Monthly Archives: September 2007

Yet another TiVoCast channel – Metal Chik

Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 by MegaZone

Another channel has joined the TiVoCast lineup, according to E. Stephen Mack. Metal Chik is all about DIY jewelry. You can subscribe on your TiVo via TiVo in TiVo Central -> Find Programs -> Download TV & Movies or on … Continue reading →

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Sling Media helps power DirecTV’s Supercast

Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 by MegaZone

Check out the image, see the logo centered under the video image? No? Well, try the larger version of the image. See it now? Yeah, that’s the Sling Media logo. DirecTV is working with Sling Media in their NFL Supercast. … Continue reading →

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Microsoft to begin licensing ‘HDi’ logo

Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 by MegaZone

Microsoft was the primary developer of the HDi (HD interactive) technology that is mandatory on all HD DVD players. (It was originally codenamed ‘iHD’, I guess that sounded too much like an Apple product.) Microsoft has created a trademarked HDi … Continue reading →

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Sony pushes PS3 as a Blu-ray player

Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 by MegaZone

The Financial Times is reporting that Sony will be stepping up marketing for the PlayStation 3, emphasizing that is is a Blu-ray player. Kaz Hirai, President of Sony’s games unit was interviewed for the article. “The PS3 is first and … Continue reading →

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Amazon Unbox weekly 99-cent sale, and more free downloads

Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 by MegaZone

This time around Amazon Unbox is offering We Are Marshall, Hot Fuzz, Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, Lucky You, The Contract, and Superman: Doomsday as their 99-cent rentals. The lineup of free TV pilot/premier episode downloads has expanded as … Continue reading →

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