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‘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). Of course the prime example here is the concept of...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Wed, Dec 24 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Streaming
Microsoft IPTV Press Releases from IBC2008

Microsoft Mediaroom Unveils Next-Generation Advertising Platform for IPTV Services New adjunct offering enables targeted and measurable advertisement insertion for Mediaroom service providers from one complete platform. AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Sept. 12, 2008 — Microsoft Corp. today unveiled...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Fri, Sep 12 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV
Short Bits: Remind Me, MCEfm, MediaRoom

A few days ago I talked about a new plug-in called Remind Me which pops up reminders in Media Center for user defined events. My main issue with the plug-in was no way to import events from something like Outlook, but as of today you can import from Outlook 2003 and 2007 ! Missing Remote has a nice review...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Sat, May 17 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV
Microsoft Finally Seeking to Globalize HDTV in Media Center

Microsoft is finally getting set to take HDTV in Media Center outside of the US! Our first hint was a few months ago in a job application where Microsoft stated they were working with European satellite TV providers . This just screamed Sky to me, and with Media Center get H.264 and DVB-S(2) support...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Mon, Apr 7 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, DIRECTV/Dish, Windows 7
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 concepts didn’t take center stage. Instead most of...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Mon, Jan 7 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Extenders, Streaming
CES Keynote Roundup

Media Center was basically a no show, not too much of a shock for me. The only real Media Center is that Samsung will be supporting Extender’s in the future. Other than that, Microsoft re-announced that HP will be shipping their MediaSmart HDTVs with Extender’s built-in. Microsoft’s IPTV software (Mediaroom...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Sun, Jan 6 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, Portable Media, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista, Extenders
Bill Gates Looks Ahead at “Next Digital Decade”

Microsoft announces new entertainment partnerships with Disney-ABC Television Group, MGM and NBC Universal. LAS VEGAS — Jan. 6, 2008 — At the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates and Microsoft President of the Entertainment & Devices Division Robbie...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Sun, Jan 6 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, Portable Media, IPTV, Windows Vista, Extenders, Streaming
Extender Combos with HD DVD/Blu-ray & IPTV Functionality?

v2 Extenders have yet to ship but it looks like Sigma Designs and Microsoft are working to get additional features out in the form of Extenders integrated into HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc Players, as well as IPTV set-top boxes (STB). By now everyone should know that it is very likely the first v2 Extenders...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Sat, Oct 13 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Extenders
Short Bits: Pika, Podcasts, CableCARD, Components Database, More

Eric Anderson has a v2 Extender (Pika) prototype that supports native DivX decode. Good thing that know that someone is currently taking advantage of some of those formats I said that Pika could support . Extenders seem to be officially coming along. Last thing we really need to know, price points! Microsoft...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Fri, Jun 22 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Media Center Show, Extenders, CableCARD
Is This Microsoft's Future Media Platform/Service?

Dave Zatz wants to know what this odd trademark application is about filed by Microsoft in Australia, and frankly so do I. Long Zheng first pointed it, and I have to say that nothing here really makes sense without stretching the imagination pretty far. First of all, Microsoft is trying to trademark...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Wed, May 23 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, Portable Media, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista, Home Server
Consumer Electronics Show Roundup (Part 1)

So much stuff so far at CES that the main page of my blog has already rolled over. Here is a quick rundown of what has happened so far CES Keynote/Microsoft Microsoft Unveils Wave of New Products and Services at CES Short Bits: Bill Gates CES Keynote Microsoft's CES Press Releases Windows Home Server...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Mon, Jan 8 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista, HD DVD, Extenders, Media Center PC's, CableCARD, Home Automation, Home Server
Microsoft's CES Press Releases

Microsoft Integrates IPTV Software Platform With Xbox 360, Creating All-in-One Digital Entertainment Device | At the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Microsoft Corp. today announced a new solution that will bring together two of its leading entertainment products, the Xbox 360 gaming...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Mon, Jan 8 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista, HD DVD, Media Center PC's, Home Server
Short Bits: Bill Gates CES Keynote

Media Center SportsLounge with FOXSports.com combines live television, real-time scores and online sports media. Also, Windows Vista (premium versions) will have new content from existing partners and new ones, including, Nickelodeon, Showtime and Starz. HP TouchSmart PC , Vista-inspired PC with touch...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Sun, Jan 7 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista, HD DVD, Media Center PC's, Home Server
Microsoft Unveils Wave of New Products and Services at CES

LAS VEGAS — Jan. 7, 2007 — Speaking at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates and Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division President Robbie Bach showed how the company is delivering a new generation of connected experiences that are...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Sun, Jan 7 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista, HD DVD, Media Center PC's, Home Server
Digital Homes Forum for the Connected Home

Digital Homes Forum | Harris Coltrain of 2partsfusion e-mailed the other day about a new a new forum called Digital Homes Forum . Digital Homes Forum is geared toward the hardware, software, issues, news and concepts that relate to the new connected home. Check it out here , and feel free to register...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Sun, Mar 5 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV
Microsoft CES Press Releases

Microsoft Showcases Windows Innovations to Help Customers Navigate Through the Digital “World of More” Microsoft and MTV Networks Unveil New Windows Media Player 11 and Preview URGE, a New Digital Music Service New Windows Mobile-Based Portable Media Centers Show Off Latest Features, Popular Movies and...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Wed, Jan 4 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Media Player, Media Center, Digital Media, Portable Media, Rights Management, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista
Gates Outlines Vision for the Digital Lifestyle and Showcases New Products

Gates Outlines Vision for the Digital Lifestyle and Showcases New Products and Technologies From Microsoft | Highlighting key consumer products such as Xbox 360 and offering the first broad demonstration of the consumer features of Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp. Chairman and Chief Software Architect...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Wed, Jan 4 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Media Player, Media Center, Digital Media, Portable Media, Rights Management, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista
Microsoft and RealNetworks Resolve Antitrust Case

Microsoft and RealNetworks, Inc. today announced three agreements valued at $761 million to RealNetworks to settle their antitrust case and create a new partnership to innovate and promote consumer choices in digital music and games. The three agreements include an agreement to resolve all the companies...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Tue, Oct 11 2005
Filed under: Filed under: Media Player, Media Center, Other, Digital Media, Portable Media, Rights Management, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista
JupiterResearch @ CES

Michael Gartenberg , Joe Laszlo , and Joni Blecher of Jupiter Research will be doing “Just the Facts” sessions at CES this year. Topic’s are covered below as well as on Michael Gartenberg blog. The Battle for the Digital Home - How the PC, Game Console and Set Top Box will fit into the role of the hub...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Tue, Oct 11 2005
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, Portable Media, Rights Management, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista
Get Ready for Digital Convergence

Get Ready for Digital Convergence (SmartMoney) | “ Entertainment, media and technology are converging as never before. Homes are being pumped full of video, audio and data via cable wires, digital subscriber lines and satellite beams. One day, consumers will have vast digital libraries of movies, videos...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Sun, Oct 9 2005
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, Portable Media, Rights Management, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista

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