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Hillcrest Labs open sources Kylo web browser for TVs, hopes the people want one

May 17th, 2012 by chris No comments »

We didn’t hear much from Hillcrest Labs’ Kylo web browser for TVs after it launched in 2010, but now the company is apparently turning its fate over to the community. A Mozilla-based browser, Kylo will work with any mouse but is designed specifically for its Freespace pointer controls. It’s available under the Mozilla Public License which means others can use it for commercial products, but so far web connected products have been slow to take off and even Google TV has had trouble pushing a typical browser experience on HDTVs. Interested devs can snag the code at Kylo.tv or GitHub, we’ll see if anyone builds anything with more market impact.

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Time Warner Cable’s CEO doesn’t know what AirPlay is, hates set-top boxes

May 14th, 2012 by chris No comments »

While he might not be the first human to admit unfamiliarity with Apple’s AirPlay, he’s likely to be one of the most recognizable figures amongst the bunch. In a recent interview, Time Warner Cable’s CEO, Glenn Britt, said one of the main challenges faced by digital video was the lack of simple ways to stream internet-based content to television sets. Naturally, that brought up the imminent question about Cupertino’s streaming goods, to which he responded by saying “I’m not sure what AirPlay is,” also adding that “the current Apple TV, the little thing, the hockey puck, really doesn’t do anything to help enable you to get internet material on your TV.” Furthermore, he went on to say, “I hate set-top boxes,” as he believes smart TVs are a better streaming solution compared to other bits that require additional hardware. Perhaps this explains why the TWC iOS apps are still missing out on some much-needed AirPlay action.

Time Warner Cable’s CEO doesn’t know what AirPlay is, hates set-top boxes originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2012 15:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iOS 5.1 untethered jailbreak gets a video demo, not yet ready to meet the public

May 11th, 2012 by chris No comments »

Moving along a similar path to his previous untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.0, hacker pod2g has followed up announcements of an untethered jailbreak for the iPhone 4 and iPad 3 running iOS 5.1 with a quick demo video (embedded after the break) as evidence. The video shows a jailbroken iPad 3 that manages to stay that way even after a reboot, the key difference from the current tethered hack already available. There’s still no word on when the community at large may get a crack at the software, although tweets mention “stabilizing the payload” before taking a crack at the recently released iOS 5.1.1, and that the new Apple TV may not be able to come along for the ride.

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Apple TV 5.0.1 update rolls out, brings HD iTunes previews and a few fixes

May 10th, 2012 by chris No comments »

Second and third generation Apple TV boxes have a new software update to keep an eye out for, and now that the changelog has been posted for 5.0.1 we can see what it brings. According to this screen grab from Apple’s support page, the update adds HD previews for TV shows and movies in the iTunes store, and fixes issues affecting AirPlay, Home Sharing, Netflix and more. Of course, FireCore warns jailbroken fans to stay away from the update button for now, all others should get a prompt on their hockey puck sooner rather than later.

Apple TV 5.0.1 update rolls out, brings HD iTunes previews and a few fixes originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 May 2012 19:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Engadget HD Podcast 298 – 05.08.2012

May 9th, 2012 by chris No comments »

This week we’ve got plenty of Media Center news, tied up in an overall Microsoft-centric episode focused on its new subsidized Xbox 360 offer and plans for Windows 8. Fortunately, we’ve got the perfect guest on hand as the illustrious James Montemagno of Ceton joins us for this podcast. Once we’re through talking consoles, extenders and mobile apps there’s still more to discuss with new Google TV sets on the way, Comcast rolling out its upgraded DVR platform and much, much more.

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Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)
Guest: James Montemagno (@JamesMontemagno)

Producer: Trent Wolbe

00:38:10 – Microsoft officially offering Xbox 360 4GB console for $99, two-year Live Gold subscription required
00:52:30 – Microsoft breaks down Windows 8′s Media Center upgrade path, Dolby codec support
00:55:00 – Microsoft talks DVD, Media Center support in Windows 8 and why most won’t miss it
01:05:55 – LG’s Google TV-enabled sets coming to US end of May
01:10:05 – Amazon Studios expands into TV series, looks to load up on content for streaming
01:11:50 – Sony exec confirms IPTV aspirations, says they’re on hold due to bandwidth caps
01:17:55 – Comcast VOD coming to Boston TiVos, next gen X1 DVR platform could launch there too
01:19:00 – Comcast earnings beat expectations for Q1
01:22:04 – Dish Network, AMC dispute could see the network’s channels dropped this summer
01:24:40 – Yamaha outs RX-V773WA, RX-V673 receivers: AirPlay and 4K / 3D passthrough on board
01:27:10 – Must See HDTV (May 7th – 13th)