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The Boxee Box is Un-Boxed [VIDEO]

By jorge | Published: July 16, 2010
I love Boxee , the media center with a social twist. While I’m disappointed that I won’t get to have my very own Boxee Box until later this fall , the Boxee crew has just posted a video showing off the final device. The box is small, has a unique shape that will make it easy to either hide away or fit on a component shelf and it promises to be the easiest way to bring the Boxee experience to your TV. Boxee has partnered with D-Link on the Boxee Box and D-Link will be bringing it to stores.
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Can YouTube Make the Jump to Your TV With Leanback?

By admin | Published: July 7, 2010
YouTube is not only expanding its reach on mobile devices , but it has its eye on your living room, too. Today, the company is launching the beta version of YouTube Leanback , the company’s biggest attempt yet to dominate the TV screen and the living room. YouTube Leanback was actually revealed back in May at the Google I/O conference as part of the announcement of Google TV .
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Apple TV Is Even Less Of A Hobby For Now Thanks To The New Mac Mini

By admin | Published: June 15, 2010
Last night, as we waited to pre-order the new iPhone 4, Apple had a surprise for us: a new Mac mini . Never having owned a Mac mini, normally this wouldn’t get me excited. But this one is different. This time, Apple decided to include a HDMI port and is highlighting the fact that you can easily hook it up to your HD television.
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Finally, Google TV Explained In A Clear, Concise Manner [Video]

By admin | Published: June 15, 2010
When Google TV was announced at Google I/O there was a lot of excitement surrounding it. Unfortunately, there were also a lot of questions. And the glitchy demo they did on stage certainly didn’t help matters.
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"Xbox, Earl Grey, Hot": Microsoft Kinect Should Think Bigger Than Games [Kinect]

By admin | Published: June 14, 2010
Microsoft's Kinect motion-tracking system for the Xbox 360 looks perfectly okay for gaming. Maybe it's a Wii-fighter; maybe it isn't. But beyond gaming, Kinect might be Microsoft's chance to own the living room—and everywhere else we live. More
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Small Spaces in Paris: The Folding Workspace [Featured Workspace]

By melissa | Published: June 8, 2010
When your recent move slices your living space down to a third of its previous size you need to be creative in how you squeeze a workspace into it. Today we look at a tiny, folding, but still functional workspace. More
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Living the High School High Life: Quad Monitors and Computing in Style [Featured Workspace]

By melissa | Published: May 16, 2010
We certainly can't claim to have been this ambitious this early in our pursuit of the perfect workspace—today's featured workspace is the workstation of a Lifehacker-loving high school student. More
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Groupon Competitor LivingSocial Has Now Raised $44 Million This Year

By melissa | Published: April 29, 2010
Keep your eye on LivingSocial , folks; it’s hoarding cash for something mighty big. In January, the company raised $5 million as an initial Series B round from Grotech Ventures and AOL Founder Steve Case. Two months later, on March 11, LivingSocial announced a further $25 million, led by U.S. Venture Partners and augmented by Grotech and Case. And today, we’ve learned the company is taking a further $14 million Series C round, this time led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with U.S.
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Toshiba UX600 series: first HDTVs certified Windows 7 compatible

By anthony | Published: April 2, 2010
Here's something you don't see every day: a Windows 7 certified 55-inch TV. Toshiba's 120Hz UX600 series is just such a beast, the first on the market to receive official Microsoft certification thanks in part to DLNA support over Ethernet or WiFi. The logo's a nice touch that takes the guess work out of the purchase equation for the average consumer looking to stream media to the living room. Just don't let us catch any retailers slapping a "Compatible with Windows 7" sticker on the bezel ok; this ain't no Best Buy laptop. Toshiba UX600 series: first HDTVs certified Windows 7 compatible originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:54:00 EST
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Poll: Wii Netflix discs now arriving, was it worth the wait?

By melissa | Published: March 26, 2010
It looks like today's the day that the first Wii Netflix discs are arriving in customer's hands, which only means one thing -- time for a poll. The Wii may be the last of the big three consoles to get its instant streaming fix, but it also has the largest installed base, and plenty of eager Netflix subscribers looking for an easy way to get instant streaming in their living room. Still haven't received your disc? Then you can get a taste of what's in store in the video after the break -- and if you have received it, be sure to let us know how it's working out in the poll below.
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