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Elgato EyeTV DTT Deluxe
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PCTV picoStick brings small screen to PCs
World's smallest DVB-T tuner 16 September 2009 9:58 GMT
Who said size doesn't matter? No one told PCTV Systems, part of Hauppauge Digital, who are launching this tiny picoStick Freeview tuner.

The tiny USB DVB-T receiver simply has a USB connection on one end and a connection either for an aerial, a screw-in mini...
Win a Plustek TVcam VD100
Two in one 28 August 2009 14:09 GMT
Pocket-lint has teamed up with Plustek to bring you the chance of winning a Plustek TVcam VD100.

The product is a little unusual as it combines the ability to tune into global DVB-T television - allowing your laptop to pick up TV signals - with a webcam.
Mio's Navman Spirit TV range priced for UK
Freeview-enabled V505 and V735 on sale from July 22 June 2009 16:40 GMT
Mio's Navman-branded Freeview-equipped satnavs have been priced and dated for the UK.

Offering "easy-to-use, multi-channel entertainment" aimed for use during breaks in driving or when you've reached your destination, the company is at pains to point out, the...
Built-in TV tuner heading for netbooks and laptops
Telegent Systems announces single chip system 16 January 2009 11:25 GMT
Your next netbook could come complete with a built-in TV tuner thanks to Telegent Systems.

The company has announced the launch of the first free-to-air, single-chip TV receiver for PCs, laptops, MIDs and netbooks.

The hybrid chip receives both...
Dell launches USB TV tuner for Inspiron Minis
CES 2009: Turn your netbook into a telly 9 January 2009 11:53 GMT
Dell has unveiled a USB digital TV tuner that will turn its Inspiron Mini netbooks into tiny televisions.

The Dell USB Digital TV Tuner is designed specifically to connect to the Inspiron Mini, turning it into a Digital TV that will receive live and free over-the-air...
Softbank launches 1-Seg TV tuner for the iPhone
Official add-on for Japanese consumers 30 October 2008 10:41 GMT
Before the iPhone launched in Japan, analysts and industry experts predicted Apple would face an uphill battle with Japanese consumers already used to fully-featured high-end phones.

One of the features said to be lacking in the iPhone 3G was a 1-Seg digital...
Elgato updates EyeTV software
Version 3.0.4 released with bug fixes 8 October 2008 11:28 GMT
Elgato has fixed some bugs and added new features to its EyeTV TV software package.

Version 3.0.4 includes improvements to the programme editor, some additional hardware support, and a few bug fixes that are country specific.

A key improvement...
TerraTec launches satellite TV cards for your PC
Watch and even record content 1 October 2008 16:13 GMT
TerraTec has launched its first ever line-up of TV cards designed specifically to get satellite TV to your PC.

The Cinergy S PCI and Cinergy S2 PCI HD are TV cards which have to be connected up via a cable with the digital LNB from your satellite dish.
Pinnacle nanoStick Ultimate announced
PCTV in miniature 18 September 2008 11:22 GMT
Pinnacle has announced the "Ultimate" version of its PCTV nanoStick.

The miniature-sized Pinnacle PCTV nanoStick Ultimate delivers digital TV for PCs and Macs, allowing users to pause, rewind and record their favourite shows.

Thanks to its small...
Elgato updates Mac TV sticks
EyeTV Hybrid, EyeTV Diversity and EyeTV DTT rehauled 16 July 2008 10:28 GMT
The EyeTV DTT Deluxe was first but now Elgato has updated the rest of its USB TV tuner stick range.

The EyeTV Hybrid, EyeTV Diversity and EyeTV DTT are now slimmer and more "feature rich".

First up - the EyeTV Hybrid has had a major overhaul and...
Elgato EyeTV DTT Deluxe launches
New telly stick for your Mac 8 July 2008 11:08 GMT
Elgato has announced the EyeTV DTT Deluxe, a TV Tuner Micro-Stick for Digital Terrestrial Television (DVB-T) designed for Macs.

The Deluxe works in the USB port of any Mac without blocking other devices - apparently not even on the MacBook Air's port hatch....
EyeTV gets update for Freesat
Version 3.0.2 introduces H.264 support 12 May 2008 12:54 GMT
The latest update has been released for the internet TV service, EyeTV, promises compatibility with the BBC and ITV's new Freesat service, as well as solving some glitches with the previous version.

The main addition to version 3.0.2 is H.264 support, which...
Plustek launches TV tuner and webcam in one
TVcam VD100 does the double 24 April 2008 15:53 GMT
Plustek has announced the launch of the TVcam VD100, a TV tuner that enables users to watch TV on their notebooks that can also be used as a webcam complete with built-in microphone.

The TVcam VD100 has in-built DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial)...
Hauppauge launches Freesat TV tuner
WinTV Nova-S USB2 available now 16 April 2008 11:40 GMT
Hauppauge Digital has added a USB2 satellite tuner to its range. The WinTV Nova-S USB2 allows owners to enjoy free-to-air satellite TV, including the coming soon Freesat, in a window or full screen, and can also be linked to a card reader to give access to subscription channels.
CeBIT 2008: Hauppauge launches PMP, HD-PVR for PC, twin TV tuner
You'll get square eyes.... 4 March 2008 8:49 GMT
Hauppauge Digital has unveiled a range of new products at CeBIT, including a portable media player with Freeview, a high-definition video recorder for PCs, and a "double twin" TV tuner for Vista and Media Center.

The new Hauppauge "PMP" is a portable player...
Hauppauge gives you Setanta Sports on your computer
Full-screen action for £9.99 a month 12 February 2008 16:14 GMT
Setanta Sports, the pay-TV broadcaster, has teamed up with Hauppauge Digital to bring live sports telly to desktop and laptop PCs.

Owners of a computer with a TV tuner card can plug Hauppauge's new pay-TV card reader into their PC to enjoy live Barclays Premier...
Cinergy announces new TV stick
Turn your PC into a TV 5 February 2008 11:39 GMT
The Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS FM is the latest TV stick from TerraTec and comes with an FM Tuner.

It can receive digital (Freeview) and analogue TV signals as well as FM Radio.

Users just have to connect the TV tuner to a notebook or PC via a USB...
Lindy launches USB TV Tuner
Tee vee on your pee cee 24 January 2008 17:31 GMT
Lindy is offering a USB DVB-T Receiver, which enables users to receive free-to-air digital TV and record programmes direct to their computer's hard disk.

Complete with an Electronic Programme Guide, which displays the listings for all available channels, users...
Macworld2008: Elgato Systems announces EyeTV 3
New UI, smart guides and network sharing 16 January 2008 12:05 GMT
Elgato Systems has announced EyeTV 3, an update to its EyeTV television software.

In addition to a new user interface, the software offers an extended program guide featuring intelligent searching and recording functionality and new network features.
Hauppauge offers PayTV on Windows
Upgrade your WinTV to get PayTV on your PC 16 January 2008 11:41 GMT
Hauppauge Digital has introduced a USB card reader module for its range of TV viewing cards, allowing owners to watch subscription channels on their PCs.

The new module, known as the WinTV-CI accepts any subscription TV CAM (Common Access Module) and valid...
Hauppauge WinTV USB2-Stick launches
Get TV on PC, transfer home video to disk, edit and create DVDs 5 December 2007 13:13 GMT
Hauppauge Digital has introduced what it describes as a low-cost, easy way to enjoy live TV on a PC, and to transfer home videos to DVD.

The new Hauppauge WinTV USB2-Stick is a plug-in TV receiver for laptops and desktop PCs. The receiver comes with all the...
EyeTV software gets 2.5 update
One-click iPhone export and Wi-Fi access 26 September 2007 8:15 GMT
EyeTV 2.5 is a free update to the EyeTV 2 television software and includes new features for viewing on the Mac, the iPhone, and iPod touch.

The update, which should download automatically if you're already an EyeTV user, will include the following:
Elgato launches EyeTV 250 Plus
Hybrid TV recorder and video converter 17 August 2007 8:14 GMT
Elegato has launched the Eye TV 250 Plus - a digital and analogue TV receiver together with a hardware encoder in one device.

It delivers free-to-view digital television (DTT, or Freeview) to your Mac, as well as conventional analogue TV via standard cable...
Hauppauge launches WinTV-NOVA-HD-S2 TV tuner card
High-def satellite telly on your PC for £99 31 July 2007 11:56 GMT
Hauppauge Digital is introducing a £99 TV tuner card that lets you watch free-to-air HD content on your PC or linked TV if you have a satellite dish and super-specced PC.

Available now, the Hauppauge WinTV-NOVA-HD-S2 card plugs into a PCI slot inside a desktop...
Samsung introduces new range of digital DVD players
All complete with DVB-T digital tuners 17 July 2007 16:25 GMT
Samsung Electronics is entering the DVB-T DVD Recorder market with a brand new model line-up.

The new range encompasses an HDD range, a combo model and a single tray model.

The range comes in that now-familiar Samsung glossy piano black finish...