A slew of network-connected gadgets now let you watch Netflix and Amazon on-demand videos to your TV, and a growing number of sets, set-top boxes, and Blu-ray disc players come with built-in software for accessing content on these and other Web sites such as YouTube and Pandora. What's been missing, however, is an easy and convenient way to enjoy any content you can view with your PC on your big ...

A slew of network-connected gadgets now let you watch Netflix and Amazon on-demand videos to your TV, and a growing number of sets, set-top boxes, and Blu-ray disc players come with built-in software for accessing content on these and other Web sites such as YouTube and Pandora.

Philips has finally launched its Wireless HDTV Link in the US market. It is basically a wireless HDMI transmitter/receiver kit that comes with two HDMI and two component video inputs. The device allows you to replace all of your HD cables for set-top boxes, HD satellite receiver, Blu-ray player and gaming console with a single box that controls all of them through a wireless connection. The Philips Wireless HDTV Link is currently available for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $799. V

Philips Electronics today confirmed that its Wireless HDTV Link is now available in stores in the United States. The Wireless HDTV link is a sender/receiver system that is compatible with all audio/video HDMI sources including Blu-ray players, gaming consoles and set-top cable and satellite boxes.

Blockbuster’s nascent video-on-demand service has gotten several boosts in recent days, with key partnerships being announced with TiVo and Samsung. TiVo The TiVo deal is a development of an agreement the DVR pioneer struck with Blockbuster this past March, which allows the video retailer to sell TiVo’s DVRs in its stores. The agreement also allows TiVo users to rent Blockbuster On Demand titles on their Series2, Series3, TiVo HD and TiVo HD XL set top boxes. The titles will cost $3.99 for