Panasonic has finally added Netflix, that most enjoyable and effective of time wasters, to Viera Cast-enabled HDTVs and Blu-ray disc players in the US. It joins Skype, Twitter, Pandora and the other usual suspects. Fortunately (or unfortunately, if you have a lot of stuff to get done), a boatload of new movies from Paramount, MGM and Lionsgate just went live in Netflix’s streaming section last week. [Panasonic]
If you own any 2009 model of Panasonic VIERA CAST Blu-ray players, keep a lookout for a free update coming today. It brings Amazon Video on Demand streaming that will make your Blu-ray collection cry.
AU: Unless you live outside the US, in which case you’ll get nothing. More »
Along with its new range of Blu-ray recorders and players, Panasonic were also showing off their new Viera Cast IP technology, which is built into pretty much everything in the new range. It’s an IP entertainment solution, and while it’s no Netflix or TiVo yet, it has the potential for greatness, if only they can get the right partners on board. More »
