Microsoft To Bring Cable TV To 360 133
iONiUM writes with a CNET article outlining the next step in Microsoft's plans for cable television, which he says "seems like yet another step forward in killing traditional cable companies." From the article: "[Microsoft] announced this morning that nearly 40 television content providers — including Comcast, Verizon, and HBO in the United States — will roll out programming over Xbox Live. The company also has deals lined up with providers in the U.K., Spain, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Italy."
If Microsoft made TV... (Score:2, Funny)
Oh, boy, this is comedy gold:
If Microsoft made TV...
When you change channels, you will occasionally get an hourglass for a few seconds, for no apparent reason.
Every time there's a change to the channel line-up, you'll have to download a 300 MB update, wait ten minutes for it to install, and then restart your TV.
Instead of the NTSC color bars, during "technical difficulties" they will show a blue screen with white text.
Every year they'll change what all the buttons on the remote do. Next year volume up/down will be mapped to numbers 2 and 7.
"Hi there! It looks like you're trying to find something good to watch. Would you like me to suggest something?"