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.

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.

Sony Releases First UltraViolet Titles, Warner Brothers Backpedals

Dec 4, 2011 by Richard Gunther

It was a rough week for the UltraViolet digital content locker solution as Sony’s entrée further complicated the marketplace and Warner Brothers scrambled to compensate frustrated customers with iTunes redemption codes. Yes…iTunes.

Flixster Extends UltraViolet’s Reach with Android, iOS Updates

Nov 16, 2011 by Richard Gunther

Recent Flixster app updates let you download UltraViolet titles to your iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Android phone for offline viewing and add support for Google TV.

Aerodrom Brings AirPlay to Windows, Media Center

Nov 14, 2011 by Richard Gunther

We review Aerodrom and the AerodromMCE plug-in, which bring AirPlay to Windows and Windows Media Center. Aerodrom lets you stream audio, video, and photos to your Windows PC or in Media Center from iTunes and from your iOS 5 iPhone, iPod, or iPad.

UltraViolet Is Here. Are You Ready? Is It?

Nov 3, 2011 by Richard Gunther

UltraViolet is the long-awaited digital content solution that promises to let consumers watch their content whenever and wherever they want to, and it's here now. But the solution delivery is slow and initially lacking in many of the capabilities it purports to offer.

How the Netflix Split Affects Consumers

Sep 24, 2011 by Richard Gunther

Netflix announced plans to split its disc and streaming operations into completely separate services, renaming its disc service to Qwikster. How will this change the services that Netflix customers are used to?

Reminder: Netflix Rate Hike Starts September 1

Aug 31, 2011 by Richard Gunther

The Netflix rate increases go into effect on September 1. Will you be changing your plan?

Hulu’s Waning Appeal

Aug 18, 2011 by Richard Gunther

Hulu looses a little more luster as FOX makes good on its threat to impose an eight-day window on new TV episodes.

Update Significantly Increases Apple TV Content

Aug 5, 2011 by Richard Gunther

Apple just updated the second-generation Apple TV with some much-needed features that let you buy TV shows and access previously-purchased TV shows through the cloud.

Media Streaming Device Comparison

Jun 8, 2011 by Richard Gunther

A recent comparison of broadband-enabled media streaming devices highlights the capabilities and services of some of the more (and less) popular available options.