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Is a New iPhone-based Apple TV in the Works? [RUMOR]

By melissa | Published: May 28, 2010
Is Apple hard at work on a new version of Apple TV? That’s what Engadget is reporting after receiving a tip and subsequent confirmation from sources “very close to Apple.” The new iteration of Apple TV , which reportedly will not be announced at the upcoming WWDC, will utilize the iPhone OS and depend on cloud — rather than local — storage. The new device will be based on the iPhone 4G architecture, meaning it will have an A4 CPU and a limited amount of flash-based storage — probably in the 16GB range — plus have the ability to display 1080p HD. The new version of the device will reportedly be priced at $99. Yeah, that’s right, $99.
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Kogan’s latest fantasy product? An IPTV with Chrome browser, WiFi & gaming

By anthony | Published: April 10, 2010
The always optimistic Kogan isn't just aiming at tablets , it's posted a video showing off a new IPTV that could do what the big boys won't when (if) it ships later this year. These Chinese built HDTVs feature WiFi and video on-demand widgets similar to what everyone else is doing, but things start to get interesting in this YouTube video (embedded after the break) around the 1:05 mark when he pulls up a Chrome browser window and navigates the internet easily using the remote, as well as testing out some gesture controlled games and a Bluetooth keyboard. More than a few no-name builders had displays with similar capabilities up and running at CES so while it's easy to see someone shipping one or two of these but with Kogan's track record (what happened to those OLED TVs ?) it's difficult to disguise our doubt it will be among them.
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Is Google Search Coming to Your TV?

By melissa | Published: March 8, 2010
Google is testing a new television programming search service in conjunction with Dish Network, according to The Wall Street Journal . The service, which appears to be very much in a limited testing phase, runs on a special set-top box and apparently searches content from both the Dish programming guide, as well as web video services like YouTube . Without any details about the specific implementation, it’s unclear how similar this venture is to the new upcoming TiVo Premiere service that was announced last week. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of The Wall Street Journal’s report dealt less with the service itself and more with the technology that powers the set-top box. Apparently, portions of Google’s Android OS power the Google-enabled device
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Sezmi’s low cost cable / satellite premium TV alternative launches in L.A.

By melissa | Published: November 16, 2009
Ready for yet another way to watch TV? Sezmi has just gone on the air in Los Angeles, offering its unique blend of premium OTA and internet delivered video to a few limited trial users. $5 a month brings whatever local networks you can pull in, basic IPTV (YouTube, OnNetworks , podcasts) and internet VOD (CinemaNow) access, while throwing an Andrew Jackson on top of that adds "more than 100 cable TV networks," delivered via antenna. According to the L.A.
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Boxee inks deal with first hardware partner: a ‘Boxee Box’ is coming

By admin | Published: November 12, 2009
Color us shocked and elated. Boxee , the white-hot startup that has risen from nothing to everywhere thanks to its internet TV software portal, has just announced that a deal has been inked between it and an undisclosed "hardware partner." If you'll recall, we actually heard that the outfit was mulling the production of its own set-top-box back in January, and now it looks like Roku, Apple TV and a host of other mini PCs will have yet another formidable rival vying for space underneath the tele. The firm isn't spilling any details whatsoever on the so-called "Boxee Box," but we are told that mockups and the like will be presented at the Boxee Beta Unveiling on December 7th. Oh, and as if you aren't excited enough already, chew on this -- the company has informed us that they believe "this will be the first of several living room devices you'll see running Boxee in 2010," so don't be shocked if your favorite game console or Blu-ray player gains an embedded Boxee app in the near future
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Switched On: Next steps toward the IP tuner

By melissa | Published: November 11, 2009
Switched On: The next step toward the IP tuner Ross Rubin ( @rossrubin ) contributes Switched On , a column about consumer technology. Five years ago, the first Switched On talked about the growing coziness between the iPod photo and video. Today, of course, the iPod and many other portable media players have embraced digitally-distributed video, yet the TV itself remains on the cusp of IP content distribution.
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Switched On: Next steps toward the IP tuner

By admin | Published: November 11, 2009
Switched On: The next step toward the IP tuner Ross Rubin ( @rossrubin ) contributes Switched On , a column about consumer technology. Five years ago, the first Switched On talked about the growing coziness between the iPod photo and video. Today, of course, the iPod and many other portable media players have embraced digitally-distributed video, yet the TV itself remains on the cusp of IP content distribution.
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