Cable/Satellite
DirecTV TiVo Won’t Be Premier
The new TiVo Premier was announced just a few days ago and people were wondering if the DirecTV/TiVo deal would get the new stuff. The answer to that is no. While TiVo might be moving ahead with new software and hardware the DirecTV version will be on the old stuff.
“Their [DirecTV's] next implementation [...]
Details about the new DirecTV H24-100
DBSTalk has details on the new DirecTV H24-100. There are a few key features to this receiver has that their current lineup doesn’t. The receiver is only HD, not a DVR, but it has multi-room viewing capabilities. If you have HD DVRs in your house it can pull those recordings. You [...]
Review: DirecTV Multi-Room Viewing
DirecTV announced multi-room viewing a little over a month ago. I finally got around to setting it up and putting it through it’s paces. Like I said before the service is only in beta. DirecTV is not supporting the service right now so don’t call about it if you have trouble. [...]
DirecTV App for Android
DirecTV released their DVR scheduler app for Android. I used it last night to set my DVR to record Lost from my Droid. The interface is very similar to the iPhone app but not quite as polished. The iPhone app has a little more time to mature. It’s a great start [...]
DirecTV Multi-Room Viewing is Here
DirecTV with a new software update has released multi-room viewing to the masses. It is a opt-in service and only in beta. That means you have to know how to set it up and DirecTV won’t be giving support on it. DBSTalk has info on the forums on how to set it [...]
Comcast Remote DVR Scheduling has Arrived
Comcast is rolling out remote DVR scheduling over the next few months. This is good news for a lot of people that have been waiting for this functionality. I remember when my parents got a Comcast HD DVR after moving into a new house and I was telling them how cool a DVR [...]
DirecTV is Launching a 3D Channel Next Year
DirecTV will be launching a 3D channel next year. They will make the announcement at CES this year. This goes along with their new satellite launch last night that will bring over 200 HD channels and HD locals in more markets. 3D doesn’t really get me excited but I love to see [...]
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 [...]
Video: Dish Network Media Center Tuner
The video above is of the Dish Network Media Center Tuner. Looks good but it’s not available yet and they won’t tell anyone when or if ever. EngadgetHD took the video and has some a little more information. I just wish DirecTV was still working on a tuner. [...]
DirecTV Launches TV Apps
DirecTV has launched a new service called TV Apps. It’s widgets for you TV. The program is in public beta right now. It will work with any receiver with Internet access. You can choose from many different widgets like weather and sports scores. You can manage your widgets online. [...]
