Our podcast this week kicked off with a bit of breaking news, going to tape just as pics of an unannounced box from Boxee leaked out. After we decipher the surprisingly conventionally-styled Box we move on to other notable announcements from the week including an update for SlingPlayer on Android, a release date for Netflix's House of Cards and Toys R Us' move into internet video. On a more melancholy note, it appears that the Ceton Q Windows Media Center DVR project has been put on ice -- press play and join us in mourning.

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07:21 - Boxee TV streaming / OTA set-top box and DVR pics leak out
12:44 - Google Play Music and Movies purchasing reaches Google TV, patches a media strategy hole
14:40 - Toys R Us launches family-friendly internet movie service, plans Tabeo access, HD video and more
20:53 - Dish gives up effort to turn Blockbuster into a Netflix competitor
21:58 - LG's Smart TV platform starts renting out Disney 3D movies, offers new buyers $50 worth
23:30 - Netflix schedules its original series 'House of Cards' for release February 1st
26:05 - Cablevision inks deal with The Walt Disney Company, brings WatchESPN and more to subscribers
28:34 - SlingPlayer for Android gets a long-awaited update, adds reminders and better Android 4 video quality
31:15 - Spider-Man Blu-ray comes with a Second Screen app for iPad and Sony's Android tablets
35:47 - Amazon adds closed captions to select Instant streams
37:55 - MythTV updated to 0.26, hints at 'more exciting' 0.27 coming next year
39:20 - Ceton announces slight delay for Echo WMC extender, Q DVR shelved indefinitely
52:18 - Sharp 'Moth Eye' LCD Panel demo shows off future HDTVs with less glare
55:44 - MoviePass launches iPhone app and card combo, takes unlimited viewing to all US theaters
01:01:20 - Must See HDTV (October 8th - 14th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 319 - 10.09.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

It was a great week to stop by your local electronics store, as Logitech and Sling both had products pop up on shelves early. Other than taking a peek at the newest Harmony, we're also digging into the future of Verizon's FiOS TV Media Server and the upcoming Redbox Instant service. Netflix, Zeebox, Sky and YouTube all have mobile apps making news, and with word that cable companies might get into cloud gaming all we can think about is the possible return of Sega Channel. We close things out with the weekly listings and a quick peek at some of our favorites from the new shows.

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09:16 - Logitech Harmony Touch remote pops up unannounced at Best Buy
15:33 - Slingbox 350 and 500 show up unannounced in Best Buy, flaunt 1080p and built-in WiFi
18:05 - Simple.TV clarifies shipping dates, tells backers units will start arriving October 10th
23:15 - Verizon FiOS TV Media Server due in the coming months, delivers content to 3rd party devices
28:54 - Redbox Instant targets launch by year-end, blends subscription streaming and DVD rentals with VOD
34:00 - Netflix Just for Kids comes to iPad, keeps Dora exploring beyond the TV
36:15 - Netflix iOS and Android apps have a remote control easter egg for PS3 owners
37:34 - NFL Network's Thursday Night Football Xtra app comes to Android
38:33 - Zeebox second screen TV companion app crosses over to the US, with a boost from Comcast and HBO
43:05 - Sky+ launches 7-day Catch Up TV, 2TB HD DVRs and adds zeebox extras to its iPad app
44:00 - Sky Sports for iPad update brings second screen to UEFA Champions League, Ryder Cup
45:49 - YouTube for Android update brings preloading to Froyo and Gingerbread, YouTube TV queuing
47:10 - Cable, IPTV providers reportedly testing cloud-based HD gaming for launch next year
50:36 - Fox Broadcast app now available to Xbox Live customers with Dish and FiOS subscriptions
51:34 - Ask Engadget: should companies include a cable with a new product?
53:40 - The Dark Knight Rises Blu-ray officially set for December 4th, limited edition Bat Cowl revealed
56:00 - Must See HDTV (October 1st - 7th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 318 - 10.02.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

The fall TV season is upon us and we have responded accordingly with a plus-size episode of the EHD podcast. We've got a good mix of old and new, with news about DirecTV's DVRs, TiVo settling a patent lawsuit and our review of the Vizio Co-Star Google TV box. The NFL Network is finally on Time Warner Cable, but we pause the celebration to remember NFL Films pioneer Steve Sabol. There's Apple TV, Hulu Plus, HBO Go and Showtime Social updates to go around as well, press play to find out what's new.

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00:14:36 - TiVo settles patent lawsuit with Verizon for at least $250 million, is 'exploring' Redbox Instant support
00:18:30 - Roku Streaming Stick launches in October for $99, Vudu comes to the Roku platform today
00:20:29 - Oppo continues its legacy with two new top end Blu-ray players
00:26:05 - Roku's official iOS and Android remote apps add 'Play on Roku' to stream music and pics
00:27:25 - Apple TV update 5.1 brings shared photo streams and iTunes account swapping, available now
00:29:18 - Vizio Co-Star review
00:34:22 - Vizio's CinemaWide 21:9 HDTVs hit physical store shelves, price slides below $2k
00:35:34 - Netflix for iPhone update adds 'continue watching' bar, more titles to home screen
00:36:02 - Netflix extends new user interface experience to Android phones
00:36:51 - Showtime's second screen iPad app hits 2.0, goes from Social to Sync
00:00:00 - Redbox app for Android updated with a new UI and better filtering, no Instant streaming yet
00:00:00 - Hulu Plus, HBO Go and Max Go apps for Android updated with support for closed captions
00:46:26 - DirecTV Everywhere VOD and live TV streaming finally arrives on the iPhone
00:48:00 - DirecTV HR34 DVR 'Genie' recommendations and autorecording get previewed ahead of fall launch
00:54:00 - NFL Network and RedZone Channel coming to Time Warner Cable
01:01:43 - Microsoft hires former CBS executive to produce original video content for Xbox
01:03:30 - Fox kicks off its Digital HD initiative by joining Google Play and YouTube, offering movies early
01:06:11 - The Dark Knight Rises Blu-ray trailer appears, confirms December 3rd release date
01:07:30 - Tarantino XX Blu-ray set brings 20 years of Quentin, eight movies and ten discs home November 20th
01:09:18 - Must See HDTV (September 24th - 30th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 317 - 09.25.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

We weren't expecting to see the Wii U take the top slot in this week's podcast, but we also weren't expecting the Cardinals to take out the Patriots. We'll get to the bottom of Nintendo's TVii all the same, as well as the latest news from Google Fiber, Ceton and a slew of freshly updated apps. Finally, we'll dive into the first wave of new TV arrivals for the fall, and a few high profile Blu-ray releases for this week.

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14:50 - Nintendo unveils 'Nintendo TVii' for Wii U
18:00 - Here's the company behind Nintendo TVii
20:00 - Nintendo TVii supported by 'all' major US and Canadian cable companies, dish services
21:44 - Google Fiber announces 180 qualified fiberhoods, sets approximate rollout schedule
23:30 - Google Fiber announces qualified areas tomorrow, snags ABC channels including ESPN, Disney
27:26 - Ceton Echo WMC extender beta units set to ship in October, on target for November release
32:31 - Hulu's PlayStation 3 app upgraded, is the first for the living room to deliver the 'new experience'
33:45 - Hulu Plus, HBO Go and Max Go apps for iOS updated with support for closed captions
34:04 - Cox TV Connect for iPad gets remote DVR scheduling, access to the guide at home or away
35:48 - Shazam now rides shotgun with any TV show in the US, gets cozier with Facebook
39:38 - Steam Big Picture beta hands-on
42:54 - Sony reveals HMZ-T2 head-mounted display pricing, launch date and features in Japan
44:32 - Sharp further cuts bonuses and salaries to stay above water, save $180 million
45:51 - Must See HDTV (September 17th - 23rd)

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Engadget HD Podcast 316 - 09.18.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.