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4
Nov

Jailbroken Apple TV Plex(es) its muscles


There’s been a few Apple TV jailbreak stories that have done the rounds but they’ve all been pretty, well…naff.

But Plex on Apple TV – now that is big.

If you’re not familiar with Plex, allow us to fill you in. Plex is a Mac OS X based media platform that is based on the popular, open-source, XBMC Media Centre.

What it does is uses your Mac as a media server base, and lets you play media content across compatible devices. As well as local storage Plex can also act as a media server for content streamed on the web and it boasts compatibility with the likes of the BBC iPlayer, Hulu, YouTube and 4oD.

So, in theory, a Apple TV running Plex means that you’d be turning your hobby box into a full-blown Google TV-killing machine.

At the moment the hack is just a “proof of concept client” and there are a few known bugs. However, if you do fancy giving it a try yourself, then check out the Plex forums for advice.

7
Oct

Logitech Google TV launch : The extras

Obviously the star of the show at the Logitech Google TV event in New York was the Revue set top box that will transform your HDTV into an all singing, all dancing internet-powered media station, but there were a few other little launches that are definitely worth a mention.

First up is the Logitech Mini Controller which is a compact companion for your Google TV set top box, quite literally handy if you don’t fancy using the supplied, and rather large, keyboard. Read more »

7
Oct

Sizes And Pricing for Sony Google TV Family Leaked

Many of our readers out there are pretty excited about the Sony Google TV. We’ve written about it nearly a dozen times and it’s basically a television with an Intel processor and the ability to fully surf the web (including flash sites). There is other compelling features in the service, including access and search video services and direct integration with select service providers. Some of you may secretly cross off days on the calendar till its debut on October 12th. However, your bank account also wonders what the hit will be when you fold on the impulsive desire to get that Internet TV in your bedroom or your den.

Did you notice our title said Sony Google TV family? Yes, that’s because there will be a few models initally available to choose from. It looks like Sony will be offering 4 different Internet TV’s – 24′, 32′, 40′, and 46′ models: Read more »

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