streaming video

Boxee Unveils Set-Top Box

Chris Dannen — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:45:40 -0500

Streaming video service Boxee has just joined the ranks of Roku and Vudu with its own set-top box, to be built by D-Link. The box, which isn't actually box-shaped at all, will go on sale at a "network of retail outlets" in the first half of 2010. No price just yet.

Sezmi Lets You Ditch Cable and Go "Full Hulu"

Chris Dannen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:58:47 -0500

A new standalone streaming TV service called Sezmi has launched a pilot program in LA, after announcing it had raised another $25 million in funding. So what is this thing?

AT&T Joins the Online TV Show Party

Kit Eaton — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:30:55 -0400

AT&T, your friendly ISP and cell-phone provider, just became an online TV-Show and Movie network with the introduction of a new Web site. But it's not in competition against Hulu--thanks to an agreement with Hulu.

Is Amazon Buying Netflix?

Clay Dillow — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:49:59 -0400

We've seen this movie before; a couple of years ago, suspense-filled tales of an impending Amazon takeover of Netflix anti-climactically amounted to nothing. Rumors began circulating again today that Amazon may buy Netflix, sending shares of both companies higher and offering a respite from the idea that acquisitions will remain stagnant this year. Neither company is confirming (or denying) the rumor at this point, so a rumor it shall remain. But the fact that neither company has debunked the story suggests there could be a shred (or more) of truth to the speculation.

Netflix to Stream Movies Directly to Sony's Bravia TVs

Clay Dillow — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:50:48 -0400

The gap between the Web and television just narrowed a bit further. Starting this fall, Netflix users will be able to stream movies directly from the site to Sony Bravia Internet-enabled televisions. bringing Netflix's 12,000-title collection of on-demand cinema within a software update of big-screen viewing.

Bluetooth 3.0: Fast, Power-Sipping, and Coming Next Year to a Gadget Near You

Kit Eaton — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:51:09 -0400

The group in charge of the Bluetooth protocol unveiled the specifications of the next-generation of the technology, originally dubbed Bluetooth High Speed Technology and also labeled Bluetooth 3.0 HS. It's completely back-compatible with the Bluetooth in your current phone or computer, but it's much, much faster.

Gadget Makers Prepare for TV's Future

Cliff Kuang — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:15:53 -0500