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The Hills Is Making Its Way to Sling.com

GeekSugar — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:00:27 -0800

I'm a big advocate of the video site Hulu, which streams movies and TV shows for free (they are commercial-supported). But there's still a huge list of shows, like The Hills, that aren't available on Hulu. The website Sling - brought to you by the masterminds of the SlingPlayer - is adding Viacom Shows (like The Hills) to its full streaming lineup. Viacom shows that were exclusively on Hulu like The Daily Show and The Colbert Report will also be available on Sling too. I know I know, The Hills is available online via MTV, but the Sling video player is so much prettier.

Daily Tech: Google Improves Its Search Page For the iPhone!

GeekSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:10:22 -0800

Last night, Google rolled out some new improvements for search on the iPhone, including more links to phone numbers, directions, and map previews. - Lifehacker
Good news! A big California web hosting company that contributed to a majority of the world's junk emails has finally been shut down. - Switched
Christina Aguilera recently revealed to MTV that she loves playing Mario Kart on her Nintendo DS. - Kotaku
On Nov. 24, Sling Media will make its new video portal open to the public, offering TV episodes, clips, and full-length movies. - CNET
It's giveaway time! Be sure to log in for your chances to win a Nintendo DS Lite and fitness games! - geeksugar

New iPhone Slingbox Apps Won't Work With Older Players

GeekSugar — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:02:48 -0700

With word that I'll soon be able to connect to my Slingbox via my iPhone, I feel like I'll have the world in the palm of my hand. I mean, first TiVo apps, then Netflix and now Slingbox? I'll be a one stop media shop. Then reality hit in the form of a news release: the older (read: my) Slingbox models (including the Slingbox AV, and Tuner) won't be compatible with the new technology that comes along with the iPhone Sling app.

Not all hope is lost though. Sling is offering a $50 rebate for you to upgrade from your old box to one of the new models including the Slingbox Pro, Slingbox Pro-HD, or Slingbox Solo, which will easily and happily connect to your Slingbox iPhone apps. So soon, you can set, record, and watch your TV shows from anywhere, even on your iPhone. Awesome.

SlingPlayer on the BlackBerry to Be Showcased at CES

GeekSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:35:29 -0800

After hearing a few months back that SlingPlayer Mobile was working with RIM to develop a BlackBerry, I have been anxiously awaiting a release date.

Sling Media has finally confirmed that they will be releasing SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry later this year. They have also announced that they will be unveiling their software running on a BlackBerry Pearl 8120 during CES next week.

Wondering why this is such a big deal? Just like Slingmedia from your laptop, with the SlingPlayer Mobile software, you'll be able to watch your home TV on a number of mobile phone platforms including Windows Mobile, Palm OS, and Symbian OS. And it won't require a monthly fee or other recurring charges, you'll just need to purchase a SlingPlayer Mobile for a one-time charge of $29.99. How great is that?!

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Slingbox Now Works On Macs - Hilary Duff Must Be Smiling

GeekSugar — Fri, 04 May 2007 09:00:31 -0700

PC users have known the joy that is Slingbox for some time now, but now eager Mac enthusiasts, including Miss Hilary Duff, can get their Slingbox fix served up to their computers on the daily. Slingbox, is a nifty device that can turn the internet-connected computer or mobile device into your home television. Meaning you can record your favorite shows and watch TV virtually anywhere. It's a real hit with frequent travelers, celebrities and, well geeks, and the kicker is, it's not crazy expensive or complicated.

While some of us are still stationary TiVo and DVR junkies, many uber geeks have moved on to Sling Media's SlingPlayer, which is a software application that connects you to your Slingbox and allows remote control of the video source device. It's been a hit with PC users for some time now, but with the release of the SlingPlayer for Mac, Version 1.0 it can now be enjoyed on Macintosh-based systems. read more

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With this software release, Slingbox owners can now view their television directly on their Macintosh computer screen. With full remote control, they can watch content from their home entertainment system whether from cable, DVR, DVD and even a full range of Apple entertainment products including: Apple TV®, Front Row, iPod® in Apple's Universal Dock® or iPod in an iPod Hi-Fi™.

You can download it for your mac here.

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Daily Tech: The Five-Step Guide For Hosting a Wii Party

GeekSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:25:14 -0700

Round up some friends, gather up those nunchucks, and follow Unplggd's checklist for hosting a Wii party. - Unplggd
Actress Angela Bassett loves her all-in-one iPhone. - Switched
The Giz guys get featured in this month's issue of Wired!- Wired
Sling Media may be coming to the iPhone. . . How sweet is that?! - CrunchGear
The retro-looking Stiloso and Grande headphones come cell phone compatible. - Chip Chick