Category Archives: Sling Media

SlingPlayer For Connected Devices Coming to WD TV Live

Well, I guess I have to eat my words. Last November when SlingPlayer for Connected Devices was first released for Boxee, I posted the following: As for other streaming boxes – Popbox, Western Digital, etc. – no idea. None of … Continue reading

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The Secret Origin Of The Slingbox – Revealed!

I’m not sure where they dredged this up from, but AgencySpy posted this video that purports to tell the tale of the secret origin of the Slingbox. It was clearly made a while ago as Blake Krikorian hasn’t been CEO … Continue reading

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Slingbox Wants To Be Your ‘Little Buddy’

I really don’t have anything to add to this, this video just popped up on Sling’s YouTube channel today. It is a clever little spot, perhaps destined for TV? I think it is simple, but clear. Decent brand advertising.

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DISH Network TV Anywhere

As part of their new YouTube channel I mentioned in my last post, DISH Network has also published several videos highlighting their ‘TV Anywhere’ feature. TV Anywhere brings Sling Media’s technology to DISH customers, either through the Sling Adapter add-on … Continue reading

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DISH Network’s Hopper Whole-Home DVR Now Available

DISH Network’s recently announced Hopper whole-home DVR, and the Joey companion units, are now available to customers. The Hopper is a unique design with three tuners, but with a trick up its sleeve which allows it to record six programs … Continue reading

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