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  • Roku makes the Roku SD, Roku XR official, also unveils the Roku Channel Store

    Roku has officially added to their lineup of set-top boxes, which means they are now offering the Roku SD, Roku HD and the Roku HD-XR. To begin with, all three models still stream Netflix like we have to come to expect in the past. Additionally, they all still offer both wired and wireless connectivity. Basically, the previous model, which also used to be the only model has been given a price cut and is now…

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Samsung adds Blockbuster, Amazon video to HDTVs and Blu-Ray players

by Shawn Ingram on Oct 14, 2009 at 07:04 PM

It seems like no set top box is safe from getting Internet video options lately.  Amazon, Blockbuster and Netflix have been hard at work to get their respective video stores on as many boxes as possible.  We’ve seen a number of companies add the functionality through new hardware and firmware… Continue Reading »

Missed the big tech news?  Get caught up with InterrupTech for September 28, 2009

by Iyaz Akhtar on Sep 28, 2009 at 07:29 AM

Welcome back to InterrupTech.  Catch up on the week’s most important tech stories in a hurry.  We cover Microsoft’s leaked Courier tablet PC and Pink phones; Netflix’s plans to be on the Wii, PS3, and everywhere else; and the Intel Developer Forum. Continue Reading »

Spider-Man is calling: Vringo brings Marvel video ringtones to phones

by Merlyn Akhtar on Sep 8, 2009 at 06:34 PM

Vringo has partnered with Marvel Comics to bring you cellphone video clips and video ringtones from Marvel’s Super Hero library.  A dedicated storefront at vringo.marvel.com lets you choose from pre-cut video clips/ringtones or search for a Marvel video and clip it to the 30 seconds you want.  Then you simply… Continue Reading »

Sony 3D Vaios, Bravias all coming 2010

by JG Mason on Sep 2, 2009 at 09:00 AM

3D TV is coming.  At IFA in Germany, Sony’s Sir Howard Stringer will throw down the gauntlet and announce next year we’ll see 3D TVs from the company.  Sony could use a big hit and bringing the hardware is an important step as content and distribution look to figured out.… Continue Reading »

Blockbuster and Motorola partner to bring OnDemand movies to your phone

by Robert Nelson on Aug 19, 2009 at 07:22 AM

Blockbuster and Motorola have recently announced a partnership that will allow users to stream OnDemand movies to their phones.  The details are pretty light, however it was noted that the streaming will come in the form of a Blockbuster OnDemand application that will be made available for select Motorola phones.… Continue Reading »

Netflix and Amazon advance streaming movie efforts

by Shawn Ingram on Aug 4, 2009 at 11:04 AM

Instant streaming movies really seem to be the way everything is going. Blu-ray isn’t exactly the hottest selling format and an increasing number of players are also including streaming services for those who want to watch something right that moment rather than going to get the disc, or waiting for… Continue Reading »

Cable about to bite it?  Blip.tv gets broad distrbution deal and new partners

by JG Mason on Jul 28, 2009 at 03:11 PM

You know how the big three networks are all over Hulu and YouTube about copyright and how they fear/need the internet to survive?  Blip.tv is what they fear.  Today, Blip announced some big changes that are going to mean something to anyone with a TiVo, has Verizon FIOS, or a… Continue Reading »

Verizon adds Widget Bazaar and Internet video to FiOS TV

by Natesh Sood on Jul 15, 2009 at 07:19 PM

It was only a matter of time before we saw the Internet infiltrate our television, and it looks like Verizon is ready to launch their new type of Widget/App store for FiOS subscribers.  Verizon has been working with Facebook, Twitter, Veoh, Blip.tv, ESPN, and Dailymotion in order to bring the… Continue Reading »

New owners for Netflix: Amazon? Microsoft? Who will it be?

by Jodie Andrefski on Jul 14, 2009 at 09:13 PM

The ‘net is currently all abuzz with speculation as to who might be the proud new papa to internet movie rental giant, Netflix.  We’re hearing Amazon being tossed about left and right as a suitor and a couple of people are even throwing Microsoft’s name into the ring.  There are… Continue Reading »

Netflix comes to Sony TVs, PS3 left out

by Jodie Andrefski on Jul 9, 2009 at 02:09 PM

Netflix is adding another partnership to their stable.  Sony is coming aboard, planning to offer Netflix as a movie-streaming service for its Bravia line of Internet-capable high definition TVs, as well as their older TVs that are compatible with the “Internet video link” module. Sony hasn’t done anything too earth-shattering… Continue Reading »

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