Monthly Archives: September 2011

CNBC Launches App for UK & EMEA TiVos, Connected TVs, and More

Posted on Thursday, September 1, 2011 by MegaZone

Business and financial news channel CNBC has launched a real-time news app for the UK and EMEA (that’s industry-speak for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa). The app provides access to CNBC video content such as market analysis and interviews, … Continue reading →

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Roxio Creator 2012 and Creator 2012 Pro Now Available

Posted on Thursday, September 1, 2011 by MegaZone

Roxio Creator 2012 and Creator 2012 Pro have been released, and are available for $79.99 and $109.99 respectively, after a $20 mail-in rebate. Get an overview of both products, compared the features, and decide which one is right for you. … Continue reading →

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Current Consumer Electronics Deals at Amazon

Posted on Thursday, September 1, 2011 by MegaZone

Amazon often runs special promotions on consumer electronics, and they currently have four such promotions running though September 3rd. First up is a deal on select LG 2011 Home Entertainment Products. There are 32 products to choose from, 28 HDTVs, … Continue reading →

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MoCA and DECA – What’s the Difference? Or Is There One At All?

Posted on Thursday, September 1, 2011 by MegaZone

I’ve seen a lot of confusion over MoCA and DECA in various forums recently, so I thought it was worth addressing. Mostly people saying that DirecTV uses ‘DECA’ and not MoCA, and they’re not compatible. This is both correct and … Continue reading →

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DirecTV Turns To NDS for Over the Top Video Tech

Posted on Thursday, September 1, 2011 by MegaZone

DirecTV has turned to NDS and their VideoGuard Connect DRM product for their over the top (OTT) content offering to subscribers. It sounds like this phase is for content delivered to set top boxes, as DirecTV said they’re not willing … Continue reading →

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