VOD
Video-on-demand or VOD is a blanket term for a set of services and technologies that allow consumers to select video content, typically movies and television programming, from a central library for immediate viewing on a computer, TV, or other display device. Content is typically either downloaded as a file to the user's computer or device or streamed across a network connection in real-time.
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06/24/09 7:04pm Computing, Home A/V feature Review: PlayOn Media Server local media browsing update
PlayOn Media server effectively just doubled its functionality; we take a look at the new features on both the Xbox 360 and PS3. dig deeper
Profile pages: Microsoft Windows, Hulu, Microsoft Windows Media Center, placeshifting, PlayOn Digital Media Server, PlayOn, VOD
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03/30/09 1:41pm Home A/V, Computing Subscription cable TV coming to the web?
HBO's online video tests in Milwaukee hint at subscription play by major cable networks. dig deeper
Around the web: nytimes.com

Profile pages: AT&T, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Verizon Wireless, VOD, IPTV, DirecTV
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03/25/09 5:31pm Home A/V Blockbuster and TiVo try playing catch-up with video on demand partnership
The video rental chain will stream movies and TV shows to TiVo digital video recorders. dig deeper
Around the web: eHomeUpgrade
, Crave (4 comments)
, Engadget HD (3 comments) 
Profile pages: HD, DVR, Netflix, Streaming video, Amazon, TiVo, TiVo HD, TiVo HD XL, TiVo Series2, TiVo Series3, TiVo HD, Tivo Series2, Blockbuster, VOD, Netflix
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03/18/09 5:10pm Home A/V, Computing Column The best set-top box for IPTV is still a computer with a web browser
Cat-and-mouse games like Hulu/Boxee add to the frustration of getting web video into the living room. dig deeper
Around the web: Alley Insider
, Alley Insider (1 comment) 
Profile pages: Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro, Streaming video, NBC Universal, Roku NetFlix Player, Hulu, Sony PlayStation 3, VOD, Boxee, IPTV, YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Vimeo, HP MediaSmart, Boxee, API, Vudu Box BX100, Qik, PlayOn Digital Media Server
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03/05/09 2:03pm Gaming Amazon wants to buy your used video games
Amazon Video Games Trade-In pays you competitive rates for shipping in your used titles. dig deeper
Around the web: Alley Insider (2 comments)
, amazon.com
, news.cnet.com
, Between the Lines
, Webware.com
, Crave
, CNET News.com 
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03/04/09 11:34am Computing, Home A/V Disney contemplating building its own Netflix
The entertainment giant is considering a subscription-based online movie and TV store a la iTunes. dig deeper
Around the web: deadlinehollywooddaily.com (3 comments)
, businessinsider.com (7 comments)
, pulse2.com
, blogs.barrons.com 
Profile pages: Apple, Netflix, Streaming video, VOD, IPTV, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Walt Disney Co., iTunes Store (iTMS)
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10/24/08 5:21pm Home A/V TiVo adds on demand Disney and Jaman.com content
Both Disney movies and international and independent films from Jaman.com will soon be available for on demand viewing for all… dig deeper
Around the web: Crave: The gadget blog
, SlashGear
, Electronista | Gadgets for Geeks
, CrunchGear
, Digital Trends
, Zatz Not Funny!
, Engadget HD 
Profile pages: Video on demand, Amazon, TiVo, TiVo Series2, TiVo Series3, VOD, Walt Disney Co.
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