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[WD TV Live media players gain Blockbuster on Demand, USB wireless keyboard support]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/wd-tv-live-media-players-gain-blockbuster-on-demand-usb-wireles/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/wd-tv-live-media-players-gain-blockbuster-on-demand-usb-wireles/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/wd-tv-live-media-players-gain-blockbuster-on-demand-usb-wireles/#commentsIt's not like anyone could predict the media streamer war that would erupt in 2010, but it looks like Western Digital's taking things pretty seriously. The company has just issued a somewhat major overhaul for its WD TV Live Plus and WD TV Live media players, adding Facebook support while also giving US-based users the ability to instantly rent or purchase movies via Blockbuster on Demand. Post-firmware update, users will also be able to tap into Deezer (an on-demand music service), Flingo (another internet TV portal) and AccuWeather (a place that "forecasts" what's happening in our "atmosphere"). Potentially more important than all of that, however, is the addition of USB wireless keyboard support -- simply plug in a USB wireless dongle that ships with most every wireless keyboard out there, and you'll be free to update your Facebook status or search for "Bed Intruder Song" through YouTube, all from the comfort of your sofa. Huzzah!

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WD TV Live media players gain Blockbuster on Demand, USB wireless keyboard support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accuweatherblockbusterblockbuster on demandBlockbusterOnDemanddeezerfacebookfirmwareflingomediamedia streamerMediaStreamersocial networkingSocialNetworkingstreamerstreamingupdatewd tvWD TV LiveWD TV Live plusWdTvWdTvLiveWdTvLivePlusweatherWestern DigitalWesternDigitalWed, 24 Nov 2010 02:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia 'Saga' accidentally outed in AccuWeather ad? (update: nope, it's just the N97 Mini)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/nokia-saga-accidentally-outed-in-accuweather-ad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/nokia-saga-accidentally-outed-in-accuweather-ad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/nokia-saga-accidentally-outed-in-accuweather-ad/#comments We're not quite sure what to make of this, but it appears that the AccuWeather app for S60 5th Edition devices has gone ahead and leaked an unknown Nokia device -- the "Saga" -- which appears to be a sort of N97 Mini Mini (two "Minis" on purpose there) that trades the tilting screen for a more traditional flat sliding one. As Symbian-Guru points out, Nokia itself doesn't typically assign names to its handsets -- it leaves that job to its carrier partners -- so this might simply be a branded version of one of the existing N97 variants, but naturally, the leaked device theory is juicier. At any rate, if this were to come Stateside, they might have a bit of trouble slipping it by Samsung since they've already got a Saga in the mix here, so we'll be keeping an eye out for some blander N, E, or X series label if this gets real.

Update: David Fields of the Nokia Messaging team is saying over on Symbian-Guru that it's simply an N97 Mini -- but that still doesn't explain where the Saga name comes into play. The mystery continues!

Update 2: Another Nokia spokesperson has contacted us to let us know that "Saga" was Nokia's internal codename for the N97 Mini... so yeah, no new hardware here.

Nokia 'Saga' accidentally outed in AccuWeather ad? (update: nope, it's just the N97 Mini) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now that AT&T is finally finished rolling out its Total Home DVR software, it's back to adding in interactivity. As Weather On Demand continues to make the rounds, Houston, Texas has become the newest locale to become acquainted. Hard to say if you'll really be compelled to check the forecast on your HDTV versus, say, your cellphone, but it's there if you're into it.

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AT&T rolls out Weather On Demand U-verse functionality in Houston, TX originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, remember that AccuWeather portal that launched earlier this month on AT&T's U-verse? Looks like the outfit is on the rollout train, as it's bringing the service to U-verse TV subscribers in both Columbus, Ohio and Los Angeles, California. For those unaware, the free Weather On Demand service is an "interactive feature that allows U-verse TV customers to find the weather information they want, in the city they want, at the time they want -- all at the touch of a button." 'Course, you could just look outside and / or trust the weatherman, but where's the fun in that?

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AT&T brings U-verse Weather On Demand to Los Angeles and Columbus originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've been waiting (and waiting) for a few more value-added features to hit U-verse TV, you're in luck. Assuming you're located in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Indianapolis or San Diego, that is. AT&T and AccuWeather.com have jointly launched a weather on demand feature in the aforementioned cities, and there are plans in place to spread it across the entire U-verse network by 2009. Just as it sounds, users will be able to use Weather On Demand in order to fetch the latest forecast at the press of a button, and of course, it's completely free.

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AT&T launches AccuWeather portal on U-verse TV originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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