Even though it’s been a week that’s all about cellphones, there’s still plenty of HD news to decipher, from last week’s comments to our review of the Logitech Harmony Link. If you know us, you know Harmony = rant, but you’ll probably want to tune in just to see where Logitech’s latest effort to connect all our devices simply succeeds, and where it failed, failed and failed again. Apple, Intel, Boxee, Google, Roku, Slingbox and Crestron are all other names coming at the connected living room from a different angle and unsurprisingly, they’re all here. Give a listen to find out what they’re up to, plus our picks of what to watch on your HDTV this week.
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21:30 – Logitech Harmony Link review
30:00 – Crestron debuts free, paid mobile apps for Android devices
37:00 – Photo Stream, NHL, AirPlay mirroring and more added to Apple TV with software update
44:15 – Apple reportedly trying to add movie streaming to its iCloud
48:19 – Hulu owners ‘terminate sale process’, won’t sell to anyone
49:35 – Boxee Box adds music streaming from Spotify, just press play
51:17 – Google TV 2.0: app developers get final add-on for Android SDK
55:19 – Intel may be giving up on smart TVs, ceding market to ARM
56:35 – Roku announces $50 LT model, will add HBO Go streaming to all of its boxes this month
01:00:17 – SlingPlayer app now available for Honeycomb tablets, priced at $30
01:01:23 – Transformers Blu-ray 3D release coming to Japan in January, still no release date for US
01:02:30 – Must See HDTV (October 17th – 23rd)
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Engadget HD Podcast 270 – 10.18.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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If the thought of spending $160 on
Modern Warfare 3-branded peripherals appeals then twitch your trigger fingers at
Logitech’s new Gaming Keyboard G105 and Laser Mouse G9X. Both are slathered in MW3 logos (so you don’t forget what you’ve consigned yourself to for the next year) and come with some essential FPS features. The keyboard has “night-vision green” LED backlit keys, six programmable “G” keys to record macros and a game/desktop mode switch for those rare moments when you’re really not meant to be MacTavish. Meanwhile, the mouse has on-the-fly adjustable DPI, up to five different player profiles, a color display and 28g (one ounce) of extra weight to adjust the mouse balance against your hand. They’re both available from the Logitech website and will set you back $80 each.
Logitech release MW3 gaming mouse and keyboard, for people who can’t get enough Soap originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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That is the Logitech M525 wireless mouse, a rather unassuming hunk of plastic and rubber with a scroll wheel that also tilts for navigating pages both horizontally and vertically. Sure, you get your choice of white or black, for what that’s worth, but probably the most distinguishing feature is the battery life. This
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Well, it looks like Intel is throwing in the smart TV towel. As originally reported by AnandTech, and now confirmed by the company itself, Chipzilla is closing down its Digital Home Group and folding the team and resources into its tablet division. Its CE processors, which are found in the Boxee Box and the Logitech Revue, will continue to be sold, but it sounds like the focus will shift away from consumer-facing products. Obviously, that leaves the door wide open for ARM to sweep in. We already know that Google TV will be making the move to ARM-based hardware soon and the Boxee Box started life on Tegra before making the move to an Atom CE4100 (not to mention the A4-sporting Apple TV), so this isn’t entirely new ground for the big players. Still, we’re a little shocked to see Intel abandon the market just as it seems to be picking up steam.
Intel may be giving up on smart TVs, ceding market to ARM originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The DNP-720AE has been hanging around at trade shows for a while, but it’s only just been tagged up with a price. And boy, what a price:
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Netflix’s surprise split took the top spot this week, so we dug into what this means for the company and its subscribers, especially those who prefer Blu-ray quality over streaming convenience. Closing things out is our quick preview of this week’s fall TV premieres, with a few media streamers, CEDIA notes, satellite outages and Windows 8 discussion squeezed in between. We’re now living in the era of Qwikster — press play and we’ll talk you through it.
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Engadget HD Podcast 266 – 09.20.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Logitech isn’t exactly a stranger to universal remotes, and if you’ve been yearning for an Android or
iOS aimed solution from the Swiss company, its new $100 Harmony Link should have you covered. The Link is a WiFi-enabled
infrared puck and app combo, that allows you to control up to eight devices in your home theater from the comfort of your touchscreen sans pesky
dongles or
cases. After downloading a free app, pocket-sized iDevices and Android smartphones can act as
universal remotes over your home network, while iPad users also get the benefit of personalized TV listings from
Rovi. It’s similar in price and function to
Peel’s Fruit, but drops the extra wireless dongle and adds a native iPad app. Notably, the Link can interface with multiple iPads at once, and Logitech’s also thrown in a mini IR blaster to make controlling your AV gear that much easier. If another one of your home theater dreams just came true, the Harmony Link is up for pre-order now from Logitech and due out in October. While your still here, there’s quick video overview past the break along with the the usual PR spiel.
Continue reading Logitech’s Harmony Link transforms your iOS device or Android phone into a universal remote (video)
Logitech’s Harmony Link transforms your iOS device or Android phone into a universal remote (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Did you empty your piggy bank for a Logitech Revue after the first Honeycomb sighting about a month ago? If not, there’s new fuel for the Google TV set-top box hacking fire… so get your Hamiltons in order. Channel Android’s latest reel showcases a newer, more polished leak of Honeycomb that reflects the preview we spotted running on Sony hardware last week. It’s not without its fair share of bugs, and you’ll need to install the first leak to avoid turning your device into a paperweight (read: brick), so proceed at your own risk. Also of note: apps built specifically for TV have started to pop up in the marketplace — it seems devs have been busy since Google dropped the SDK a while back. For a closer look at the payoff straight from the hive, take a look at the video above or check out a slideshow of some Google TV apps that are in the Market now put together by NewTeeVee.
Logitech Revue gets second Honeycomb leak, TV apps sneak into Market originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Logitech‘s family of iDevice-friendly accessories got a little larger today, with the addition of the new Wireless Headset and Wireless Boombox. The former (pictured above) allows users to roam up to 33 feet away from their iPad, iPhone, iPad or Bluetooth devices, features a noise-canceling microphone and offers up to six hours of battery life. The boombox, meanwhile, seems to share much of its DNA with that
S715i portable audio dock we got our
hands on last year. Aside from its similar design (image after the break), Logitech’s Bluetooth-enabled system also features eight custom designed drivers (including, like its cousin, a pair of neodymium 3-inchers), boasts a rechargeable battery with six hours of endurance and can function at up to 33 feet away from any iDevice. The headset will be available sometime this month for $70, with the boombox hitting the market in October for $180. For more details, check out the full PR after the break.
Continue reading Logitech unveils Wireless Headset, Boombox for tablets, smartphones and Radio Raheem
Logitech unveils Wireless Headset, Boombox for tablets, smartphones and Radio Raheem originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Windows 8 may be embracing touch in a big way, but Logitech now also has a little something for those looking to make their Windows 7 PC a bit more multitouch-friendly. The company’s just introduced a
standalone trackpad of its own, dubbed the Wireless Touchpad, which will let you use a variety of two, three of four-finger gestures to scroll, navigate and switch between applications — or simply control a cursor, of course. To cut the cord, the device uses a Logitech Unifying USB receiver, which will also accommodate up to five other compatible devices. Look for this one to be available sometime this month for $50.
Continue reading Logitech Wireless Touchpad hits Windows PCs this month for $50
Logitech Wireless Touchpad hits Windows PCs this month for $50 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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