Posts tagged ‘netflix’
BOXEE adding VUDU, Netflix and Hulu Plus
Boxee Box now shipping, Netflix and Hulu Plus coming soon – CNN.com.
Adding to it’s already formidable content lineup, BOXEE is now adding VUDU, Netflix and Hulu Plus access to it’s current platforms as well as the BOXEE BOX which is now shipping. With the introduction of Google TV and Apple TV, many of the “other” content and hardware providers may see the need to create alliances in order to compete with the behemoths. Certainly the addition of these new services make the BOXEE platform much more competitive with Apple and Google.
One possibly overlooked advantage of BOXEE is the ability to play virtually any HD content up to 1080p, from other PCs or a NAS in the home. This feature is a real consideration for users who already have their own video libraries in various formats and resolutions. With the higher resolutions and better quality services, MoCA is a must have for even the average BOXEE customer looking to stream HD video from the Internet or home server.
Netflix on Nintendo Wii
Good news for people who have a Wii console. You can now watch Netflix on your Wii, all you need is an instant streaming disc for the Wii. If you don’t already have the disc click here. With this instant streaming software update you can watch your TV episodes and movies instantly from your Netflix via your Wii console. With the new Wii update, Netflix now covers all the major gaming platforms with Xbox and Playstation 3.
For more info click here
Roku adds Flickr, Facebook, Pandora, and more video channels | Crave – CNET
Roku adds Flickr, Facebook, Pandora, and more video channels | Crave – CNET.
Just off the heels of adding 2 new models of Roku set-top boxes, now Roku is adding new channels to it’s lineup of Netflix, Amazon, and MLB.com. Although most of the new channels aren’t video including Pandora, flickr, and Framechannel, we can expect that Roku will be adding even more video soon. Now that you can get Netflix on many other TV devices like Xbox, PS3, HDTVs and Blu-ray Players, you’ll start to see Roku begin to establish itself as much more than the Netflix TV box.
Update on Netflix coming to PS3
The Official Netflix Blog: Update on Netflix coming to PS3.
Netflix has already begun updating PS3 customers with instant streaming discs to enable Netflix on their game consoles. Now, Xbox users won’t be the only ones able to access the streaming movie service on their televisions. No word yet on support for Wii users, but hopefully it won’t be long.
Best Buy and Netflix Announce Partnership to Instantly Stream Movies Over the Internet Via Latest Models of Insignia Blu-ray Disc Players – Oct 20, 2009
Well it’s looking like Netflix is everywhere, and now it really is. Best Buy has announced Netflix now officially on their latest store brand Insignia Bluray Players. Price at $179 and $249, the new players are both Internet connection ready, with the higher priced unit including WiFi. The press release also says that users will be able to select Netflix movies right on the player instead of using a PC to add to their viewing queue. Look for many of these players to connect with MoCA to guarantee their HD streaming experience.
Click here for the official press release.
Xbox 360 Gets Exclusivity on Netflix Streaming
Microsoft now has an exclusive partnership with Netflix, continuing the ability to instantly stream movies and TV shows from Netflix to your TV via Xbox 360. The Xbox will be the only game console to offer the Netflix movie experience, and is available to all Xbox Live Gold members who also have a Netflix unlimited subscription, all of this at no additional cost!
Review: Netflix Watch Instantly
The folks over at CEPro have done a review of Netflix’s Watch Instantly service on four different devices: TiVOHD, Samsung Blu-Ray player, Roku Netflix player, and on Windows Media Center.
Continue Reading Review: Netflix Watch Instantly
What’s Next for Roku?
Roku, the internet video player, which streams movies and TV shows from Netflix and Amazon, is going to be coming out with some new features soon, hopefully by the holiday shopping season.
Roku has distributed a software developers kit to media companies who want to add their offerings to Roku. This includes Blip.TVand Mediafly (both Web video/podcast companies) so far. We imagine all the big companies that do video on the Web — and, important, who want their video to appear on TV sets – will jump on, once it’s opened up, such as Revision3, Next New Networks, Boxee, YouTube, MLB Advanced Media, etc. Internet radio companies like Pandora and Last.fm, and photo sharing services like Flickr are fair game, too.
Roku will continue to announce new content partners. Blip.TV was announced recently, and will show up on set-top boxes this fall. We understand that Roku will be announcing a new partner next week. (We don’t know who it is.)
Sony’s Connected BRAVIA HDTVs Get Netflix
As more and more HDTV manufacturers are going the route of making connected HDTVs, being able to get a reliable connection to their device becomes that much more important. Today, Sony has announced that they have partnered with Netflix to bring Netflix’s instant watch to Sony BRAVIA HDTVs.
The world’s largest online movie rental service, today announced a partnership with Sony Electronics that will enable Netflix subscribers to instantly watch movies streamed from Netflix on Sony’s BRAVIA Internet Video-capable HDTVs and on previous BRAVIA models compatible with Sony’s BRAVIA Internet video link module.
Netflix now plays on Roku, Tivo, LG, Samsung and Sony HDTVs and Bluray players. All of these devices will stream Netflix HD much more reliably using MoCA Home Networking rather than undependable Wifi or Powerline networks.
via Engadget
Mvix Ultio Releases to the US July 6th
The Mvix Ultio is going to be released to the US market on July 6th. You can pre-order it now from the Mvix Store for $169. The media player/streamer supports a multitude of formats such as H.264, MKV, Dixv HD®, MOV, VC-1, FLV, and etc. It supports 1080p playback and you will also be able to watch videos from streaming websites such as Hulu, Netflix, YouTube and more. Although it has a built-in wireless card, you will need MoCA to stream 1080p content, reliably, without glitches.
via MvixUSA
