For someone who doesn’t have a college aged mistress or nanny to monitor, I seem to have an unnatural preoccupation with Internet-connected security cameras. Which may be why I zeroed in on the upcoming Philips M100 when trawling the FCC database today. The M100 looks more Vue or DropCam than Logitech Alert or Archerfish in terms of price point and functionality. The small, non-distinct and inoffensive M100 camera wirelessly broadcasts up to 720p video along with audio to the iPhone and Android Philips Insight Cam apps – which also aren’t yet available. Presumably, the M100 will join one’s home WiFi network by utilizing its USB connection in some way and pairing the camera to mobile viewer looks to be quite clever and efficient, as pictured below. Unfortunately, there’s no telling when or where this will be released and at what price point.

As TiVo owners, we’re not Time Warner Cable’s biggest fans. However, regular reader Josh R. asked that we set aside any animosity to ensure TWC is acknowledged for pushing the boundaries of online streaming. They were the first major cable provider to provide live television via their iPad app and have recently made a similar experience available to Windows and Mac computers (via Silverlight). Further, they’re promising live “television” will make its way to Ice Cream Sandwich-based Android devices – possibly as soon as this month.

Unfortunately, like most services of this nature, streaming remains limited to the confines of one’s home. It’s TV Everywhere! As long as everywhere doesn’t extend beyond the range of your wireless access point. And TWC TV Online only features a subset of channels. Having said that, TWC, along with Cablevision, are clearly leading the charge in this category. While Verizon FiOS TV customers wonder when their equivalent iPad app might arrive.