Google TV 2.0 review
I bought a Google TV a while ago and had the pleasure (blech) of using the first version of it for a few months without a cable box. The Google TV is one of those classic Google products. You know…
How to fail at going digital 101: The NFL
The news out of the websphere is a new deal that DirecTV, the NFL and Sony have struck. One that will allow PS3 owners to get the NFL sunday ticket direct to their PS3. It sounds great, you don't even…
Netflix raises prices and the internet gathers their pitchforks
Today Netflix announced a rather drastic change to their pricing schemes which in essence separates out their streaming from their DVD rental. The original pricing for one DVD and unlimited streaming was $9.99 a month. If we can all hold…
Amazon Prime just got family friendly
I have been an owner of an Amazon Prime account for about 2 years now. I did a lot of my christmas shopping on Amazon a couple of years ago and thought it would be worth while. At $79/year for…
Rated NA 26: Fall 2011 TV Deathwatch
Impromptu movie talk, Spooky Empires MayHem wrap-up, Matt's comic picks, and we begin our Fall 2011 TV deathwatch predictions Rated NA 26
Up Front and Center: Fall TV 2011
The major networks recently revealed their TV lineups for the upcoming season. So, let’s jump right into it — Is this going to be a bad year for nerdy programming?
Smartphones vs smart consumers
Open Thread: Could you ever abandon your smartphone to save money, to start a social protest against apparent oligopoly, or to untether yourself from technology?
Why I divorced cable.
Cable and I always had a rocky relationship. We would fight over bills and Cable was always late to dates. It just wasn't working. Why I ever settled down and got married to her I'll never know. When the final…
The Final Five will be revealed, tomorrow
… of Caprica that is. Syfy will air the remaining episodes of Caprica January 4th, 2011, hot on the heels of the DVD release at the end of 2010.
Everyone remain CALM
The CALM act, soon to be signed into law by President Obama, will prevent television commercials from being louder than the television programs in which they are contained. It is not yet clear how this might impact programming delivered over the Internet.
Cut the Cord: Roku 20% off.
I love my Roku, and now that it has Hulu Plus for a measly $8/month you really have no reason not to get it.