Tech Critiques 115
Hulu Desktop
Friday, May 29, 2009
Tech Critiques Episode 115
This week in the news we talk about Hulu releasing a new Hulu desktop application for the PC and Mac. We also review the the new Hulu desktop application and tell you if it is better than Boxee. Palm announces that their new Palm Pre smart phone will be able to sync with iTunes just like an iPod. But it still won't work with the older DRM protected iTunes songs. Will Apple be able to stop Palm from hijacking iTunes sync capabilities. Google is making news with the announcement of 18 new Android smart phones by the end 2009. Hopefully at least one of these will be real competition for the iPhone. AT&T has begun major upgrades to their 3G network. The network will be upgraded to HSPA 7.2 Mbps. The network upgrades are rumored to be for the next generation iPhone which is supposed to include support for HSPA at 7.2 Mbps. Also at next weeks E3 expo it is rumored that their will be a DJ hero game similar to Guitar hero. Because of the sightings of the ultimate DJ peripheral a touch sensitive turn table with a crossfader.
Reviews include
Hulu Desktop is a lean-back viewing experience for your personal computer. It features a sleek new look that's optimized for use with standard Windows Media Center remote controls or Apple remote controls. Listen to the podcast to find out how Hulu Desktop features stacks up against Boxee.
Review Grade = A
Curio can do everything you've been doing in a notebook, whiteboard, or sketchbook plus so much more.
Review Grade = B+
A beta online video website of free PBS video content. That has a really cool 3D interface for finding your favorite PBS video content.
Review Grade = A
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