday Ticket" for new subscribers, claiming the ads don't mention a two year subscription is required for it.

Update: Still looking for word on the DirecTiVo? Checking the transcripts of the investor call (via Gizmo Lovers) there was a comment on a "high definition UI" coming in the fourth quarter, with Pandora. We'd express optimism that this was actually about the TiVo box, but we know better than that by now.

DirecTV's US subscriber growth slows, but it still cracks 30 million customers worldwide originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvearningshdThu, 04 Aug 2011 21:53:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's latest HD add is Telefutura in Miami, but who needs more channels anyway?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/directvs-latest-hd-add-is-telefutura-in-miami-but-who-needs-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/directvs-latest-hd-add-is-telefutura-in-miami-but-who-needs-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/directvs-latest-hd-add-is-telefutura-in-miami-but-who-needs-mo/#commentsIn a surprisingly rare occurrence these days, DirecTV has a new HD channel to announce, now that it's carrying WAMI / Telefutura in the Miami area. Unfortunately, if you're a primarily English speaking customer there's not much to report, and according to a recent interview with Multichannel News, DirecTV thinks that's just fine. Executive VP Derek Chang told the site that after cracking 100 channels it became "more about the overall experience" (unless that experience is a new DirecTiVo) and that everyone has most of the important stuff in HD. Of course, we know from some of our readers comments that missing AMC, BBC America and more is leaving some of "the important stuff" out. That sounds like poll time to us, so whether you're DirecTV subscriber or not, pick one of the options below and let us know how you feel about their channel lineup.

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[Thanks, cypherstream]

Continue reading DirecTV's latest HD add is Telefutura in Miami, but who needs more channels anyway?

DirecTV's latest HD add is Telefutura in Miami, but who needs more channels anyway? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvhdhd channelsHdChannelsmiamisatellitetelefuturaThu, 21 Jul 2011 15:20:00 EST<![CDATA[New DirecTiVo launch may not come until later this year]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/new-directivo-launch-may-not-come-until-later-this-year/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/new-directivo-launch-may-not-come-until-later-this-year/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/new-directivo-launch-may-not-come-until-later-this-year/#comments We've got bad news for anyone (still) waiting on the new DirecTiVo. The newly relaunched Gizmo Lovers blog points out a FAQ page on DirecTV.com saying the box is still waiting for production approval, although it's "optimistic" the box will see a release in the 2011 calendar year. Even that rings hollow, however, as our friend Dave Zatz mentions on Twitter that he's heard it may not arrive until November at the earliest. It's been nearly three years since the new box was first announced, anyone want to lay a wager down on whether the TiVo Premiere will get its second core enabled before we ever see a new TiVo for DirecTV released?

New DirecTiVo launch may not come until later this year originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delaydirectivodirectvdvrhdsatellitetivoThu, 14 Jul 2011 15:59:00 EST<![CDATA[ReplayTV guide data comes to an end July 31st]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/replaytv-guide-data-comes-to-an-end-july-31st/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/replaytv-guide-data-comes-to-an-end-july-31st/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/replaytv-guide-data-comes-to-an-end-july-31st/#comments DirecTV has carried on the "resurrection" of ReplayTV for a lot longer than we thought it would since purchasing the ancient DVR brand back in '07, but everything comes to an end next month. Zatz Not Funny points out the website has been updated to inform users EPG data will cease July 31st, leaving any stragglers to either find their own sources or to schedule recordings manually. If any users are thinking this is the time to switch (and not, say, anytime in the last decade) we'd suggest SageTV as an option but, you know...

ReplayTV guide data comes to an end July 31st originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directvdvrepgguidehdrecordingsreplay tvReplayTvset-top boxSet-topBoxshutdownMon, 20 Jun 2011 15:17:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV Wireless Digital Cinema Connection Kit previewed by DBSTalk]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/directv-wireless-digital-cinema-connection-kit-previewed-by-dbst/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/directv-wireless-digital-cinema-connection-kit-previewed-by-dbst/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/directv-wireless-digital-cinema-connection-kit-previewed-by-dbst/#comments We knew DirecTV's Wireless Digital Cinema Connection Kit was coming after it popped up at the FCC, but folks over at DBSTalk have taken the time to compile the experiences of field testers into one PDF. If you're not clear on the purpose, this box gets your DirecTV receiver connected to the internet without Ethernet so you can access CINEMAplus VOD, multiroom and apps with control of the connection through the receiver itself. Click the source link to get first hand explanations and details before it becomes widely available -- and long before DirecTV gets around to adding some of the requested HD channels.

[Thanks, cypherstream]

DirecTV Wireless Digital Cinema Connection Kit previewed by DBSTalk originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cinema connection kitcinema plusCinemaConnectionKitCinemaPlusdirectvhdinternetreceiverstreamingvodwifiwirelesswireless digital cinema connection kitWirelessDigitalCinemaConnectionKitMon, 13 Jun 2011 13:55:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV is field testing RVU, will offer satellite TV without individual receivers in October]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/directv-is-field-testing-rvu-will-offer-satellite-tv-without-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/directv-is-field-testing-rvu-will-offer-satellite-tv-without-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/directv-is-field-testing-rvu-will-offer-satellite-tv-without-in/#comments We've been waiting since 2009 for the RVU Alliance to deliver on its promise of TV service controlled by a main server that streams content to any screen in the home without requiring any set-top boxes and it appears DirecTV is ready to make it so. A press release issued today indicates it has started field trials of the HR34 RVU server that will be the keystone in its Home Media Center, and plans to roll the service out nationwide in October. If you want to know when to start buying HDTVs like the Samsung D6000 series, it also mentions RVU certification for those and DirecTV's own C30 Home Media Clients (check out a video demo here) is expected to be finalized in June. There's been some delays but if you were also hoping that 2011 would be the year we can get rid of the cable box, the progress is looking very promising.

[Thanks, Tyler]

Continue reading DirecTV is field testing RVU, will offer satellite TV without individual receivers in October

DirecTV is field testing RVU, will offer satellite TV without individual receivers in October originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 19:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>c30certificationdirectvdlnahome media centerhome media clientsHomeMediaCenterHomeMediaClientshr34rvurvu allianceRvuAlliancesamsungsatelliteserverset-top boxSet-topBoxtvupnpWed, 18 May 2011 19:47:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTiVo surfaces briefly on DirecTV.com, is it almost here?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/directivo-surfaces-briefly-on-directv-com-is-it-almost-here/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/directivo-surfaces-briefly-on-directv-com-is-it-almost-here/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/directivo-surfaces-briefly-on-directv-com-is-it-almost-here/#comments Posters on the DBSTalk.com forum are reporting they got a quick glimpse of a $99 TiVo HD-DVR from DirecTV on the satellite company's website today, as shown in the screenshot by "J Blow" above. He reports it went through, charging $105 after tax and including a $5 TiVo service fee and $6 receiver lease fee. There's also an additional picture pointing out features like "swivel search" that definitely suggest a throwback to the old TiVo HD menus and not the new Premiere UI. As ZatzNotFunny points out previous rumors and tweets have suggested a launch this summer, but after so many delays, we're not getting excited just yet.

DirecTiVo surfaces briefly on DirecTV.com, is it almost here? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>directivodirectvdirectv tivodirectv.comDirectvTivodvrhdhd dvrHdDvrleaktivoThu, 12 May 2011 14:59:00 EST<![CDATA[3net launches 3D 'sportumentary', monthly news show and Civil War series]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/04/3net-launches-3d-sportumentary-monthly-news-show-and-civil-wa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/04/3net-launches-3d-sportumentary-monthly-news-show-and-civil-wa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/04/3net-launches-3d-sportumentary-monthly-news-show-and-civil-wa/#comments We're still waiting for the Sony / Discovery / IMAX backed 3net to pop up on more providers than just DirecTV, but for now it's concentrating on building up a library of 3D content and it's had several notable announcements recently. The freshest one is a new four episode "sportsumentary" called Bullproof that will start airing tomorrow and focus on highlighting the dangers faced by bullfighters who protect the cowboys competing in the Professional Bullriding Circuit. Also new is a weekly entertainment news show called In The Qube that launched April 24th and features Nicole Dabeau from E! News. The premiere episode reportedly features looks at 3D content and hardware, no word on what it's focused on since. A little further off in the future is The Civil War 3D, a four hour minseries that claims to be the first native 3D war documentary. There's more details in the press releases after the break but so far we're not quite moved to pick up the phone and ask our TV provider "where's my 3net?".

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3net launches 3D 'sportumentary', monthly news show and Civil War series originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d tv3dnet3dTvbullproofcivil war 3dCivilWar3ddirectvdocumentaryhdin the qubeInTheQubenewsWed, 04 May 2011 15:29:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV asks its customers what they like so much about Netflix, could launch competitor]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/directv-asks-its-customers-what-they-like-so-much-about-netflix/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/directv-asks-its-customers-what-they-like-so-much-about-netflix/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/directv-asks-its-customers-what-they-like-so-much-about-netflix/#comments Just like our friends at TiVo, DirecTV likes to poll its customers occasionally about possible new features and its latest one was all about Netflix. Several tipsters have indicated to us and ZatzNotFunny they were asked to evaluate a possible Netflix-like online subscription video service that DirecTV would offer in addition to their current satellite TV. While premium video channels circle the wagons around Starz Play and HBO Go -- this also puts an interesting spin on last week's "mistweet" about streaming video coming to DirecTV apps -- type services and a network owned by the cable companies has already launched a similar service called Vutopia, it's possible DirecTV could be the next big all you can eat streaming competitor. Check out ZNF for a few more screengrabs, but all we know for sure right now is we're not the only ones wondering what would it take to pull you away from Netflix?

[Thanks, Mike & Patrick]

DirecTV asks its customers what they like so much about Netflix, could launch competitor originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>competitiondirectvhbo goHboGointernet videoInternetVideonetflixpollsatellitesatellite tvSatelliteTvstreaming videoStreamingVideosubscriptionsurveyvutopiaxfinity tvXfinityTvTue, 26 Apr 2011 19:31:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV's iPad, iPhone, Android apps will (NOT) have HBO Go streaming May 2nd (Update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/directvs-ipad-iphone-android-apps-will-also-have-hbo-go-strea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/directvs-ipad-iphone-android-apps-will-also-have-hbo-go-strea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/directvs-ipad-iphone-android-apps-will-also-have-hbo-go-strea/#comments Just like the web versions of HBO Go and Max Go are accessible both through their own sites and various provider portals, DirecTV has announced it will include access to them in its own apps on iPad, iPhone and "select Android devices" at the same time native Go apps launch. There's no word on what restrictions may be placed on Android, if it's just Froyo or higher hardware with Flash accessibility, then that's one thing, but Netflix-style DRM tie ups could prove to be much more frustrating to our Game of Thrones streaming plans. The announcement came from DirecTV's official Twitter account which indicated the apps would progress beyond mere remote control and DVR scheduling on the same May 2nd date previously teased in HBO's YouTube trailer -- we'll wait and see how long it takes to be integrated into similar apps from competitors like Comcast and Verizon FiOS.

Update: We've just heard from DirecTV that this was a "mistweet", as it turns out they won't be adding HBO Go access through their own apps and DirecTV customers will have to use the native HBO Go app just like everyone else. Check the @DirecTV account for the latest tweets, we'll put this one on the shelf next to the DirecTiVo for now.

DirecTV's iPad, iPhone, Android apps will (NOT) have HBO Go streaming May 2nd (Update) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DirecTV's $30 per rental premium video on-demand service launches Thursday originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HBO Go, Max Go streaming comes to DirecTV; iOS and Android apps still due later this year originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Poll: Are you watching TV with/on a tablet? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Theater owners ready to fight over $30, 60-day window VOD movies

Theater owners ready to fight over $30, 60-day window VOD movies originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DirecTV, Comcast, Vudu could start offering 'premium VOD' $30 movie rentals in April originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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