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Mon, Jun 1 2009 14:29

Xbox Unveils Entertainment Experiences That Put Everyone Center Stage

Microsoft rewrites the rules on fun with controller-free entertainment, Facebook for your TV, plus instant on 1080p HD streaming video. LOS ANGELES — June 1, 2009 — The future of home entertainment has a new name: Xbox 360. Today, Microsoft...
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Fri, May 29 2009 9:48

Microsoft Connects the Dots with Zune HD, Zune Marketplace, and Xbox

This week Microsoft took the wraps off the next Zune, dubbed Zune HD . It seems to be your basic next-generation touch screen only media player with the common additions of WiFi and an web browser (IE based). There are some other interesting parts such...
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Wed, Dec 24 2008 16:27

‘08 Disappointments: Xbox IPTV

2008 was going to be the year of IPTV, and while AT&T and Verizon (actually QAM) have made great strides in the IPTV marketplace, Microsoft hasn’t done much to push what was promised on their end (Note: Microsoft powers AT&Ts IPTV DVRs)...
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Tue, Jul 15 2008 20:21

My Twelfth Post on Xbox 360 Not Getting Blu-ray

I never thought I would get a dozen posts out of this topic, but what do you know! Some said I was dead wrong when I predicted that Microsoft wasn’t planning on adding Blu-ray to the Xbox 360. After covering the issue from every different angle...
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Tue, Jul 15 2008 7:34

Short Bits: Netflix

Yesterday Microsoft announced that they are partnering with Netflix to bring Netflix’s streaming content to the Xbox 360 Dashboard . What was not announced however is the same in Media Center. The good news is that Microsoft now has the backend...
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Mon, Feb 25 2008 12:51

Short Bits: Xbox HD DVD, Stage6

Microsoft made it official that the Xbox 360 HD DVD drive is now dead . If you wanted one, I hope you got it already. You will likely find stock marked down all over the place, some retailers going as low as $50 now. DivX Inc has pulled the plug on their...
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Thu, Feb 21 2008 16:26

Fact or Fiction: Microsoft and Blu-ray

I’ve gotten a fair amount of reaction to the various articles I’ve posted on Microsoft and Blu-ray, and it still seems the overall consensus on the web is that Microsoft will fall head over heels for Blu-ray in their products. I want to preface this post...
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Mon, Jan 7 2008 10:41

CES Wrap-up Part 1

CES just started a few hours ago, but I already feel like it can start being wrapped up. This years show just hasn’t had the pop it needed, and it all started with Microsoft’s lackluster keynote. Unlike pervious years, fancy demos of new products and...
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Sun, Jan 6 2008 21:14

Disney and MGM Offer High-Definition Entertainment Content on Xbox LIVE

Deals bring hit television content from ABC, ABC News, ABC Family, Disney Channel and Toon Disney along with film classics and recent blockbusters from MGM and United Artists. LAS VEGAS — Jan. 6, 2008 — Xbox LIVE Marketplace, the leading high-definition...
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Sat, Nov 10 2007 16:45

Short Bits: Netflix, Plug-ins, Xbox 360 DivX

Netflix posted a survey online for a few customers, and from the looks of the questions Netflix might be considering bring downloads to the Xbox 360 . Might be in addition to the rumored Netflix STB or this might be there main goal, or none of the above...
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Mon, Nov 5 2007 11:12

Short Bits: ESPN on Xbox Live, Reliance goes Mediaroom

ESPN and Microsoft Corp. today announced an agreement that will add high- and standard-definition full-length games, television shows and video game programming to Xbox LIVE, the online games and entertainment network on Xbox 360. Read Full Press Release...
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Sat, Aug 11 2007 12:07

Short Bits: Media Center Show, Movielink, Protect Media, Xbox 360

Catching up a little bit, Ian has Jason Dunn , Microsoft's Todd Bowra , and fellow MVP Mike Garcen on the Media Center Show. Blockbuster picked up Movielink which should be interesting if Blockbuster can be start about it. An MCML plug-in for Media...
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