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Affordable Roku LT video streaming player device

Roku has introduced its new affordable streaming player, the Roku LT, priced at $49.99.  The Roku LT player is said to stream over 300 channels including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Pandora, EPIX, Crackle, Disney, and HBO GO to your TV, in 720p high-definition video over built-in wireless. Look for this device to be available from Roku.com, Amazon.com and in retail stores in the U.S. in early November.

Watch Apple iPad 2 tablet video tour of features

As we now know, Apple's new iPad 2 tablet is 33 percent thinner and about 15 percent lighter than the original iPad,  faster with an A5 1GHz dual-core processor, and it will come in a choice of black or white colors when it goes on sale on March 11th in the US. 

Take a look as Apple reps describe more of the new features as well as new iMovie and Garageband apps in this iPad 2 video tour.

Watch Super Bowl XLV 2011 TV Commercial Ads Online

A bunch of companies and advertisers have made their Super Bowl XLV commercials available on YouTube ahead of the big game Sunday, with 2011 Super Bowl ads already hitting the Web from companies like Motorola,  E*Trade, Chevrolet, GoDaddy, CareerBuilder, Bridgestone, HomeAway, Kia, Hyundai, Cars.com, Doritos, PepsiMax, Volkswagen and more. The Motorola Xoom Tablet ad teaser video below has the tech world buzzing and wanting to see the product's full TV commercial on Super Bowl Sunday.

Google Earth Shows Super Bowl XLV Host Cowboys Stadium in 3D

Google Earth gives Cowboys Stadium the 3D treatment in this YouTube video ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl XLV football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 3D Google Earth model takes you on a virtual trip around and inside-out of the impressive Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and if you download Google Earth you can have full control of how you view your 3D experience. Just search “Cowboys Stadium” in Google Earth for full access to the detailed 3D model. 

YouTube Rewind 2010: Year in Review Videos

It's that time of year when YouTube collects the most watched videos for this year in its 2010 YouTube Rewind. So what are the top ten YouTube videos of 2010?  The YouTube Trends teaser video below features the following hits:

#1: Bed Intruder Song

#2: Tik Tok Kesha Parody

#3: Greyson Chance 'Paparazzi'

#4: Annoying Orange Wazzup

#5: The Man Your Man Could Smell Like (Old Spice)

#6: Giant Double Rainbow

#7: This Too Shall Pass OK Go

#8: The Twilight Saga Eclipse Trailer

#9: Jimmy Surprises Bieber Fan

#10: Gymkhana Three, Part 2

TiVo to Release Free TiVo Premiere iPad App DVR Remote Control

TiVo is set to release its new TiVo Premiere app for the iPad, which will be available as a free download from Apple's iTunes App store in the coming weeks. TiVo recently announced Holiday pricing for the TiVo Premiere box which costs $99.99 with a one-year commitment of $19.99 per month, and the TiVo Premiere XL box which costs $299.99 with a one-year commitment at $19.99 per month.

The video below shows a pretty cool TiVo Premiere App in action. The app enables you to search, browse, select and watch entertainment content, and it also acts as a great remote control and user interface for TiVo Premiere.

John Lennon 70th Birthday Tribute Video on YouTube

In celebrating the 70th birthday of John Lennon this weekend, Yoko Ono and EMI Music have partnered with YouTube to honor the singer, songwriter, and member of The Beatles. YouTube have set-up a Lennon homepage where fans are encouraged to upload and submit their own video tributes the Lennon. Yoko has got things started in the video below, and starting on Friday night, everyone else can get involved for the next 24 hours. John Lennon fans should also be aware that this week also saw the worldwide release of eight remastered John Lennon studio albums and several new collections.

Included in YouTube's Lennon page are video testimonials from some of Lennon's famous friends and fans, including Ringo Starr, Brian Wilson, Aerosmith, the Jonas Brothers, Jeff Bridges, Tony Hawk, Bret Michaels, DMC (Run-DMC), Brandon Boyd (Incubus), Bill Walton, and others.

You might also notice today that both YouTube and Google are celebrating John Lennon's 70th birthday in unique ways.

YouTube has also created a global Yoodle of the YouTube logo, to be launched in 25 countries at 9pm PT on Friday, October 8th and to remain live for 24 hours. The Yoodle will be synced to cover Lennon's October 9th birthday in all regions.  Google has created its first-ever video doodle, which presents sketched animation featuring John Lennon's self-portrait set to an audio clip of Lennon's iconic song, "Imagine."  It was created by Google doodler, Mike Dutton, with Yoko Ono's approval.  The Google doodle will be live on Google homepages all over the world starting noon on Friday, October 8th and all day Saturday, October 9th until midnight.

Logitech Revue with Google TV Product Line Announced

Logitech has unveiled its new Google TV product line called Logitech Revue, which includes the Logitech keyboard controller, Logitech TV Cam, and Logitech Vid HD video calling service on your HDTV. As we've seen, Google TV offers a new way to search for and view traditional TV programming and video content from the Internet. The Logitech Revue box is just one of many Google TV products to come in the new "Smart TV" category, and it's available now for pre-order and hitting Best Buy stores in late October for $299.99. The Logitech Revue comes packaged with the Logitech Keyboard Controller, but the Logitech Mini Controller is priced at $129.99, and the Logitech TV Cam will cost ya $149.99. You'll need the TV cam for video calling.

Fortunately there will also be a free Logitech Harmony app for Android smartphones, iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad available for download which can be used to control Logitech Revue with Google TV. DISH Network customers will soon be offered Logitech Revue with Google TV and accessory deals.

“We are delighted to be working with DISH Network to offer consumers what we believe is a transformational TV experience – through a combination of DISH’s programming and DISH’s integration with the Logitech Revue with Google TV, that includes unique DVR search and control,” said Greg Rhine, vice president and general manager of Logitech’s Americas region.

Cisco umi Home Telepresence Video Conferencing Gear

Remember Cisco's impressive TelePresence Meeting Solution for business? Now there's a more affordable  video conferencing option for consumers, with the new Cisco umi set-up. Priced at $599 with a monthly fee of $24.99 for unlimited umi calls, video messaging and video storage, the Cisco umi Home Telepresence video conferencing system aims to bring family and friends together in HD video. The Cisco umi package includes an HD camera, a console and a remote control. You and your telepresence friend just need to hook it up to a HDTV and a wired or wireless broadband connection to start communicating. You can also record videos with the Cisco umi, and share them on Facebook, YouTube, or email.

Cisco umi is now available for preorder and will be released on November 14 in Best Buy/Magnolia Home Theater stores as well.

Google TV Box Tour with Google TV Apps Preview Video

Since we first heard rumors about Google TV a few years back, people have been patiently waiting for Google to make progress with its IPTV plans. Now we finally get some new details about Google TV box features on a new dedicated website.

Describing it as "a platform that combines TV programming and the open web into a single, seamless entertainment experience",  the official Google TV blog revealed upcoming features along with the video below previewing Google TV apps. One of the coolest features is the ability to use your smartphone to remote control Google TV.