News Archive for 06/11/16

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3, Sling offer home TV on cell phones

11/16, 4:15pm

Home TV on cell phones

UK cellular carrier 3 has unveiled its new X-Series phone, combining flat-rate internet access plans with the first cellular phones using the Symbian OS to support Sling Media's SlingPlayer Mobile for connecting to home TV service. Using either the Nokia N73 or Sony-Ericsson's W950i, subscribers can access home TV -- including cable, satellite, and Europe's Freeview over-the-air digital broadcasts -- through a Slingbox tuner connected to a home theater. The support extends to features present in the previous Windows Mobile version of SlingPlayer, according to Electronista, and can remotely program a PVR to record shows. The service is scheduled for availability from 3 starting December 1st in the UK, with other service areas expected to follow in early 2007.

iPod-compatible video glasses debut

11/16, 3:45pm

22Moo debuts video glasses

22Moo today debuted the SeepuStar DV230, its portable video glasses designed to connect to virtually any mobile or home video source, including Apple's video iPod. The glasses include two enhanced definition displays to offer a theater experience with a virtual 35-inch screen, and include three sizes of nose pads for added comfort. The display is adjustable with the ability to tilt up or down to provide an optimal viewing angle, and the flexible arms are designed to fit most head sizes. The glasses cater to users with prescription glasses and are scheduled to ship on November 22nd for $250.

Air France, KLM refute Apple claims

11/16, 9:05am

Airlines on Apple claims

Two airlines -- Air France and KLM -- have refuted claims made by Apple that the companies would offer the first seamless integration between iPod and in-flight entertainment systems. "It's way too early to confirm any such details," an Air France spokeswoman told Reuters, referring to Apple's announced mid-2007 availability of iPod seat connectivity. A spokesman from KML also confirmed that a deal with the iPod maker is still far from complete. "It's very premature what Apple [is] saying," said a KLM spokesman, who cited some "informal contacts" between Apple and the airline. "We have no idea if this is technically feasible, if it's financially viable, or it customers want it," the spokesman said. "At this moment, we have absolutely no intention of introducing it on board."