Android finally gets a simple way of streaming content to AppleTV and DLNA devices. I haven’t tried it with local content yet but I’m hoping this is the solution we’ve all been waiting for!
Streambels Streams Your Phone to TVs, Consoles, and Set-Top Boxes.
Keep your eyes open this holiday season for some great prices on some large TVs. Vizio E601i-A3 LCD HDTV http://www.hometheater.com/content/vizio-e601i-a3-lcd-hdtv
Boxee’s Live TV has been released! Packaged with a USB dongle and an HD antenna, you can now watch any over the air (OTA) HD content directly through your boxee. If you have a newer HDTV with a built in HD tuner, you may not want to put out the extra cash for the live TV dongle. I like that you won’t have to switch inputs between the set top box and your boxee, everything is in one place. Also, the social aspect that boxee already does well is available with Live TV. See if other friends are watching a show, share a show that you like on your social networks.
There are some websites to help determine whether you’re in a neighborhood with good HD OTA reception. Typically the higher up you are and the better unobstructed line of sight you have would help your chances in getting the best possible reception.
GoogleTV’s first device was announced by Logitech back in June with an impressive list of features. Logitech is not new to the home theatre arena. Its popular Harmony line of universal remotes has done a fantastic job of bringing ‘activity based’ control to multiple A/V components at a very accessible price. The Logitech Revue will be placed in your A/V stack between your components and your TV. Continue reading