AT&T today officially announced the availability of high-definition programming via their new Motorola IPTV U-Verse set-top boxes. They've also officially unveiled the new web remote that lets you manage your DVR from any internet-connected computer. "Since we launched AT&T U-verse in San Antonio earlier this year, we've told our customers that HD was on the way," says Brooks McCorcle, vice president and general manager of the South Texas region. "Today we proudly deliver that promise of HD programming and other great new features."

AT&T has insisted U-Verse will be launched in 15-20 markets before the end of this year. There were some rumors last month that AT&T overspent has had slowed deployment, but AT&T insists that the project is on schedule. U-Verse Users proclaims that a Houston launch should be announced "any day now."