Tag Archives: Sling Media

The Final Curtain Falls On Aria

We learned back in February that things were not going well for Aria, EchoStar’s effort to produce a CableCARD DVR for the US market. CableOne, who have been trialing the system, was reported to have given up on it and … Continue reading

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Where Does Sling Media Get Their Designs?

Dave Zatz of Zatz Not Funny recently called my attention to the site of New Deal Design. Specifically because we’re both ex-Sling employees, and it turns one one of New Deal Design’s clients is Sling Media. They have a short … Continue reading

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SlingPlayer For Connected Devices Coming to WD TV Live

Well, I guess I have to eat my words. Last November when SlingPlayer for Connected Devices was first released for Boxee, I posted the following: As for other streaming boxes – Popbox, Western Digital, etc. – no idea. None of … Continue reading

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The Secret Origin Of The Slingbox – Revealed!

I’m not sure where they dredged this up from, but AgencySpy posted this video that purports to tell the tale of the secret origin of the Slingbox. It was clearly made a while ago as Blake Krikorian hasn’t been CEO … Continue reading

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Slingbox Wants To Be Your ‘Little Buddy’

I really don’t have anything to add to this, this video just popped up on Sling’s YouTube channel today. It is a clever little spot, perhaps destined for TV? I think it is simple, but clear. Decent brand advertising.

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