Tag Archives: Sling Media

The Final Curtain Falls On Aria

Posted on Friday, April 27, 2012 by MegaZone

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?

Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 by MegaZone

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

Posted on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 by MegaZone

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!

Posted on Friday, March 30, 2012 by MegaZone

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’

Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 by MegaZone

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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