Onkyo just announced their updated line of A/V networked receivers, the TX-NR1008, 808 and 708 models update the previous 1007, 807 and 707 models. These “networked” receivers feature ethernet ports for accessing your computers media files and internet streaming sites. The new models feature HDMI 1.4, iPod/iPhone compatible USB port, and new onscreen display. Reports of retailers clearing out the xx07 models are being reported.

Rogers customers just got a new service – watching TV shows over the Internet. Called Rogers On Demand, current Rogers subscribers get access to certain channels and content online with limited ads. Unfortunately, anything worth watching is probably not on the site right now, unless there’s lots of people wanting to watch old episodes of the West Wing. It doesn’t make up for the fact that Hulu is blocked from Canadian residents, but it’s a start. As the service gets more popular I hope the content improves.