Now that Netflix has revealed exactly how many subscribers it has lost over the last few months, we’re wondering what’s next for the video service and its competitors like Amazon. In other pay-TV news, we have an upgraded UI on the way from DirecTV and new social media hooks from AT&T that could signal a change in the way we watch TV. Before closing things out with our picks of what to watch this week, we even had some time for new ultra HDTV standards, mobile app consolidation for FiOS and Sony’s PlayStation 3D Display.
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16:18 – Netflix US subscriber count drops by 800k in Q3, 21.45 million still streaming
18:24 – Netflix to expand to UK, Ireland in ‘early 2012,’ looks to challenge Lovefilm
24:19 – Amazon Prime Instant Video expands its library with even more video from PBS
27:23 – BBC’s global iPlayer app adds AirPlay streaming, should just be on Apple TV
30:00 – DirecTV shows off its new HD UI with a website and trailer, still no release date
33:55 – U-verse TV gets social with help from Miso, TV Foundry, Wayvin and BuddyTV Guide
40:00 – Verizon’s My FiOS app puts your entire living room under one Android roof
42:39 – Playstation 3D Display hits shelves November 13, Sony answers your burning questions
44:50 – Ultra HDTV technical standards agreed on, more pixels is a good thing
52:30 – Must See HDTV (October 24th – 30th)
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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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Pee-wee’s beloved bicycle has nothing on this bad boy. The two-wheeler’s got a full-sized keyboard, some big red knobs and a miniature screen on its handlebars, for those who have to do some serious content creation whilst weaving through traffic. Sure it’s not the safest solution on the road, but inspiration can strike when you least expect it — then again, so can oncoming cars.
Michael: “Pen > sword, but car > keyboard. Hope the owner’s got life insurance.”
Brian: “Fortunately the victims just walked away with whiplash and a bad case of carpal tunnel.”
Tim: “Dang! You got shocks, pegs… lucky! You ever send off any sweet TXTs?”
Don: “Here’s that bike messenger you asked for, boss.”
Terrence: “When Billy told his friends he got a new bike they asked, ‘but can it play Crysis?’ Little did they know…”
Richard Lawler: “Now potential thieves have to decide between using bolt cutters or rainbow tables.”
Zach Honig: “Hey Giant. Yeah you holding the grocery bag. You’re not so big anymore, now are you?”
Billy: “What? No one said anything about biking while typing.”
Jon: “Q, you’ve really outdone yourself this time.”
Mat: “Data from the Goonies may have grown up, but his choice in bikes hasn’t.”
Dan: “At least they weren’t lying when they called it ‘an unprecedented mobile device.’”
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After a tumultuous week in tech we’re back — but Qwikster isn’t. Of course we’re giving our two cents on Netflix’s stunning reversal, but there’s also plenty of non-streaming news too. The newest TiVo DVR is out and about, while DirecTV is also ready to show off its Nomad and HR34 boxes. Microsoft has enhanced the Xbox 360′s capabilities with a few new partnerships, while Comcast previews the future of pay-TV with its latest moves. The dawn of Ultraviolet is finally upon us, so are we excited about the possibility of buy once play anywhere? Find out the answer to this question and many more when you press play below.
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04:45 – Netflix backtracks on Qwikster, will keep DVDs and streaming under the same URL
13:20 – TiVo Premiere Elite now available, but is updated software the big surprise?
22:37 – DirecTV Nomad is ready to launch, transcodes DVRed shows for mobile viewing
31:40 – DirecTV’s five tuner, RVU-ready HR34 DVR revealed
38:10 – Microsoft reveals new TV providers including Verizon and Comcast coming to Xbox 360 (video)
44:25 – U-verse on Xbox 360 is getting upgraded in November, but will require XBL Gold
47:13 – Comcast testing pay-per-package, still afraid of a-la-carte
49:55 – Comcast promises Xfinity VOD streaming on more devices, new Xcalibur guide in 2012
54:41 – CinemaNow strikes deal with Intel, adds new movies in 1080p HD
55:30 – UltraViolet ‘digital locker’ opens for business. Lets you buy once, play anywhere… eventually
01:02:05 – Must See HDTV (October 10th – 16th)
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Engadget HD Podcast 269 – 10.11.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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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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07:10 – Netflix admits it will end up with fewer subscribers than predicted, shrinks DVD-only count
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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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Welcome to Growing Up Geek, an ongoing feature where we take a look back at our youth and tell stories of growing up to be the nerds that we are. Today, we have our very own Senior HD Editor, Richard Lawler.
This picture was taken in 1985 and despite the time that’s passed, the excitement I felt then holding that Atari joystick returns each and every time I plug in, boot up, or log on to find something new. Like so many other geeks of the era, the world of videogames found in reams of bootlegged games contained on Verbatim 5.25-inch floppies were early training in the value of knowing my way around computers. The initial desire to play The Last Starfighter / Solaris without needing anyone to set it up for me would years later lead to long sessions of editing .bat and .ini files to hear sound effects in Wolfenstein 3D and after that, easy work setting up and fixing computers. Still, as great as using technology is, it’s nothing without spirited discussions amongst like-minded individuals and after the schoolyard debates over 8-, 16- and 32-bit console wars ended (fortunately, Sega is out of the hardware game now or I would have to recuse myself from any news or reviews) I headed online to make myself heard.
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Growing Up Geek: Richard Lawler originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We had plenty to talk about on this week’s Engadget HD Podcast but first we had some internal business to attend to with our BTS giveaway (you’re entered right?) and Fantasy Football trash talking. After that, a combination of DirecTV leaks and news from Google and Apple had us in a mood to talk about the state of the TV industry and just who is standing in the way of innovation. Luckily, there is someone working on new technology, and the ATSC is working on new broadcast standards for 3D and other features to be delivered via antenna. After that we turned to the Xbox 360, which is getting some 3D games from Microsoft including Halo: CE Anniversary, and a brand new ESPN3 app. To wrap things up we had to get in some HD display news, with a new projector and Sony’s web app that lets you figure out just what size TV your living room can handle before digging into this week’s HDTV shows, Blu-ray discs and videogames.
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03:40 – Engadget’s HD Back to School Giveaway: Win Scarface and The Big Lebowski on Blu-ray!
04:30 – DirecTV’s Nomad teaser page suggests a Slingbox competitor, but little else
06:30 – More DirecTV Nomad info uncovered, but details are still fuzzy
09:17 – TiVo talks cable, satellite deals in Q2 results; DirecTiVo exposed! (video)
11:51 – Time Warner Cable will pay for your Slingbox, in exchange for love
15:34 – Google TV coming to the UK within six months
20:00 – Google remains committed to TV business, expects more partners soon
26:20 – Android SDK add-on brings Market one step closer to your Google TV
26:50 – Apple stops renting TV shows in iTunes, could be working on a new kind of video service
39:05 – ATSC commences 3DTV standard development, better get your glasses ready
42:29 – Microsoft confirms 3D support in Halo: CE remake for Xbox 360
44:18 – Xbox 360′s ESPN3 app updated with more voice control, split screen and more
49:56 – Digital Projection debuts new native ultrawidescreen projector
51:08 – Sony’s AR tool lets you put big screens in small apartments (video)
52:10 – Must See HDTV (August 29th – September 4th)
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Engadget HD Podcast 263 – 08.30.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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It’s been a bumpy ride, but we’re back with a new episode of the Engadget HD Podcast. This week brings multiple CableCARD tuners, iPad apps and even a few new projectors. Naturally, we eventually get into the discussion of the latest predictions for Media Center, but while Microsoft figures out where the Xbox 360 fits into its ecosystem, Sony’s snagged a sweet exclusive in the form on NFL Sunday Ticket. Finally, we wrap things up with what we’re watching this week and of course, some football talk.
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04:56 – Comcast’s Xfinity app debuts on Blackberry, updated on iOS
08:18 – Optoma delivers three new projectors, one does 3D for just $1,499
10:12 – Elgato HDHomeRun iPad app brings (some) cable channels to the tablet
14:28 – SiliconDust delivering HDHomeRun Prime preorders, 3 tuner ships next week
19:48 – HDHomerun Prime CableCARD tuner hands-on
21:00 – Ceton InfiniTV 4 USB tuner priced at $299, ships September 19th
29:04 – Sony drops PS3 price to $250 in US, €250 in Europe
34:00 – DirecTV brings NFL Sunday Ticket to Android tablets and the PS3 this fall
42:00 – Must See HDTV (August 22nd – 28th)
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Engadget HD Podcast 262 – 08.23.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Twitter’s a rad place to hang and scope out the latest debt ceiling debate or find out what’s up with Tiger’s ongoing caddy search, but sometimes you just need another place to totally nerd out, you know? A safe haven for rampant geekery — that’s what we strive to make our personal Twitter stream — and we’re here to help you with that.
It’s been awhile since we’ve updated this here list, so we figured… there’s no time like the present. Have a gander below at the Engadget editors toiling hard behind the scenes, and feel free to add ‘em if you so desire.
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The Android mascot certainly
gets around, there’s no doubt about that — but did you know it can also
get down? Watch and learn.
Tim: “And thus the talent portion of the Ms. Xperia Arc pageant proved to be far more interesting than the swimsuit competition.”
Darren: “First stop: Akihabara Mall. Next stop: Dancing with the Stars.”
Joe: “Fragmentation or no, our man can still krump with the best of them.”
Don: “And now, a preview of Android 3.2: Electric Boogaloo.”
Sam: “What version of Android is the person in the costume running?”
Chris: “I call this next move the Force Close.”
Myriam: “Go-go gadget Android dance app?”
Michael: “I’ve seen b-boys and b-girls, but never knew there were b-bots.”
Richard Lawler: “Chris Brown is making a quick comeback after today’s Good Morning America blowup.”
Christopher: “Lady Gaga fires stylist following first mall appearance.”
Sean Hollister: “Look ma, no thumbs!”
[Thanks, Anders]
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