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Sling Unwraps Updates for PC and Mac SlingPlayer
Sling Media may seem to be spending more time on their web-based version of the SlingPlayer software , but it looks like they've also been giving the desktop player a little love as well. New...
Last Post: November 2, 2009 4:28 PM by BigBritain
THR.com: Slingbox Headed to Middle East, 70% of Customers Use at Home Says Sling
According to a report at THR.com , Sling Media's VP EMEA, Stuart Collingwood, had serveral interesting facts to share. For starters, Sling Media's speard across the European continent continues. Right now, users 15 different countries...
Last Post: October 8, 2009 9:58 PM by Brandon C
Sling Media Plays Domain Name Switch-A-Roo, Adds Online Setup and Watch Live
If you're in the US, things are looking a bit different over at Sling Media's website this week. Not only has the domain name changed from slingmedia.com to Slingbox.com, but they've given the site a...
Last Post: October 8, 2009 6:41 PM by thejesus
SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone in Top 20 Grossing Apps List, Follows iTunes Global Spread
Last week, Apple rolled out localized Apps stores for many new countries around the world. Naturally, SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone followed suit, which can now be found in the local iTunes store for sixteen additional...
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EchoStar Showcases SlingLoaded DVRs for European Digital TV Operators at IBC2009
Good news for our European friends coming from IBC2009; EchoStar Europe is showing off a variety of new solutions for TV operators, including a SlingLoaded (like the Dish Network SlingLoaded ViP922 ) solution with integrated...
V1.1 of SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone Hits the App Store - No 3G Streaming for Anyone
The word on the street last week was that Sling was looking to push through an updated version of the popular, yet controversial, iPhone SlingPlayer app through the App Store. Rumor had it v1.1 would...
Last Post: August 31, 2009 8:48 AM by rpcb61
Engadget: SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone 1.1 Coming, Adds 3G Streaming for Non-US Customers
Engadget's Ross Miller reported last night that Sling Media has released an updated iPhone/Touch SlingPlayer to the App Store for approval. According to them, version 1.1 fixes a few annoyances with the 1.0 app (16:9...
Last Post: September 6, 2009 1:14 AM by Lu
Google Voice Rejection Ignites FCC Probe Into AT&T/Apple iPhone Exclusivity Agreement
Earlier this evening, word spread that the Federal Communications Commission is investigating Apple and AT&T regarding the recent rejection of Google's Voice application for the iPhone. At the heart of this investigation is the very...
Last Post: August 24, 2009 2:49 PM by Boseman
Sling Media Releases SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry 1.0.0.11 (Updated)
Slingers with compatible BlackBerry models are being treated to an upgrade today, as SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry 1.0.0.11 just hit the scene. You can download it directly from Sling Media's website, or accept the auto-upgrade...
Last Post: October 1, 2009 5:22 PM by surferbert
EchoStar Details Third-Party Licensing Plan for SlingLoaded Technology
EchoStar already alluded to licensing out SlingLoaded technology during their debut at CES , but today marks the first time EchoStar has offered up detailed plans to anyone looking to design products around EchoStar/Sling Media's...
Last Post: July 30, 2009 12:45 AM by MegaZone
Mobility Today: How To Zoom for a Better iSling Experience (on the 3GS)
No one will argue the iPhone SlingPlayer's short history has already been filled with more drama than your mom's soaps, but if you're still steamed about "real" 16:9 support when Slinging TV to your iPhone,...
Last Post: July 28, 2009 5:57 PM by Nick Thomas
Sling Media Releases SlingPlayer for Mac OS X 1.0.9
Sling Media may be pushing the new web-based SlingPlayer for Mac a lot these days, but it doesn't appear they've completely abandonded the stand-alone desktop client either. SlingPlayer for Mac OS X 1.0.9 has just...
Last Post: July 15, 2009 6:12 AM by Doug K
The Register: Baseball, Yes. Sling Media, No. - AT&T Playing iPhone Streaming Favorites
AT&T has been facing some harsh criticism over their continued push to disallow placeshifting to the iPhone over their 3G network , going so far as modifying their Terms of Use ( twice ) to...
Last Post: July 8, 2009 5:32 PM by Gary3
Web Based SlingPlayer for Mac Public Beta Released
Sling Media first talked about their OS X web player for Sling.com back at CES , which was poised to bring HD streaming and other 2.0 features to Mac owners. Their lofty goal of Q1...
Last Post: June 24, 2009 1:33 PM by thejesus
Updated: Sling Media Lets Loose SlingCatcher, SlingProjector May Update
If you happen to be a fan of new upgrades and enhancements, then we'd say it's a pretty good day to be a SlingCatcher owner. Sling Media's quietly released a solid duo of upgrades, a...
Last Post: June 24, 2009 12:27 PM by Schnitty
SlingPlayer Mobile Headed to Palm Pre?
The boys over at Engadget happened to be peering through a a Sprint-sourced page out of a Pre slide deck, and caught Sling Media's name in a section titled "Showcase Apps." We haven't gotten any...
Last Post: November 3, 2009 8:11 AM by beerhead500
Vanna White Loves Her Slingbox, SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone
While we don't typically report on celebrity gossip here at SlingCommunity, we're fairly certain now that at least some of you are pretty darn excited Vanna White, long time co-host of the popular game show...
Last Post: May 29, 2009 1:19 PM by Ken Westmoreland
SlingPlayer for PC 2.0.3 Live, Officially Brings SlingPlayer 2.0 to the EU
Hot on the heels of Sling Media's iPhone SlingPlayer comes a new build for desktop PCs. SlingPlayer for PC 2.0.3.508 includes some various bug fixes, but doesn't add in loads of new changes from a...
Last Post: August 5, 2009 6:56 PM by callyjim
Engadget: AT&T issues official statement on SlingPlayer's 3G blackout for iPhone
One can only imagine the intense outpouring of hatred AT&T must have received from customers immediately following the announcement that the iPhone SlingPlayer will be not be able to stream video using AT&T's data network...
Last Post: May 29, 2009 6:23 PM by Ilovetv
Confirmed: SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone/iPod Touch Coming Tonight, Full Details
Earlier today, Mac Rumors got wind Sling Media's long-awaited SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone client would be heading to the App store sometime later tonight. According to their sources, SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone will be Wi-Fi...
Last Post: May 21, 2009 11:45 PM by WannabeActuary
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