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XBMC 10.0 Dharma Beta 3 has been released bringing us another step closer to the final, stable release of XBMC 10.0. There are over 300 changes added since Beta 2, most importantly including:
Head over to xbmc.org to download the latest version.
Fixes to small, but annoying bugs are available.
For a complete list of fixes and changes, check out the changelogs below.
If you’re a MediaPortal user or just want to try it out head to team-mediaportal.com to download the latest version.
Latest version of Ubuntu 10.10-based Linux distribution with integrated MythTV.
Alongside today’s launch of Ubuntu 10.10, the final Mythbuntu 10.10 has been released.
Changes from Mythbuntu 10.04:
Highlights
- Swanky new installer
- Mythbuntu-bare, a backup/restore utility for your MythTV configuration files
- MythTV 0.23.1
Underlying system
- Underlying Ubuntu updates are found here
MythTV
- Recent snapshot of the MythTV 0.23.1 release is included (see 0.23.1 Release Notes)
- Preview of the upcoming MythNetvision plugin.
For more coverage check out mythbuntu.com.
- Mythbuntu theme fixes
For more information on the release, check out mythbuntu.org.
Music streaming, software downloads, social networking and etc made easier.. for free.
Today not only marks one of those days people make a big deal about where the month, day and year are all the same number when abbreviated. It also marks the launch of the latest and greatest version of Ubuntu Linux operating system. So here we are today on 10/10/10 with the launch of Ubuntu 10.10. Ubuntu 10.10 brings three editions just as 10.04 did: Desktop, Netbook and Server. Below are a few highlights of the features available in the desktop and netbook versions of Ubuntu 10.10.
Head to Ubuntu.com to try out the latest version of the OS.
Glimpse at content and applications available for Google TV.
In preparation of the approaching Google TV launch, Google has launched its Google TV web site and official blog sharing additional details on the content and application offerings we can expect. Google TV’s content offerings are comparable to what you expect from a mainstream HD media player like Roku (minus Hulu).
Several web sites including Blip.tv, TBS, TNT, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and HBO are being optimized for viewing on Google TV’s WebKit-based Chrome browser. Much like Clicker.tv‘s couch-friendly interface, these sites will probably be HTML5. While the applications are obviously proprietary to the Android platform, the TV-friendly web sites are good news for HTPCs and media centers. For example, this opens up additional content to the Boxee Box whose (also WebKit-based) browser will make great use of these sites without the need for third-party apps.
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For the first time, Netflix expands service outside the U.S.
Today, Netflix officially launched it’s streaming service in Canada. It’s the first time Netflix will be available outside of the U.S and I can tell you we’re all excited about it,
said Jessie Becker from Netflix. The stream-only service (meaning no disc-by-mail) costs CDN$7.99 per month making it even cheaper than the U.S. service. Canada can also enjoy the same Watch Instantly library via computer, Wii, PS3, Mac or iOS device just U.S. customers.
Update – Apparently in order to be approved to shut down the street for their launch event in Canada, Netflix had to be filming a documentary. They did this and hired extras as backdrops for a video they were filming. The launch included the shooting of a corporate video with some hired extras, who, it turns out, were given improper direction to talk with the news media about their enthusiasm for the Netflix service,
says Steve Swasey, VP of Netflix Corporate Communications. He goes on to clarify that This was a mistake and was not intended to be part of our launch plan.
Whether this is true or not, at least they made a comment on it to protect their PR.
Roku introduces new media players bringing Wireless-N and 1080p playback.
Shortly after lowering prices on yesteryear’s models, Roku launches its new lineup of competitively-priced, streaming media players. The new players were first spotted in the FCC earlier this month toting Wireless-N, HDMI and composite connections. The models available (in order of awesomeness) are the $60 Roku HD which streams 720p content, the $80 Roku XD bringing 802.11n, and Instant Replay button and 1080p, and the $100 Roku XDS adding dual-band 802.11n, component video, optical audio and a USB port. A software update will be released for the XDS in November which will support the following file formats: mp4 and m4v (video); mp3, aac and m4a (audio); jpg and png (photos). Unfortunately, mkv is not among the supported video formats.
Still missing from the equation is the Netgear Roku XD Player which also showed up on the FCC filing with identical specs as the Roku XD. Perhaps a later announcement from Netgear will occur but at this time, there is no word on what this means.
Windows Media Center EPG app finally seen on an actual phone.
Big Screen byRemote is still in development and coming soon to Windows Phone 7. Now that Big Screen byRemote Windows Phone 7 client’s developer Niall Ginsbourg has gotten his hands on a real (prototype) Windows Phone 7 device, we now have an actual video of the app running on a real device. Previously there were only screenshots taken from the SDK giving a glimpse of what the app would be but now we can watch it in action. Check the video after the break. As Niall mentions, both the app and Windows Phone 7 actually look and appear to run pretty good for a prototype device.
Gorgeous new iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch client for Plex Media Server.
Plex users are in for another treat. 3rd party developer Frank Bauer (Ambertation) has launched KLEXi, a gorgeous, full-featured iOS client for Plex Media Server. Frank, the talented author of KLEXi, contacted us about six months ago and expressed an interest in writing an iOS app based on our nascent API,
says Elan of the Plex team. Since then, Frank has been hard at work developing this impressive product as well as reporting and fixing bugs in the Plex Media Server.
The end result fulfills some of the functionality users felt the official Plex for iOS left out–namely “download and play” where users can download (and transcode) videos to their iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to play offline. Among other features are:
KLEXi is available in the App Store for $5.99 USD. Want to see it in action first? Well, check out a video demo after the break.
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Second beta brings bug fixes and a number of add-ons.
XBMC Media Center 10.0 (Dharma) Beta2 is now available for download in just two weeks after the release of the first Dharma beta. We have closed many bugs, touched up some translations, and updated a substantial number of addons,
says Team XBMC’s theuni. Along with these changes, the new JSON web interface is now an Add-on rather than a core component, meaning you can keep the interface current without waiting on the next beta or stable release of XBMC. If you’re already running Dharma or would like to try it out, download Beta2 from http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/.
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