Gadgetell | Tech News, Reviews, and Interesting Things

Right now, the Xbox 360, the Roku Player, some TiVos, and some Blu-ray players can play HD video from Netflix’s Watch Instantly service.  But what about plain old computer users?  Steve Swasey, VP, Corporate Communications, recently told Gadgetell that Netflix has no plans to bring HD video streaming to PC… Continue Reading »

Related

• CES 2009 Preview: Whole-home 1080p60 HD via Wi-Fi
• TiVo aims to be the Google of television with new TiVo Search
• Last minute CES 2009 predictions

One of the things Apple has on Microsoft (among many) is that they have a fully functional online store available in many countries around the world.  Not until recently, Microsoft only had online stores set up in countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and Korea.  However, they unveiled a… Continue Reading »

Related

• CES 2009 Preview: Whole-home 1080p60 HD via Wi-Fi
• TiVo aims to be the Google of television with new TiVo Search
• Last minute CES 2009 predictions

Black Friday, the day when consumers can generally expect to find some good deals, is thankfully just about upon us.  With a few weeks before Thanksgiving here in the US, it seems now is about the right time for the deals to begin making their way into the public eye. … Continue Reading »

Related

• CES 2009 Preview: Whole-home 1080p60 HD via Wi-Fi
• TiVo aims to be the Google of television with new TiVo Search
• Last minute CES 2009 predictions

In the wake of the Xbox 360 receiving Netflix streaming High Definition, Roku has announced, on their own forums, that they will have HD streaming on Roku boxes before the end of the year.  Roku boxes were, in fact, the first devices to offer the Netflix “Watch Now” functionality, straight… Continue Reading »

Related

• CES 2009 Preview: Whole-home 1080p60 HD via Wi-Fi
• TiVo aims to be the Google of television with new TiVo Search
• Last minute CES 2009 predictions

Whoa, Netflix!  First came the Watch Instantly on the PC, then dedicated boxes, then Mac, then yesterday’s announcement of Xbox and now this one: TiVo will stream Netflix content on series 3, HD and HD XL receivers and up (sorry DirecTV users, no soup for you).  Hot dang, what is… Continue Reading »

Related

• CES 2009 Preview: Whole-home 1080p60 HD via Wi-Fi
• TiVo aims to be the Google of television with new TiVo Search
• Last minute CES 2009 predictions

Even though Microsoft has “officially” stated that a Blu-ray drive would be sold for the Xbox 360, this rumor just does not want to die. The latest information is coming courtesy of the Chinese newspaper, Economic Daily News, and it seems to indicate that Microsoft is still interested in utilizing… Continue Reading »

Related

• CES 2009 Preview: Whole-home 1080p60 HD via Wi-Fi
• TiVo aims to be the Google of television with new TiVo Search
• Last minute CES 2009 predictions

We saw the drive change to an officially dead product and now it seems Microsoft is just trying to get rid of them. For anyone still willing to purchase a drive that belongs to the now dead HD DVD format, Best Buy is currently selling the Xbox 360 drive for… Continue Reading »

Related

• CES 2009 Preview: Whole-home 1080p60 HD via Wi-Fi
• TiVo aims to be the Google of television with new TiVo Search
• Last minute CES 2009 predictions

With the recent demise of HD DVD and all things that surround it, this news from Microsoft comes as no real surprise, they have officially discontinued the Xbox 360 HD DVD player. Current owners need not worry though, because although discontinued the support and warranty will remain in effect. Actually… Continue Reading »

Related

• CES 2009 Preview: Whole-home 1080p60 HD via Wi-Fi
• TiVo aims to be the Google of television with new TiVo Search
• Last minute CES 2009 predictions

Are you tired of listening to the loud whirring noises that come from your Xbox 360? Have money to spend? Well, then you’re in luck, for Microsoft will be releasing an updated, quieter version of the most popular gaming console. What did they fix? The hard drive. The old Hitachi-LG… Continue Reading »

Related

• CES 2009 Preview: Whole-home 1080p60 HD via Wi-Fi
• TiVo aims to be the Google of television with new TiVo Search
• Last minute CES 2009 predictions

Dave Rubin is comedian and writer who has pitched shows to HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central.  His cable access show, “The Anti Show” was secretly shot at NBC studios in New York.  Dave lives with his gold fish, Fritz. He will be updating us on his quest to conquer the… Continue Reading »

Related

• CES 2009 Preview: Whole-home 1080p60 HD via Wi-Fi
• TiVo aims to be the Google of television with new TiVo Search
• Last minute CES 2009 predictions