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VUDU’s New Cloud-Based Interface Adds New Features on the Fly

You may have noticed lately that VUDU has been rolling out new features on a regular basis — today they announced the integration of Wikipedia — and on a variety of platforms (i.e. VUDU Box, Networked Blu-ray players & HDTVs). What you may not have ...

From ALEXANDER GRUNDNER, Ehome Upgrade ,  24 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Wikipedia,  Roku

AOpen Intros the Barebones, NVIDIA ION Powered XC Mini, GP7A Series HTPC

What’s this…? AOpen USA has added a new barebones mini HTPC to their lineup that should grab everyone’s attention. The company’s new XC Mini (GP7A-U/HD/BDR) is capable of playing full 1080p HD video via its integrated NVIDIA ION (GeForce 9300M) ...

From ALEXANDER GRUNDNER, Ehome Upgrade ,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: NVIDIA,  Intel

Roku Launches Channel Store

The day that many of you Roku Player owners have been waiting for has arrived. Roku is announcing the launch of the and its first 10 free channels to compliment its existing premium offering from Netflix, Amazon OnDemand, MLB.TV. The new free channel ...

From ALEXANDER GRUNDNER, Ehome Upgrade ,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Facebook Inc.,  Flickr,  Motionbox,  Major League Baseball,  NASDAQ

Condé Nast Shows Off ‘Digital Magazine’ for Tablets and Other Large Screen Devices

Alexander Grundner is the Editor & Publisher of eHomeUpgrade. He has been following "Digital Home" developments since 2003 and is a fan of Ubuntu, Android, Free Open Source Software, and Industry Standards related to media, networking, and web ...

From ALEXANDER GRUNDNER, Ehome Upgrade ,  21 Nov 2009

YouTube Stops API Access to Non-Licensed Connected CE Devices

Oh, boy… YouTube is pulling a Hulu. According to Syabas Technology COO, Alex Limberis, the company has received notice that Popcorn Hour’s media streamers will no longer be able to access YouTube’s API due to a change in the Terms of Service. What’s ...

From ALEXANDER GRUNDNER, Ehome Upgrade ,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Google Inc.,  Sony,  Nintendo,  Netgear,  TiVo Inc.

Second Generation Pogoplug Unveiled

I was lucky enough to attend Cloud Engine’s launch party for the second generation Pogoplug on Thursday night and came away impressed with its potential. The new direction, we were told, for the Pogoplug is for it to become more a Internet media ...

From ALEXANDER GRUNDNER, Ehome Upgrade ,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Facebook Inc.,  Twitter Inc

ASUS Launches the TS Mini Windows Home Server

Windows Home Server and its related products have been a big hit for Windows PC users since its inception in 2007. Now, ASUS is getting in the game and is introducing the TS Mini to the world. This little energy-efficient, powerhouse packs a 1.66Ghz ...

From ALEXANDER GRUNDNER, Ehome Upgrade ,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Intel

ViewSonic Enters Mini HTPC Market with the Blu-ray Equipped VOT550

Well, what do know? ViewSonic is spreading its wings into the mini HTPC market. The company today is announcing the availability of the VOT530 and VOT550 with Blu-ray. Both models, spec-wise, share a 2.2Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor, Gigabit ...

From ALEXANDER GRUNDNER, Ehome Upgrade ,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Intel,  Facebook Inc.,  Twitter Inc

Addonics Mini NAS Enclosure

While this isn’t the first NAS product we’ve seen that doesn’t come with a hard drive, the $69 is the first to offer the flexibility to use a 2.5-inch SATA, 2.5-inch Solid State Drive, 1 x Compact Flash (adapter req.), or 2 x Compact Flash (adapter req. ...

From ALEXANDER GRUNDNER, Ehome Upgrade ,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Amazon.com,  PC Connection, Inc.,  Ingram Micro Inc.

Sezmi Broadband TV Service Launches Public Pilot in LA

The broadband service provides cable-like high-definition TV programming (including local), on-demand video, online video content, and DVR functionality through TV set-top boxes with wireless connectivity. In a way you can say: Sezmi is the Vonage for ...

From ALEXANDER GRUNDNER, Ehome Upgrade ,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Comcast,  NYSE,  Paramount Pictures,  Universal Studios,  Sony Pictures

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