Couch potatoes of the world, rejoice! Some months ago, it was announced that Sky Player would become available via Xbox 360. Starting from today, you can watch footie and play a bit of GTA.
But what's really interesting is that instead of having more set-top boxes (they're called STBs in the trade) , they look as if they might eventually disappear altogether. As online TV becomes more prevalent (
Last.FM just announced their new service today), who knows if we will even need traditional televisions.
Sony Ericsson have developed the concept of '
televisionaries', who can provide Individual Television Experiences - HDTV, mobile and online all in one package. So a TV won't just be a TV and content can be consumed whenever and however one chooses.
But apart from the fancy jargon, doesn't it already exist? Last night's U2 streamed concert was already available to users with internet access via a phone, PC or TV.
After the non-existent 'summer', it's already Halloween. And typically, I still haven't really decided on a costume for a party. For some strange reason, I want to go as Carl Fredericksen from Up. However, there is the question of all those balloons and tying a Boy Scout to me is impractical, to say the least.
