Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Canal Plus chief: Amazon, Netflix will bring video-on-demand to France early next year]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/10/amazon-netflix-rumored-to-bring-video-on-demand-to-France/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/10/amazon-netflix-rumored-to-bring-video-on-demand-to-France/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/10/amazon-netflix-rumored-to-bring-video-on-demand-to-France/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments DNP Canal Plus chief Amazon will bring videoondemand to France

Amazon might be continuing its European HD streaming video invasion by arriving in France next March, according to Canal Plus' president, Bertrand Meheu. The executive is well-placed to have that info, as he says his company will be supplying Amazon with content for the service's launch on the Kindle Fire. If true, it's not known yet if it would be in the form of Lovefilm, which launched in Germany and the UK recently, or if it would be available on PCs, Macs, Xbox 360 consoles or Smart TVs as it is elsewhere. Canal Plus has been fighting to keep such competitors out of the notoriously protectionist country, but it was recently blocked by a state watchdog from hoarding VOD rights exclusively for its own networks. The company also said that Netflix would arrive in France by "early 2013" -- another credible claim, considering the huge amount of content it produces that the US streaming service would surely need.

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Via: The Hollywood Reporter

Source: BFMTV France (translated)

]]> amazonCanal PlusCanalPlusFranceHDHD movie streaminghd movieshd streamingHdMoviesHdMovieStreaminghdpostcrosshdpostminiHdStreaminglovefilmlovefilm hdlovefilm instantLovefilmHdLovefilmInstantminipostmovie rentalMovieRentalstreamingSVODvideo on demanVideoOnDemanVOD Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:08:00 -0400 21|20346211 <![CDATA[Editorial: Cutting the cable cord is a young trend going in the right direction]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/20/editorial-cutting-the-cable-cord-a-la-carte-trend/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/20/editorial-cutting-the-cable-cord-a-la-carte-trend/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/20/editorial-cutting-the-cable-cord-a-la-carte-trend/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Editorial Cutting the cable cord is a young trend going in the right direction

This week I bought a Roku. Late to the party? Yes, but not as late as you might suppose. Roku has sold about 2.5 million streaming media boxes since the product launched in 2008. Approximately 1.5 million of those units moved in 2011, indicating an acceleration of demand. Coincidentally, those numbers roughly represent the cord-cutting movement: Reportedly, 2.65 million cable subscribers ditched their service between 2008 and 2011, with about 1.5 million of those defections happening in 2011.

While cable cord-cutting is a trend, the movement is occurring in the context of customer inertia. About 100 million customers subscribe to cable, satellite, and other pay-TV providers (e.g. AT&T's U-Verse). The problematic value proposition of cutting the cord will probably keep massive inaction in place for the short term, but cannot, I believe, withstand long-term marketplace demands.

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]]> amazonbusinesscablecontentcord cuttercord cuttingCordCutterCordCuttingeditorialfiosftthhd streamhd streaminghdpostcrossHdStreamHdStreaminghdtvhuluindustryiptvnetflixpay-tvrokustreamingsubscriptiontelevisionu-versevideo Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:00:00 -0400 21|20304250 <![CDATA[Infinitec updates Pocket TV to 1GB RAM, settles on final design and reaffirms October shipments]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/18/infinitec-updates-pocket-tv-1gb-ram-final-design-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/18/infinitec-updates-pocket-tv-1gb-ram-final-design-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/18/infinitec-updates-pocket-tv-1gb-ram-final-design-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Infinitec updates Pocket TV to 1GB RAM, settles on final design and reaffirms October shipments

It's another wondrous success story from within the walls of Kickstarter, but honestly, meeting its funding goal was just the start for Infinitec. The outfit's second product, the Pocket TV, is well on its way to becoming a commercialized reality, but backers will be pleased to know that a few changes are being made in order to address some of the most frequently voiced concerns. For starters, the company's doubling the included RAM from 512MB to 1GB. We asked its founders why it'd make such a change, and were told that the boost in memory would enable "snappier performance" throughout, and ensure that it'll handle "the next versions of Android" when updates become available. Wise move. Contrary to the belief of many, such a decision requires more than a simple tweak on a purchase order; Infinitec will be redesigning the final product to look like the item pictured above, and it's bringing on staff in order to adhere to its original shipment month of October. Hungry for even more? There's a minty fresh hands-on video just after the break.

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]]> androidandroid 4.0Android4.0exclusivehd streaminghdpostcrossHdStreamingice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichInfiniteckickstarteron saleOnSalepocket tvPocketTvramship dateShipDatestreamstreamingupdatevideo Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:43:00 -0400 21|20260976 <![CDATA[Netflix introduces its own CDN, Open Connect Network, to give ISPs more control]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/netflix-introduces-its-own-cdn-open-connect-network/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/netflix-introduces-its-own-cdn-open-connect-network/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/netflix-introduces-its-own-cdn-open-connect-network/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Netflix introduces its own CDN, Open Connect Network, to give ISPs more throughput controlIt's not often that we touch on subjects surrounding content infrastructure -- lectures revolving around AWS, Level 3 and Limelight give most of us the creeps -- but that stuff is absolutely vital to keep petabytes of content flowing to our retinas. As the company's business shifts from by-mail to instant gratification, there are also decisions that need to be made about delivery. Despite signing a three-year deal with Limelight and Level 3 right around eighteen months ago, Netflix is clearly keeping an eye on the future with the introduction of the Open Connect content delivery network (CDN). Netflix is informing ISPs that they can choose to have Open Connect Appliances within their datacenters, or to peer with the Open Connect network at common Internet Exchanges; Netflix will provide either form of access at no cost to the ISP. We've heard about Netflix's efforts to team up with ISPs on bandwidth management before, it will be interesting to see if higher quality streaming or bundled packages become part of the deal. The official announcement is pretty light on details, but a piece at Streaming Media (linked below) highlights some of the more important strategic changes. No doubt, the outfit is expected to save small amounts per megabyte delivered, but when you're serving video on a massive scale, even pennies count.

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]]> CDNcontentcontent delivery networkContentDeliveryNetworkfilmhd streaminghdpostcrossHdStreamingmoviesnetflixNetflix Open Connect NetworkNetflixOpenConnectNetworknetworkopen connectOpenConnectprogrammingstreamingstreaming mediaStreamingMediayoutube Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:52:00 -0400 21|20251290 <![CDATA[Lovefilm introduces HD streaming in the UK and Germany, adds another nail in mail rental coffin]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/lovefilm-introduces-hd-streaming/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/lovefilm-introduces-hd-streaming/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/lovefilm-introduces-hd-streaming/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments LoveFilm introduces HD streaming in the UK and Germany, adds another nail in mail rental coffin

Lovefilm certainly seems to be on the charm offensive to secure those movie viewing eyes. Yesterday it was the announcement of an exclusive deal with NBCUniversal, and today it's HD streaming for its "Instant" service. Subscribers in the UK and Germany can suck up full 1080p content when viewing on a Mac or PC, and 720p when watching via Xbox 360 or Smart TV (UK only) at no extra cost. The HD library is rolling out now, and currently includes only a selection of films and TV shows, but is set to expand over the coming months. So if you're a paid up member, you can start browsing the library today, and hunt out those HD badges.

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]]> amazongermanyhdhd movie streaminghd movieshd streamingHdMoviesHdMovieStreaminghdpostcrossHdStreaminglovefilmlovefilm hdlovefilm instantLovefilmHdLovefilmInstantmovie rentalMovieRentalUK Thu, 31 May 2012 05:23:00 -0400 21|20248335 <![CDATA[Infinitec returns with Android 4.0-based HDMI dongle, Kickstarts the Pocket TV]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/30/infinitec-android-hdmi-tv-dongle-kickstarter/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/30/infinitec-android-hdmi-tv-dongle-kickstarter/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/30/infinitec-android-hdmi-tv-dongle-kickstarter/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Infinitec Pocket TV

Remember Infinitec? Tricky question, no? The company came to us at CES 2010 with a product that had big -- nay, huge -- aspirations. It was a simple USB stick that promised to enable ad hoc streaming, claiming to bring "infinite storage" to PC users. Unfortunately, it wasn't exactly seamless in operation, and the company's been radio silent ever since. Until today. The Dubai-based outfit is officially getting back in the consumer technology game starting right now, and as it seems that all the cool kids are doing these days, it's going the Kickstarter route in lieu of more conventional capital raising.

The new product is an Android-based HDMI dongle -- not entirely unlike a few others we've seen -- which is being dubbed Pocket TV. Just as Tim Cook stated last night at D10, the TV industry is an interesting one, and it's obvious that people want something different than they have today. Plug this guy into your television, and you'll be able to Skype from the big screen, show PowerPoint presentations without a laptop connection and tap into files you've got hosted on Dropbox (or any other cloud-based Android app). Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is onboard, and it'll ship with a gyro-equipped keyboard remote that allows control via one's hand motions. Thinking of giving these guys another shot? Hit that source link below and put your money ($99 or more) where your mouse is.

Gallery: Infinitec Pocket TV Android 4.0-based HDMI dongle

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]]> hd streaminghdpostcrossHdStreamingInfiniteckickstarterstreamstreamingvideo Wed, 30 May 2012 12:05:00 -0400 21|20247673 <![CDATA[Hauppauge announces StreamEez to broadcast live HD video]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/hauppauge-launches-high-definition-video-streamer-streameez/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/hauppauge-launches-high-definition-video-streamer-streameez/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/hauppauge-launches-high-definition-video-streamer-streameez/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Image

Hauppauge, not satisfied with only bringing DVR-like functions to the Broadway this week -- has unleashed a new box called the StreamEez that links your HD video camera to your computer for live broadcasts. HDMI or component video hook it up on the cam side, USB on the computer side. It uses H.264 video compression and is compatible with sites like USTREAM that require the RTMP protocol. The box plus Windows software starts at $299. Everything but the price probably sounds pretty familiar since the incredibly similar Livestream Broadcaster is also just about on the scene, though, it'll run you about $195 more. Take a gander at the PR after the break.

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]]> broadcasterbroadwayhauppaugehdhd streaminghd videohd video streaminghdmihdpostcrossHdStreamingHdVideoHdVideoStreamingjustintvlive streamLiveStreamlivestreaminglivevideonabnab 2012Nab2012streaming videoStreamingVideousbustreamvideo cameravideo streamVideoCameraVideoStream Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:35:00 -0400 21|20218875 <![CDATA[Samsung pairs Qualcomm and ARM DRM to get HD content on Galaxy Note Media Hub]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/samsung-qualcomm-arm-drm-media-hub/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/samsung-qualcomm-arm-drm-media-hub/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/samsung-qualcomm-arm-drm-media-hub/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Samsung's going to bring "premium HD video content" to Media Hub after pairing up Qualcomm's StudioAccess and ARM's TrustZone DRM systems. The first device that will benefit from the rollout is the Galaxy Note thanks to its enormous 1280 x 800 HD display. Owners of the large phone / small tablet hybrid will find HD content appearing alongside SD editions of your favorite movies and shows -- previously unavailable because of copyright concerns. There's PR after the break, but we'd suggest reading it only if you enjoy paragraph upon paragraph of executives praising DRM to the hilt.

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]]> ARmARM TrustZoneArmTrustzoneDRMHD ContentHD MediaHD MediaHubHD StreamingHdContentHdMediaHdMediahubhdpostcrossHdStreamingMedia HubMediaHubmobilepostcrossMWCMWC 2012Mwc2012QualcommQualcomm StudioAccessQualcommStudioaccessSamsungSamsung Media HubSamsung MediaHub HDSamsungMediaHubSamsungMediahubHdSecurity Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:12:00 -0500 21|20181631 <![CDATA[Lenovo IdeaPad S2 7 with integrated WHDI mirroring hands-on (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/lenovo-ideapad-s2-7-with-integrated-whdi-mirroring-hands-on-vid/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/lenovo-ideapad-s2-7-with-integrated-whdi-mirroring-hands-on-vid/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/lenovo-ideapad-s2-7-with-integrated-whdi-mirroring-hands-on-vid/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments With inconvenient HDMI cables and half-baked wireless solutions, HD streaming from a tablet or laptop to an HDTV has been clunky, at best. And while WHDI has improved the experience drastically by minimizing lag and providing a standard platform, dongles went out of style long before the first slim tablet made its debut several years ago. A near-perfect solution may be on the horizon, however. Amimon has teamed up with Lenovo to integrate WHDI technology in the new IdeaPad S2 7, enabling wireless streaming without the need for an external transmitter -- you'll still need to attach a receiver to your TV for now. We had a chance to go hands-on with the tablet and TV at the company's suite at CES, and were quite impressed with how it performed.

Because all of the necessary hardware is integrated, there's not much to speak of on that front, though it's worth noting that adding WHDI functionality doesn't translate into a larger footprint. It's also very efficient, using "a few hundred milliwatts" of power to mirror the tablet's display to an HDTV, according to the company. There was no noticeable lag, and the picture appeared very sharp and consistent, both when playing back video and while mirroring apps and the interface to the connected Sony TV. Unfortunately, Amimon reps were unable to confirm that the technology will be included with upcoming Lenovo tablets -- or those from other manufacturers -- but judging by what we saw today, we wouldn't be surprised to see WHDI making its way to a variety of devices in the not-so-distant future. Jump past the break to see it in action.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad S2 7 with integrated WHDI mirroring hands-on

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]]> Amimoncesces 2012Ces2012hands-onHD streaminghdmiHdStreaminghdtvideapadIdeaPad S2 7IdeapadS27lenovolenovo ideapadlenovo IdeaPad S2 7LenovoIdeapadLenovoIdeapadS27mobilepostcrossstreamingtablettablet pcTabletPctabletsvideowhdiwhdi streamingWhdiStreamingwirelesswireless streamingWirelessStreaming Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:02:00 -0500 21|20146754 <![CDATA[Editorial: Reed Hastings' Netflix spinoff isn't about DVD success, it's about hedging the stream]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/editorial-reed-hastings-netflix-spinoff-isnt-about-dvd-succes/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/editorial-reed-hastings-netflix-spinoff-isnt-about-dvd-succes/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/editorial-reed-hastings-netflix-spinoff-isnt-about-dvd-succes/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you've just casually glanced over the mass reactions to Reed Hastings' decision to split the DVD-by-mail business of Netflix into its own brand and company, you've probably been duped into thinking that it's the second questionable move that the world's most famed movie delivery service has made this year. But is it? Is a man who turned a red envelope into a symbol of near-immediate gratification really a moron? Did he really just bury the company he worked tirelessly to create? I highly, highly doubt it. Knee-jerk reactions are always fun to watch, but they're rarely on-point. As with most things in life, the truth usually resides somewhere in betwixt the extremes. And in the case of Qwikster -- the DVD-by-mail service that precisely no one asked for -- the truth is hiding in exactly the place that Reed said it'd be: the future.

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]]> dvd rentaldvd rentalsDvdRentalDvdRentalseditorialhd streaminghdpostcrossHdStreamingnetflixqwiksterreed hastingsReedHastingsrentalsstreamstreaming Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:19:00 -0400 21|20045936 <![CDATA[Netflix spins DVD-by-mail service off into Qwikster, says it's 'done' with price changes (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/netflix-spins-dvd-by-mail-service-off-into-qwikster-says-its/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/netflix-spins-dvd-by-mail-service-off-into-qwikster-says-its/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/netflix-spins-dvd-by-mail-service-off-into-qwikster-says-its/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Over on Netflix's official blog, company head Reed Hastings has announced in a surprisingly humble blog post and video (embedded after the break) that it's splitting the DVD-by-mail business away into a new venture dubbed Qwikster. While the recent price changes already split the cost for each service, when this takes effect in a few weeks it will result in two different websites, two different sets of movie ratings and queues, and two different charges on customer's bills. He admits two separate sites may make it more difficult to manage a presence on both, but says dropping the need for compatibility between the two will enable new features to balance that out. Another change? Netflix Qwikster (is there anything good about that name?) is getting into video game rentals, available for an extra charge similar to the existing Blu-ray disc option.

While the blog post blames a lack of communication for much of the backlash (and obviously cancellations), it's about to become very clear that Netflix is "primarily a streaming company." Also mentioned is "substantial" additional streaming content coming in the next few months. Whatever the company calls itself, charges, or changes on its website, if Netflix wants to talk its way back into subscriber's good graces, starting with something new to watch is the way to do it.

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]]> Andy RendichAndyRendichbreaking newsdvddvd by mailDvdByMailgaminghd streaminghdpostcrossHdStreamingmicrosoftnetflixplaystationplaystation 3Playstation3ps3Qwiksterreed hastingsReedHastingssonystreamstreamingvideoxbox 360Xbox360 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:33:00 -0400 21|20045927 <![CDATA[Apple could be licensing AirPlay for video streaming, HDTV integration seems imminent]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/apple-could-be-licensing-airplay-for-video-streaming-hdtv-integ/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/apple-could-be-licensing-airplay-for-video-streaming-hdtv-integ/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/apple-could-be-licensing-airplay-for-video-streaming-hdtv-integ/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments There's nothing concrete to sink your teeth into just yet, but a couple of people "familiar with the matter" have informed Bloomberg that Apple could be taking AirPlay to the next level. Up until now, companies have been shelling out $4 per device to add AirPlay audio streaming into their products, but there's a very real demand for video to be included in that as well. According to sources, the video streaming protocol is already baked in, but not enabled / allowed under the current licensing agreement. It's bruited that the folks in Cupertino could soon expand the AirPlay license program to include video streaming from iPhones and iPads, with integration into HDTVs being the most obvious application. Specifically, the new plan would enable electronics makers to "use [AirPlay] in devices for streaming movies, TV shows and other video content," but there's no clear time table as to when any of this would go down. Will CEDIA 2011 be the launchpad for AirPlay-enabled televisions? If so, don't ever say we didn't see it coming.

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]]> adapterbuffalohd streamingHdStreamingintelintel wireless displayIntelWirelessDisplayjapanjapanesePC-TV1HDstreamstreamingWiDiwireless displaywireless streamingWirelessDisplayWirelessStreaming Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:01:00 -0500 21|19799922 <![CDATA[Samsung's dual-band CY-SWR1100 wireless router prioritizes for media streaming]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/samsungs-dual-band-cy-swr1100-wireless-router-prioritizes-for-m/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/samsungs-dual-band-cy-swr1100-wireless-router-prioritizes-for-m/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/samsungs-dual-band-cy-swr1100-wireless-router-prioritizes-for-m/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Worried about your son's World of Warcraft habit? More worried about your son's World of Warcraft habit interfering with your ability to stream last week's episode of Glee? We feel you, and so does Samsung. Amidst loads of new televisions and sound systems announced here at CES, the aforementioned company has just let loose a rather novel new wireless router. The currently unpriced CY-SWR1100 is a dual-N band device, supporting 802.11a/b/g/n and doing one thing in particular that your current router probably doesn't: it prioritizes data flow and sends the strongest signal to the television when streaming is ongoing. There's even an on-screen router configuration panel that does away with the need for a PC to initially configure it, but it's only compatible (for now) with the LED D5000 series and up, LED D550 series and up, and Plasma D550 series and up. Now, if only you could convince Comcast to do away with that pesky bandwidth cap...

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]]> 802.11802.11ncesces 2011Ces2011CY-SWR1100dual bandDualBandhd streamingHdStreaminginternetnetworkigroutersamsungstreamstreamingTouchControlwapwifiwireless routerWirelessRouterwlan routerWlanRouter Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:00:00 -0500 21|19782065 <![CDATA[Netgear's Push2TV HD WiDi adapter launched with 1080p support, WiFi range extenders follow]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/netgears-push2tv-hd-widi-adapter-launched-with-1080p-support-w/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/netgears-push2tv-hd-widi-adapter-launched-with-1080p-support-w/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/netgears-push2tv-hd-widi-adapter-launched-with-1080p-support-w/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you've been scouring the world for an adapter to enable your Intel Wireless Display-enabled laptop to do more than just look pretty in the living room, Netgear's got a refreshed box that deserves your attention. The second generation Push2TV adapter has been unveiled today, with an "HD" suffix finding its way in. The revised box now supports 1080p and Blu-ray transmissions, marking a vast improvement compared to the version launched at last year's CES. The PTV2000 is (thankfully) compatible with both existing and future generation WiDi laptops, and the dual-band wireless connectivity ensures that things will hum along just fine over 5GHz when that 2.4GHz band gets too jammed. It's expected to ship later this month in the US for $119.99, with the rest of the world to get it by the end of Q1.

In somewhat less exhilarating news, a trifecta of WiFi range extenders are also being revealed. The Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP; $99.99) touts a compact wall-plugged design, and a pair of powerline solutions should work well for those looking to make better use of their home's power cabling. The Internet Adapter for Home Theater - HD+3D (XAVB5004; $169.99) is hailed as the fastest powerline networking solution currently available on the market, while the Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter Kit (XAVB2101; $139.99) is described as the world's smallest 200Mbps powerline AV adapter. Per usual, you can find the releases in full just below the break.

Gallery: Netgear's Push2TV HD, home networking launches at CES 2011

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]]> 1080pblu-raycesces 2011ces2011hd streamingHdStreamingintelintel wireless displayIntelWirelessDisplayinternet adapterInternetAdapterNetgearnetworknetworkingpowerlinePTV2000Push2TVPush2TV adapterPush2TV HDPush2tvAdapterPush2tvHdrange boosterrange extenderRangeBoosterRangeExtenderstreamstreamingwidiwifiwifi boosterWiFi Range ExtenderWifiBoosterWifiRangeExtenderwireless displayWirelessDisplayWN3000RPXAVB2101XAVB5004 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:59:00 -0500 21|19788623 <![CDATA[WHDI breaks out at CES 2011, brings 1080p streaming to TVs, PCs, tablets and a projector]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/whdi-breaks-out-at-ces-2011-brings-1080p-streaming-to-tvs-pcs/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/whdi-breaks-out-at-ces-2011-brings-1080p-streaming-to-tvs-pcs/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/whdi-breaks-out-at-ces-2011-brings-1080p-streaming-to-tvs-pcs/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We've felt the rush a-comin', and it looks as if 2011 may finally be the year that Amimon (along with its competitors) gets the break it has been yearning for in the consumer market. With wireless HD streaming options becoming more plentiful (and prices heading southward into a realm of feasibility), the WHDI standard is making a stand at this year's CES. Right around a dozen new products will be introduced this week with WHDI embedded, including HDTVs from Haier, PC-to-TV adapters from Asus and LG Innotek, tablets from First International Computer ('Jacob' prototype shown above), Malata and Gemtek / Ampak, a projector from Vivitek and a mobile-to-TV solution from 35.com. The goal here is pretty obvious -- Amimon would love for you to have a house full of WHDI-equipped gear, in turn creating an ecosystem where these devices could talk to one another and stream in a variety of directions. We'll be scouring the floor to see who's buying in, but it sounds as if that won't be too difficult a chore.

Gallery: WHDI-enabled product lineup at CES 2011

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]]> 1080p5ghz60HzAMIMONampakasusBrite-viewcesces 2011ces2011ficfirst international computerFirstInternationalComputerHaierHDhd streamingHdStreaminglglg innotekLgInnotekmalatastreamstreamingvivitekWHDIwirelesswireless hdtvWirelessHdtv Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|19784896 <![CDATA[KDDI develops a zoom-enhance system for HD movie streaming on smartphones (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/kddi-develops-a-zoom-enhance-system-for-hd-movie-streaming-on-sm/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/kddi-develops-a-zoom-enhance-system-for-hd-movie-streaming-on-sm/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/kddi-develops-a-zoom-enhance-system-for-hd-movie-streaming-on-sm/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Because not every smartphone has a full 1080p resolution (yet), KDDI's R&D Labs have come up with a new method for massaging the most out of HD movie streams while on the move. You'll still be able to pummel your poor mobile device and connection with the full-res stream, should you wish it, but KDDI's innovation is in developing a system whereby you can zoom in on particular parts of the feed, have the stream cropped to your requirements on far-off servers somewhere, and then receive only the stuff you want to see onto your device. And because of your phone's aforementioned pixel deficiency, the employment of this technique will most often result in negligible picture fidelity loss, if any. The biggest benefit, however, might be to carriers like KDDI who end up having to carry less data back and forth, even if it does come at a slight server-side cost. Video after the break.

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]]> cropcroppinghd streamhd streamingHdStreamHdStreamingjapankddilabsmovie streamingMovieStreamingresearchresearch and developmentResearchAndDevelopmentstreamstreamingthree screen serviceThreeScreenServicevideozoomzoom-enhance Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:37:00 -0500 21|19735954 <![CDATA[Vudu's 1080p movie streaming to hit Panasonic's Viera Cast Blu-ray players]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/vudus-1080p-movie-streaming-to-hit-panasonics-viera-cast-blu-r/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/vudus-1080p-movie-streaming-to-hit-panasonics-viera-cast-blu-r/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/vudus-1080p-movie-streaming-to-hit-panasonics-viera-cast-blu-r/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We may very well be in the minority here, but we definitely didn't peg winter 2010 as the second coming of Vudu. In just the past month or so, the resurgent movie rental outfit has managed to slink its way onto Sharp connected HDTVs, D-Link's Boxee Box, Sony's PlayStation 3 and now, Panasonic's crew of Viera Cast-enabled Blu-ray decks. The DMP-BDT350, DMP-BDT300, DMP-BDT100, DMP-BD85, DMP-BD65 and DMP-B500 will all gain access to Vudu's 4000+ 1080p movie library starting just two days from today (that's November 24th, for the calendar-challenged), promising instant streaming on titles that start at just $2 per night. If you're the proud owner of one of those players, keep an eye out for an impending firmware update... otherwise, well, keep an eye out for those keeping an eye out.

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]]> 1080pbdblu-rayDMP-B500DMP-BD65DMP-BD85DMP-BDT100DMP-BDT300DMP-BDT350hd streamingHdStreamingpanasonicstreamstreamingVIERA CastVieraCastVUDU Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:00:00 -0500 21|19728422 <![CDATA[Veebeam's Wireless USB-based media streamers are 'content agnostic,' fairly cheap]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/veebeams-wireless-usb-based-media-streamers-are-content-agnost/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/veebeams-wireless-usb-based-media-streamers-are-content-agnost/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/veebeams-wireless-usb-based-media-streamers-are-content-agnost/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The universe needs another media streamer like it needs another BP running "cleanup" in the Gulf, but like it or not, Veebeam's fully intent on shipping its newest duo. Announced today over at the DEMO Fall 2010 conference, the media-focused company has announced the Veebeam SD and Veebeam HD, with the latter obviously catching the brunt of our attention. The idea here is to create a "content agnostic" streamer that simply pipes whatever content you have playing on your Mac or PC (yeah, it plays nice with both) to your HDTV. Sounds great in theory, but the problem is the protocol. Both units rely on Wireless USB to handle their streaming, and unless the standard has seen some huge improvements since our Atlona test a year ago, we're willing to bet the actual playback performance is less than incredible -- particularly if you try to send 1080p content over it. The setup itself is fairly simple; just plug a transceiver into your computer and the base station into your tele. From there, it's pretty much plug-and-play. The pair is up for order today, with the SD version selling for $99 and the HD model (complete with HDMI, digital audio and two USB sockets) for $139. We'd personally wait for a review before buying in blind -- nothing against Veebeam, but we haven't been overly impressed with WUSB's ability to handle high-bandwidth applications in the past.

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]]> demodemo 2010Demo2010hd media streamerhd streamingHdMediaStreamerHdStreamingmedia streamerMediaStreamerstreamerstreamingveebeamveebeam hdveebeam sdVeebeamHdVeebeamSdw usbwireless usbWirelessUsbWUsb Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:30:00 -0400 21|19633434 <![CDATA[FeedFliks adds HD only filtering to its Watch Instantly search, bringing joy to lazy videophiles everywhere]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/feedfliks-adds-hd-only-filtering-to-its-watch-instantly-search/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/feedfliks-adds-hd-only-filtering-to-its-watch-instantly-search/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/feedfliks-adds-hd-only-filtering-to-its-watch-instantly-search/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
For those who haven't heard of it, FeedFliks is a web-based tool that accesses Netflix's API to help obsessive subscribers get their "money's worth" from the movie service. Using the tool, visitors can view info related to their rental habits through easy to read charts and share their reviews with anyone on the web -- even if they aren't a Netflix subscriber -- for free. For an additional $8.99 per year, the site adds the ability for users to sync and manage multiple Netflix queues as well as set reminders to put those pesky envelopes back in the mail. Now the company has upgraded their search filtering system -- which is still technically in beta -- so videophiles can select that only HD Watch Instantly titles appear in their search results or easily view HD titles mixed in with other results via small blue HD icons. Best of all, using this refreshed search functionality doesn't cost a dime, so feel free to host all of the late night HD Netflix library search parties you want so long as we get invited. After all, with all the time we'll save looking for high-quality movies, what else are we going to do?

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]]> Feedfliksfeedfliks.comhdHD Movieshd streaminghd streaming videoHdMoviesHdStreamingHdStreamingVideomoviesNetflixNetflix HD streamingnetflix searchnetflix watch instantlyNetflix watch instantly HDNetflixHdStreamingNetflixSearchNetflixStreamingNetflixWatchInstantlyNetflixWatchInstantlyHdsearchstreamingstreaming moviesStreamingMovieswatch instantlywatch instantly hdWatchInstantlyWatchInstantlyHd Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:58:00 -0400 21|19626332 <![CDATA[Infinitec opens pre-orders for 'infinite' USB memory drive, touts dual-WiFi]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/infinitec-opens-pre-orders-for-infinite-usb-memory-drive-tout/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/infinitec-opens-pre-orders-for-infinite-usb-memory-drive-tout/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/infinitec-opens-pre-orders-for-infinite-usb-memory-drive-tout/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We're guessing that the past six months have dragged on (or zipped by, depending on viewpoint) for the folks at Infinitec as they waited for this day, but the device we first spotted at the Engadget trailer during CES 2010 is finally up for pre-order. Hailed as the world's first "infinite USB flash drive," this ad hoc streaming device enables any two locally networked devices to send content to one another, and as of today, those who have longed for just this thing can get in line. The startup's also taking this opportunity to gloat about the "dual-WiFi" capabilities included (a video explanation awaits you past the break), which essentially enables an IUM-equipped laptop to connect to another device while retaining its live connection to the web. Hit the source link to part ways with your $129, and if you buy in early, you'll be gifted with gratis worldwide shipping come August 31st. And you can't beat that deal with a stick, USB or otherwise.

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]]> 2.4ghzad hocad hoc wifiad hoc wirelessAdHocAdHocWifiAdHocWirelessdual wifidual-WiFiDualWifihd streamingHdStreamingInfinitecinternetIUMmediamedia sharingMediaSharingmultimediapoint-and-pointpre-ordersharingstartupstreamstreamingthumbusbusb thumb driveUsbThumbDrivevideowifiwireless Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:14:00 -0400 21|19574192 <![CDATA[NFL to stream every pre-season game in HD for $40]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/nfl-to-stream-every-pre-season-game-in-hd-for-40/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/nfl-to-stream-every-pre-season-game-in-hd-for-40/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/nfl-to-stream-every-pre-season-game-in-hd-for-40/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments NFL Preseason Live Don't have the NFL Network but still want to catch every single pre-season NFL game in HD? Well you finally have an option with NFL Preseason Live. It'll cost you $40 for the over 50 live broadcasts, as well as on demand access, but what is particularly cool is access to either team's radio broadcast (we assume it is synced up to the video) as well as enhancements like Big Play Markers -- whatever that is. If you click through you can get a taste of what it's like by watching last year's Super Bowl, looks good up to 3Mbps. Now before you get all excited about the idea that this is a prelude to regular season games coming to the internet, just hold on there. The pre-season games are night and day when compared to regular season when you're talking licensing rights. While the regular season rights are part of some of the biggest TV deals ever, the pre-season rights are usually sold to local affiliates; which always makes it fun to see the quality of the broadcast with considerably smaller budgets.

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]]> hdhd streamingHdStreamingNFLNFL preseasonNflPreseasononlineonline videoOnlineVideo Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:54:00 -0400 21|19575802 <![CDATA[Marshal's new media drive is no laughing matter, plays Blu-ray and DVD ISOs]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/marshals-new-media-drive-is-no-laughing-matter-plays-blu-ray-a/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/marshals-new-media-drive-is-no-laughing-matter-plays-blu-ray-a/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/marshals-new-media-drive-is-no-laughing-matter-plays-blu-ray-a/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Yes, it's just a hard drive that plays 1080p content, but this one can connect to your PS3; according to some machine translated Japanese, Marshal's new "Media Joker" can also act as an external hard drive for your Sony game console or a Toshiba REGZA TV. While you won't be able to install games on the up-to-2TB hard drive that you'll provide yourself, the black box can notably play Blu-ray ISOs -- though that, the company carefully cautions, will surely void your warranty. The case admirably provides most all ports you could want, including component, composite, both flavors of S/PDIF, HDMI 1.3, LAN, an SD card slot and a pair of USB sockets, and supports a host of audiovisual formats, the full list available at the more coverage link. Find it retailing for ¥16,800 (about $184) this Saturday in some neon-lit corner of Japan.

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]]> Blu-rayhd media streamerhd streamerhd streamingHdMediaStreamerHdStreamerHdStreamingISOMAL-MP01HDBMarshalmediaMedia Jokermedia playermedia streamerMediaJokerMediaPlayerMediaStreamerMP01HDBset top boxset-top-boxSetTopBoxstreamer Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:43:00 -0400 21|19523822 <![CDATA[Sony bringing on-demand movies to Aussie PS3 owners, MUBI doing similar in Europe]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/sony-bringing-on-demand-movies-to-aussie-ps3-owners-mubi-doing/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/sony-bringing-on-demand-movies-to-aussie-ps3-owners-mubi-doing/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/sony-bringing-on-demand-movies-to-aussie-ps3-owners-mubi-doing/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments International PlayStation 3 owners have long since enjoyed spoils unavailable to North American consumers (PlayTV, anyone?), but one area where they're lagging is the availability of on-demand films. Thanks to a couple of serendipitously timed announcements, PS3 owners in Australia, New Zealand and far-flung corners of Europe will soon have a couple of new options for bringing digital movies to their television via their favorite Sony-branded game console. For starters, Sony itself will be launching the hotly-anticipated Australian on-demand movie rental / purchase service on Thursday, which will offer up (initially, anyway) 600 titles, though the breakdown of HD vs. SD isn't given. We're told that around 50 new movies will be added each month, and after paying the rental fee, you'll have a scant 48 hours to ingest it as many times as you so desire. In related news, MUBI will also be bringing a similar service to a smattering of overseas nations. So far as we can tell, this is what a child would look like if parented by Facebook and Vudu, and the concept is admittedly intriguing. Unfortunately, HD streams won't be available at launch, but hopefully it'll get with the program in short order. Speaking of the program, hit those source links for more details on both.

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]]> Australiaconsoledigital downloadsDigitalDownloadseuropefilmgame consoleGameConsolehdhd streamingHdStreaminginternationalmoviemoviesMUBIplaystationplaystation 3Playstation3ps3SCEEsocial networkingSocialNetworkingSonystreamstreaming Tue, 18 May 2010 21:38:00 -0400 21|19482231 <![CDATA[Netflix turns on HD indicator, queue for PC (including WMC) & Mac Watch Instantly streamers]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/17/netflix-turns-on-hd-indicator-queue-for-pc-including-wmc-and-ma/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/17/netflix-turns-on-hd-indicator-queue-for-pc-including-wmc-and-ma/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/17/netflix-turns-on-hd-indicator-queue-for-pc-including-wmc-and-ma/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Not that there was any doubt left, but we're getting numerous reports of users seeing the "HD" indicator appear while watching Netflix streams through the Silverlight player for PCs and Macs. Also, a special queue indicating the subset of content available for off-TV HD streaming is live now so users can see what is and isn't on the list (the HD is available boxart popup notifications are there as well, but don't appear to be entirely accurate.) Media Center streamers are in luck as well, as posters on The Green Button have noticed, although there's no indication within the client or queue itself in the WMC frontend the 3800kbps HD streams come through just fine. Unfortunately, we don't recommend anyone else watch Lost season one right now -- after last week's Across the Sea debacle it's just too painful.

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