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Hulu Plus on PS3 Review

Jeremy Jones — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:47:43 +0000

Gizmodo reviewed the new Hulu Plus service on the PS3. Right now you have to have the Playstation plus service which costs money in order to try it out. Hulu Plus looks good and preforms well on the PS3. But I keep hearing about the old catalog isn’t the greatest. I’m hoping by the time Hulu Plus is launched to the public they increase their old shows inventory.

Video: XBMC Running On PS3

Jeremy Jones — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:28:13 +0000

The video below is XBMC running on a PS3. It won’t work on the PS3 Slim or firmware 3.30 but if you have the older PS3 and firmware you can find the directions here. You will get a lot more media functions with XBMC installed than with the default PS3 media types.

(via Engadget)

Pogoplug Now Streams to Xbox 360 and PS3

Jeremy Jones — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:25:23 +0000

Pogoplug will now let you stream your media files to the Xbox 360 and PS3. You should be able to access, share and stream media directly to their console from any local or remotely located Pogoplug. Not a bad addition to for the device. The update also allows you to do offsite backups.

(via Engadget)

Playstation Network Has All 6 Major Movie Networks On Board For Streaming

Jeremy Jones — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:55:34 +0000

The Playstation Network will soon be streaming HD movies for purchase and rental. The best part about this is that all 6 major movie networks have signed up for it. The networks are 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. and, naturally, Sony Pictures Entertainment. I’m most surprised by Disney but Sony must have a good program in the works.

From Movie Theater to Home Theater: PlayStation(R)Network Delivers High Definition Movies From Six Major Movie Studios in the United States

PlayStation(R)3 Computer Entertainment System First to Have High Definition Movies for Purchase from All Major Studios

FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 9 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced that 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution will offer high definition (HD) movies for purchase and rental on the PlayStation®Network video delivery service in the United States. PlayStation Network is the first to offer high definition movies for purchase from all of the major movie studios, further establishing PlayStation®3 (PS3®) as the preeminent home entertainment platform for this year’s most popular and critically acclaimed high definition movies.

“Securing high definition content from these studios is another significant milestone further validating PlayStation Network as a complete entertainment network in the home. PlayStation Network is the first and only service to deliver high definition home entertainment from all six major studios, directly to consumers for download,” said Peter Dille, senior vice president, marketing and PlayStation Network, SCEA. “PlayStation Network continues to offer the most comprehensive catalogue of HD movies to PlayStation Network members that realize the wide-ranging entertainment power of the PS3 system.”

The PS3 system is the most complete home entertainment solution on the market today, enabling consumers to enjoy high-definition games and movies, as well as listen to music, view photos, browse the Internet and more. Today’s announcement joins one of the industry’s strongest home entertainment brands with the major media companies that produce and distribute a substantial number of films. At launch, the content will be available in the U.S. only, with plans to launch soon in the U.K., France, Germany, and Spain.

New titles available today on PlayStation Network include:
· 20th Century Fox – “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian”, “Jennifer’s Body” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (on March 23)
· Walt Disney Pictures – Disney Pixar’s “Up”, Jerry Bruckheimer’s “G-Force” and Disney’s “Earth”
· Paramount Pictures – “Star Trek”, “Paranormal Activity” and “Zoolander”
· Sony Pictures – “This Is It”, “2012″, “District 9″ and “Zombieland”
· Universal – “Inglourious Basterds”, “Couples Retreat” and “Public Enemies”
· Warner Bros. Digital Distribution – “The Hangover”, “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” and “The Wizard of Oz”

(via SlashGear)

Spawn Labs Start Shipping the HD-720

Jeremy Jones — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:56:52 +0000

I’m not much of a gamer but the Spawn Labs HD-720 looks pretty cool. It’s like a slingbox for your video games. It’s not cheap at $200 but if you really have to have your video games this might be a solution for you. You can buy adapters for Xbox 360, PS3 and some others for $40 a piece.

(via Engadget)

Video: PS3 Controller with Nokia N900

Jeremy Jones — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:12:58 +0000

Pretty cool video below showing a PS3 controller controlling a Nokia N900 hooked up to a TV. If you have a emulator on your N900 this would make playing the games that much easier. It’s like a portable game system. Directions aren’t the easiest but it’s a cool hack if you’re adventurous.

(via MobileCrunch)

Control a PS3 with a Nokia N900

Jeremy Jones — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:36:28 +0000

If you have one of the new Nokia N900 devices you can use it to control your PS3. The BlueMaemo bluetooth emulator acts as a controller for the PS3. It doesn’t display the PS3 on the N900 but it’s still cool.

More info and directions on install at Geek.com.

Video: Netflix on PS3

Jeremy Jones — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:26:50 +0000

You can now stream Netflix from your PS3. The problem is you have to use a disc in order to do so. The disc is free and you can get it from Netflix. I think it’s funny that you need physical media to get your content in digital media form. I’m sure they are working to get it built-in.

GlideTV Navigator: Media Center Trackpad

Jeremy Jones — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:05:36 +0000

GlideTV Navigator is a trackpad for home theater PCs. It works with Windows, Mac and PS3. The shape is strange and I would love to see a video of someone actually navigating around with this. There are some other HTPC keyboards with trackpads that I feel would be better than just a trackpad. The GlideTV Navigator does have an on-screen keyboard but only in Windows. There are also custom searches for Hulu, Netflix and others but those are only available in Windows too. It’s a cool idea but for basic navigation of menus I think a standard remote like the harmony would be quicker. If you want to do a lot of web surfing the on-screen keyboard will probably be so time consuming that you would want to throw this hockey puck through the TV. That’s why the keyboard/trackpad combo is so nice. I won’t be to negative. I need to see some reviews on the GlideTV Navigator first. Price is $150.

San Francisco, CA — October 13, 2009 — GlideTV, the company dedicated to simplifying the digital entertainment experience in the living room, announced today the release of its first product, the GlideTV® NavigatorTM. This award-winning and stylish device, which fits in the palm of a hand, combines the functionality of a keyboard, mouse and AV remote and makes it a breeze to access digital content stored on a home theater PC (HTPC) that is connected to a TV. The product is available for purchase from select online retailers worldwide with an MRSP of $149.

The new GlideTV Navigator, a study in modern design, reinvents the computer input device for the living room. The contrast of the highly-polished material and elegant curves is a fitting reflection of the sophisticated technology held within. The product includes a remote, charging station, USB wireless receiver and is compatible with Windows PC, Apple Mac, Sony PlayStation 3 or any set-top box that supports standard mouse and keyboard HID devices.

“Up to now, consumers who wanted to connect a computer to the TV to take advantage of digital content had to bring office equipment to their living room, making the experience bulky and cumbersome,” said Chris Painter, President and founder. “With the Navigator, GlideTV brings simplicity to accessing internet-based entertainment and ushers in a new era for computing in the living room.”

Consumers plug the USB wireless receiver into their PC and they’re ready to take control of their computing experience or explore the Internet with a point and a click. GlideTV Navigator works with popular media applications including Windows Media Center, Apple iTunes, Boxee, Apple Front Row, SageTV, Firefox, and any web browser.

This product features:

* Clickable touchpad mapped to your TV screen — precise cursor control, one-thumb scrolling, single and double-click selection.
* Backlit AV buttons to control volume and playback.
* Directional buttons for easy two-axis navigation.
* Dedicated Esc, Enter, Back, and Function keys to control applications.
* On-screen keyboard — requires download, Windows only.
* Integrated search menu with links to Google, Amazon Video on Demand, Hulu, Netflix, YouTube and more — requires download, Windows only.
* Rechargeable battery.

“GlideTV nailed the customer experience,” said Aaron Burt, a beta test user who lives in the Washington DC area. “It’s a great way to control Windows Media Center in the living room and even my kids enjoy using it. GlideTV Navigator is the perfect couch-mouse.”

The product has garnered significant industry attention by winning the prestigious 2009 Best of Innovations Award at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The GlideTV team, led by Mike Machado and Christopher Painter, consists of consumer electronics and Silicon Valley technology veterans from Sony, SageTV, Slim Devices, and VUDU.

Glide TV Navigator is available worldwide from select retailers and directly from the manufacturer in the US and Europe. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price is:

* United States — $149
* Eurozone — €129 (VAT included)
* United Kingdom — £119 (VAT included)

For more information, visit www.glidetv.com.

About GLIDETV

GlideTV, Inc. is dedicated to simplifying the PC living room experience. The company is headquartered in Silicon Valley and was founded in 2008 by consumer electronics and technology veterans. GlideTV Navigator is a trademark of GlideTV Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

Stream media to a PS3 from a Mac

Jeremy Jones — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:23:00 +0000

www.applesource.com.au
If you want to turn your PS3 into a media center extender you can. The directions above are how to stream content to your PS3 from a Mac. The directions are easy to follow with screen shots but it is long. Below are the supported file systems on the PS3.

Photos
* JPEG (DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21 compliant)
* TIFF
* BMP
* GIF
* PNG
Music
* Memory Stick Audio Format(ATRAC)
* MP3(MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3)
* MP4(MPEG-4 AAC)
* WAVE(Linear PCM)
* WMA
Video
* Memory Stick Video Format
- MPEG-4 SP (AAC LC)
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC LC)
* MP4 file format
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile (AAC LC)
* MPEG-1 (MPEG Audio Layer 2)
* MPEG-2 PS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AAC LC, AC3(Dolby Digital), LPCM)
* MPEG-2 TS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2)
* AVI
- Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)
- Motion JPEG (?-Law)
* AVCHD (.m2ts / .mts)

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