Leaked Microsoft Courier Booklet UI Video Hits the Net

Microsoft Courier Booklet - Credit: GizmodoI've been hesitant to post any info on the rumored Microsoft Courier Booklet, but Gizmodo seems to keep getting their hands on leaked video and photos of the device that makes it too hard to ignore [Video: 1, 2]. Essentially, the Courier Booklet (which supposedly is going to be produced by Microsoft) is a dual-screen, [...]

QNAP NMP-1000 Networked Multimedia Player

QNAP NMP-1000We first got a glimpse of the QNAP NMP-1000 at CeBIT back in March. The device, which has just now been released to the public, provides four essential duties: 1) playback of stored media from its 3.5-inch SATA HDD to a TV; 2) a central location for networked PCs to send their shared media; 3) [...]

TwonkyBeam – Zap Online Media to DLNA Capatible Devices Using Only Your Web Browser

TwonkyBeam Flickr ScreenshotOk, I'm impressed. The folks behind the UPnP Media Server app, TwonkyMedia, have launched a new product that will definitely get your attention. TwonkyBeam, as the video below will demonstrate, is a FREE plug-in for Windows Internet Explorer 6.0+ (Firefox and Mac support planned) that allows you to zap media from any web site that [...]

Spawn HD-720 Adapter – It’s Like Slingbox for Your Game Console

Spawn Labs HD-720I'm not much of a gamer, but I can appreciate innovative technology. Check out Spawn Labs' demo presentation at TechCrunch50 earlier this month. In a nutshell the $199 Spawn HD-720 is a game console adapter that broadcasts the availability of your networked game console over the Internet and allows friends (as well as yourself, if you're away) [...]

IDF 2009: tru2way Cable DVR Home Server

IDF 2009 tru2way DVR Server - Credit: EngadgetYou've heard about tru2way, right? The next-gen of CableCARD technology that provides two-way interactive television with and through your cable provider? Well, Intel is taking tru2way to the next level with a home DVR server, created for cable TV providers to license, that provides support for a 3 tuner, multi-stream tru2way CableCARD and converts the [...]

IDF 2009: Moblin Lands on Phones and MIDs

It looks like Intel has bigger plans for Moblin than just it being a lightweight, Linux-based netbook OS. At the Intel Developer Forum today, Intel unveiled a prototype Multimedia Internet Device (MID) running Moblin v2.1 powered by an Intel Atom processor. During the presentation, Intel also displayed a Smartphone running the OS as well and [...]

NETGEAR Stora NAS Home Server

NETGEAR StoraToday NETGEAR is introducing a new 2-bay home media server called Stora, which has been designed for "non-technical" users. The consumer-friendly NAS provides remote file access and music streaming from any Internet location via MyStora.com, is DLNA / UPnP compatible (works with DLNA-enabled photo frames, media adapters, game consoles), has the ability to export photos [...]

Belkin Home Base 4-Port Wireless USB Hub / NAS Adapter / DLNA Server

Belkin Home BaseOh, my.... Belkin has stepped up to the plate with a seriously heavy handed hitter. The company is introducing the most advanced 4-port wireless USB hub we've seen to date. The $129.99 Belkin Home Base offers 1Ghz of processing power, 802.11n / Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, network access to USB storage / printers / cameras / [...]