Pinnacle Systems has announced the availability of Pinnacle PCTV USB Stick, an compact USB 2.0 tuner for Digital Terrestrial TV.
The Pinnacle PCTV USB Stick comes with a mini remote control and rod antenna included and plugs directly into the USB 2.0 port of any computer.
Pinnacle PCTV USB Stick will cost £49.99 in the UK and […]

Leadtek has announced a new line-up with hybrid digital and analog reception - the WinFast DTV2000 H video card. It combines in a single card two features that allow the user to view both Digital and Analog TV.
The WinFast DTV2000 H supports De-Interlacing to reduce static and flickers on the edges of moving objects while […]

CNet has reviewed the Plextor ConvertX PVR PX-TV100U and they dont seem to like it, giving it a 5.5/10. From the review:
“The $99 Plextor ConvertX PVR PX-TV100U is a no-hassle, no-frills solution for inputting a TV signal to your PC. The slim package includes a pocket-size USB box, the requisite cables, and “lite” versions of […]

ZiLOG, Inc., the creator of the Z80 microprocessor and a producer of integrated 8-bit microcontrollers and universal remote control solutions, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Hauppauge Computer Works.
The partnership will see ZiLOG’sZ8 Encore! F08 Flash microcontroller family used to power the advanced remote control functions of Hauppauge’s WinTV-PVR-150 board.
In […]

I definitely want one of these!
Hauppauge has released a new version of their MediaMVP box that supports Ethernet networks, so now (presuming youve got a Ethernet connection near your TV) you can stream your recorded movies, music and listen to net radio from your TV without having to have a PVR in the same room. […]

CNet reports that a bill to be presented to the US Congress would outlaw the manufacture or sale of electronic devices that convert analog video signals into digital ones–unless those encoders honor an anticopying plan designed to curb redistribution. Affected devices would include PC-based tuners and digital video recorders.
More here.

Hauppauge has announced the release of its new “Wing” software, enabling consumers to record TV shows on a personal computer for playback on the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP), Apple video iPod, and other portable video players. Wing can also be used to convert existing TV recordings to the PSP and iPod format.
Wing is sold as […]

Big news on the DIY PVR front, with Replay TV, often regarded as the main rival to Tivo, set to announce Monday that it will launch its own PVR software to run on PC’s, and that they will start shipping with software with Hauppauge cards starting next year.
A company spokeswoman said ReplayTV will complete […]

Saw this over at Maxconsole: the Adaptec GameBridgeTV AVC-1410 which is pitched as ”
Turn your PC or notebook into a gaming and entertainment center. Play console games in real time through your computer, plus record your best moves. Watch and record TV shows in full screen on your computer.”
But take a closer look at the […]

Hardware Zone has gor their hands on the Compro VideoMate U900 TV Tuner (full review here) and have this to say about it:
“Compro’s experience in building TV tuners is evident, as witnessed by the simple but polished PVR program included in its VideoMate U900. The tiny dimensions of this TV tuner belie its full range […]