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[MythTV 0.25 is finally available with a bundle of new features]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/12/new-myth-tv-0-25-features/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/12/new-myth-tv-0-25-features/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/12/new-myth-tv-0-25-features/#comments ImageOne year, four months and 30 days after its last major release, MythTV has -- after a short delay -- released v0.25 to the world. We've already discussed many of its new features including DirectX acceleration, out of the box support for CableCARD tuners, AirPlay and HTTP Live Streaming, but there are others, like HDMI-CEC control, 3D support, improved audio and more. Hit the source link to get your dose of open sourced media center action, we'll check in in another ten years for version 0.5.

MythTV 0.25 is finally available with a bundle of new features originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>0.253dairplaycablecardhdmi-cechdpostminihtpcmedia centerMediaCentermyth tvMythTvopen sourceOpenSourcetvupdateThu, 12 Apr 2012 04:33:00 EST<![CDATA[MythTV turns 0.25, is actually ten in human years]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/mythtv-turns-0-25-is-actually-ten-in-human-years/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/mythtv-turns-0-25-is-actually-ten-in-human-years/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/mythtv-turns-0-25-is-actually-ten-in-human-years/#comments MythTVPerhaps it's to help it keep that start-up vibe but, for whatever reason, on the eve of its tenth birthday MythTV is about to release version 0.25. That's right, it's the two bit anniversary of one of our favorite open source HTPC programs. So, what's new in this edition? A lot. In fact, for full details you'll have to hit up the changelog at the source. But, we can guarantee that the new MythTV Services API will open up a whole new frontier to devs. If you're looking for more, well, don't worry -- the creators have also added support for IPv6, AirPlay, HTTP Live Streaming, and DirectX acceleration. For more details and to download the beta for yourself, hit up the source link.

Update: One more major feature added to 0.25 is the support for CableCARD tuners. That capability was added to 0.24 through patches, but this next version supports it out of the proverbial box.

MythTV turns 0.25, is actually ten in human years originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are plenty of myths that surround MythTV: it's for hardcore enthusiasts only, you need a dedicated Linux box and that it's totally incompatible with Redmond's offerings. Whilst Microsoft HTPC users could previously access recordings, they didn't get the live TV, commercial skipping and DVR powers that the software is famous for. That's all changing, thanks to a group of developers who have ported the native front end to Windows. You can either grab a pre-compiled binary of the project, or for those who wish to do it themselves, follow our source link to find all the details.

Code wizardry turns MythTV into Windows legend originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CodingDVRHackHackinghdpostminiHome EntertainmentHomeEntertainmentHTPCHTPCsLinuxMythTVMythTV WindowsMythtvWindowsPVRWindowsTue, 08 Nov 2011 11:11:00 EST<![CDATA[HDHomeRun Prime TV tuner passes CableLabs tests - Update: Preorder pulled, 6-tuner ships first]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/hdhomerun-prime-tv-tuner-passes-cablelabs-tests-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/hdhomerun-prime-tv-tuner-passes-cablelabs-tests-available-for-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/hdhomerun-prime-tv-tuner-passes-cablelabs-tests-available-for-p/#comments We've been waiting for SiliconDust's CableCARD-compatible HDHomeRun Prime for a little over a year and it seems finally ready to bring its triple tuner TV magic home, having gained CableLabs certification as of April 28th and subsequently showing up for preorder on Amazon. While this is mostly big news for Windows Media Center fans who need a new way to get premium channels on their box it also supports other DVR software like MythTV on Copy Freely-marked content. HTPC builders don't have to choose between this HDHR3-CC and the (suddenly in abundant supply and still $399) Ceton InfiniTV 4 just yet, since the listing has no shipping date and the last we'd heard from SiliconDust was that preorders would ship around 30 days after it completed certification. Check out our hands-on impressions from CES a few months ago if you're on the fence, but right now all that's standing between you and that grey box is a little bit of time... and $207.

Update: According to a post on its forum, SiliconDust confirmed the HDHomeRun Prime has been certified and an email announcement will follow shortly, however it expects to deliver a 6-tuner Theater version first with the three tuner box appearing afterwards. The post also notes sites are "incorrectly listing" the HDHomeRun Prime for preorder and "will not be first in line for delivering product" so you may want to wait for the official word on which "major retailer" has the go-ahead to make sure you're first in line. The option to preorder disappeared from Amazon this morning, we'll let you know when and where the option to purchase pops up next. [Thanks, robniep]

Gallery: Hands-on with the HDHomeRun Prime


[Thanks, Neil]

HDHomeRun Prime TV tuner passes CableLabs tests - Update: Preorder pulled, 6-tuner ships first originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 May 2011 01:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7mccable cardcable labsCableCardCableLabshd homerunHdHomerunHDHomeRun CableCARDHDHomeRun PrimeHdhomerunCablecardHdhomerunPrimehdhr3-cchtpcmedia centerMediaCentermyth tvMythTvpreordersilicon dustSiliconDustthree tunerThreeTunerwindows 7 media centerWindows7MediaCenterMon, 02 May 2011 01:26:00 EST<![CDATA[CableLabs amends OCUR spec, tuner sharing and MythTV are on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/15/cablelabs-amends-ocur-spec-tuner-sharing-and-mythtv-are-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/15/cablelabs-amends-ocur-spec-tuner-sharing-and-mythtv-are-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/15/cablelabs-amends-ocur-spec-tuner-sharing-and-mythtv-are-on/#commentsCeton InfiniTV 4 We told you that CableLabs had received a few requests to amend the OCUR spec that dictates what a CableCARD tuner for a PC can and can't do, and as expected the organization that many love to hate has come through -- we, expected it anyways. The first change is the most significant which is that each tuner in an OCUR can be paired with different PCs at the same time. This lets you buy one quad tuner and use it on four HTPCs simultaneously; one tuner per PC (a single tuner can't be shared simultaneous though). When we originally asked CableLabs about changing this they said, maybe, but it'd take three to six months to run through the process. The other change we're glad didn't take forever to become a reality is the one that stated that even Copy Freely content had to be transmitted securely, which meant that Windows 7 Media Center was the only way to watch any CableCARD tuner stuff, and while there isn't much encrypted QAM content out there marked Copy Freely, MythTV and SageTV fans will have access to at least some premium HD content. This isn't as big a deal as changing the meaning of Copy Once to something less draconian, it is welcomed news for those who just received their InfiniTV 4 (pictured above) and felt constrained by the old rules. We're sure there could be considerable time between when the change is made official and when the firmware is released to the public, but hopefully Ceton and SiliconDust don't waste any time making it happen.

CableLabs amends OCUR spec, tuner sharing and MythTV are on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7mcCableCARDCableLabsCetonCeton CorpCetonCorphdHDHomeRunHDHomeRun PrimeHdhomerunPrimeInfiniTV 4Infinitv4MythTVOCURSiliconDusttuner sharingTunerSharingWindows 7 Media CenterWindows Media CenterWindows7MediaCenterWindowsMediaCenterSun, 15 Aug 2010 19:21:00 EST<![CDATA[HDHomeRun Prime with CableCARD might work with MythTV after all]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/hdhomerun-prime-with-cablecard-might-work-with-mythtv-after-all/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/hdhomerun-prime-with-cablecard-might-work-with-mythtv-after-all/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/hdhomerun-prime-with-cablecard-might-work-with-mythtv-after-all/#commentsHDHomeRun Prime We've been following the developments of SiliconDust's HDHomeRun Prime for some time and while there's still no word on when it'll be ready to sell, the latest interesting news is that SiliconDust hopes to make it work with MythTV. Unfortunately the OCUR spec requires that any content marked Copy Once, or worse, be locked down with PlayReady DRM before it leaves the tuner, and there's almost no chance of that changing. But believe it or not there is plenty of programming delivered via encrypted digital cable that is marked Copy Freely (depending on your provider of course). So apparently CableLabs is considering a engineering change recommendation made by SiliconDust that would allow Copy Freely content to stream to DVR software that isn't CableLabs certified, and thus can't participate in the encrypted connection -- yes that's right, the content is encrypted as well as the communications between the hardware and software -- which means that software like MythTV could work with the tuner. Depending on your provider and your DVR software of choice this could be very good news.

HDHomeRun Prime with CableCARD might work with MythTV after all originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CableCARDhdHDHomeRunHDHomeRun PrimeHdhomerunPrimeMythTVSiliconDustWed, 21 Jul 2010 19:43:00 EST<![CDATA[MythTV 0.21 available, adds ClearQAM support via HDHomeRun]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/10/mythtv-0-21-available-adds-clearqam-support-via-hdhomerun/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/10/mythtv-0-21-available-adds-clearqam-support-via-hdhomerun/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/10/mythtv-0-21-available-adds-clearqam-support-via-hdhomerun/#commentsIt's been a while since we checked in on the MythTV project, just updated to version 0.21, most notably adding QAM recording for HDHomeRun owners. If merely recording unencrypted HDTV via cable isn't enough, upgraded users may notice lowered memory consumption, the ability to record main and/or secondary audio channels, a couple new official plugins and a bunch of other tweaks. Check the wiki for the full list and get your Linux DVR going.

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MythTV 0.21 available, adds ClearQAM support via HDHomeRun originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Monolith Media Center brings MythTV to the technophobe originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hdtvlinuxmedia centermedia pcmedia pcsMediaCentermediapcmediapcsmonlith media centerMonlithMediaCentermyth tvMythTvubuntuwindows media centerWindowsMediaCenterwmceWed, 16 Aug 2006 19:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Stream MythTV content to any 3G phone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/16/stream-mythtv-content-to-any-3g-phone/http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/16/stream-mythtv-content-to-any-3g-phone/http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/16/stream-mythtv-content-to-any-3g-phone/#commentsWhen a person is on a mission, he/she can accomplish anything, no matter how Rube Goldberg-esque the solution turns out to be, so you can forgive Gary Lerhaupt's rather complicated how-to on streaming recorded programs to any 3G-enabled cellphone. Far too detailed to go into the specifics here, Lerhaupt's method basically programs your MythTV box to send recorded TV shows to a computer running Apple's open source Darwin Streaming Server software, which sets up dedicated URLs for each file and allows you to stream from your handset's browser at will. Those without pretty decent tech skillz should probably not attempt this one, as even the how-to assumes some knowledge of 3gp video conversion, script running, and something called an rtsp streaming protocol; instead, you're probably better off spending a few extra bucks on that Windows Mobile phone and employing the no-brainer solutions that the good folks at Orb and Sling Media have already come up with.

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Stream MythTV content to any 3G phone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 May 2006 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Got to be honest with ya. Home theater boxes are a dime-a-dozen any more. Slap some hardware into a desktop enclosure home theater case, throw in a big hard drive, install Windows Media Center and call it day. This box is a bit different. OpenMedia has a mythTV based systems available for purchase. It appears, based on a link on their site, that they use the KnoppMyth release of mythTV. This is a cool and easy type of the Linux system as it animates a lot of the installation and set up of mythTV. These home theater PCs can be upgraded to met your specifications and are currently available for sale; they start at $1500.

[via Digg]

New MythTV media centers available originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dtvhdhdtvhome theater pcsHomeTheaterPcsmythtvtvWMCWed, 26 Apr 2006 10:05:00 EST<![CDATA[MythTV update available]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/15/mythtv-update-available/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/15/mythtv-update-available/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/15/mythtv-update-available/#commentsMythTVMythTV, a Linux-DVR alternative to WMCE that supports HDTV via over-the-air, just announced a sizable upgrade. Version 0.19 has an abundant list of features and fixes, so we won't bore you with the full list; you can read it while you download the latest and greatest version.

Actually we'll share one just because use a similar function on the Xbox 360 as a Windows Media Extender: a popup keyboard so you don't have to use the remote for text input. And then there's the new support for DTS passthrough audio. Don't forget the signal monitoring support. Oh wait, we said we weren't going to hit you with the list...

[via eHomeUpgrade]

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MythTV update available originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2006 06:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DTVDVRhdHD BeatHdBeatHDTVMyth TVMythTvTVWindows Media CenterWindowsMediaCenterWMCEWed, 15 Feb 2006 06:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Build a better HTPC with Engadget]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/24/build-a-better-htpc-with-engadget/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/24/build-a-better-htpc-with-engadget/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/24/build-a-better-htpc-with-engadget/#commentsEngadget builds an HTPC Eliot Phillips just built a killer HTPC over at Engadget, maybe he had some DTV-envy from our WMCE how to? It's all good because he's got space for a killer amount of storage in the box: can you say 4TB in the future? There's no HDTV tuner in the box just yet, buy we forgive him; besides, he's already stated his intentions to add a card that's both OTA and QAM-capable. The HTPC costs a little more than a grand, but has some spunky components including an Intel P4 at 3.0GHz, 2GB of memory, and an inexpensive graphics card can power a 1920 x 1200 display. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow if you want your very own HTPC that runs MythTV on Linux, but we'll warn you now: due to graphic pics of PC guts throughout the post, viewer discretion is advised.

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Build a better HTPC with Engadget originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DTVEngadgethdHD BeatHdBeatHDTVHTPCMythTVTVWMCETue, 24 Jan 2006 18:06:00 EST<![CDATA[How-To: Build a practical HTPC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/24/how-to-build-a-practical-htpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/24/how-to-build-a-practical-htpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/24/how-to-build-a-practical-htpc/#comments We've seen a lot of home theater PCs lately and being in need of a new workstation, we decide to build one of our own. We started planning by looking around to see what others had done. It would be fun to own a HD capable 2TB box , but we're not going to drop $7,400. SnapStream's 11-tuner performance art piece looked fun too, but not practical. Even Ars Technica and ExtremeTech had decent looking guides, but both systems broke $2K.

We wanted to build a machine that had:
  • Good desktop performance
  • Long life through upgradability
  • Cost close to $1,000
So here's how we did it, click on to check it out!

Continue reading How-To: Build a practical HTPC

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How-To: Build a practical HTPC originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2006 13:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featuresgentoohdtvhtpcmcemedia pcmedia pcsmediapcmediapcsmythtvsilverstoneTue, 24 Jan 2006 13:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Where's the Linux Media Center?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/14/wheres-the-linux-media-center/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/14/wheres-the-linux-media-center/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/14/wheres-the-linux-media-center/#commentsLinuxIf someone has the time to cook up the excellent Xbox Media Center modification, why isn't there a killer media center setup for Linux PC's? Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols investigates, pointing out MythTV and a few others, but seems mostly unsatisfied.

Also for the interested is a rundown on how to get MythTV up and running with Linux (via digg) thats a bit less complicated that the guide we previously posted.

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Where's the Linux Media Center? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jan 2006 20:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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