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Samsung calls HDMI CEC “Anynet+” Every manufacturer calls it something else.

about 7 hours ago on XBox One | A Media Center Users Perspective 1 reply

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HDMI signal is copy protected. You can’t record it. You’d need to support a CableCARD with messy install, and cable companies could raise hell if MS turned Xbox into a Tivo style DVR. Suddenly, ESPN, HBO GO and other partners won’t work with you. Same political BS.
If Apple wants to spend some of it’s $137 Billion to break the cable companies, more power to ‘em. I’ll believe it, when I see it.

about 16 hours ago on Steve Jobs Dream Device has Arrived (Xbox One)

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No. Steve Jobs “cracked” quote was concerning TV user interface:

I’d like to create an integrated television set that is completely easy to use,’ he told me. ‘It would be seamlessly synced with all of your devices and with iCloud.’ No longer would users have to fiddle with complex remotes for DVD players and cable channels. ‘It will have the simplest user interface you could imagine. I finally cracked it.

Xbox ONE does all that.

There is a VERY simple reason why no one has broken the cable companies. The cable companies PAY content providers the MOST money. So content providers are slaves to their sugar daddy. Unless MS or Apple are willing to pay MORE money, movie/tv studios don’t give a sh*t what MS/Apple or you want.

about 19 hours ago on Steve Jobs Dream Device has Arrived (Xbox One) 1 reply

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The Xbox ONE uses HDMI CEC to control all devices through HDMI. This will work great IF your TV and cable box etc supports HDMI CEC. IR might be used for non CEC devices, but IR setup would be tough for non-tech people.
I built my own Windows Media Center computer and it is great, BUT I do not think MS is going in this direction. Why? Repeat after me: CABLE COMPANIES ARE LIKE THE MAFIA. If MS tries to do anything to try and replace cable company boxes or DVRs, cable companies will go ape sh*t. They make money off each “rented” cable box/DVR.
You won’t get any content deals or cooperation if you cross the cable companies.

about 20 hours ago on XBox One | A Media Center Users Perspective 2 replies

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The problem is that it does nothing to actually “crack” TV, because the TV is still completely separate from the console, it’s just a pass through pipe.

What the hell does your statement even mean? What feature does the Xbox ONE lack?
You TELL the TV what you want to watch and it finds content from ANY source. Live TV, Netflix, Video on Demand, etc.
How exactly can Apple can make watching TV any easier, or are you just a venting fanboy?
Steve Jobs put one over on the music industry, but cable companies will not crack.

about 20 hours ago on Steve Jobs Dream Device has Arrived (Xbox One) 1 reply

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Let’s see what Apple has up their sleeve at end of year. If Apple can’t come up with something better than the current Apple TV this year then when will they? Rumors of Apple Television have been around for years.

1 day ago on Steve Jobs Dream Device has Arrived (Xbox One)

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Microsoft puts HAL from 2001: A Space Odyssey in your living room, and everybody wants to whine about used games…SMH.

1 day ago on Xbox One, the good bits 1 recommend

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Albert Penello, senior director of product planning at Microsoft…confirmed that the USB 3.0 port is there for external storage, which can be used for everything the internal storage can be used for. That includes game installs and downloads. -Engadget

1 day ago on 500GB enough for 50GB games, saves and DLC? 1 reply 3 recommends

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No used game market

MS never said that. You can pretty much bet that game publishers, Sony and MS will have same deal regarding used games.

Also personally I feel that in a year from now building a Steambox will be more cost effective for the same performance.

PC gamers have been saying this since 2001. 100 million Xbox consoles later…
(I build my own PCs and own an Xbox)

1 day ago on The Xbox One is genius

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As long as price and games are good, it should sell. Having two virtual machines in the Xbox ONE is a ballsy move. The instant switching was amazing.

By the way, Dave Cutler who helped designed Hypervisor setup is a genius.

1 day ago on The Xbox One is genius 1 recommend

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Soluto makes remote software for IT guys. I’m sure they are great source for CONSUMER use of Windows 8. I hope Soluto’s terms of service allows them to collect data on user machines!

1 day ago on Most Windows 8 Users Rarely Use Any Windows 8 Apps 1 reply 5 recommends

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No. Cable companies are ignoring CableCARD. Cable companies want CableCARD to fail and they make it as painful as possible to install.
You can’t get streaming content deals with ESPN or HBO without playing by cable company rules. Cable companies pay the most for content, so it’s their game and their rules…for now.

1 day ago on Live TV on the Xbox One: Microsoft learns nothing from Google TV's mistakes

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Nilay should blame cable and media companies not Microsoft. Cable companies won’t let you take over all their content and subscribers without a fight. You HAVE to partner with them. BUT since this machine supports apps like HBO Go, Netflix, Hulu and iptv. You can use this box to cut the cord eventually. Xbox One will be a Trojan horse that stabs cable companies in the back.

2 days ago on Live TV on the Xbox One: Microsoft learns nothing from Google TV's mistakes 1 reply 4 recommends

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Yes, it is far-fetched to believe Verge readers having sex at all.

2 days ago on The Xbox One will always be listening to you, in your own home (update) 2 replies 52 recommends

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Nice post. Windows Phone has become Nokia Phone. As long as Nokia keeps coming out with quality phones in all price ranges, WP market share should increase. Microsoft could release a Surface phone to improve sales, but that could hurt Nokia’s recovery.
Of course, Apple could release a low cost iPhone that could boost their sales overseas. In other words, who the hell knows what will happen in next 12 months.

6 days ago on Windows Phone Takes Third, but There's More to the Story 1 reply

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Jesus H Christ. I don’t f***ing work there.

6 days ago on Brightness slider - will it be available in WP at least by 2015? 3 replies 1 recommend

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Android fans can’t brag about dominating the market without taking responsibility for the millions of “problem children”. Because those millions of people burned by bad/cheap Android phones will look to Apple and WP later.
WP user satisfaction rated higher than Android.

6 days ago on Brightness slider - will it be available in WP at least by 2015? 2 replies

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I’ve worked in software dev before, so I’ve been on other side of fence. Ballmer put Windows Phone team in multiple bad situations, and they still came up with damn good software. Users, rightly, don’t give a crap about excuses. So you’ll see snarky comments and posts. Hey, I tell the truth. If it comes off as excuses, so be it.

6 days ago on Brightness slider - will it be available in WP at least by 2015? 1 reply

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Any real Android user has had a reboot problem at one time. Whether it’s some dodgy widget, app or mod. Not to mention the 100s of millions of sub $99 pieces of Android junk populating the world.

6 days ago on Brightness slider - will it be available in WP at least by 2015? 3 replies

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Beyond the “pay role” are Android/Apple suck ups, trolling a MICROSOFT forum. Trolling is NOT a real hobby!

6 days ago on Brightness slider - will it be available in WP at least by 2015? 1 reply

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“Project Butter” helped some..unfortunately each OEM loads their phone with some horrific TouchWizBlurSense disaster and suite of “value added” utilities.
None of that BS on WP.

7 days ago on Brightness slider - will it be available in WP at least by 2015? 1 reply

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I’ve used Android tablets and phones for years. The grass ain’t always greener.
I crack up when I read user reviews of Windows Phones on carrier websites. “I had an Android phone that kept rebooting. My new Windows Phone doesn’t” “This phone is easier to use than my old Android” blah blah, etc.

7 days ago on Brightness slider - will it be available in WP at least by 2015? 2 replies

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Yes. Kid’s corner feature is more important for actually SELLING phones than rotation lock and slider brightness.
Sorry, it’s a feature intended for parents not Android Trolls.

7 days ago on Brightness slider - will it be available in WP at least by 2015? 1 reply 3 recommends

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With very limited time (for reasons I explained), a Dev team has to pick and choose what features to put in. Look at Feature Suggestion page that Microsoft has for WP. I’m sure rotation lock and slider are there, but it ain’t at top of list that’s for sure.

7 days ago on Brightness slider - will it be available in WP at least by 2015? 1 reply

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I’ve installed maybe a handful of apps…

You’re missing the great part of Metro apps, you can install as many as you want without junking up your system with Google toolbars, plugins, registry/DLL disasters, startup crap or spyware. All with easy uninstall.

7 days ago on Are there any "Metro" apps worth getting on non-touch PCs? 1 recommend

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Yeah, when I use my Lumia phone, I keep wishing for a laggy Android device with touchwiz…NOT.

7 days ago on Brightness slider - will it be available in WP at least by 2015? 3 replies 1 recommend