VuTV brings 13 more channels to the UK’s Freeview TV service for £7 per month
Brits can’t really complain about Freeview TV since it comes at no recurring charge, but it doesn’t stop them tiring of the channel selection. Those who also aren’t interested in signing on the dotted line with the likes of Virgin, Sky or YouView …
BT to broadcast and stream live NBA games in the UK
BT has landed quite a few major sports broadcasting deals as of late, including its buyout of ESPN’s British and Irish channels back in February. Today, it’s extending its athletic empire with an exclusive arrangement to air NBA games in Ireland a…
Nexus 7 and Chromecast orders pick up holiday Specials
We were hoping that when we clicked on the link to check out what Google was up to with their “Cyber Week Deals” page that we would find devices on sale for the holiday. Sadly that wasn’t the case. However, if you do plan to pick up a Chromecast or a Nexus 7 you will […]
U-Verse dropping Xbox 360 receiver support after December 31st
We hope you weren’t bent on using the Xbox 360 as a U-Verse TV receiver. AT&T is now telling customers that it will drop IPTV support for Microsoft’s older console after December 31st, leaving viewers with little choice but to use a convention…
Raspberry Pi hack creates a smart TV from a not-so-bright set
Many of us only wish we could upgrade our less-than-smart TVs. Carnivore at DroidBuild, however, has taken matters into his own hands — he recently finished installing a Raspberry Pi-based media center into his own 40-inch Hisense screen. The hac…
Dish Hopper DVR upgrades enable control over HDMI, expand iPad support
Dish’s Hopper software team is clearly busy; just two months after it brought home-automation support to its DVR, it’s rolling out another update that offers considerably more control. The new “Denver” firmware enables promised HDMI-CEC support, l…
Jailbroken Apple TV Plex(es) its muscles
There’s been a few Apple TV jailbreak stories that have done the rounds but they’ve all been pretty, well…naff.
But Plex on Apple TV – now that is big.
If you’re not familiar with Plex, allow us to fill you in. Plex is a Mac OS X based media platform that is based on the popular, open-source, XBMC Media Centre.
What it does is uses your Mac as a media server base, and lets you play media content across compatible devices. As well as local storage Plex can also act as a media server for content streamed on the web and it boasts compatibility with the likes of the BBC iPlayer, Hulu, YouTube and 4oD.
So, in theory, a Apple TV running Plex means that you’d be turning your hobby box into a full-blown Google TV-killing machine.
At the moment the hack is just a “proof of concept client” and there are a few known bugs. However, if you do fancy giving it a try yourself, then check out the Plex forums for advice.
Logitech Google TV launch : The extras
Obviously the star of the show at the Logitech Google TV event in New York was the Revue set top box that will transform your HDTV into an all singing, all dancing internet-powered media station, but there were a few other little launches that are definitely worth a mention.
First up is the Logitech Mini Controller which is a compact companion for your Google TV set top box, quite literally handy if you don’t fancy using the supplied, and rather large, keyboard. Read more 
Sizes And Pricing for Sony Google TV Family Leaked
Many of our readers out there are pretty excited about the Sony Google TV. We’ve written about it nearly a dozen times and it’s basically a television with an Intel processor and the ability to fully surf the web (including flash sites). There is other compelling features in the service, including access and search video services and direct integration with select service providers. Some of you may secretly cross off days on the calendar till its debut on October 12th. However, your bank account also wonders what the hit will be when you fold on the impulsive desire to get that Internet TV in your bedroom or your den.
Did you notice our title said Sony Google TV family? Yes, that’s because there will be a few models initally available to choose from. It looks like Sony will be offering 4 different Internet TV’s – 24′, 32′, 40′, and 46′ models: Read more
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