Dec 13, 2010

Just a couple of weeks after its Thanksgiving Day refresh, the Boxee Box is getting another update that should hopefully appease users who prefer to stream their own content as opposed to media from internet sources. As seen above, one of the new additions is an option during the initial setup or in the options menu to indicate which source one prefers...

Dec 12, 2010

Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology. Switched On presents a short quiz to determine your content-delivery personality. It’s most important that my on-demand entertainment: a) is easy and accessible b) is not blocked c) is available at the optimum bitrate d) offers a new navigation paradigm e) advances the...

Dec 11, 2010

No one said that hobbies were easy to throw away, and it’s pretty clear that the Apple TV still holds a dear piece of Cupertino’s heart. In fact, we’d argue that the box’s streaming abilities now tie into Apple’s overall mission more than ever before, and with iOS 4.2.1 for the iPad (and the accompanying introduction of AirPlay),...

Dec 10, 2010

Disney’s sale of Miramax put high definition releases of much of the catalog on hold, so while a few snagged imported versions from Poland most US buyers have been without a copy of Pulp Fiction on Blu-ray. According to Forbes, getting the disc out and on shelves is among new CEO Mike Lang’s first priorities. we thought were close back in 2009 but...

Dec 9, 2010

It’s still not an actual product just yet, but upstart Snaptick has given CNET an early look at its eponymously-named internet TV system, which it says will challenge the likes of Google TV and Apple TV. The company’s hook is that it simply delivers the “full web” to your TV, which can be controlled using either your phone or a laptop....

Dec 8, 2010

Disney’s officially put a date on the Diamond Edition release of Bambi, which will arrive March 1, 2011 in Blu-ray/DVD combo pack edition HD download, or SD download — DVD only packages arrive April 19th. There’s plenty of exclusive Blu-ray features, including never before seen deleted scenes, 7.1 audio track, a deleted song, a peek inside...