Who’s on Crack in Tech: 5.15.09
This week in Gadgetell’s Who’s on Crack we’ll go on a journey into the dumb, silly places the tech world is all too happy to lead us. This past week sees some far too much that should have been left on the cutting room floor. Things like standards that are… Continue Reading »
Online video war part 2: Battle of the network sites
We’re back with another helpful post on how to find the best in online video. Last time, we covered Joost, Hulu, and Sling. This time, we’re talking about the individual networks. While it may be more work to go to different sites, you will get better quality video and that’s… Continue Reading »
Online video war: Joost vs. Hulu vs. Sling
A lot of people are cutting costs. Maybe you traded in your cable for an over the air antenna, but still want more content. Well, a lot of the major networks have gotten on board with posting their shows online. However, not all video sites are created equal. Where are… Continue Reading »
Gadgetell Review: The Hava Titanium HD
Slingbox isn’t the only game in town when it comes to placeshifting your television and its content. Monsoon Multimedia’s Hava is an alternative. This box does plenty that the Sling just can’t. Pair up the device with a USB hard drive and you’ve got a DVR. If you want record… Continue Reading »
Gadgetell Giveaway: The Hava Gold
Want to send your television to any PC? How about for free? The good folks at Monsoon Media have partnered with us to give away a Hava Gold. The Hava is a place-shifting device that runs circles around the Slingbox in some respects. Say you wanted to watch your Hava… Continue Reading »
Echostar’s Slingloaded 922: The HD placeshifting DVR
As DVR technologies expand, many companies are moving away from the traditional set top boxes and looking to give consumers a better viewing experience. EchoStar has announced at this year’s CES that it is introducing the world’s first placeshifting high definition DVR, the EchoStar 922. Continue Reading »
Sling introduces SlingGuide
Sling just introduced “SlingGuide” which works with Dish DVRs. Echostar owns both companies and now their products are working together. After you hook up your Dish DVR to a broadband connection, you can access your DVR through the web using SlingGuide for free. You can see live programming, schedule recordings,… Continue Reading »
SlingPlayer for BlackBerry goes public beta
So maybe after reading my review of the Slingbox Pro-HD you decided to pick one up. If you’ve got a BlackBerry, you’ll be able to download SlingPlayer Mobile (in beta form) today and watch television on your phone. You can download the software directly from your BlackBerry. Sling is officially… Continue Reading »
Gadgetell Review: Slingbox Pro-HD
Quick Review What is it? Slingbox Pro-HD place shifts your television content to where ever you have an Internet connection. What’s Cool: Easy setup if you have the right connections available. Stylish device. Does what it says it does. What’s Not: HD streaming does not support Mac yet. The Crux:… Continue Reading »
SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry; availability begins on December 30
It was almost one year ago that we first saw the official announcement from Sling Media in regards to the upcoming SlingPlayer Mobile client for the BlackBerry, and remaining true to their word it will be available before the end of 2008. If you can remember back, that announcement simply… Continue Reading »
Experience what it’s like to download at unlimited speeds from a massive collection of over 800 Terabytes of user uploads. You’ll max out your Internet connection downloading a file in… Continue Reading »
Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.


