Google TV Rolls Out Android 3.2
Google TV is now a part of Android Honeycomb 3.2. A new update was released last week to allow Google TV to go Android in keeping with Google's promise earlier this month to release frequent updates. This is the latest update that will happen before Android 4 is provided to users. The new software is [...]
Netflix Tip – Get Alerted When New Titles are Released
If you want to make certain you are aware of all of the new uploads on Netflix and don't want something more personal than InstantWatcher.com there is an option you can add to your home setup. Think of it as a different type of home automation. Using RSS and your favorite feedreader you can now [...]
iOS Apps on an Apple TV
LifeVibes CineXPlayer Delivers Home Theater Experience
NXP Software has announced a new launch of its widely well-known LifeVibes CineXPlayer at Apps World Europe. CineXPlayer 2.5 is the first video player for iPod, iPhone and iPad devices that can support Dolby Digital Plus. Obtainable through the Apple App Store, CineXPlayer 2.5 offers the experience of a living room movie practically everywhere.
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Sonos System Software 3.6 Update
Sonos has launched the 3.6 system software update. If you are on iOS or Android, you are able to get it now at the respective marketplaces. You should automatically be prompted to install the update via the desktop software. 3.6 consist of the following updates:
* The Sonos controller for Android can now support tablets (even [...]
Twonky Gets Personal with Recent Releases
In a recent spate of product releases, PacketVideo have extended the Twonky range to bring cutomized media content to its users in what they say is a natural method of discovery. What does that mean? Well the beta release of myTwonky, the Twonky Video app and the Twonky Music app allows access to your existing [...]
Spotify’s Big News? It Wants to be an App Platform
After a big fanfare last week, CEO Daniel Ek announced yesterday that Spotify was becoming a platform. They will allow third party developers to build music based apps that utilize the core of the service. It seems like everyone is jumping on the platform bandwagon at the moment, Sonos made a similar announcement eariler in [...]
Indigo 5.0 Released by Perceptive Automation
The top supplier of Mac-based home automation software, Perceptive Automation, has announced the instant accessibility of Indigo 5, an upgrade to the company’s automation server and intelligent home control for Mac OS X. With Indigo, users are able to easily monitor and control lawn sprinklers, thermostats, appliances and lights, as well as dozens of other [...]