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Engadget HD Podcast 347 – 04.30.13

May 1st, 2013

Engadget HD Podcast 347 - 04.30.13

This week we have a review of the ASUS Cube Google TV, rumors of an Amazon set-top box and Microsoft announcing when it will announce the next Xbox. LG has put its 55-inch curved OLED HDTV up for pre-orders in Korea with a price of about $13K, we’ll take a look at the tech before diving into Netflix’s “long term view” of the future. Finally, in a blend of traditional TV and modern second screen integration, NBC has announced a new game show with “unprecedented” viewer interaction — consider us intrigued.

Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)

Producer: James Trew (@itstrew)

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Engadget HD Podcast 327 – 12.04.2012

December 5th, 2012

Engadget HD Podcast 320 - 10.16.2012 Welcome to the Engadget 4K Podcast. We’re not changing our name yet but if trends continue we may have to slip an “Ultra” in there somewhere as super high-res news flowed forth last week from Sony, Red and Sharp. We’ve also got some interesting news from Ceton and a preview of Ben’s experience with the Echo, as we say a (not-so) melancholy goodbye to rear-projection TVs. With CES closing in it’s also time for leaks, and we’ve seen two different Google TV devices, plus info about the upcoming Redbox Instant streaming service. There’s much more within, so go ahead and press play.

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Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)

Producer: Trent Wolbe

00:08:35 – Sony’s 4K Ultra HD Video Player revealed, COO Phil Molyneux tells us what ‘only Sony can do’
00:10:00 – Sony’s $25,000 XBR 4K LED Ultra HDTV and tablet remote control hands-on
00:12:50 – Sony unveils price for PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 CinaAlta 4K camcorders
00:13:20 – Redray 4K Cinema Player is ready to pre-order: $1,450 for high-res
00:16:30 – Sharp’s first 4K 32-inch IGZO LCD is destined for Japanese workstations
00:18:05 – Ceton releases Windows 8 drivers, Echo set-top box is getting Android inside for the holidays
00:25:50 – Nintendo TVii will launch with the Wii U in Japan on December 8th, IR remote costs $1
00:27:15 – Mitsubishi is ending rear-projection TVs, ceases production of DLP and laser models
00:30:30 – Rovi is shutting down its OTA TV guide service without notice
00:32:10 – Netgear’s NeoTV Prime (GTV100) is the latest Google TV box outed by FCC filings
00:33:50 – ASUS Qube with Google TV pops up at the FCC
00:37:45 – Redbox Instant pricing, apps and service details revealed by support site
00:47:10 – Verizon FiOS brings its live TV streaming app to LG Smart TVs
00:50:55 – Verizon and NBCUniversal bring TV Everywhere to even more places
00:51:48 – Sky’s Now TV service comes to Roku streaming boxes in the UK
00:54:53 – MediaPortal posts 2.0 alpha media hub and new remote apps, teases 1.3 beta with Titan
00:55:37 – Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One Blu-ray set is back on, ships April 2nd
00:57:12 – Must See HDTV (December 3rd – 9th)

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Switched On: The next microplatform

November 19th, 2012

Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.

DNP Switched On The next microplatform

The case for rich operating systems supporting a wide range of applications has been proven out among PCs, tablets and smartphones. But the jury is still out for other devices such as televisions. While Samsung pushes ahead on attracting apps to its Smart TVs using its own platform and LG, Sony and Vizio align with Google TV, there are still reasons to believe that the smart TV will fail to have tremendous impact as Switched On discussed last year. Blu-ray players, video game consoles and cheap boxes from Apple, Roku, Netgear and others allow consumers to expand their video options while integrated networking provides gateways to content from smartphones, tablets and PCs.

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Switched On: The next microplatform originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ask Engadget: best universal remote?

November 17th, 2012

Ask Engadget best universal remote

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Marc and Jack, who are going ocean-mad with all of their remote controls. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

Marc wrote

“My home theater currently has seven remote controls, which I’d like to narrow down. I know there are solutions available which are massively arcane, but is there something simple that the crowd can recommend?”

Jack wrote

“Can you recommend a universal remote control that works with a PS3 and Apple TV that doesn’t suck?”

Well friends,

  • Gear 4′s Unity remote has earned rave reviews thanks to its ease of use and near universal application (except for the PS3)
  • While Griffin’s Beacon offers the same capability, but also works with Android devices
  • If you’re serious about including the PS3 in your setup, you could splash out on Logitech’s Harmony IR-to-Bluetooth adapter.

But perhaps, out there, is something even better. That’s where you, the Engadget Faithful come in. Why not share your experience (or your product) in the comments below?

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Ask Engadget: best universal remote? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG Google TVs now have integrated OnLive cloud game streaming

November 15th, 2012

LG Smart TV owners may’ve noticed a new application pop up today on their G2 series sets, as OnLive‘s cloud game streaming app is being delivered via an over-the-air update today (first announced at E3 back in June) — it seems that LG Smart TVs are the first to get Google TV’s latest update. Beyond just viewing games, the app allows for actually playing them employing OnLive’s wireless controller (sold separately). Per normal OnLive service, you can demo various games before buying them, and purchases on one OnLive account transfer across its many platforms (PC, Mac, Android tablets, the Microconsole, and LG TVs). The OnLive app can be found in the “Premium Apps” area, and it’ll be pre-installed on future LG sets.

Of course, it’s a question of how long any of this will last, as OnLive’s had a rough 2012 — the company lost the vast majority of its staff and its former CEO back in August. It was subsequently spun off into a separate company to keep from defaulting on its many, many overdue loans.

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LG Google TVs now have integrated OnLive cloud game streaming originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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