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Engadget HD Podcast 350 - 05.21.13
Filed under: HD Need a break from all that Xbox chatter? You've come to the right place -- well, after about 14 minutes into this episode of the HD Podcast, that is (we were speculating about what the news would be). With that One bit out the way, it's a good time to catch up with us on the general HD side of things. Ben can't believe he's been around long enough to see 25 years of Madden NFL, while Richard contemplates tuning into the CW more often. You know the drill: Stream the banter...
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Engadget HD Podcast 349 - 05.14.13
Filed under: Podcasts, HD This may be a slower part of the year for HD news, but we still managed to round up an hour's worth of goodies. It's an onslaught of mostly minor happenings from all the usual major players, along with your two favorite hosts. Stream it below or catch a download after the break. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: Joe Pollicino (@akaTRENT) Hear the podcast Continue reading Engadget HD Podcast 349 - 05.14.13 Permalink | Email this |...
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Engadget HD Podcast 348 - 05.07.13
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Hulu, Blockbuster, Kaleidescape and Amazon form an odd group of digital video distributors, but they're joined together to open this week's podcast. While Amazon's Lovefilm is HD ready on the PS3 for the first time, Kaleidescape is bringing Blu-ray quality downloads to owners of its high end hardware, Hulu is thriving under unlikely circumstances and Blockbuster... what is Blockbuster doing? Paid subscription rumors for YouTube, news about Comcast's X1 DVR platform...
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Engadget HD Podcast 347 - 04.30.13
Filed under: Podcasts, HD 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"...
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Engadget HD Podcast 346 - 04.23.13
Filed under: Podcasts, HD New remotes from Logitech and a slew of streaming video news from Netflix, Amazon and Microsoft lead off the podcast this week. Netflix finally has more customers than HBO in the US, so we'll dig into its Q4 numbers and see what's next for the streaming company. Cox, time Warner Cable and Sky all had updates for their mobile apps this week, which presents the question of Android vs. iOS for video streaming. Finally, another city is getting Google Fiber, and once...
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Engadget HD Podcast 345 - 04.16.13
Filed under: Podcasts, HD 4K TVs for less than $1,500? That's the new world we live in, as we dive into Ultra HD, next Xbox rumors and more on this week's podcast. Meanwhile, news of the death of Panasonic plasma R&D program was apparently greatly exaggerated, so we'll figure out what to expect from the manufacturer in the future. Finally, we've got a fresh update in the always interesting news category of Dish Network Does Things. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)...
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Engadget HD Podcast 344 - 04.09.13
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Sony kicked of NAB 2013 with some closer-to-mainstream-than-expected 4K pricing announcements, so that's where we'll begin. Is it time to consider buying an Ultra HDTV, and is it worth even thinking about at the 65- and 55-inch sizes? We've also got our review of the Roku 3 to discuss, Netflix's House of Cards on Blu-ray this summer, plus our plans to abandon everything and move to Austin, Texas. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James...
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Engadget HD Podcast 343 - 04.02.13
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Aw, you missed us live? Not to worry, we've got you covered here as usual! This week, Ben continues to highlight his hopes for more à la carte access to shows than channels, while Richard tries to -- sneakily -- double his follower count on Twitter. Oh yeah, and we'll discuss the latest in HD news, from a potential Intel TV service to checking out Panasonic's 2013 lineup with us in NYC. Hear all about it below and subscribe after the break. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh...
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Engadget HD Podcast 342 - 03.26.2013
Filed under: Podcasts, HD This week we'll discuss several Ultra HD displays, some of which can be purchased (Samsung's $40K 85-inch LCD and JVC's $261K 8K projector) and some that can't, like Microsoft's sweet 120-inch demo unit. We also take a peek at Sonos' new soundbar, and the changing media landscape with news and rumors about HBO Go, BBC iPlayer, and even our old friend Intel. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 341 - 03.19.2013
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Hopefully you tuned into our Engadget HD panel from Expand this weekend, as we kick off this week's podcast discussing some of the topics covered by our guests from TiVo, Sling and Boxee. We also cover Verizon's proposal to pay stations based on how much its subscribers actually watch them, as well as what the future holds for Panasonic's plasma production and Sharp as a whole. Also notable are Fox's plans for a new 24-hour sports channel and news that Netflix may...
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Engadget HD Podcast 340 - 03.12.2013
Filed under: Podcasts, HD We've got a pair of new boxes to discuss this week, with the TiVo Mini and Roku 3 both making their debut. While we discuss what they add to the mix (and what they're still missing), other news includes the end of Netflix's public API program and UK pricing for LG's first OLED HDTV. Meanwhile Google Fiber has picked up its first 3D channels and we discuss the importance of Who Framed Roger Rabbit in the history of film as a whole. Finally, we'll remind you to check...
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Engadget HD Podcast 339 - 03.07.2013
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Now that Cablevision is actually suing Viacom over channel bundling, is there a chance that major changes are coming to the pay-TV landscape? We're not entirely optimistic, and most regular listeners may already understand why but we'll lay out the obstacles as they stand (spoiler: money). Still, progress marches on with new developments from YouTube and DirecTV apparently getting ready for its inevitable 4K channels. We also take a look at F1's first 3D broadcast...
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Engadget HD Podcast 338 - 02.26.2013
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Now that Sony has revealed the PlayStation 4 exists (but not much else -- yet) how do we feel about the future of the living room? We'll dig into that, plus some some new home theater related news from Samsung at Mobile World Congress, the return of webOS on TVs and FIFA's acceptance of modern technology and much more, so go ahead and press play. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcastContinue reading...
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Engadget HD Podcast 337 - 02.19.2013
Filed under: Podcasts, HD We're getting the band back together. After we welcome Ryan Block and Peter Rojas back to the fold, we dig into all the news that came out of the AllThingsD conference last week. Sony, Dish, Microsoft, Intel and others had plenty to say, but did we believe everything we heard? We're also on the bleeding edge of a new display technology as OLED HDTVs hit the streets, so we'll make our best guess as to whether mainstream pricing is in the near future. Finally, several...
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Engadget HD Podcast 336 - 02.12.2013
Filed under: Podcasts, HD This week kicks off with a slew of set-top box news: Dish is shipping its Hopper with Sling DVR, the TiVo Mini DVR is available on Suddenlink and Roku's next media streamer just hit the FCC. Moving onto more modern concerns, second screen apps for events like the Super Bowl, the NBA All-Star game and the Grammys along with more conventional contenders like GetGlue are all over are mobile devices, but are we getting any use out of them? Press play to find out which...
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Engadget HD Podcast 335 - 02.06.2013
Filed under: Podcasts, HD With the NFL season finally over after the massive spectacle that was Super Bowl XLVII, we're ready to pore over the stats and see how internet streaming, social media and second screen apps affected the big game. Also, Netflix has been in the news heavily with the debut of House of Cards, so we'll dive into its impact so far as a herald of the future of TV and internet video. That's just the start of this week's big news in HD, so go ahead and press play. Hosts:...
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Engadget HD Podcast 334 - 01.28.2013
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Did you miss us? Richard and Ben needed a second dose of recovery time after all the madness from our post-CES podcast, but now we're back to normalcy. This week, we do our best to keep the earnings numbers to a minimum and, instead, focus on topics like the amazing CGI effects from Jurassic Park and Ben's fascination with the moon landing conspiracy debunks. Oh, yeah, and the notable HD news from the past week. All that and maybe more, so get to listening down...
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Engadget HD Podcast 333 - 01.17.2013
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Here's the good news: Ben and Richard survived the so-named CES Death Flu. Good thing, too, because we're not finished with the onslaught of UHD display tech from Vegas in the least. Among various HD talking points, we've got an interview straight from the slow floor with Sharp's Jim Sandusky about the company's latest TVs. The only thing that might top that is Top Gun remastered in 3D. These, just some of the many highlights from this installment of the Engadget HD...
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Engadget HD Podcast 332 - CES special show 2 01.10.13
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Richard and Ben take to the stage once again to discuss the second wave of new releases. Joining them on stage is Ted Head from Silicon Dust who gives us a tour of its latest product. The rest of the deal we're pretty much sure you know. HD news, and lots of it. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcastContinue reading Engadget HD Podcast 332 - CES special show 2 01.10.13Permalink|Email this|Comments
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Engadget HD Podcast 331 - CES special show 1 01.09.13
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Richard and Ben take on the first day's news from CES, and it's all got a bit of an HD angle to it. Not surprising since there's lots of HD. Super HD, Ultra HD... whatever HD, it's here at CES. Such is the flow of consumer electronics exhibitions. Get stuck in below to hear all about it, and more. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcastContinue reading Engadget HD Podcast 331 - CES special show 1...
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Engadget HD Podcast 330 - 01.03.2013
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Welcome to 2013, and with CES nearly upon us, we have returned with a new podcast episode to wrap up all the pre-show releases and get ready for what's to come. All the new LG 4K, OLED and laser projector stuff? It's in here, and Samsung's display teases too. We'll even discuss Ben's DirecTV Genie DVR review and the odds of whether the rumored pay-for-only-the-channels-you-want Intel "virtual cable" service launches soon (probably not). The next time you hear from...
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Engadget HD Podcast 329 - 12.18.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Flashy new logo, same HD news. We've finally put out our review of Ceton's Echo Windows Media Center Extender and... oh, wait, what's that? There's already an update available in beta for an issue with 1080i video playback, so listen in to find out why this is the overall best Media Center extender available. Also, there's finally official details about Redbox Instant -- for $9 a month users get kiosk Blu-ray rentals and streaming. Press play to get the full scoop...
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Engadget HD Podcast 328 - 12.11.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD It's nearly time for CES 2013, and naturally we're already seeing teases for new products like a 110-inch 4K TV from Westinghouse and LG's first OLED HDTV breezing through the FCC. Just to keep things interesting, Apple CEO Tim Cook is talking TV, while Netflix is all over the news for a number of different reasons. We'll also dig into exactly what the FCC's set-top box IP interface requirement means, why the HDHomeRun Prime's DLNA feature is so interesting. Hosts:...
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Engadget HD Podcast 327 - 12.04.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD 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,...
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Engadget HD Podcast 326 - 11.27.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD The Wii U has only just arrived (with all of its streaming apps) and we're already discussing rumors for the next generation of Xbox. Meanwhile Comcast is letting users view TV on their mobile devices offline, and Verizon has launched live TV streaming to its iPad app. In sports news YouTube has locked up NBA D-League streaming, while ESPN continues to chase the bigger fish of the BCS Playoff games and the lure of TV money is helping shape conference expansion....
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Engadget HD Podcast 325 - 11.20.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Before we take in Thanksgiving and all the football it has to offer, we've got this week's podcast episode. The new Wii U represents Nintendo's official entry into the HD age, so of course we'll discuss it, however with many of its TV-centric features arriving only recently or still awaiting their debut, we still have our doubts. Amazon and Netflix both continue to make moves in subscription streaming, and Google Fiber is finally rolling out across the land. Of...
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Engadget HD Podcast 324 - 11.13.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD After a relatively quiet week, we can take our time on topics like AT&T's U-verse expansion and news that Netflix is accounting for 29 percent of North American internet traffic. We've also got some executive movements at Sony, new HDTVs from Hitachi and the launch of new TiVo features on Virgin Media. For a peek into the future, look no further than a list of theaters supporting 48fps 3D showings of The Hobbit, and the premiere of the new Battlestar Galactica...
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Engadget HD Podcast 323 - 11.06.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD This week we'll take a look at several different approaches to the future of TV, with a review of the Simple.TV box, a quick preview of Ceton's Echo and the state of CableCARD support in Windows 8. The Boxee TV is also hitting the streets, so we'll take a look at that, as well as word of more sales domination by Samsung. We' also got another non-CFF related update from UltraViolet before we check out this week's TV picks. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 322 - 10.31.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Hurricane Sandy (and a flood of news courtesy of Google, Microsoft and Apple) pushed our podcast back to a Halloween edition, but for some the scariest thing is news that Disney will take over Lucasfilm and its franchises like Star Wars and Indiana Jones. We'll tell you why we're actually encouraged by the development (hint: Pixar), and dive into the latest news about Xbox 360 and SmartGlass, Media center on Windows 8 and Google's connection to your HDTV with...
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Engadget HD Podcast 321 - 10.23.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD The Boxee TV is official, so what do we think of its antenna / ClearQAM broadcast-to-cloud DVR aspirations? We'll dig into that, as well as Simple.TV and Aereo's announcements in the past week. A JVC-branded HDTV is launching with integrated SlingPlayer support, and AMC is finally back on Dish Network. We'll also take a peek at the latest happenings in 3D from 3net and Fox's I, Robot conversion, before digging into Syfy and Trion Entertainment's TV show / video game...
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Engadget HD Podcast 320 - 10.16.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD While we've still got plenty of iPad second screen and streaming video tech to talk about this week, we're leading off with some old classics: FCC rulings, DVRs and Windows Media Center. While the FCC may be helping cable companies kill ClearQAM, is the sacrifice actually worth it? We've also got a look at the final Ceton Echo, and even TiVo is finally opening up its SDK. We reviewed the new Slingboxes this week, and will go over what they got right -- and what they...
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Engadget HD Podcast 319 - 10.09.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD Our podcast this week kicked off with a bit of breaking news, going to tape just as pics of an unannounced box from Boxee leaked out. After we decipher the surprisingly conventionally-styled Box we move on to other notable announcements from the week including an update for SlingPlayer on Android, a release date for Netflix's House of Cards and Toys R Us' move into internet video. On a more melancholy note, it appears that the Ceton Q Windows Media Center DVR...
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Engadget HD Podcast 318 - 10.02.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD It was a great week to stop by your local electronics store, as Logitech and Sling both had products pop up on shelves early. Other than taking a peek at the newest Harmony, we're also digging into the future of Verizon's FiOS TV Media Server and the upcoming Redbox Instant service. Netflix, Zeebox, Sky and YouTube all have mobile apps making news, and with word that cable companies might get into cloud gaming all we can think about is the possible return of Sega...
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Engadget HD Podcast 317 - 09.25.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD The fall TV season is upon us and we have responded accordingly with a plus-size episode of the EHD podcast. We've got a good mix of old and new, with news about DirecTV's DVRs, TiVo settling a patent lawsuit and our review of the Vizio Co-Star Google TV box. The NFL Network is finally on Time Warner Cable, but we pause the celebration to remember NFL Films pioneer Steve Sabol. There's Apple TV, Hulu Plus, HBO Go and Showtime Social updates to go around as well,...
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Engadget HD Podcast 316 - 09.18.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD We weren't expecting to see the Wii U take the top slot in this week's podcast, but we also weren't expecting the Cardinals to take out the Patriots. We'll get to the bottom of Nintendo's TVii all the same, as well as the latest news from Google Fiber, Ceton and a slew of freshly updated apps. Finally, we'll dive into the first wave of new TV arrivals for the fall, and a few high profile Blu-ray releases for this week. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 315 - 09.11.2012
Filed under: HD This week's news includes the rare Common File Format for UltraViolet resurfacing, as well as a new DHD initiative from Fox that could push downloadable movies forward faster than ever before. That's before we even dive into all the news from CEDIA 2012 and take a peek at the just-released Ceton Companion mobile app for Windows Media Center. Also included: where our NFL Pick 'em selections went horribly, horribly wrong and more 84-inch 4K displays than you can shake a stick...
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Engadget HD Podcast 314 - 09.05.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD We have arrived. It is once again pro football time in America, and we couldn't be happier about it (if you have not registered for our official pick 'em league yet, you can do so here, password is EHD12.) But before you enjoy the Cowboys/Giants matchup tonight, we've got a few other treats like our review of the TiVo Stream transcoder, and the many UHDTVs shown off at IFA 2012. Plex is dipping into new revenue streams, so we'll discuss the possible effects of that,...
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Engadget HD Podcast 313 - 08.28.2012
Filed under: Podcasts, HD We have survived. The long hot summer is drawing to an end and as the days again grow shorter that can only mean one thing: football is back. While everyone stocks up on supplies for the longest football Saturday ever we've got a new podcast for you to check out, as we cover the latest TV apps for the Xbox 360, Google TV and even a relaunch of the TV Guide app on iOS. It's also time to look towards the future as IFA 2012 gets rolling LG is already shipping its first...
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Engadget HD Podcast 312 - 08.21.2012
Filed under: Podcasts Right on time this week, we've got the return of Apple TV rumors (again), a look at the trend of cable cutting and a surprise of the good kind for digital copies. Second screen TV apps are also in full effect this week with updates from Syfy Network and GetGlue. One more big surprise is the arrival of Avatar on Blu-ray 3D at retail this fall, plus a peek at our back to school guide. Listen in and tell us if you agree with our picks, or just take out your frustration in...
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Engadget HD Podcast 311 - 08.17.2012
Filed under: Podcasts After a slight... week long delay we finally have your new episode of the Engadget HD Podcast. If you've been waiting for a Fantasy Football update, existing league members should have invites in their inboxes and our pick-em will launch soon. In actual HD news however, DirecTV has finally experienced a loss of customers, perhaps the cable companies can help it deal with the disappointment. For the remaining subscribers however, the iPad app has some updates, while...
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Engadget HD Podcast 310 - 08.02.2012
Filed under: Podcasts Since everyone loves (to hate) NBC's tape-delayed Olympics coverage we decided to push this latest episode of the podcast back a couple of days. Naturally the action from London and all of the discussion around the way it's being broadcast leads things off, but there is other news this week. Super Hi-Vision has had its public debut, Google Fiber TV is happening and Amazon's video is on the iPad. The only bad news? We won't have a new show next week as we take one week...
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Engadget HD Podcast 309 - 07.24.2012
Filed under: Podcasts We've survived the great DirecTV / Viacom slapfight, somehow. After many days in the wilderness we have returned with a new episode of the podcast and despite the summer doldrums, developments like two new supersized HDTVs from Samsung and LG there's still something to talk about. Of course we're getting ready for the Olympics later this week, press play to see if we're more excited about that or the arrival of Star Trek: TNG S1 on Blu-ray. Get the podcast [iTunes]...
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Engadget HD Podcast 308 - 07.17.2012
Filed under: Podcasts Perhaps surprisingly, there was more news to discuss last week than just the DirecTV / Viacom split and Breaking Bad season five premiere. News from Ceton about its upcoming hardware plans has us excited for the fall while XBMC is doing its part to extend the HTPC experience by supporting Android. Finally, a slick Blu-ray box set for the Marvel / Disney movies has us considering whether to push the buy button, although we can all agree that selecting "play" is the best...
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Engadget HD Podcast 307 - 07.10.2012
Filed under: Podcasts This week's podcast is second screen heavy, with iPad apps ad updates from AT&T U-verse, Sky TV, and also for The Avengers and Prometheus Blu-ray discs. We'll take a look at the next batch of classic movies coming to Blu-ray from Universal and also our review of Google's Nexus Q(uixotic) streamer. Samsung is bringing bigger TVs, BBC is bringing a new streaming player and we're getting set for Breaking Bad season five, so go ahead and press play. Get the podcast [iTunes]...
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Engadget HD Podcast 306 - 07.03.2012
After Google I/O, the latest news from Mountain View is tops on our list as we try to wrap our heads around the Nexus Q. Also on the list this week are the odd couple pairings of Boxee and Comcast, as well as HBO and Hulu (in Japan.) Meanwhile Dish Network and AMC have severed ties, we'll see if the relationship can be repaired before Breaking Bad season five begins. We've also got updates on Windows 8 Media Center, Verizon's new CableCARD policy, and changes for the NFL -- press play for...
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Engadget HD Podcast 305 - 06.26.2012
This is the week of Google I/O and we're kicking the show off with a look at the new Sony NSZ-GS7 set-top box. We've also got some bad news for Windows Media Center fans, good news for Super Hi-Vision, and promised for the future of displays from laser projectors and OLED. Finally, we'll find out who has never watched Friends, why we should be excited for the new Hitchcock Blu-ray releases and what to watch this week. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes...
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Engadget HD Podcast 304 - 06.19.2012
Filed under: Podcasts Rumors that Microsoft's plans for its next console could turn it into a Blu-ray and whole-home DVR super set-top box lead off a console-heavy into to this week's podcast, as we also check out the new Paramount Movies app and Netflix for the Wii U. If speed is what you're about, Verizon just raised its limits (and its prices), while the DOJ is looking into cable vs. online video -- we'll let you know when to get excited. We also have a heads up on where to catch the new...
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Engadget HD Podcast 303 - 06.12.2012
Filed under: Podcasts Apple's WWDC keynote did not reveal many directly TV related technologies, but its new Retina Display laptops are definitely in our wheelhouse so we'll start there. Of course, for true audiovisual bliss it's hard to beat the promise of either Dolby Atmos theaters or 8K Ultra HDTV Super Hi-Vision broadcasts, so we'll tell you where to find both. While Comcast is rolling out more TiVos and Sky is (slightly) updating its guide, the wildest innovation at the moment is...
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Engadget HD Podcast 302 - 06.05.2012
E3 is under way this week, and early presentations from Microsoft and Nintendo has already given us plenty to talk about. Between the Xbox 360s enhanced set-top box suite of apps and SmartGlass second screen demos and the Wii U GamePad's IR control they're more a part of the home theater than ever. Also in the news is Apple TV, while we take a look at what's ahead from Ultra High Definition TV in 4K or 8K and even 3DTV. We'll even touch on our good friend / punching bag TiVo, while Lovefilm...
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Engadget HD Podcast 301 - 05.30.2012
Filed under: Podcasts As we kick off the 300+ episode era, we welcome a guest, Engadget's own Steve Dent, to talk about high frame rate 3D filmmaking and why (or if) we should be excited about it. Other big news in the week gone by are new developments in Amazon streaming as it launched on the Xbox 360, while Comcast's VOD is popping up on Android and more TiVos. Ultra HDTV is also closer to becoming a reality, while LG officially took the wraps off of its first OLED HDTV. We'll also dig...
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Engadget HD Podcast 300 - 05.22.2012
Filed under: Podcasts This week the Engadget HD podcast crew rolls the odometer over 300 episodes, but it's no big deal. Especially not when we've got new hardware and software from the likes of TiVo and Comcast to discuss during Cable Show 2012. Comcast is actually all over the news this week, with bandwidth policy changes and new features. Motorola won't be left behind either, showing off a new concept DreamGallery UI, while our old friend Moxi is even in the house with an update. Also up...
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Engadget HD Podcast 299 - 05.15.2012
Filed under: Podcasts Episode number 299 comes in with a bang as automated commerical skipping makes its triumphant return to the DVR with Dish Network's "Auto Hop" and we also take a peek at the updated TiVo Premiere XL4. Also invading this week is a flood of OLED news, from production models delivered by Samsung and some tasty Panasonic / Sony team-up rumors. Also in the news is BBC's Sport app and WatchESPN on Comcast, while the return of Total Recall on Blu-ray is definitely reason to...
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Engadget HD Podcast 298 - 05.08.2012
Filed under: Podcasts 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,...
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Engadget HD Podcast 297 - 05.01.2012
This week's podcast runs a little longer than normal, but only because we've got so much to discuss. From Ben's review to the new Dish Hopper whole-home DVR to the latest Windows Media Center news from Ceton. There's a little bit of everything also, from talk of high-framerate 3D to Dolby's new Atmos surround sound setups, and even a juicy rumor about where TWC TV will touch down next. Just in case that's not enough, we pause to consider a future full of 145-inch 8K plasma TVs. Press play...
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Engadget HD Podcast 296 - 04.25.2012
Filed under: Podcasts It took an extra day, but we've got new Engadget HD podcast for you covering DVR news from such luminaries as whiteman Technologies, Dish Network and TiVo. Of course, they're not the only ones busy over the last few days as Cablevision and Time Warner Cable added new wrinkle to their IPTV offerings and DirecTV brings the DVR to hotels. On the business end of things we've got quarterly numbers from Netflix, Verizon and AT&T, while DTS and SRS Labs are getting together to...
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Engadget HD Podcast 295 - 04.18.2012
Filed under: Podcasts One half of this week's podcast is coming live from Las Vegas, where we're checking out the National Association of Broadcasters show. There's plenty to talk about, from Media Center news centered around Windows 8 and Ceton's upcoming offering (expect details on a beta test soon) to the latest edition of MythTV. We'll also take a look at the latest shot fired by Reed Hastings at Comcast and ponder the possibilities of Sharp's new LCDs. All of that and more is waiting, o...
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Engadget HD Podcast 294 - 04.10.2012
This week on the Engadget HD podcast it's not all about Netflix -- it just seems that way. The streaming company has new apps out on the Xbox 360 and coming to TiVo, but we're also going to be busy talking about surround sound and possible reasons why more people don't use it. Other streaming services were busy too, with Comcast opening up HBO Go on the Xbox 360, Amazon on the PS3 and Universal Studios in Apple's iCloud. Later on we'll check out a few new receivers and discuss what we'll be...
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Engadget HD Podcast 293 - 04.03.2012
This week we've got a fresh set of video apps for the Xbox 360, including Comcast Xfinity TV, HBO Go and MLB.tv. In a bit of a throwback session, we've also got some discussion concerning Windows Media Center (both in Windows 8 and the upcoming Ceton Q), Kaleidescape and even our old friend tru2way checking in from the Great White North. After that we've got some businessy news to take care of and a quick heads up for HDTV shoppers before we talk about what we've been watching (hint:...
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Engadget HD Podcast 292 - 03.27.2012
No guests this week, just us but we've got a quick and dirty podcast with news of TiVo's latest DVR plus some freshly updated iPad apps from Netflix and DirecTV. The Xbox 360 has its own new apps to deliver as well, while Sky is still creeping towards a different kind of pay-TV service with its upcoming Now TV. Home automation heads will be interested in the Motorola Connected Home Gateway that appears to be right around the corner, and we've also got a quick look at the latest legal...
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Engadget HD Podcast 291 - 03.20.2012
We've got a few special treats for you this week, as podcast listener and frequent commenter Andrew Beck joins us on the show. Later on, we have an interview with DTS VP of Corporate Strategy and Development David McIntyre stops by to discuss the latest developments with Ultraviolet and the Common File Format. Of course, there's also a lot of HD news to cover this week, as the 1080p Apple TV arrived, Dish launched its latest multiroom DVR and Aereo's streaming TV service jumped in the game....
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Engadget HD Podcast 290 - 03.14.2012
The new iPad and Apple TV are not only finally official, they're also both full HD-ready for the first time. As such, they're leading off this week's (slightly late-arriving, hopefully that hasn't completely ruined your scheduled listening plans) podcast, while we round out our Apple coverage with a look at the new iCloud-enabled wrinkle applied to the iTunes Digital Copy feature. Samsung and Panasonic are rolling out their newest HDTVs, Blu-ray players and audio systems, while Plex and...
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Engadget HD Podcast 289 - 03.06.2012
We're caught in the middle between Microsoft an Apple announcements this week, but we'll try and make the best of it. The Windows 8 Consumer Preview has hit the streets and word is Media Center is present and accounted, so of course we have to take a look. Afterwards, we dig into the latest digital movie news and the least surprising lawsuit of the week. We've also got an interesting Android dongle and the much-anticipated arrival of the Indiana Jones movies on Blu-ray. Our final question...
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Engadget HD Podcast 288 - 02.28.2012
Despite the flood of phone and tablet news coming in from Mobile World Congress we have found a few HD related tidbits for this week's podcast. Thanks to Comcast, TiVo and Moxi there's plenty going on in streaming and DVR news, while Google Fiber is preparing its entry in Kansas City. Netflix fans should definitely pay attention, as there's only a few hours left until Starz Play titles are gone for good. We've also got a review of the Hauppauge Broadway, listen in to see how it compares to...
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Engadget HD Podcast 287 - 02.21.2012
Welcome to a special President's Day Engadget HD podcast (ok, not that special) where we kick things off with last week's hot button topic: universal pricing. Is a forced even playing field between online and B&M retailers fair, or harmful to the consumer? You guys sounded off in the comments, so we took another look at Samsung's plan for its 2012 HDTVs. We've also got plenty of HTPC news, with InfiniTV access on more platforms, a new round of arguments between Boxee and the NCTA and Kinect...
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Engadget HD Podcast 286 - 02.14.2012
We're back with 2012's first post-football Engadget HD podcast. How will we survive in these harsh, unforgiving lands? We're not sure, but there's still plenty of news to discuss including the latest rumors from Google and Apple, and pricing info on some of 2012's most anticipated HDTVs. Not happy with your current cable company-provided DVR? Announcements from Virgin Media and Arris have some good news/ bad news for you, but for all that and the rest, just press play. Get the podcast...
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Engadget HD Podcast 285 - 02.07.2012
It's been a busy week in HD, with surprising new streaming offerings on the way from the likes of Sky and Verizon / Redbox, while Apple and Google each also pushed more minor updates to their TV boxes. Vizio is nearly ready to release a new format of HDTV in the US, and we also got some hands on time with a new TV companion app for your iPad. Of course, we couldn't get through this week without some discussion about the Super Bowl, which includes mentioning a server outage that interrupted...
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Engadget HD Podcast 284 - 01.31.2012
It's earnings season, which adds a businessy angle to this week's Engadget HD podcast but that's not dimming our spirits when we've got new Harmony remotes from Logitech on the (distant) horizon. Verizon, Netflix and Apple also have numbers to talk about, but if spreadsheets aren't your thing we've also got our impressions of the Boxee Box Live TV dongle and advice ahead of Super Bowl XLVI this weekend. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS - AAC]...
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Engadget HD Podcast 283 - 01.24.2012
Rested and recovered after CES, we're back, and where else to get started but...CES. A quick roundup covers some of our favorite products from the show, before we dive into the latest news from Netflix and Hulu. TiVo is also in the news with some interesting DVR stats and wide rollout of its latest update, while Time Warner has finally squeezed its live TV streaming app down to fit iPhones. We even found some time to peek into the future of mobile TV, but to find out what else was on deck,...
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Engadget HD Podcast 282: CES 2012 - 01.13.2012
As CES comes to a close, we've got the second and final Engadget HD Podcast of the show ready for your listening (and viewing) pleasure. The guys of Ceton Corp were good enough to stop by, and they brought their slick six tuner Windows Media Center Embedded DVR and extender boxes with them. After that, we moved on to the rest of the things we've seen here in Las Vegas, including the latest from TiVo, the new LG and Vizio Google TV hardware, Ultraviolet, gesture control and even the fight...
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Engadget HD Podcast 281: CES 2012 - 01.11.2011
Filed under: PodcastsWe're live and in your faces from CES 2012, with our first podcast, including video taken right on the AOL / Engadget stage between North and Central hall. We had plenty to discuss, from Dish's big announcements to Ceton's too-good-to-be-true embedded Media Center DVR. There's all kinds of new display tech floating around, and the streaming video market is as murky as ever. Join us as we give our opinions on all this intrigue and try to keep up with the flood of CES news...
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Engadget HD Podcast 280 - 12.27.2011
This is the last EHD podcast of the year and the last until we're on the ground at CES, so next week will be one of our rare misses -- we'll make it up to you, we promise. Until then, there's plenty of news to tide us over as LG, Sony and Samsung have all been busy with pre-CES teases of their latest technology. Also seeing a lot of action is the mobile remote apps segment, while newcomer RUWT?! has our attention, Roku, DirecTV, Western Digital, Logitech and Control4 all also had something...
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Engadget HD Podcast 279 - 12.20.2011
Filed under: PodcastsThe future of TV has become a theme as of late, and this week Ben's editorial puts the topic front and center. We'll paw through what's wrong and possible solutions on the horizon including the latest Apple rumors, a new deal for the NFL and Channel Master's OTA DVR / streaming video combo box. Other hardware is also encroaching on the living room, so we'll also take a peek at the latest Xbox Live updates and a new iPhone remote for Roku. Press play for all that and...
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Engadget HD Podcast 278 - 12.13.2011
The DirecTiVo has arrived, and most shockingly, the world has not ended before we get a chance to talk about it. There's plenty of new tech on deck for this week's podcast, as the new Xbox 360 dashboard has finally rolled out, 4K displays are hitting the streets and the Logitech Revue finally received an upgrade to Honeycomb. Speaking of Google TV, Eric Schmidt had a bold prediction at Le Web 2011 -- press play to see if we're buying what he's selling. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to...
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Engadget HD Podcast 277 - 12.06.2011
We've been talking about initiatives with the potential to change how we watch TV and now, one of them is finally ready to launch. We spent a lot of time going over Microsoft's new dashboard for the Xbox 360 and what it could, but probably won't, do to the market. Of course the folks in Redmond aren't the only ones with something to show as we also cast an eye towards new iPad apps from Dijit and Cox, as well as the possibility we'll see DirecTV's HR34 Home Media Center DVR this week. Other...
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Engadget HD Podcast 276 - 11.29.2011
Even with the holiday break, it's been a busy week and we've got plenty to discuss including some long-awaited events, like a new HD guide from Comcast, the DirecTiVo, and SlingPlayer for Boxee Box. That's not all however, since we're just a week away from Microsoft's latest assault on the living room with the new Xbox 360 dashboard, and with CES just over a month away rumors are heating up including news about Samsung and Google TV. We've also got our holiday shopping guide for 2011 to talk...
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Engadget HD Podcast 275 - 11.22.2011
Filed under: PodcastsJust in time for the holiday break, here's the latest Engadget HD podcast and thanks to some of the usual suspects (Sony, Netflix, Roku, Boxee) we've got plenty to talk about this week. While Sony might be (but probably isn't) about to take on cable TV, Boxee is attacking in its own way with a new live TV tuner. we also say hello to Vizio's newest TVs and SlingPlayer support for Chrome and Facebook. Finally, we wrap up with what we're watching over the next week, so...
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Engadget HD Podcast 274 - 11.15.2011
Sure there's plenty of TV biz, connected TV, and social networking on the docket for this week's episode, but stay tuned for a special throwback segment as we talk HDTV tech both past and future. The prospect of Super Hi-Vision bringing a fresh new look at the Olympic Games has us pretty excited, but the up and down week of Google TV does not yet engender such optimism. We've also got new hardware shipping from TiVo so press play to hear about that and more before we dive into what we're...
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Engadget HD Podcast 273 - 11.08.2011
Flowing through this week's packed lineup of topic is a theme of Hollywood vs. new technology, whether it's CBS against a new Apple TV service and Hulu or the MPAA v. Zediva. As much as wrangling over licensing causes us headaches there are some (potentially) positive developments to mention with new cable choices spreading in Canada, new features on the way from DirecTV, and Time Warner's tablet app coming to Android. On the hardware side of things it appears AMOLED may be ready to replace...
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Engadget HD Podcast 272 - 11.01.2011
A year after its debut, Google TV is finally getting a fresh UI, its first taste of Market apps, and all-new Honeycomb underpinnings, so naturally that gets most of our attention this week. Of course, it seems like everyone is doing what they can to shake up the TV industry, putting Sony, Roku, Plex, Microsoft, DirecTV, and Redbox in the news as well. The one common thread joining these companies is that they can't do it without content, and it appears Warner Bros. and other studios may be...
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Engadget HD Podcast 271 - 10.25.2011
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...
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Engadget HD Podcast 270 - 10.18.2011
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...
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Engadget HD Podcast 269 - 10.11.2011
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...
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Engadget HD Podcast 268 - 10.04.2011
Check your Bingo squares -- we have a full on geek rant this week. While DVBLink's Boxee extender engendered nothing but peaceful conversation, we couldn't help but dig into the next two topics. Rumors of Microsoft's efforts to integrate cable TV into a unified search with its other Xbox offerings continue to swirl, which left us wondering just who is standing in the way of innovation. Meanwhile, the cable companies and content providers are at odds over how to distribute their channels with...
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Engadget HD Podcast 267 - 09.27.2011
This week on the EHD podcast we witness the circle of life, as Sezmi's lights go dark Dish and Blockbuster are proudly showing off Movie Pass. But even with those, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu and Google TV can internet streaming really change the entertainment model? We'll see, but traditional TV providers are fighting back, as seen by Comcast's AnyPlay and DirecTV's updated iPad app. Other potential sources for change include the G.hn powerline networking standard, Facebook's latest twist...
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Engadget HD Podcast 266 - 09.20.2011
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. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to...
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Engadget HD Podcast 265 - 09.13.2011
Throwback podcast time! We've got lots of DVR news after our FiOS review, Microsoft Mediaroom / Media Center updates and a new box from TiVo. Of course, we also visited CEDIA last week so there's plenty to talk about there too, including 4K, ultrawidescreen and more. There's also plenty to talk about when it comes to smart TVs and exactly why they're struggling in the market so far, and what a new deal between ESPN and the NFL could mean for 3D. Last but not least, it's Star Wars Blu-ray...
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Engadget HD Podcast 264 - 09.06.2011
This week's Labor Day podcast is here, squeezed between IFA last week and CEDIA this week. Of course, all those balls in the air gave us plenty to talk about, not the least of which included definitive word on the status of Media Center in Windows 8. DirecTV's new UI in testing and latest channel addition also made for interesting discussion as well as expansions internationally by Hulu and Netflix. IFA dumped some unexpected 3D hardware in our laps in the form of Toshiba's ZL2 and Sony's...
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Engadget HD Podcast 263 - 08.30.2011
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...
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Engadget HD Podcast 262 - 08.23.2011
Filed under: PodcastsIt'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...
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Engadget HD Podcast 261 - 08.16.2011
Back with very little delay, it's another episode of the Engadget HD Podcast. The shocking news of the week is certainly Google's deal to purchase Motorola Mobility, so we brought on our good friend and industry insider Jeremy Toeman to figure out what Motorola might mean for Google TV. Of course, that's not all that happened this week, so we've also got news from TiVo, Zediva, Warner Bros and Cablevision. Hulu is launching in Japan, the PS3 is a better Blu-ray 3D player and it's also the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 260 - 08.10.2011
After a short delay, here's this weeks podcast and we open up by taking on the complicated issue of Sharp's new "Elite" HDTVs. Can an LCD really take over the badge once worn by the mighty Kuro? LG has its own take on LED-backlit LCDs, while Sony is apparently rethinking its entire approach to the TV business. While the active shutter 3D camp finally gets its act together, ESPN has announced its 3D college football schedule and is even looking forward to 4K broadcasts. Other technology we're...
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Engadget HD Podcast 259 - 08.02.2011
This week there are shockingly no Netflix topics on the list but what we do have to talk about is a new Best Buy TV with TiVo "Design", an update for the Apple TV and the latest in dead/not dead rumor mongering about Windows Media Center. Of course the business of TV comes into play as well, as we take a look at the latest developments with AllVid and CableCARD, the popularity of streaming vs. DVRs, Logitech's poor first quarter and AT&T's decision to drop ESPN 3D. Finally we've got a couple...
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Engadget HD Podcast 258 - 07.26.2011
We've got an interesting week to recap, with the launch of the Roku 2, a quarterly update from Netflix and more 3D misinformation flooding the internet. In the you-knew-it-was-coming corner, there's more disappointing TiVo news, complaints about DirecTV's (lack of) HD channels, empty OLED promises and another janky iPhone remote add-on. We'll wrap things up by going over what we watched last week and are looking forward to this week, but of course nothing was bigger than finally hearing...
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Engadget HD Podcast 257 - 07.19.2011
You might have heard bout some new involving Netflix last week. Those who have already cancelled their account in protest may want to just skip past the first twenty minutes and dive directly into discussions of net neutrality, CNN "news", Stars Wars and the latest curious developments from TiVo. There is a sliver of good news however, with a firmware update for Cisco Tuner adapters finally arriving and news of an even cheaper CableCARD tuner for PCs. We wrapped things up with a quick...
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Engadget HD Podcast 256 - 07.12.2011
This week's show is short but sweet, as it looks like we weren't the only ones recovering from a vacation hangover. Still, there was some news, with Comcast and Virgin Media launching new apps on Android, and a stinging surprise in v2.0 of Time Warner's iPad app. Panasonic also opened its doors to developers but we're not sure if they'll walk in right away, while Hulu puts all of its cards on the table in preparation for being sold. We also wonder whether the fuss over Mini DisplayPort to...
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Engadget HD Podcast 255 - 07.07.2011
After taking a week off and a schedule-shifting holiday weekend we've finally got another HD podcast for you. A new look is news for our HDTV Listings and the Verizon FiOS update that's finally rolling out again, and we've even got some promising updates from TiVo for a change of pace. Roku part deux also made the news recently, along with several expansions by Netflix including its plans in Latin America and the addition of Star Trek, while its competitors Amazon and Hulu Plus keep making...
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Engadget HD Podcast 254 - 06.21.2011
All good things must change or come to an end, including SageTV post-Google buyout, ReplayTV, FrameChannel and our daily HDTV Listings post (!?). Change is also bringing new mobile apps for the TiVo Premiere and plenty of changes for the DVRs provided by cable companies like Comcast and Time Warner. Even with all of that action, no one had a busier weekend than Netflix so we check in with the latest news there before reporting on the latest HDBaseT developments, a new projector on the way...
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Engadget HD Podcast 253 - 06.14.2011
We're back with another podcast recorded live with our UStream audience (thanks, all of you for stopping by) just in time to wrap up the last of the E3 news and the beginning of 2011 Cable Show news. We've got new boxes from TiVo (cue geek rant) and Motorola, a new HD console from Nintendo and finally Sony's pushing 3D with an LCD and projector that are both priced to move. There's also plenty of sports news to digest this week, with the first year in the books for ESPN 3D, BBC's first 3D...
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Engadget HD Podcast 252 - 06.07.2011
A shortened week cut our number of topics, but with E3 and WWDC kicking off this week there's still plenty of news to discuss, starting with Microsoft's new UI for the Xbox 360 and the increased integration of live TV feeds. We speculate a bit on which TV providers will be first to join in on the console, before investigating the sudden price drop on InfiniTV 4 CableCARD tuners. Netflix has of course forced its way into the spotlight again, while Samsung has an innovative new app for its...
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Engadget HD Podcast 251 - 06.01.2011
With a short week after the holiday we've got a short and one-day delayed podcast, but no worries -- there's lots of news packed in. The NBA Finals just started and it's all available in 3D, while Comcast is testing new IPTV technology at MIT. We also take note of the cable industry's latest flirtation with DLNA before digging into some Media Center PC apps with Remote Potato and AirPlay for WMC. The six tuner version of SiliconDust's HDHomeRunPrime is ready to be preordered so we'll take a...
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Engadget HD Podcast 250 - 05.24.2011
Even thunderstorms and power outages couldn't stop us from getting out another episode of the EHD podcast (although you may notice some jumps in quality, we had to go with the backup recording for a segment) but this week kicks off with a load of DVR news. From TiVo to DirecTV RVU to Comcast to Allvid, it's all about set-top boxes or the lack thereof. Other news for the week includes Google's curious Android Market movie restrictions, the beginning of 1080p OTA broadcasts and something to...
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Engadget HD Podcast 249 - 05.17.2011
This week on the podcast we welcome the founders of Next3D on to talk about their technology that's bringing high quality 3D streams over the internet. After that it's off to the weekly news including yet another Dish Network shocker, all the big news from Google I/O about automation, movies and Google TV. We also found time to squeeze in topics from Netflix on Android to the restoration of the PSN, so all that's left now is for you to press play. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 248 - 05.10.2011
On this week's podcast we investigate what does TV ownership really mean and then deal with the shocking news that TiVo and Comcast have teamed up, again. A quick look at the revised InfiniTV 4 is also in store before considering this weeks poll question, as well as the WatchESPN app being available on Android. YouTube's taken a bigger position in the movie rental business but Netflix is still king so we're wondering who has the best Watch Instantly streamer. The last week also brought news...
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Engadget HD Podcast 247 - 05.03.2011
This week there were three shocking developments that rocked our world in the 24 hours before the podcast was recorded but we'll only deal with two of them -- SiliconDust's HDHomeRun Prime was certified by CableLabs and the Dish vs. TiVo DVR patent beef was settled for $500 million. Our mobile / tablet segment was also unexpectedly packed this week with developments from TiVo, HBO, the NFL and Epix. While Logitech tries to turn around the Revue, DirecTV might be launching a Netflix customer...
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Engadget HD Podcast 246 - 04.26.2011
This week's podcast includes such unlikely topics as $30 video on-demand, competition for Netflix and the future for wireless HDMI standards. We also found time to discuss Nintendo's next console, the future of the NHL on Versus/NBC and the upcoming release of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast 3D on Blu-ray, so go ahead and hit the play button for all the news. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with...
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Engadget HD Podcast 245 - 04.19.2011
The streak of throwback Engadget HD podcasts reaches two this week, as we kick off with DVR news from TiVo and Verizon FiOS before discussing the untimely passing of Discovery HD Theater. Next up are the requisite iPad, Vudu and Netflix mentions we've become accustomed to, as well as a poke at the Google TV and its failure to step up to bat during the Coachella Music Festival this weekend. The last few topics are a grab bag of Wii HD rumors, the bigest LCD you can buy, and Android-powered...
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Engadget HD Podcast 244 - 04.12.2011
Remember when we used to talk about HDTVs, HTPCs and Blu-ray discs? Consider this week's podcast a throwback with TV news from Toshiba up front, followed by word of cheaper 3D glasses from Samsung, Next up we have some Media Center related news as we take a look at the redesigned InfiniTV 4 and consider the possibilities of ShowAnalyzer 2.0. Of course, there's no way we can get away from news of Netflix, Blockbuster and iPad apps but judging from the poll results, we're guessing most of you...
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Engadget HD Podcast 243 - 04.05.2011
And we're back. We've got plenty to talk about after week off, including some changes here at Engadget and the latest in 3D from Vizio and Dolby. It's only taken six months or so, but the InfiniTV is finally widely available so we had to give that a mention. Our poll and Ask Engadget HD also made the cut, before we dived into Cablevision's new Quick Views and an ugly Samsung rumor. Next up is our increasingly common iPad segment, investigating relevant news regarding Formula 1, AirPlay,...
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Engadget HD Podcast 242 - 03.22.2011
This week we have another special guest, Kris Brown of the 3DTV Working Group and Warner Home Video specifically on to talk all things 3D TVs, Blu-ray 3D, the challenges faced by the new format and what the immediate future holds. After that we've got a bit more 3D talk with a couple of ESPN 3D notes and a look at Samsung's rollout of its latest HDTVs and Blu-ray players. After 3D, social media and connected TV platforms are the next big things so there's plenty of Boxee, Twitter, iPad,...
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Engadget HD Podcast 241 - 03.15.2011
Another melancholy week, as we wave goodbye to Engadget Editors (and former HD podcast special guests) Joshua Topolsky and Nilay Patel before diving into a slew of news including Time Warner's new iPad app with live TV streaming. The latest Switched On editorial also raised some interesting questions about the future of smart TVs, while we also wonder where Hulu Plus is for the TiVo. Apple news that doesn't have to do with the iPad includes a few new additions for the Apple TV and a new...
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Engadget HD Podcast 240 - 03.08.2011
We make our return Phantom Menace-style this week with a special guest in two, esteemed Senior Mobile Editor of Engadget Chris Ziegler, TiVo fan extraordinaire and expert in all things spectrum. While we save the FCC talk for last, we did have plenty to discuss with Panasonic's latest plasmas, the iPad as a source of content for your HDTV and the latest comments by Comcast's CEO. March Madness is nearly upon us and is bringing a bounty of streaming video and mobile apps, while AT&T is...
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Engadget HD Podcast 239 - 03.01.2011
After visiting San Francisco (thanks to everyone who came out for the meetup!) we're back with even more topics, not the least of which are the 2010 Engadget Awards, Readers & Editors Choice editions. After hashing out the best of last year we take a quick peek at amazon's new streaming video entry and how it measures up, plus the latest from Netflix and YouTube. There's mobile news with the new MHL port and SlingPlay Mobile updates before we check out the week that was for DirecTV. There's...
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Engadget HD Podcast 238 - 02.22.2011
The obviously (obviously) greatest HD podcast has returned once more, to discuss interesting topics from the latest companies to stand up for AllVid, Comcast's new 24/7 3D broadcasts and Q4 results and ESPNNetworks.com coming to FiOS. Afterwards, we moved on to Sony's OLED pro displays and the latest Redbox rumors, and tried to make sense of Warner's iOS apps for some of its movies. Also on the movie front is Universal's Unstoppable Blu-ray, before we welcome Fox Soccer Plus HD to U-verse,...
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Engadget HD Podcast 237 - 02.15.2011
The most professional HD podcast in the business is back again, this week leading off with some 3D news after the launch of 3net and ESPN 3D 24/7, as well as last week's 3D Creative Arts Awards. Afterwards we discuss our favorite Valentines Day gifts, which this year were Netflix on the Boxee Box and a new FiOS DVR Manager app for iPhone, as well as the possibility of Apple TV and Google TV as gaming platforms. Still, the best news of the week had to be a release confirmation for Pulp...
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Engadget HD Podcast 236 - 02.08.2011
This week's podcast is short and sweet, with pricing info for Panasonic's latest and greatest taking the top news slot, closely followed by an unsurprisingly lackluster launch for glasses-free 3DTVs. A pair of rumors concerning the return of old favorites in HD, and maybe even 3D, with whispers of Friends on Blu-ray and Halo: CE on Xbox 360. That's all just a prelude to a slew of streaming news from Hulu, Amazon and Comcast, before we close out with a surprising purchase by Dish Network and...
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Engadget HD Podcast 235 - 02.01.2011
Pioneer Elite...LCDs? It's true, but not the biggest news of the past week as we dig into all things Netflix, Amazon and Hulu as well. Connected TV platforms also took up a chunk of the show as we discussed Samsung's latest remote control, the future of Google TV and what Microsoft can do with Mediaroom. To close, we've got a quick look at a longstanding Media Center plugin and some advice on how to prep for Super bowl XLV - hint: grab your tablet. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 234 - 01.25.2011
This week on the Engadget HD Podcast we kick things off by encouraging everyone to make sure their favorite gadgets are nominated for the 2010 awards. Afterwards, we dive into the recently approved NBC/Comcast deal as well as TiVo's new deal with Charter and its iPad remote app. XBMC was in the news as well, showing up on the Apple TV and iPad, while online movie service Netflix and Vudu also took up some of the limelight. Connected TVs were next up, with Samsung's app store passing two...
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Engadget HD Podcast 233 - 01.18.2011
It's all about embedded this week, whether we're talking Media Center, Google TV on ARM or the next generation of iPads and Apple TV. Of course, the future just dimmed for analog video output fans, but at least there's a few fresh updates for HD and 3D including The Ten Commandments on Blu-ray and Formula 1 in HD. Finally, we close out with this week's poll question asking how much are we really paying for cable TV? Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3)....
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Engadget HD Podcast 232 - 01.11.2011
CES is over so we're back at home and back on our regular podcasting schedule including a live audience. Check in with us while we recap the madness from Las Vegas and some of the biggest developments of the week that was, from ultrawidescreen TVs to Media Center to Slingbox, it's all waiting for you to press the play button. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes. [RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD...
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Engadget HD Podcast 231: CES 2011 Part 2 - 01.07.2011
The second day of CES never disappoints, well almost, and this year we kick off with the latest news out of Skywalker Ranch. We also learned about Hollywood's vision of the future of digital distribution and SRS Labs vision of the future for surround sound. Today also happened to be the day for Media Center news -- apparently it isn't dead -- as there are three embedded Media Center set-top boxes due this year as well as a few more CableCARD tuners on way. No doubt it was a good time, so be...
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Engadget HD Podcast 230: CES 2011 Part 1 - 01.06.2011
We finally found a moment away from the press conferences and insane pace of CES announcements to reflect on what we've seen so far, and we even brought a few friends. Fellow Engadget HD editor Ben Bowers and Editor in Chief of Joystiq Chris Grant. There's far too much news to list, take a peek at the links below and have a listen to find out exactly what's been going on in HD and 3D this week. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS - AAC] Enhanced...
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Engadget HD Podcast 229 - 01.04.2011
Oh, can you smell that in the air, yep, it's the first of the CES pre-announcements and the PR machines of Vizo, Samsung and LG just can't wait to get things rolling. This of course brings up the first, of what is probably many, discussions about about passive glasses 3DTVs. What might be more exciting to some though is the news that LCDs will be pushing themselves beyond the old 65-inch barrier and we only hope that plasmas will be there soon too -- with consumer priced models that is. CES...
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Engadget HD Podcast 228 - 12.21.2010
First things first, this is the last podcast for 2010, we'll check you out next live from CES 2011 in two weeks. That said, have you entered our Inception Blu-ray giveway yet? Give the podcast a listen while you do, as we first dig into the good news/bad news/good news week for Google TV, future projects for LG and a new ScoreCenter app from ESPN for HDTVs. Next we'll dig into the possibility of DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket on various connected TV platforms, the latest version of XBMC plus a...
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Engadget HD Podcast 227 - 12.15.2010
After a slight delay we do have our weekly podcast sans-studio audience (no chevelleman or jmallory squares this week) and after a quick examination of all things RAID and Windows Home Server we just right into the weekly news starting with Best Buy's revelation that the years TV sales weren't as high as expected and what this could mean for connected TVs and 3D capable TVs. Next up are LGs new redesigned 3D glasses and the sickeningly long Avatar 3D exclusivity period for Panasonic, while...
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Engadget HD Podcast 226 - 12.07.2010
After a long holiday break we're back, kicking things off with our 3DTV roundup, plus taking a look at Panasonic's exclusive Avatar deal. Then it's on to the dream world of Inception on Blu-ray and the unfulfilled fantasy of a Japan's 2022 World Cup bid, before diving into the recent Comcast, Netflix and TiVo news. Google TV also gets some discussion time, with a new Netflix app leaking out, a sweet Kevin Bacon ad, HTML5 and the possibility of new manufacturer support from Samsung, VIZIO and...
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Engadget HD Podcast 225 - 11.23.2010
'Tis the season for streaming video to your latest new gadget and the good news we kick this week's show off with is that both Hulu and Netflix dropped the price of their streaming services. We basically agree that Netflix's new pricing is intended to push disc fans to renting less discs from Netflix. After that, we continue the streaming topic, discussing the new TiVo Premier app for the iPad, the new SlingPlayer, and yes, even portable broadcast TVs and why we'd want one. We round things...
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Engadget HD Podcast 224 - 11.16.2010
Get your Bingo cards ready, this week we're digging into the new Boxee Box, Google TV and new internet approaches from FiOS and Comcast. Afterwards, we discuss some of the deeper implications of the Comcast/NBC deal and what the FCC might have to say about it and TiVo's most recent moves. Extendergate, Windows 7 Blu-ray playback and a non-exclusive Blu-ray 3D release all are just lead up to Oppo's latest hardware before we check out a new update from Mitsubishi and finally look into our...
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Engadget HD Podcast 223 - 11.09.2010
We've had about enough Google TV chat, and this week's podcast gets back to the fundamentals by kicking off with a quick look at the alleged death of big cable and pay TV. After that we bite into some ESPN 3D and Versus 3D news before celebrating one more series transitioning into high definition next year. Time Warner rolled out Look Back in a few more areas, so of course we had to mention that and our early experience with the FiOS RedZone iPad App. Wrapping things up is the Linksys Media...
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Engadget HD Podcast 222 - 11.02.2010
Get ready for even more Google TV talk, now that we've reviewed the platform and two Sony devices built around it, we've pulled in Engadget Classic editor Nilay Patel for this weeks podcast to discuss our experiences, impressions and what this means for the future of TV. After an hour or so of Google TV talk we turn our attention to the other news of the week, including VUDU on Boxee and 3D popping up on the PSN and Verizon's video on-demand. After discussing the impending death (as some...
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Engadget HD Podcast 221 - 10.26.2010
The Google TV took the internet by storm this week and our podcast is no different, in fact we dedicate over half the show to it where we cover what we love, what is ok, and what down right stinks. Picking up from there we go on to the Apple TV and Netflix news before we talk home media revenues in general. We close things up talking about two common show topics like CableCARD and the NFL on Blu-ray Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS - AAC]...
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Engadget HD Podcast 220 - 10.19.2010
Can't get enough talk about regulations and the perils of being a cable subscriber who won't put up with garbage user interfaces? Great news as we talk for almost 20 minutes about the new CableCARD rules and how they might apply. We do eventually move on to make fun of TiVo and later to lust after the PS3's ability to bring 5.1 to Netflix streaming. But nothing is as much fun as talking about contract disputes and how much we do or don't like the new Sony Google TV remote that we've never...
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Engadget HD Podcast 219: Ultraviolet edition - 10.15.2010
We're always chancing the dream of watching whatever content, whenever and wherever we want so we couldn't stop pestering the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem for more details about its Ultraviolet product. Basically it holds the promise to let us watch any movie or TV show we buy, anywhere we want. So we sit down and talk to Mitch Singer, President of DECE, about his vision for Ultraviolet and we have to say it sounds too good to be true. It isn't expected to hit the streets until...
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Engadget HD Podcast 218 - 10.12.2010
This week's podcast gets started with some of the best comments left after the last episode, before we delve into our (very different) opinions of the initial Google TV efforts from Logitech and Sony. After that, Cisco tries to get into HDTV-based videoconferencing and the Windows Phone 7 launch brings some bonuses for HD viewers in the form of Xbox 360s on U-verse and U-verse mobile. DirecTV and Verizon also made news last week, and while 3D fans should take note of ESPN's NBA plans and...
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Engadget HD Podcast 217 - 10.05.2010
A relatively light load of topics provided plenty of conversation on this week's episode, with Google TV, Apple TV and a new Xbox 360 dashboard update leading things off. After that we investigate whether Bose's latest innovation is worth the price and talk Blu-ray market penetration, glasses free 3D and George Lucas' latest announcement. Finally, we spent some time discussing the canceled TV shows (so long My Generation and Lone Star) and which ones have caught our eye so far this season....
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Engadget HD Podcast 216 - 09.28.2010
CEDIA 2010 is in the books, and we've got plenty of news from the show to talk about including 3D projectors, what we saw (and didn't see) for Media Center and a surprising Blu-ray treat from Disney. Of course, news from outside of Atlanta was a big part of last week as well, so we've got plenty to discuss about AppleTV, Boxee Box, the latest in Netflix, a new series of Roku units and more. Of course, any week we can close things out with a new giant sized HD scoreboard is a plus, so ahead...
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Engadget HD Podcast 215 - 09.22.2010
Coming to you live from Atlanta we've got our first podcast recorded during CEDIA, though this one is mostly dealing with non-event related news from the past week. Now that PlayStation 3 is (sort of) Blu-ray 3D compatible, it appears we'll see a few more movies popping up at retail, while Samsung is doing its best to make that sub-$1,000 3D plasma an even more attractive option. Next we deal with a few movies that aren't out on 2D Blu-ray... yet, and discuss the future of control technology...
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Engadget HD Podcast 214 - 09.14.2010
Are you ready for football? If the North American variant is not to your liking, you'll probably want to skip ahead because between true 5.1 finally arriving on Monday night, Sunday Ticket talk and an update on the EHD fantasy football league there's plenty to discuss. After that we move on to Boxee and its new Intel partnership, plus Google TV info and a couple of interesting demos from IDF sporting Windows Media Center Embedded. TiVo's trying something different to sell DVRs and we like...
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Engadget HD Podcast 213 - 09.08.2010
After a slight holiday delay we're right back to cover all the big HD news from the last week. In case you were under a rock, the new Apple TV was revealed and of course competitors like Roku, Boxee and Amazon were quick to respond. After our opinions on Jobs' box and the new reality of $0.99 television show rentals/purchases we dived right into a slew of IFA news from Sony, LG, Toshiba Panasonic and the rest including Avatar on Blu-ray 3D this year, new TVs, a 3D projector from Sony and...
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Engadget HD Podcast 212 - 08.31.2010
We had to wait all week to talk about the TiVo Slide Remote on the podcast, listen in to find out if it was worth the wait. Meanwhile, Google TV made the news last week in an unusual way, but Sony and Netflix had their own streaming news to cover. A shocking drop in the number of people subscribing to traditional pay-tv services set the table for our discussion of the latest news from Verizon and Time Warner, before we talked about the latest HDTVs and 3DTVs on the way from LG and Toshiba....
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Engadget HD Podcast 211 - 08.24.2010
Wow, we finally made it. We could be talking about the journey from our old janky comments to the new, awesome ones, or our balky tips inbox -- Fixed! We weren't ignoring you, really. We love you. Let's hang out. -- we mean football. Our favorite sport is back, and thanks to Fox forcing SD-holdouts into a proper 16x9 frame, looking better than ever. After that we have a look at NVIDIA's 3DTV Play, and what a good news/bad news week it was for Verizon FiOS subscribers. HBO's still talking...
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Engadget HD Podcast 210 - 08.18.2010
Star Wars easily topped all other high definition related news this week so it was the logical choice to lead off the podcast. After some more Blu-ray news, we looked at the future of TV as seen by Netflix, (potentially) Apple, Google and Cox. A quick update to the OCUR spec spurred some CableCARD and Media Center talk before we addressed whether or not anyone should still be buying a 720p TV. Panasonic and Samsung had plenty of new hardware to show off last week, while Samsung is also...
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Engadget HD Podcast 209 - 08.10.2010
We were starting to think it would never happen, but the HD news flow did slow down and as a result the podcast was under an hour for the first time in a long time. That's not to say there wasn't any news though and leading the way was new digital distribution options for AT&T U-Verse customers. AT&T is an IPTV solution so of course that makes a great segue to Telus and their new Xbox 360 set-top. The second half of the show is almost all about Microsoft's Media Center, including new tuners...
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Engadget HD Podcast 208 - 08.04.2010
It might be just as hard for you as it is for us to believe that it has been an entire year since a video podcast dedicated to our favorite topic has been live on Revision 3, but it has. So we kicked ourselves for not having Patrick and Robert from HD Nation on the show sooner than an entire 52 weeks ago and turned over a new leaf immediatly by having them on a special episode of our show. Instead of a set criteria, this time around we covered what we're watching, what's happened in the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 206 - 07.27.2010
Enjoy the special treats included in this podcast, as we are pleased to have frequent listener/UStream chatter JMallory contributing his voice as we break down the last week of all things HD related. The new UltraViolet DRM standard is first up for discussion, as well as Netflix's international & PS3 plans, and just how well Blu-ray is doing. Then we dive into Engadget Columnist Michael Gartenberg's recent 3DTV related editorial and whether or not his points hold water, from our perspective....
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Engadget HD Podcast 205 - 07.21.2010
This weeks show gets kicked off with some Blu-ray news as the details of two anticipated titles are reveled and then discussed as well as an very influential classic. Of course 3D comes up as we cover the update for PowerDVD, ESPN's first 3D broadcast that was produced in house and the worst channel ever. In PS3 news we talk its 3D limitations and its new found ability to stream Hulu Plus content. That wasn't the only Sony news though as we covered in depth how much (some of us) like the new...
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Engadget HD Podcast 204: 3D HTPCs and SRS Labs -...
When you love to talk HD as much as us, one podcast a week just isn't enough. In the special we take some time to talk to Andrew Fear of nVidia about 3D on HTPCs which includes the 3D Blu-ray playback requirements as well as frame compatible 3D and viewing our favorite 10-foot UIs in 3D. Then we shift gears to audio and talk to SRS Labs' chief technology officer about the company's front rendered surround sound technology for TVs and sound bars. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 203 - 07.13.2010
Between DirecTV, Japanese baseball, PS3, iScan Duo and Toy Story, there was plenty of 3D talk to lead things off and we even had to call in Engadget classic editor Richard Lai for a quick assist from across the pond. Of course, there's still plenty of 2D HDTV news to discuss, including Suddenlink's TiVo deal and what it might mean for the future of the DVR company, how popular multiroom DVRs really are, and the many, many ways cable companies are screwing up. Apple rumors lead off the next...
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Engadget HD Podcast 202 - 07.07.2010
Audio glitches pushed this episode back a day, but you had to know we'd come through with the HD news. Hulu Plus and Netflix's industry shakeup continues and puts them at the top new position, followed by discussion of Comcast's multiroom DVR offering and how it compares to the competition. Later we move to Media Center talk and whether or not switching is a good idea for everyone and why (or why not), along with an in depth breakdown of the responses submitted to the FCC about CableCARD,...
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Engadget HD Podcast 201 - 06.30.2010
Now that episode 200 is out of the way we can get back to what we do best; talkin' up HD. Lots of fun stuff this week too, like Mitsubishi's gigantic 75-inch LaserVue TV, which of course kicked off additional topics like how big of a TV should you buy, and how much you spent on your HDTV. Then keeping on that bigger is better topic, we talk about how one might use the 128GB Blu-ray Disc. Then of course we talk 3D and how it is coming to Nascar -- while F1 is still in SD. Finally we talk...
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Engadget HD Podcast 200 - 06.29.2010
Yes, that is right sir, we have recorded our 200th episode. It's been a long road, four years since our first show and while only one host has made it through every episode -- but one that is -- we've had a number of great hosts and guests along the way. In fact we've had more guests than we can count and four hosts that have passed the baton, so we figured we'd take a stroll down memory lane with a few like Kevin Tofel who was one of the first hosts, and Ryan Block who was instrumental...
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Engadget HD Podcast 199 - 06.22.2010
Welcome to episode 199, while we prepare for our milestone 200th episode, there's plenty of news including the new Mac mini, Logitech's Revue gets a name and the best 2DTV is... a 3DTV? After that say hello to an old friend as Steve Kim arrives mid podcast, just in time for us to reminisce over our first HDTV purchase and talk plenty of 3D news including HDMI detecting, universal glasses, 2D to 3D conversion and PS3 gaming. The newest revision of the Xbox 360 is here (it's quiet) and we wrap...
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Engadget HD Podcast 198 - 06.15.2010
The start of World Cup 2010 and launch of ESPN 3D gave us plenty to talk about, and that's before we got to Sony's 3DTV and Blu-ray 3D announcements, the 152-inch plasma shipping this fall from Panasonic, and ITV HD ruining the big game for an entire nation. there's plenty of sadness to go around however, with Boxee delays, DirecTV glitches and TiVo / DISH squabbling. Microsoft's new Xbox 360, along with ESPN3 access and an upgraded Netflix interface gave us plenty to talk about -- we'll see...
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Engadget HD Podcast 197 - 06.8.2010
Say hello to the most special of guests this week -- our own Steve Kim! That's right, with a full complement of EHD podcasters we kick things off with plenty of Apple talk, including the other Steve's comments on set-top boxes, and the debut of the iPhone 4. After that we take a look at Redbox's Blu-ray rates and what's going on with the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Amazon Gold Box deals on HD stuff this week are reason to be excited -- or afraid, before we close things out with the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 196 - 06.2.2010
No guests this week, but plenty of HD topics like our favorite HD sources, Apple's latest play in the living room, and Summer HD programming. We of course talk a little 3D including DirecTV's 3D preparations and ESPN 3D's expectations. TiVo seems to be the company we love to hate so we scratch our head trying to think of why Best Buy would want a TiVo interface on a TV and not a DVR. Finally we talk a little HD 101 and overscan and what might happen to our TVs if congress changes the telecom...
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Engadget HD Podcast 195: LOST edition - 05.25.2010
If you hung around for the live show, you know our podcast lasted nearly as long as the six seasons of Lost, so we've decided to break it up into two parts. Hopefully everything stays in order, so anyone craving more Lost talk and theories (featuring Engadget Classic editor and Lost fan Ross Miller) can press play and go back to the island one more time. Looking for our usual weekly chat? Check out #194 for plenty of Google TV talk and other news. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 193 - 05.18.2010
Netflix's newly launched HD streaming on PCs takes the first slot this week along with some healthy Lost debate (spoilers!), before we investigate several other internet video announcements from Hulu, FiOS and Comcast. Next up is ESPN 3D on comcast and Panasonic's latest news including a new blu-ray 3D promotion. We'll check out DirecTV's Whole Home DVR launch before digging into CableCARD and HTPC news and finish up with a quick glance at Happauge's software update and how impressed we are...
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Engadget HD Podcast 192 - 05.11.2010
It must be The Cable Show week, because we've got lots of news regarding your local TV providers, from new FCC regs allowing for Selectable Output Control, a new tru2way guide from Cox to debate over how people use DVRs and what the future of TV is. We've got some Blu-ray chat as well, from the newly 5.1's classic Psycho to DVD2BLU changes, plus what's coming up -- and what isn't -- from DirecTV. We'll wrap things up with Samsung and Panasonic's 3D glasses conundrum, new Energy Star...
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Engadget HD Podcast 191 - 05.04.2010
If you hate 3D talk then great news as we only have one 3D topic on this week's show and it's about how Roger Ebert hates 3D too. Luckily we don't spend too much time on it, and move on to fun things like Windows 7 Media Center and the fact that it is now available on Embedded devices. On that same note we talk about what Google TV might be about and what changes the FCC might make to the CableCARD rules, and the introduction of AllVid. After that it's all stats, surveys, polls and opinions...
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Engadget HD Podcast 190 - 04.27.2010
A huge week for Avatar and comments from last week get things started, before we take a look at Panasonic's new top of the line plasmas and whether they'll fit into our budgets -- or living rooms. There's even more 3D news still, with our latest FAQ and PS3 updates just in before we discuss the underwhelming Windows Home Server beta. FCC and TiVo talk are pretty much a weekly given at this point, as is the Dish / DirecTV HD channel count standoff. Finally we question whether we'd ever pay...
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Engadget HD Podcast 189 - 04.20.2010
This week was packed with HD news, from digital delivery and the rental wars to just what's holding up 3D movies. We still found time to wonder what PlayReady support from Samsung could bring to the table, and why CableCARD devices still cost so much. Speaking of, the HDHomeRun beta was open and closed, if you blinked and missed it, don't worry, we've got the details. To close things out, we're talking about the first software update for the TiVo Premiere, Verizon's first off network mobile...
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Engadget HD Podcast 188 - 04.13.2010
Another week and even more 3D news as the Masters brought 3D to many of our homes (if we could watch it) for the first time. That's not all, since FIFA revealed details on its plans for the 2010 World Cup and we took a closer look at the difference between quality and rushed 2D-to-3D conversion jobs, and how they might affect movies and the way they are marketed going forward. We also discussed the state of the plasma vs. LCD battle and where the parties stand in 2010 before moving on to the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 187 - 4.06.2010
3D basketball is a sight to see, but since we can't show it to you ourselves, we all get to live vicariously through Richard as he shares his experience. Verizon has sour grapes over 3D so of course we just have to make fun -- it's only fair. Pouting isn't the only thing worthy of our ridicule though, people who think Apple has plans to release an HDTV are pretty high on the list as well. And of course you didn't think you could avoid talk of Apple's iPad did you? Of course you didn't....
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Engadget HD Podcast 186 - 3.30.2010
Oh TiVo, we just want to love you so much but we had a feeling that the Premier wouldn't live up to our expectations and we spend the beginning part of this show talking about how low you can go. We do get over it eventually and move on to bigger and better things like ESPN 3D which is now officially going to launch on DirecTV in June. That should mark the beginning of the 3D era despite the recent 3D hockey on MSG. Finally we round things out with some talk of lip sync resolutions. Get the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 185 - Jethead geeks out on RVU
Ever since we first heard of the RVU Alliance we've been excited about the technology and about the supporting members. At the time we didn't give much thought to the companies that we've never heard of that actually implement the technology, but when David Bye from Jethead reached out to us concerning a story, we just had to invite him on the show. David brought the head geek, Ben Pain, with him and for an hour we go on about RVU's abilities, shortcomings and possible implementations. Get...
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Engadget HD Podcast 184 - 03.23.2010
After our Lost discussion last week, we're right back at it with Avatar Blu-ray & DVD release news to open this week's show. That's just the start for 3D news, with new content and providers popping up almost daily, but how much will it all cost? After that we dig into the latest updated on Netflix streaming for the PC and why we're not worried about ICT. After that there's cable news with compression, CableCARD and TiVo before some healthy unfounded speculation about what Google can do to...
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Engadget HD Podcast 183 - 03.16.2010
Sometimes it feels like all we do is talk about what's coming, but not today, as we get to actually talk about what is here -- for a change. First on the list is 3DTVs from Panasonic and Samsung and how the two compare. Then we move on to some exciting new 3D content like The Final Four and The Masters. Then we talk Media Center and about our initial impressions of the Ceton InfiniTV 4, at which point Jeremy Hammer joins in the fun to fill in the details. He even sticks around to explain...
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Engadget HD Podcast 182 - 03.09.2010
3DTVs get their big launch at Best Buy this week, but we kick off with talk of TiVo's latest legal victory. We do talk 3D for some time though and can't wait to see if the in store demos live up to what we saw at CES -- we also take some time to try to clear up some confusion in regards to HDMI, 3D and all the requirements and standards. Finally we talk about why an IR emitter for a iPhone is a bad idea, why we don't really care much about Real's loss to the MPAA and why you should wait for...
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Engadget HD Podcast 181 - TiVo Premiere
A new TiVo isn't something that happens everyday -- in fact the last time was almost three years ago -- and because so many love and hate their TiVo at the exact same time, these same people get very passionate about the changes they expect. This is a task we weren't willing to take on our own, so we invited Engadget Classic Editors Nilay and Paul (one is a die hard TiVo user and the other actually went to the event) and just for a little outside perspective, we also had TiVo expert Dave...
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Engadget HD Podcast 180 - 03.02.2010
Although we had fun getting a new perspective from a third voice last week, its good to be back to our regular show as we try to predict what TiVo is going to announce tonight. Next up is the latest preview of the FCC's plan to bring broadband to everyone -- with a little help from the TV spectrum. Meanwhile some can't wait to get HDMI on the Mac Mini, while others couldn't care less. And we still love some 3D, but don't like the $150 price point on the glasses. Finally we talk the Olympics,...
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Engadget HD Podcast 179 - 02.23.2010
Another week, another breaking news item just in time for us to discuss on the podcast and weren't we lucky to have Home Media Magazine's Chris Tribbey filling in the third seat this week to try and make sense of Wal-mart's purchase of VUDU. Other industry shakeups include the Redbox & Warner deal, Sezmi's retail launch and possible release dates for Avatar on Blu-ray disc. After that we dig into whether HDMI 1.3 will support 3D, the future for Media Center Extenders, some TiVo news and...
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Engadget HD Podcast 178 - 02.16.2010
What seemed like a slow week ended up giving us plenty to talk about, which is mostly because of the Olympics. This excitement was despite the fact that NBC tape delays -- do we still call it that when we know there are no tapes involved? -- too much, and in some cases everything, and the fact that the interactive features leave a lot to be desired. We eventually move on and talk streaming from Netflix and EPIX, and how low our expectations are for TiVo's announcement in a few weeks. Of...
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Engadget HD Podcast 177 - 02.09.2010
Leading off the podcast this week is breaking Netflix Watch Instantly news (only to find out after recording that 5.1 and closed captioning features would be available this year, but not 1080p) before trying to figure out exactly what Comcast was thinking with its new Xfinity brand name. After that we get elbow deep in the NBC/Boxee standoff, even more Netflix numbers and Blu-ray player sales projections. Of course we've got some 3D news from the last few weeks to recap, from the HDMI spec...
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Engadget HD Podcast 176 - 01.26.2010
No guests this week, but there's still plenty of HD related topics to talk about. Of course that includes 3D, but after that we had time to discuss a new Blu-ray player from Oppo, future possibilities for digital distribution and exactly what we're expecting from NBC's costly Winter Olympics coverage. After that the talk turns to the legal aspects of the latest action from the FCC, and Microsoft's patent infringement lawsuit. We wrap things up with an evaluation of DirecTV's multiroom beta,...
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Engadget HD Podcast 175: Interview about the future of...
If you can't get enough information about 3D then you're going to love this special edition of the Engadget HD Podcast. We give Bob Wilson, the VP of Network video solutions group at Motorola a call. He tells us all about what Motorola is doing to help cable companies get ready for 3D programming. Among other things, we discuss why side by side will be the initial transmission technique of choice, but that eventually full 1080p 3D should be a reality via cable. We ask him about a few other...
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Engadget HD Podcast 174 - 01.19.2010
We're still catching up on all the none CES news that came out during CES and one item was of a favorite topics around here; the success of Blu-ray. To make things more interesting though we brought on a guest, Jeremy Toeman, who although agrees shares many of our same values, thinks Blu-ray is floundering -- you can just imagine where this discussion goes. After we get back to the normally schedule program, we cover the funny Lexicon Blu-ray story, as well as Disney and Netflix, Comcast's...
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Engadget HD Podcast 173 - 1.13.2009
CES is officially over but we're still trying to catch up on all the news, so we talk a little 3D without glasses and why it isn't ready for prime time as well as different ways 3D can be transmitted vs displayed. Although we love 3D we haven't forgotten about the basics so we discuss the Panasonic contrast demo and the little tru2way that was at the show. We finish things off with a little nostalgic HD DVD talk as well as some new movie streaming and info available when we watch movies. Get...
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Engadget HD Podcast 172: CES 2010 day 3
We're nearly to the end of the long CES grind and it's starting to show. Still, we made it through and recorded one more 'cast before saying goodbye to Vegas, so be prepared for plenty of impressions of our hands on of many, many TVs, Mediaroom 2.0, just what Disney's Keychest is & is not, IPTV on Blu-ray players and finally a breakdown of the 3D Blu-ray spec. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes....
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Engadget HD Podcast 171: CES 2010 day 2
Day 2 of CES is done and the sleep deprivation is really starting to take its toll. During yesterday's show we had some difficulties, so we went back over the same topcis so you wouldn't have to do without. We were able to successfully convert one other Engadgeteer into a 3D fan so we invited him on the show to tell his story. If you like Media Center news there is plenty of it as we talk CableCARD tuners form Ceton and SiliconDust. And don't worry, there is more of this where this came...
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Engadget HD Podcast 170 - CES 2010 day 1
Finally - CES is upon us and of course we took some time on the evening before the floor opened to talk about the most exciting events so far, and yet to come. Unfortunately an audio glitch stole away some quality 3D discussion right around the middle, but even if we don't make it home from Vegas, allow these surviving elements to be our last report, at least until tomorrow. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to...
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Engadget HD Podcast 169 - CES 2010 expectations
The most wonderful week of the year for gadget lovers is upon us so we decided what better way to tame our anticipation then to dream a little and discuss our expectations for CES 2010. While some are obvious like 3D and mobile DTV, others like TiVo, MoCA and bigger, cheaper HDTVs aren't as certain. And of course nothing is as much fun as making fun of our dashed dreams by talking up vapor ware of year's past. So if you can't wait to hear what's new in 2010, tune in and be sure to let us...
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Engadget HD Podcast 168 - 12.22.2009
If you love 3D then you're going to love this episode and if not, you might just want to skip to the 37 minute mark and skip all the parts where we go crazy talking about Avatar, (spoiler warning) the Blu-ray 3D spec and 3D at home in general. After all the 3D buzz is done, we move on to the FiOS Super Headend tour as well why the DirecTV TiVo might not be that great and finally the new Fancast Xfinity TV and a little spat between TWC and Fox. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 167 - 12.16.2009
Scheduling forced this slightly-delayed edition to be a throwback podcast without a live audience in the UStream chat, but we still found plenty to discuss. From Nielen numbers to the freshly unveiled Boxee Box and the latest in CableCARD in tru2way news. We discuss the failure of the Cowboys Stadium "3D" experience and why it shouldn't affect your view of upcoming technology, plus what's new in discs: Blu-ray/DVD combos, trade in programs and free VOD offers. Closing this week out is a look...
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Engadget HD Podcast 166 - 12.08.2009
The countdown to CES continues, but the big news this week is on the regulatory and industry side, as the FCC tries to figure out where CableCARD is going wrong and what to do about it, and Comcast buys into NBC. We also take on the troubles of going all digital with this week's Ask Engadget HD question, and also show you what an SSD can and can't do for a HTPC. Sony's making the World Cup a part of its 3D showcase, is that enough to get us excited about soccer? Next we go behind the scenes...
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Engadget HD Podcast 165 - 12.01.2009
You can tell the count down to CES is upon us because the companies that make the things we love are quietly counting their holiday earnings and planning for the next big thing. As exciting as the anticipation is, it doesn't leave many things for us to talk about so we'll talk about our dreams from TiVo for CES and stupid things like HDMI marketing ideas. The FCC is almost always a good topic with broadcasters in fear of their business model and the MPAA dreaming of SOC for Christmas....
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Engadget HD Podcast 164 - 11.17.2009
Another surprisingly epic podcast this week stats off with a bit of TiVo vs. Media center comparison held over from last week, plus a look at the latest from Moxi before pondering what HD DVD Managed Copy might have been like. Next a mini-review of the Spears & Munsil Blu-ray calibration disc spurs a live contest for our UStream audience (congratulations to the winner, wrinklefree, check for his entries after the break,) plus a chance to win for the rest of you listeners. We discuss why the...
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Engadget HD Podcast 163 - 11.10.2009
Wow what a show this week. You wouldn't know for looking at it, but there was a lot to cover and this show ended up being in contention for the longest on record. Which partly because we just couldn't stop talking about Media Center's new ability to record without DRM from CableCARD. But there was also plenty of talk about RVU, Managed Copy and DVRs in general. At one point we even took issue with claims by the chat room and really let 'em have it -- but we doubt we got through to them. We...
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Engadget HD Podcast 162 - 11.03.2009
The Cable-Tec show was a source of much news this week, whether you're dreaming of the perfect NAS-based multiroom DVR setup, new DVR hardware (we're talking about you, TiVo) or old standbys 3D and tru2way. This week's Ask Engadget HD question gives TiVo another dose of attention, while we celebrate another step forward in eradicating loud commercials. The EpixHD launch is big news and was probably lots of fun for FiOS subs...unless you use Media Center. After the latest analyst poll results...
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Engadget HD Podcast 161 - 10.27.2009
It was Windows 7 launch week, so as you'd expect we talked plenty of Windows 7 Media Center. Like the new Netflix Watch Instantly interface, Internet TV, Digital Cable Tuner firmware and Utility delays and finally how to skip commercials. But before we got to that we covered our favorite new topic, 3D. After all that we got back on our older love, Blu-ray, where we talked about why the 360 will never get a Blu-ray drive and how what we really want is Managed Copies of our movies on our 360....
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Engadget HD Podcast 160 - 10.20.2009
Opening the podcast this week is the biggest question on our minds: n that the U.S. mobile DTV standard is officially official, how much bandwidth can we expect it to steal from HD stations? From bitrate counting broadcasts we move on to uncompressed HD streaming and whether it means anything for viewers, the impending online and FiOS launch of Epix HD and whether an SSD upgrade makes sense for HTPC owners. Cheaper and much more easily justified is ATI's Radeon 5750 with bitstreaming audio...
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Engadget HD Podcast 159 - 10.13.2009
Podcast musical chairs continues, as Richard returns this week Steve steps out, but never fear -- unless of course you have an intense physical reaction to discussions on 3D, Blu-ray and analyst predictions. In that case, it might be time to reach for the Xanax, or at least skip well ahead to our discussions regarding upcoming home theater upgrades, what setup might go best with your Xbox 360 or Playstation 3, and what exactly can be done to take care of loud commercials. Finally, we take a...
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Engadget HD Podcast 158 - 10.06.2009
We kick things off with a trifecta of 3D news -- whether you've seen it or not, whether you think it's the next big thing or just a gimmick, it's coming; and not a moment too soon for former 3D naysayer Ben. He's full of surprises this week as he also was smitten by the VUDU HDX black magic on the LG BD 390 Blu-ray player. Maybe it's the integration with a top-notch Blu-ray deck, or maybe he's just easier to please during football season, but it's hard to fault the picture quality and --...
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Engadget HD Podcast 157 - 09.29.2009
No epic TV reviews / previews this week (though we did have time to mention The Cleveland Show leaving Family Guy behind and moving to HD in a pretty cool way, it's embedded after the break), but there's still some post-CEDIA discussion to be hashed out. Before we get to that, Panasonic's 3D effort is one step closer to a real product with its 50-inch protype model that debuts next week, are we ready for the 3D onslaught? Then we get into a few more thoughts about the Popcorn Hour C-200,...
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Engadget HD Podcast 156 - 09.22.2009
Filed under: Podcasts It's been a really slow week in news, but we got together with the Ustream crowd to talk about some HD. Whether it's over an open data pipe, walled garden marketplace, networked Blu-ray player, or an all-consuming media tank, having choices for getting entertainment into your eyeballs and eardrums is a good thing. With that in mind, we talk about the FCC's first steps towards 'net neutrality, Zune Marketplace content playback on MCE, VUDU on LG's BD390, and Popcorn...
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Engadget HD Podcast 149 - 08.05.2009
Filed under: PodcastsAs we edge up towards podcast 150, we're not planning any kind of celebratory special; but that doesn't mean we can't have fun along the way! Break out the Zima and Jolly Ranchers as we go over some follow-up to last week's MCE-rich podcast, and then get into topsy-turvy strangeness. Giving Moxi a hard time and taking a "we'll see" approach to Vudu are nothing new, but when was the last time we handed out kudos to TiVo and BD-Live? Listen in and find out for yourself...
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Engadget HD Podcast 148 - 07.29.2009
Filed under: PodcastsThings are starting to get interesting again in the world of Windows Media Center now that Windows 7 is done, so we spent some time talking about what's new and what it will take to get people to use it. According to the HD Guru there is a new king in town and it's Panny's latest plasma, but who to believe? You'll have to have a listen to see where you land. Last up we talk a little Blu-ray and about the on going format war in China as well as the latest Michael Bay IMAX...
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Engadget HD Podcast 147 - 07.22.2009
Filed under: PodcastsWe've got a very special treat for you on the podcast this week, joining the usual crew are Robert Heron and Patrick Norton of the show HDNation. After discussing the new show we dive right in, with plenty of discussion around Toshiba's Blu-ray plans, the problems of BD-Live and why Blu-ray has such a bad reputation in certain circles. There's also a few tidbits about the Media Center features spotted coming to Windows Home Server, what to expect from On Demand Online...
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Engadget HD Podcast 146 - 07.15.2009
Filed under: PodcastsThere's a good spread of topics on the podcast this week, while staying light on the HTPC, Blu-ray and broadcast news. What does that leave? For starters, a bunch of news under the streaming, online and download headings. Continuing the theme of news from unexpected places, TiVo popped up twice in this week's show; unfortunately, no news about a revamped, mind-blowing new model or service. We saved our favorite stuff for the end of the show, as we trumpeted plasma over...
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Engadget HD Podcast 145 - 07.08.2009
Filed under: PodcastsWait -- an Engadget HD podcast without any Media Center news? There, there now, MCE-folk -- we manage to fit in some good stuff that's at least HTPC related and Ben tips his hand about Microsoft's new DRM scheme. We also manage to get behind a couple of scenes this week -- Steve talks about his trip inside Dolby's lab and Ben talks about how to get a set-top box situated behind equipment closet doors. Join us on our hour-plus romp through the week's news and come clean...
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Engadget HD Podcast 144 - 07.01.2009
Filed under: PodcastsGood times this week as we discuss the future fallout of The Pirate Bay and illegal downloads in general. But that isn't the only fun we had as we also continued our Harris Poll talk, which we finally cut short since we are just sick of it. That doesn't mean we didn't continue talking Blu-ray though, as we covered more polls, including our own, and the latest Blu-ray player from Oppo. Finally we were all over the map on topics such as Hulu and the PS3, touchscreen...
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Engadget HD Podcast 143 - 06.25.2009
Filed under: PodcastsWe're back with a vengeance this week -- tune in as we plow through a dozen of topics, each more riveting than the previous one. Well... okay, maybe not "riveting," but we did find some highs and lows from entirely unexpected sources this week. And no, despite Harris Interactive's poll that ran through the interwebs this week, we're not putting Blu-ray on deathwatch just yet; so you'll just have to listen in and find the surprising bits for yourself.Get the...
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