The Current State of CableCARD

Feb 3, 2012 by Josh Pollard

Without a doubt, one of the most critical features to the success of Windows Media Center has been open support of CableCARD. Once the archaic restrictions were lifted allowing anyone to buy and install a CableCARD tuner into the PC the market opened up. Ceton released their InfiniTV 4 (PCIe, then...

A Drive into UltraViolet

Feb 1, 2012 by James Montemagno

So wait is it “Ultra Violet” or is it “UltraViolet” or maybe “Ultraviolet” or “ULTRAVIOLET”. Spelling aside, I have been pretty excited about a new “digital locker” for movies. UltraViolet is supposed to unify all of the digital copy issues, and if you listen to Entertainment...

Paramount’s Messy UltraViolet Debut

Jan 27, 2012 by Richard Gunther

Our high hopes for Paramount's UltraViolet launch get quickly dashed as they unveil an unreasonably expensive storefront with severe limitations and problems. Perhaps the best news is that Paramount continues to include iTunes and Windows Media digital copies in their combo packs.

Paramount Introduces UltraViolet Titles While Fox Waits

Jan 24, 2012 by Richard Gunther

As Hollywood and the press tell decidedly different stories of UltraViolet's success, Paramount joins the fray while Fox sits back and waits.

What’s Going On at Netflix? [Updated]

Jan 21, 2012 by Richard Gunther

Amidst news of management shuffling and pending financial results, blackout windows lengthen, features disappear, and the content library shrinks.

It is Resident Evil Day! 3DS Demo, Movie Trailer, RE6 Trailer

Jan 19, 2012 by James Montemagno

I am a pretty big Resident Evil fan myself from games to movies, it doesn’t matter I love it. I am not saying that every game or movie is amazing, but it is a great series. I never really though Capcom did a great job of announcing new titles or promoting the series great, but today January 19th...

How Dish Records Six Programs with Three Tuners

Jan 15, 2012 by Richard Gunther

How does Dish Network manage to record six programs with three tuners on its new Hopper whole-home DVR? Dish walks us through the new feature and explains everything.

Simple.TV – The Expensively Cheap DVR

Jan 11, 2012 by Josh Pollard

One of the higher profile products to be announced at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show has been the Simple.TV. It’s a device that works as a DVR for people who don’t want to pay for cable. For $150 you’ll get a device that will allow you to watch and record free...

Microsoft CES Keynote 2012 in Pictures

Jan 10, 2012 by Josh Pollard

Going into the Consumer Electronics Show 2012 Keynote we knew it would be Microsoft’s last. What we didn’t know is whether it would be extremely enlightening about Microsoft’s plans for 2012, or if it would be more of a review of everything Microsoft has done over the last few...

Next Xbox to Include DVR Functionality?

Jan 5, 2012 by Josh Pollard

A recent patent indicates that the next Microsoft Xbox may include DVR functionality.

Roku on a Stick

Jan 4, 2012 by Richard Gunther

Roku today announced the Roku Streaming Stick, an alternative solution for enabling Smart features in a TV without depending on apps that are embedded in the TV firmware itself.

Universal Hedges on UltraViolet, Gives Consumers Options

Jan 1, 2012 by Richard Gunther

Universal's commitment to UltraViolet may seem questionable, but their cautious approach gives consumers more Digital Copy options than ever before.