Archive for October, 2009
Video: Control Xtreamer with Android or iPhone
The video above shows Xtreamer being controlled by Android. Now the feature isn’t released yet, it’s coming in version 2.0 along with some other things. It’s also going to work with the iPhone and Windows mobile through the web browser.
(via ehomeupgrade)
FiOS TV Updates for Mac Support
Verizon has updated FiOS TV to work with Mac. The Media Manager for Mac streams iTunes playlists, albums and slideshows. It’s not as full featured as the version for Windows but it’s great to see and will only get better. I’m waiting for Verizon to launch FiOS in my area. I [...]
Build A Silent HTPC with NVIDIA ION and Intel Atom
There are so many media center streamers on the market but what if you want more control of formats and look. You might need to get a full fledged computer for the job. Generally that can cost a lot more than an streamer but not with NVidia’s ION graphics and Intel Atom. [...]
Roku Launches New Netflix Players, Makes Me Wonder Why
Roku is now offering the Roku SD ($79.99), Roku HD ($99.99) and the Roku HD-XR ($129.99). The Roku HD is the former player. I’m thinking their strategy seems a little crazy. You start offering the HD box. Most companies want to go HD along with consumers. But Roku launches a [...]
Video Walkthrough: AppleTV 3.0
Apple today released version 3.0 for AppleTV. It now has Genius Mixes, iTunes LP and radio stations. Not anything ground breaking for a 3.0 release. While it does a great job syncing with iTunes for the price it should be able to take more media formats. But you can install Boxee [...]
Video: Google Maps Navigation
Google Maps Navigation looks awesome. You get live data from the internet and satellite views. Check out the video above. Works with Android 2.0 devices and will be free. More at the Google Mobile Blog.
Verizon Droid is Official
Verizon announced the Motorola Droid today with a launch date of November 6th. I have decided that this will be my new phone as I give up on the Blackberry Storm. The phone looks good and will be running Android 2.0 which features exchange support. Google today announced turn-by-turn navigation for Android [...]
Plex Media Center Updates for Snow Leopard
Plex, media center for OS X, has updated for Snow Leopard. There were also some new features added to the update.
* FIX: On Snow Leopard, 5.1 audio had issues. We’ve cleaned up the code, fixed the problems, and it now runs great on 10.6. Many thanks to Ryan [...]
GlideTV HTPC Remote Gets Reviewed
ZatzNotFunny got the chance to play around with the new GlideTV HTPC remote. I wasn’t that thrilled with the remote when it was first announced which was apparent by my blog post. After reading over Dave’s hands on, who was also skeptical, I’m rethinking some of my negative comments about it. I [...]
Is 64-bit Windows Right For You?
With the launch of Windows 7 just last week many people have questions of which version to get. Not only do you have to pick between Home Premium, Pro, Ultimate, etc. You have to pick between 32-bit and 64-bit. My recommendation would be 64-bit unless your processor supports it. MaximumPC has [...]
