Tag: VIDEOSTREAMING

Pogoplug has been best known for hardware up until now. Sure, there's obviously a software component involved in letting you access your files once you've purchased a Pogoplug, but when people think about it, they usually visualize the device and not the software. That may change, however, since the company behind Pogoplug is getting ready to unveil a software-only solution that will turn ...

PBS has recently launched an iPhone application that allows you to stream PBS programs to your phone for free. The app also lets you view clips from shows, previews, and detailed schedules. PBS for iPhone unfortunately doesn't have as many episodes of each show available as there are on its website, but the latest episodes of popular shows such as American Experience, Antiques Roadshow, Austin ...

Slingplayer Mobile for iPhone and iPod touch has reached version 2.0 today, and with it come a couple of features that had previously been seen only in the iPad app: high(er) quality video is in, as is a revamped program guide. Streaming requires an internet connection with a speed of at least 800 kbps over Wi-Fi or 500 kbps over 3G. To actually be able to watch anything in HQ, you have to have ...

Hulu has announced that it will start making its Hulu Plus subscription service available to anyone who wants to try it, removing the previously existing barrier of needing an invitation to subscribe. Hulu has also revealed that its service is now available on all 2010 Sony Bravia HDTVs, with more Sony connected devices -- including Blu-Ray players -- to get access soon. Last, but definitely ...

Online live video streaming service Ustream has announced a couple of new features today: Open Pay-Per-View and Ad-Free Broadcasting. Both are coming soon. If you're a Ustream user, Open Pay-Per-View will allow you to charge people for viewing your content. You will have to apply to Ustream to be able to take advantage of this feature, and once you're approved you will be able to charge for the ...

Oh yeah. For those of us who've failed to plunk down the cash for an HDTV, but still crave a little high-definition action, ABC is now offering it's HD programming online. Is it just us or is anyone else thinking that their TV is taking up way too much space for the amount of value it provides? [via Lifehacker] ...

Back in January, Netflix announced their new "Watch Now" video streaming feature, which allows customers to stream anywhere between six to 48 hours of full-length movie content per month. As of now, only a limited number of customers have been given access to the service, due to handling capacity concerns, and the rollout is not expected to be complete until June. But... why should that stop ...