Motionbox to be a featured Channel on the Roku digital video

Motionbox is soon to be a featured Channel on the Roku digital video player.  This will allow users to hook the player up to your television and have instant access to all the videos you’ve uploaded to Motionbox. It only requires a TV, a high-speed Internet connection (wired or wireless), and a remote. 

Plus Motionbox says:

As a special sneak preview, we're giving away a few brand new Roku players to people who become Motionbox members this month.

All you have to do is sign up for a FREE Motionbox account before November 30, 2009 then email offers@motionbox.com with subject line "Roku Giveaway" and we'll enter your name for a chance to win a Roku HD  Player. 

Learn more about Roku:
Read a recent article about Roku.
Check out the Roku website.

Source: Motionbox.com

New PlayStation 3 Comes Out This September

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has unveiled the new  streamlined form factor with a 120GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system

The new PlayStation 3 (PS3 ) system will become available in stores from September 1, 2009, in North America, Europe/ PAL territories and Asian countries and regions at a very attractive recommended retail price (RRP) of US$299 and euro 299, respectively. The system will become available in Japan on September 3, 2009, at a RRP of 29,980 yen (including tax). With the introduction of the new PS3 system, SCE will also reduce the price of the current PS3 with 80GB HDD to a RRP of US$299 from August 18 and euro 299 from August 19. Also in North America, the price of PS3 with 160GB HDD will be reduced to a RRP of US$399 from August 18. By launching a vast library of exciting and attractive software titles for PS3 this holiday season and offering customers a line-up of hardware models and pricing to match their preference, SCE will build on the momentum and further accelerate the expansion of the PS3 platform.

The internal design architecture of the new PS3 system, from the main semiconductors and power supply unit to the cooling mechanism, has been completely redesigned, achieving a much slimmer and lighter body. Compared to the very first PS3 model with 60GB HDD, the internal volume as well as its thickness and weight are trimmed down to approximately two-thirds. Furthermore, power consumption is also cut to two-thirds, helping to reduce fan noise. While inheriting the sleek curved body design of the original model, the form factor of the new PS3 system features a new meticulous design with textured surface finish, giving an all new impression and a casual look. With the compact body and casual appearance, the newly introduced model will appeal to a wider audience who are looking to buy the best entertainment system for their home.

Concurrently with the release of the new PS3 system, SCE will modify the PS3 brand name from "PLAYSTATION 3" to "PlayStation 3", and introduce a new "PS3" logo, which is engraved on the surface of the new PS3 system. By unifying under the familiar "PlayStation " name, which represents the entire PlayStation family, PS3 together with PlayStation 2 and PSP (PlayStation Portable) will further expand the PlayStation business, and will continue to enhance the entertainment experience along with the ever-growing PlayStation Network.

The new PS3 continues to offer the cutting-edge features and functions of the current models, such as the ability to enjoy high-definition Blu-ray disc (BD) movies and games, as well as various content and services downloadable through the network. The new PS3's storage size has increased from 80GB to 120GB, and with the extra capacity users will be able to store more games, music, photos, videos as well as various content and services available through PlayStation Network. Having more than 27 million registered accounts around the world, PlayStation Network offers more than 15,000 pieces of digital content, ranging from game titles, trailers, and demos to more than 15,000 movies and TV shows via PlayStation Store(*1). PlayStation Network members can also download free applications, such as PlayStation Home, a ground-breaking 3D social gaming community available on PS3 that allows users to interact, communicate and share gaming experiences, as well as Life with PlayStation, which offers users various news and information on a TV monitor in the living room by connecting the PS3 to the network.

Source: Sony Computer Entertainment America

Make Multi-tasking Simpler with Palm Pre UI

With the Palm Pre user interface and Sprint's webOS customers can easily switch between active applications without having to open and close each one individually. 

This "deck of cards" approach to handling and navigating applications allows users who are multi-tasking on Palm Pre to act on their needs more quickly. In addition, Palm Pre customers can also take advantage of a wide range of features designed to create a seamless user experience, including:

  --  Touch-screen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard for multiple typing options
  --  Palm Synergy, which allows users to link contacts from a variety of
      sources, as well as layer work and social calendars for an at-a-glance
      look at scheduled activities, and combine messaging, so Palm Pre users
      can see all of their conversations with the same person in a single
      chat-style view
  --  Universal search, which offers search results from both the device and
      the web for true mobile computing

The Pre also allows customers to access feature-rich content on the Sprint Now Network, including exclusive applications such as Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile Live.

Source: Sprint

AT&T CruiseCast Service Launches

AT&T Services Inc. and RaySat Broadcasting Corporation (RBC) have announced that AT&T CruiseCast(SM) service is now available across the continental United States.

Whether driving around town or on vacation, consumers can now enjoy 42 channels of satellite TV and radio on their existing rear-seat entertainment systems.

  Programming includes the following video channels:

  USA Network      SCI FI               Discovery           Animal Planet

  CNN mobile       Adult Swim Mobile    Lifetime Channel    NFL Network

  MSNBC            FOX News             AccuWeather         ESPN Mobile

  Disney           Disney XD            Discovery Kids

  Cartoon Network Mobile     CBS College Sports Network

The programming lineup also includes five additional video channels that are favorites among young children, "tweens" and teen-agers.

To learn more about the AT&T CruiseCast service, to view the complete channel lineup and to find a local installer, visit www.cruisecast.com/launch.

"We are very pleased to bring this fantastic lineup of channels to our AT&T CruiseCast customers nationwide," said Winston Guillory Jr., president of RBC. "In-vehicle satellite entertainment is the next major trend in consumer electronics. We are proud to deliver a robust live-TV experience to vehicles."

The AT&T CruiseCast service is made consumer-friendly by the unique scaling down of satellite technology into the small pod-like antenna that affixes to the roof of vehicles. The antenna is paired with a receiver that is mounted in the vehicle and provides all video and audio connections to the appropriate vehicle systems, such as rear seat entertainment, vehicle audio system, etc. The antenna is secured to a roof-rack on sedans, SUVs and mini-vans and via a magnetic mount on all other vehicles. The AT&T CruiseCast service utilizes breakthrough technology that overcomes line-of-sight obstacles such as overpasses, buildings, trees or tunnels to deliver television programming to cars, non-commercial trucks and SUVs.

AT&T CruiseCast service is available through a nationwide network of authorized installers and aftermarket-car retail outlets. Once the system is installed, consumers can sign up online for service at http://www.cruisecast.com/ or call 866-800-9030. Customers will create a personal profile, select a payment method and choose programming features. Once a profile is on record, and the installer has completed the equipment installation, the service will be activated over the air. The manufacturer's adjusted price (MAP) of the equipment (antenna and receiver) is $1,299 and the monthly subscription fee is $28.

This groundbreaking AT&T CruiseCast service was created through the collaboration of RBC and AT&T*, the world's premier telecommunications company. RBC, a privately held U.S. company, has worked with AT&T Business Development to introduce the new product to the marketplace.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. as well as third party licensees under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

Source: RaySat Broadcasting Corporation

Entertainment Studios offer Verizon FiOS TV CustomersSix New HD Channels

Verizon and Entertainment Studios have announced that six new high-definition channels are joining the lineup on Verizon's FiOS TV service.

The six new HD channels from Entertainment Studios -- Comedy.TV, Recipe.TV, ES.TV, MyDestination.TV, Cars.TV and Pets.TV -- will begin to launch in FiOS TV markets this week.

"The addition of these channels helps us to continue our commitment to offer FiOS TV customers the best in HD programming," said Terry Denson, vice president - FiOS TV content and programming. "With razor-sharp picture-and-sound quality that only FiOS delivers, coupled with the delivery of six new channels only available to FiOS customers, we're offering service and variety that cable can't match."

Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Entertainment Studios, added: "Our goal and commitment is to make our networks the very best in their categories, and our launch on the Verizon FiOS TV platform gives us a great start. All content will be originally produced in HD to ensure the highest level of quality, and will be distributed globally on all platforms."

  The six new channels cover a variety of topics, including:
  --  Cars.TV - a network that showcases the collectors, designers,
      innovators and ultimate-car enthusiasts (www.Cars.tv).
  --  Pets.TV - a network dedicated to pet lovers that offers pet news, pet
      care, pet health and pet lifestyles (www.Pets.tv).
  --  Comedy.TV - features today's funniest comedians, with a mix of live
      concert performances, talk and variety shows, sitcoms and movies
      (www.Comedy.tv).
  --  MyDestination.TV - offers the best in travel, featuring exciting,
      exotic must-see destinations around the world (www.MyDestination.tv).
  --  ES.TV - dedicated to entertainment news, variety shows, celebrity
      profiles and today's hottest superstars (www.es.tv).

  --  Recipe.TV - features famous chefs, amazing recipes, wonderful food and
      delicious cuisine from around the world (www.Recipe.tv).

These six new channels join the more than 100 HD channels already offered by FiOS TV, which provides a broad collection of programming, with more than 500 all-digital channels and 14,000 video-on-demand (VOD) titles each month -- 70 percent of which are free. Verizon's VOD library also includes more than 1,300 HD titles. FiOS TV also offers an innovative Interactive Media Guide that provides next-generation, personalized interactive services, including news and entertainment widgets, fantasy football applications, casual games, and many other features. FiOS TV is currently available to more than 9.7 million homes in 14 states.

Source: Verizon