Category Archives: Sling Media

Sling Media launches SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian Series 60

Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 by MegaZone

Yes, that’s right, even more Sling Media news. Following-up last night’s Slingbox SOLO announcement, this morning Sling announced the release of SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian Series 60 phones. Sling has had Symbian support for a while, but only through the … Continue reading →

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Sling Media launches the Slingbox SOLO – and a Slingbox PRO for the UK

Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 by MegaZone

It turns out the FCC leak of the Slingbox SOLO information three weeks ago wasn’t too far in advance, as today Sling Media officially announced the new box. What I couldn’t say at the time was that I had, and … Continue reading →

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CableLabs Certifies new Sling Media cable modem – and more on the Echostar buyout

Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 by MegaZone

Remember the Sling Meda cable modem the FCC leaked in August? Well, now Cable Digital News is reporting that it has been certified by CableLabs. This is according to sources, but perversely CableLabs may have confirmed it has at least … Continue reading →

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Forbes.com interviews Sling Media’s Blake Krikorian

Posted on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 by MegaZone

Following last night’s news of Echostar’s acquisition of Sling Media, Forbes.com sat down with Sling’s co-founder, chairman, and CEO, Blake Krikorian to discuss the buy-out and their plans going forward. Sling will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Echostar, and continue … Continue reading →

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EchoStar acquires Sling Media!

Posted on Monday, September 24, 2007 by MegaZone

Dave Zatz of Sling Media just dropped this bombshell of a press release into my inbox: EchoStar Announces Agreement to Acquire Sling Media, Inc. Combination Will Create Industry-Leading Digital Media Solutions Provider ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and FOSTER CITY, Calif., September 24, … Continue reading →

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