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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 »

TiVo announces a new upgrade program for existing customers

by Natesh Sood on Jul 1, 2009 at 05:24 PM

Today, TiVo announced a new program that will allow current users to upgrade their current DVR set up to a new HD DVR set up.  Many TiVo customers probably don’t have the income to purchase all this luxury equipment, such as HD DVR, and are often stuck using their regular… Continue Reading »

Remote DVRs A-OK says Supreme Court

by Natesh Sood on Jun 29, 2009 at 07:17 PM

If you have Cablevision, then you probably know about its remote DVR features, which allow you to record TV shows remotely for later viewing within Cablevision offices.  Previously, there was a petition questioning the legality of remote DVR usage which reached the Supreme Court.  Once there, the United States Supreme… Continue Reading »

Get ready to pay for Hulu

by Jodie Andrefski on Jun 4, 2009 at 01:01 PM

Oh, say it isn’t so!  Based on hints given by Jonathon Miller, the newly appointed chief digital officer of News Corp., Hulu may not remain the place to go for free video on the ‘net, because it will be coming with a price tag attached to it. Miller used to… Continue Reading »

Hulu still rumored to be heading to the Roku set-top box

by Robert Nelson on Jun 3, 2009 at 11:03 AM

It would seem that the rumors claiming that Hulu will be coming to the Roku set-tip box just will not go away.  Personally, I can only hope this means they are true, however time will tell if that is going to happen. Anyway, in the meantime, the latest chapter in… Continue Reading »

Microsoft Xbox 360 to stream videos from Zune video service

by Natesh Sood on Jun 1, 2009 at 07:19 PM

Already, the new Microsoft Zune HD is looking pretty good, with its HD playback and all.  At the E3 tradeshow today, Microsoft unveiled an announcement, which didn’t really come as a surprise but definitely got people excited for the latest Microsoft device.  The Xbox 360 would be able stream movies… Continue Reading »

Hulu: So popular it’s killing itself?

by Jodie Andrefski on May 13, 2009 at 03:34 PM

I’m sure you’ve used Hulu, or at least are familiar with the site.  Launched about two years ago by NBC and Fox, Hulu has become wildly popular with many as a favorite online TV service.  This success, however, may turn out to be their Achilles’ heel. Hulu has seen their… Continue Reading »

Verizon FIOS TV reveals:  faster speed, widgets and Slingbox-like streaming

by Robert Nelson on May 6, 2009 at 07:24 AM

During a recent media briefing, GearLive was able to get a sit down with Eric Rabe, the Senior VP of Media Relations for Verizon and talked FiOS and judging from the details, this is news that should make just about any Verizon FiOS customer a little happier. To begin with,… Continue Reading »

Why MLB.TV is the service to beat in terms of online sports streaming

by Natesh Sood on Apr 26, 2009 at 05:07 PM

Any self respecting baseball fan knows each game out of a 162 game season is very important.  Every die-hard fan tries their utmost to catch as much of the game as possible.  Now unfortunately, people move away from their town where their team plays, so they may not be able… Continue Reading »

Man receives unexpected bill of $62,000 for downloading a movie

by Natesh Sood on Apr 25, 2009 at 01:34 PM

One problem with wireless carrier contracts are the fine print, which often makes it hard for the customer to understand.  When this occurs, the customer is very confused about the contract and often do something they end up regretting.  A man named Alberto called into CNN’s Clark Howard explaining that… Continue Reading »

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