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CES came and went without an update on the status of an alleged cable TV alternative the Wall Street Journal claimed Sony was building to push ahead its four screen strategy, but now Sony Network Entertainment VP Michael Aragon has given the rumor new life. Variety reports that during its Entertainment & Technology Summit Monday Aragon confirmed the company is considering offering TV services over the internet, but is waiting to see what happens with ISP bandwidth caps. Specifically referring to the Comcast 250GB limit that has recently come under fire from Netflix and others now that its Xfinity TV app on Xbox 360 skirts the cap entirely, Aragon noted cable companies have the pipe and the bandwidth and can restrict competing services. We've heard Netflix has been trying to negotiate its own path around such restrictions even as Redbox partners with Verizon on a video service, and rumors have periodically popped up linking Apple, Microsoft and any other tech giant you could name to similar plans. What does all this mean for the future? No one can say for sure yet, but unless some of the key players start to partner up instead of go to war we may need the FCC to step in before anything significant changes.

Sony exec confirms IPTV aspirations, says they're on hold due to bandwidth caps originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 21:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time Warner Cable's TWC TV streaming TV service has already arrived on iOS and Android 4.0, so what's next? According to information we've received, the next stop should be connected TV platforms, starting with the popular Roku media streaming boxes. We already got a glimpse of TWC TV on an HDTV during CES 2012 when it was being demonstrated at the Panasonic and Samsung booths, and were told at the time that it could launch on "multiple platforms" later this year. While company personnel are currently being briefed on compatibility with Roku the launch could still be some time off, as previous preparations for rollouts like streaming to PCs came months ahead. We contacted reps for the company about the plan and received a "no comment" in response, so there's nothing in the way of official word just yet. Either way, if all you want to do is ditch the bulky cable box for a diminutive hockey puck, it seems like 2012 could finally be the year.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Time Warner Cable is preparing for TWC TV IPTV streaming on Roku boxes originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sky dubs upcoming internet TV service 'Now TV', chases those currently without pay-TV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Despite getting served by a mighty squad of TV networks, Aereo's keeping its original plans of launching on March 14th. However, the broadcast-streaming service will only be available to folks living in the Big Apple -- at least for now. If you're unfamiliar with the startup's offerings, $12 a month gets you all major network and local TV channels on any Cupertino-born device (iPad, iPhone, MacBook Pro, etc) and Roku boxes, though with HTML5 support you can tune in on most anything with Safari as the browser. Meanwhile, native support for the green robot army is said to be "coming soon." Aeroe's letting all newcomers in on a 90-day day free trial, so those of you in the land of bridges and tunnels can head over to the source link below.

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Aereo TV broadcast-streaming service launching today... in NYC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Korea's largest ISP plans 'network fees' for datahogs like YouTube, internet TV originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hdpostcrossinternet tvInternetTvKoreaKTkt corpKtCorpnetwork feeNetworkFeesamsungSouth KoreaSouthKoreatv appsTvAppsyoutubeThu, 23 Feb 2012 15:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Aereo puts TV antennas in the cloud, streams OTA broadcasts on the internet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/aereo-puts-an-antenna-in-the-cloud-streams-ota-television-broad/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/aereo-puts-an-antenna-in-the-cloud-streams-ota-television-broad/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/aereo-puts-an-antenna-in-the-cloud-streams-ota-television-broad/#comments We've all heard about SlingBox, that nifty bit of kit that lets you stream your cable or satellite television to the mobile device of your choice, and now a new company called Aereo aims to provide a similar service for OTA broadcast television. The service costs $12 dollars a month and will launch March 14th, but is only available to folks in New York City through Aereo's HTML5-powered website. It'll stream all the major networks, and also offers a cloud-based DVR service on the internet-connected device of your choosing, whether it's a media streamer, phone, tablet or TV. Aereo's powered by large devices containing tons of tiny, dime-sized TV antennas connected to the cloud, with individual antennas corresponding to individual users -- giving each the ability to tune into one channel at a time. Intrigued as much as we are? Learn all about Aereo's new service at the source link below.

Aereo puts TV antennas in the cloud, streams OTA broadcasts on the internet originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Still waiting for Sky Go on Android? The company mentioned during its presentation that the app will finally arrive on Google's platform in February, starting with Samsung Galaxy and HTC handsets. It will also have new channels, including Sky 1, Sky Living and Sky Arts, plus, of course, the new Sky Sports F1 HD channel. The company is also expanding its broadband reach, with plans to cover a million more homes by June 2013, and add a Sky Broadband Unlimited Fibre option. For 20 a month, it offers 40 megabit download speed with no usage caps based on BT Fibre.

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Sky will launch an internet based TV service in the UK in the first half of 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lovefilm Instant UK lands on LG Smart TVs, shrinks postmen's movie collection originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hulu announces first original scripted show 'Battleground', plus more proprietary programming originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo and VIA Technologies A30 internet TV set top box bumps up your boob tube's IQ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Best Buy's Insignia-branded line is the first scheduled to take advantage with pack-ins when the stick debuts in the second half of the year, although it will work with TVs from other manufacturers (Samsung, Toshiba, etc.) that meet the spec, but we don't figure the big boys will be willing to sacrifice their existing smart TV platforms very quickly. We're told the price (it will be available both as a standalone and pack-in) should be in a similar range to current Roku players, which the company also announced it has shipped 2.5 million of to date. Check after the break for the press release and pics showing how it fits in an HDTV.

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Roku unveils Streaming Stick, squeezes box into MHL dongle originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Have you been jonesin' to show off those Epic 4G Touch camera skills on a bit bigger screen? Sony Ericsson has you covered with vscreens, a website / app combo that gets your trip to Everest on your flatscreen to secure bragging rights. Once you install the app from the Android Market, point your internet browsing screen -- PC, Google TV and PS3 included -- to the vscreens website. From there, you simply scan the QR code that appears on your display and presto, you're showing off that trip to the Adirondacks like it's your job, sans cables or Bluetooth. If you're looking to give it a spin, you'll find all you need via the links below. And pretty soon, you'll be able to showcase those Galaxy Nexus panoramas at your next dinner party. Pretty sweet, huh?

Show off your smartphone photog skills with Sony Ericsson's vscreens originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google TV 2.0: app developers get final add-on for Android SDK originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Roku announces Disney partnership, YouTube channel in the works originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Japanese 3DS to get 3D TV service, North America waits with bated breath originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 04:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony rolling out Netflix, Yahoo updates; celebrates internet on TV with a new ad originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Archos Arnova


[Thanks, Joshua]

Archos Arnova is ready to exterminate your clock radio, your Squeezebox too originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung adds Lovefilm streaming to UK Blu-ray players originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mediaroom rumors could put Microsoft IPTV on the fast track to success originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Opera browser headed to Sony TVs and Blu-ray players originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're told that the media mega-corps are worried that the rules -- if hammered down -- could interfere with ongoing negotiations with online video providers, and in turn, give them less leverage to monetize and control their content on the world wide web. In other words, if NBC Universal is forced to provide content fluidly to all ISPs (and not just Comcast), what's to say other content makers and internet providers wouldn't also be forced into similar deals, regardless of whether or not they're involved in takeover negotiations? Needless to say, we're nowhere near the end of this journey, and while the nuts and bolts are pretty dry to think about, the outcomes could have a serious impact on our future viewing habits.

Time Warner, Disney and News Corp. bigwigs speak up against FCC stipulations in Comcast-NBC deal originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The first time we laid eyes on iGUGU's InterneTV marketing materials, we sensed something was strange in the neighborhood. After seeing the unique product in action though, we've decided to give it a bit more credit. Unlike most internet TV solutions that rely on set-top boxes to stream content, iGUGU's product attempts to make connecting an existing computer to a TV easier using software, a wireless or wired TV connector, and a special QWERTY keyboard remote. The software then provides a not-so-pretty TV interface for browsing through any type of content a computer could normally access online. True to its word, we watched the system play videos on ABC.com and other blocked sites devices like a Roku box or AppleTV can't access. The application also allows users to play local content stored on the computer and aggregates content in pre-populated "channels" like local news, movies, and TV shows. That's all gravy, but we're not sure its worth $99 considering it still requires a computer to work. For more shots of the UI and included components browse through the gallery below.

Gallery: iGUGU InterneTV hands-on

iGUGU InterneTV works as promised in its strange little niche (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Boxee makes deal with CBS for digital content sales originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boxeeboxee boxBoxeeBoxbreaking newsBreakingNewscbscesces 2011Ces2011dealdigital contentdigital salesDigitalContentDigitalSalesinternet tvInternetTvThu, 06 Jan 2011 13:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix and VUDU not hitting Boxee Box till January... as if you couldn't have guessed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/31/netflix-and-vudu-not-hitting-boxee-box-till-january-as-if-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/31/netflix-and-vudu-not-hitting-boxee-box-till-january-as-if-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/31/netflix-and-vudu-not-hitting-boxee-box-till-january-as-if-you/#comments According to a post that's just gone live on Boxee's blog, users of the Boxee Box won't see VUDU or Netflix content on their TVs until January. We know, the wait will be painful. According to the Boxee team, VUDU offerings should hit the platform as soon as next week, but Netflix won't be made available until the end of the month. The company claims that both services are up and running in its offices, but more time was needed to "test each application to make sure they are ready for launch." It's nice to know where we stand, though it would have been even nicer to get more frequent updates on the status of these apps, instead of a last-minute blog post on New Year's Eve.

Still, the post has equal touches of hopefulness for the bright future Boxee sees for home entertainment, and acknowledgment of the massive challenges the startup faces in the coming year. In their words: "As we get ready for the New Year tomorrow and CES next week, it's clear that in 2011 we will be competing with companies that spend more feeding their employees that we have to pay ours. We're confident though that our small team will continue to push the envelop of what people expect from their TVs." Here at Engadget, we're eager to see how it all plays out, but we're definitely rooting for underdogs like Boxee who have pioneered so much of what the world is just waking up to. 2011 is going to be a crazy year!

Netflix and VUDU not hitting Boxee Box till January... as if you couldn't have guessed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Boxeeboxee boxBoxeeBoxbreaking newsBreakingNewsDelaydelaysinternet tvInternetTvNetflixvuduFri, 31 Dec 2010 21:43:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC proposes rules for NBC-Comcast deal]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/25/fcc-proposes-rules-for-nbc-comcast-deal/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/25/fcc-proposes-rules-for-nbc-comcast-deal/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/25/fcc-proposes-rules-for-nbc-comcast-deal/#commentsAs you can imagine, the thought of a marriage between a broadband / cable TV service provider and a content provider for television and movies has more than a few folks concerned, which is why it's taken a while for the FCC and its erstwhile chairman Julius "Caesar" Genachowski to draft the conditions under which it would let Comcast snatch up 51 percent of NBC Universal. According to the Wall Street Journal, the FCC wants to require that Comcast make any content owned by itself and NBCU available to competitors (including streaming video providers) "at reasonable, nondiscriminatory terms." Additionally, Comcast will be barred from prioritizing its own video streams above others or interfering with rival Internet traffic. Of course, without the actual announcement, it's hard to know what impact this will have on everyone involved (especially Hulu), although with any luck the actual proposal will see the light of day soon enough. Even then, it will need to be approved, which could happen early next year.

FCC proposes rules for NBC-Comcast deal originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Dec 2010 06:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Regulators push for tough conditions in Comcast / NBC deal, aim to protect internet video originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's still not an actual product just yet, but upstart Snaptick has given CNET an early look at its eponymously-named internet TV system, which it says will challenge the likes of Google TV and Apple TV. The company's hook is that it simply delivers the "full web" to your TV, which can be controlled using either your phone or a laptop. In the case of the company's iPhone app, you can actually flick content from your iPhone to the TV, and even have multiple people control the same TV with their respective iPhones. Things get a bit more complicated when it comes to the actual device, though. It seems the company still isn't sure what form it will take -- it could be a separate set-top box, or it could be built-in into a Blu-ray player or TV. Given that state of things, it shouldn't come as much surprise that there's no indication of a price or release date, but the company is now accepting applications for a private beta, and you can get an idea of what might be in store in the video after the break.

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Snapstick shows off iPhone-controlled internet TV prototype originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Viacom drops the ban hammer on Google TV devices, blocks streaming episodes originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidblockblockingcomedy centralComedyCentralcontentgooglegoogle tvGoogleTvinternet tvInternetTvlogitechrevuesonytvviacomMon, 22 Nov 2010 06:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola video survey says Americans are still into paying for TV service, buying new TVs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/motorola-video-survey-says-americans-are-still-into-paying-for-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/motorola-video-survey-says-americans-are-still-into-paying-for-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/motorola-video-survey-says-americans-are-still-into-paying-for-t/#comments It doesn't seem like everyone's jumped on the cord cutting bandwagon just yet, as the 2010 "Media Engagement Barometer" conducted by Vanson Bourne for Motorola surveyed 7,500 consumers in 13 countries (1,000 in the US) before issuing its findings that 86 percent of Americans subscribe to pay TV providers and 6% are using video/TV on the internet, even while free OTA TV is available. And those 3D TVs that are everywhere? Worldwide, they figured 75 percent of viewers either own or plan to own an HDTV in the next 18 months, while 4% currently own 3D sets, 25 percent indicated they plan to upgrade to one in the same time period. US stats pegged 59 percent of respondents with HDTVs, 20 percent with an internet enabled set and 25 percent with a smartphone. Other results indicate we haven't seen the last of the Twitter widget on our TVs and set-top boxes either, with 58 percent of responses showing people have used social media during a TV broadcast and would switch providers to have it integrated in their TV service. Check out the press release after the break and PDF fact sheet for more statistical breakdowns while we figure out exactly what this means for any a la carte TV dreams.

Motorola video survey says Americans are still into paying for TV service, buying new TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"I can hardly believe I'm saying this, but I've got a curious desire for a good-to-great web browsing experience on my television. I know there are countless connected HDTVs out there, a few new Google TV options and the idea of using an HTPC. I'm not afraid of putting the legwork into hooking up a full-blown computer, but I'm trying to keep everything under $400 or $500, so that eliminates the high-end rigs with Blu-ray, CableCARD, and the like. I also am leaning towards the HTPC so I can have a standard user agent for viewing Hulu content, etc. Anyone in the same boat with any opinions?"
With Google TV just hitting the marketplace, you've got more options than ever before. Hard to say just yet if that's a boon or not, but surely a few readers have a couple pennies each to share on the matter. Toss out yours in comments below.

Ask Engadget: best method for getting the internet on your HDTV? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Brian]

Continue reading Hulu Plus hits 2010 BRAVIA HDTVs, coming to all PS3 users next week

Hulu Plus hits 2010 BRAVIA HDTVs, coming to all PS3 users next week originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This review is primarily of the Sony Internet TV NSZ-GT1 Blu-ray player hardware -- make sure you read our full Google TV review to get a feel for the platform itself!

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Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player with Google TV review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Blu-rayblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayergoogleGoogle TVGoogleTvInternet TVInternetTvNSZ-GT1reviewSonySony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc PlayerSonyInternetTvBlu-rayDiscPlayerMon, 01 Nov 2010 16:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Google TV review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/google-tv-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/google-tv-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/google-tv-review/#comments Google's taking a big leap with Google TV -- unlike its competitors, who've all focused on delivering curated video content with inexpensive streaming devices, Google's new platform brings Android, Chrome, and Flash directly to your TV in a variety of hardware configurations from Sony and Logitech. But whether you're adding Google TV to your existing rig with a Logitech Revue or starting from scratch with a Sony Internet TV, the basic experience of using each product is the same -- it's the web on your TV, in all its chaotic and beautiful glory. Is this the future of television? Can Google do what no company has ever managed to do in the past and put a little PC in your TV? Read on to find out!

Gallery: Google TV interface walkththrough

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Google TV review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 We just laid our unworthy eyes on the new Sony Internet TV powered by Google TV (boy is that a mouthful) and it looks exactly the right sort of modern. We got a quick chance to play with the remote and it definitely appeals to the nerd within us -- it's nice to hold and use, although the optical mouse pad in the upper right corner was pretty wonky on the units we tried. (Sony chalked it up to RF interference, but we'll have to investigate further.) We'll be updating you with some video so stay tuned!

Update: The video is up. Plus we've got some thoughts for you to double your pleasure:
  • It's interesting how UI scales between the different TV sizes -- the search bar looks comically large on the larger TV sizes, and just about right on the medium sizes.
  • While you don't have to switch inputs, as Sony and Google are so proud to point out, there is a distinct resolution switch that the TV is undergoing between live TV and the Google TV app UI -- 1080i to 720p would be our guess.
  • Something that could be a real issue for Google TV is the lack of UI consistency. You're dealing with your DVR's UI, the Google TV search and record experience, the Chrome browsing experience, and then whatever UI a particular media browsing app might have (all the ones we tried were vastly different from each other). You can also browse your recorded shows from the Google TV UI or your own DVR's UI, which among other overlapping functionality might prove confusing when it's not being convenient.
  • The picture-in-picture function, which is a simple right click on the right d-pad, is probably going to be a well worn option for Google TV users -- keeping a show going live while looking something up in the browser or in an app is sort of this machine's bread and butter, and it's nicely convenient to access.
  • The Sony keyboard remote feels nice in the hand, but it's pretty unintuitive. Although both of your thumbs rest naturally on the controls up top, you're not supposed to use them at the same time -- you can either arrow around the UI with the left thumb or control the mouse with the finicky optical pad under your right. The two things are totally separate, so you're using the arrows and you accidentally click the right button, you end up selecting whatever's under the mouse cursor and going off in a totally different direction. It's weird, especially since it's supposed to feel like a PS3 controller -- a controller that generally uses both thumb controls together very effectively.
  • Oh, and there are a million tiny buttons for everything, not all of which make a ton of sense in every configuration, and some of which are just totally mysterious -- there's no way you're going to get what the star and Fn buttons do on the first go.

Gallery: Sony's Google TV-powered Internet TV first hands-on!

Gallery: Sony Internet TV keyboard remote hands-on!

Gallery: Sony Internet TV Blu-ray player

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Sony's Internet TV (powered by Google TV) first hands-on! (update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Things are all set to go down at 5:30EST -- we'll see you then!

Live from Sony's Google TV event originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Blu-Rayblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayerbraviagooglegoogle tvGoogleTvhdtvinternet tvInternetTvliveblogsonyTue, 12 Oct 2010 17:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony holding Google TV event on October 12]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/sony-holding-google-tv-event-on-october-12/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/sony-holding-google-tv-event-on-october-12/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/sony-holding-google-tv-event-on-october-12/#comments We'd definitely been hearing that Google TV would be hitting sometime in the next month or so, and here we go: Sony's sending out invites for an October 12 event in New York. We already know we'll be getting both Bravia Internet TVs and Blu-ray players with Google TV integration, so we're not banking on any earth-shattering surprises, but you know we'll be there with bells on, IR blasters set to stun.

Sony holding Google TV event on October 12 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementbd playerBdPlayerblu rayblu ray playerblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayerBluRayBluRayPlayerbraviagooglegoogle tvGoogleTvinternet tvInternetTvlaunchsonyFri, 24 Sep 2010 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Google TV officially launching October 17th?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/google-tv-officially-launching-october-17th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/google-tv-officially-launching-october-17th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/google-tv-officially-launching-october-17th/#comments It's been no secret that Google TV is scheduled to arrive sometime this fall and we've already seen the Logitech Revue box hardware pass the FCC, but a tipster has just shared an internal Best Buy document with us disclosing that the original planned launched date was October 3rd, and it's now been mysteriously pushed back by two weeks. That would pin the official launch as October 17th, which is certainly later then what Intel's chief recently hinted at. While it's certainly not definitive proof, considering the fact that Best Buy is an official partner of Google TV and the dates timing relative to the upcoming holiday season, we don't think this leak is all that far fetched. Let's not forget that schedule would also place its release a little more than two weeks after the suggested ship date of Cupertino's new hobby. Sure, Google's mantra may be "do no evil", but that doesn't mean they can't try to rain on Job's parade every now and again right? Oh and for all the eloquent waxing you could want on Google's assault on the living room, make sure you check our editorial on the platform if you happened to miss it.

Google TV officially launching October 17th? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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P.S. - Congrats, Ben!

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The Ben Heck Show launching next week, right into your regular viewing rotation originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Ben Heckben heck showBen HeckendornBenHeckBenHeckendornBenHeckShowcontentdiyinternet tvInternetTvmodmoddermoddingprogrammingshowtvvideoWed, 08 Sep 2010 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayOn's web app brings Hulu and Netflix to iPod touch, iPhone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/playons-web-app-brings-hulu-and-netflix-to-ipod-touch-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/playons-web-app-brings-hulu-and-netflix-to-ipod-touch-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/playons-web-app-brings-hulu-and-netflix-to-ipod-touch-iphone/#comments Tired of waiting around for Apple's "review process" to complete? So was PlayOn. Rather than sticking it out and dealing with the App Store's near-limitless amount of red tape, the content streaming startup has kicked out an HTML5 web app that enables Hulu (for now, at least) and Netflix streaming to iPod touch and iPhone devices. It's still hard at work perfecting things for the iPad, but given that it's completely free to surf over to its mobile web site (linked below), it's tough to complain with what we're being given right now. Early testers have praised the app's speed, and while you'll still need a Windows PC (yeah, PlayOn still doesn't have a Mac client) and a PlayOn subscription before indulging on your mobile, at least you've got an option that you once didn't. So, anyone digging the new avenue?

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PlayOn's web app brings Hulu and Netflix to iPod touch, iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appappshtml5huluhulu plusHuluPlusinternet tvInternetTvnetflixplayonstreamstreamingweb appWebAppWed, 04 Aug 2010 15:29:00 EST<![CDATA[YouTube moves solidly into the future by supporting 4K content]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/youtube-moves-solidly-into-the-future-by-supporting-4k-content/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/youtube-moves-solidly-into-the-future-by-supporting-4k-content/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/youtube-moves-solidly-into-the-future-by-supporting-4k-content/#comments It's funny -- we remember the day that YouTube began supporting plain ole HD like it was yesterday, and we're guessing today will hang in our memory banks for quite awhile, too. Over at the VidCon 2010 conference, YouTube officially announced support for videos shot in 4K (a reference resolution of 4096 x 3072), which means that the famed online clip portal now supports "resolutions from 360p to 4,096p" (their words, not ours). Granted, only a handful of humans even have access to a 4K camcorder, and 4K projectors aren't exactly simple to find (or afford), but we couldn't be happier to see YT staying way ahead of the curve here. If you're up for putting a severe strain on your broadband connection (and just pretend that your monitor can actually support a legit 4K feed), feel free to hit that first source link and attempt to watch any of those videos at their "Original" resolution. Godspeed.

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YouTube moves solidly into the future by supporting 4K content originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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