Opinion - Blockbuster and 2Wire today announced a small set-top box that is designed to stream movies from Blockbuster directly to your TV. Would you choose this service over Netflix? I doubt you will.

Microsoft updated its Xbox firmware and upgraded Xbox Live service today. The new software+service combination, called the New Xbox Experience, is released in 26 countries and is available in 11 languages. The software maker considers the product a milestone release with the hope to make the firm’s game console the center piece of home entertainment, replacing rival consoles and set-top boxes. A cornerstone of this strategy is the unlimited Netflix HD streaming feature. However, early user reports indicate that Netflix streaming did  not work for at least a certain portion of users who updated their Xbox 360.