Pioneer adds two new AV receivers to Elite line, jumps on the 4K/Ultra HD train
Pioneer has launched two new AV receivers under its Elite brand with the VSX-43 and VSX-70, both of which have been designed to include 4K Ultra HD compatibility, expanded multi-zone and high-resolution file format playback, among other features.
Roku sells 5 million media streamers, celebrates milestone with revealing infographic
To celebrate its recent sales milestone, Roku released some revealing numbers via an entertaining graphic that show just how enthusiastic the US has gotten over streaming media.
Clear the coffee table: Apps take over the living room on TVs and tablets
Smartphones and tablets are now prominent fixtures when it comes to watching TV at home, and a series of studies show today’s viewers are not only increasingly connected, but also more likely to be avid app users, own smart TVs, or both.
Korean police raid Samsung offices in OLED leak probe
South Korean police raided Samsung’s headquarters near Seoul yesterday and searched the offices of the company’s display-making unit as part of an investigation to uncover whether people from rival LG leaked secrets around OLED technology.
Microsoft’s grand ambitions to takeover TV rest inside the Next Xbox
Microsoft embarked on a campaign to take over living room entertainment when it released the Xbox 360 in 2005, a grand redefinition of its then nascent gaming business. With the Next Xbox, Microsoft will make television, not video games, the center of its…
Digging into the grooves with the world’s first 3D-printed tonearm for turntables
While not inexpensive or quick to manufacture, the world's first tonearm made by a 3D printer has pushed turntable manufacturer, VPI, into the 21st century and opened the floodgates for the bold to follow.
Boxee TV is dead, rebranded as Boxee Cloud DVR
Just five months after coming to market with the Boxee TV, Boxee has retreated from its “cutting the cord” rhetoric, rebranding it as the Boxee Cloud DVR with a renewed focus on DVR functionality and unlimited streaming capabilities to mobile devices.
Panasonic bows better Blu-ray players, meager media streamers and the ultimate party machine
Panasonic's selection of Blu-ray players this year look great, but its newly-introduced over-the-top media streaming boxes are meager by comparison. Oh, and then there's this glowing neon boombox on steroids. Get all the details here.
Everything you need to know about Panasonic’s 2013 TV line-up
If Panasonic does ditch plasma after this year, it is certainly going out in style. We've got all the pricing and series-specific info for Panasonic's stunning line-up of plasma TVs and details on its LED line-up right here.
DirecTV wants to keep your dog entertained with the DogTV channel
Potentially ideal for DirecTV subscribers that have to leave their pooch at home all day, the premium satellite service provider will offer access to DogTV later this year for a premium monthly fee.
VUDU’s HQ robbed, thieves make off with private customer info
A good ole' fashioned B&E job at VUDU's headquarters culminated in the theft of hard drives loaded with private customer information. Though VUDU doesn't keep full credit card numbers on record, encrypted customer passwords were among the stolen info.
Hands on with the Panasonic ZT60 3D plasma, a gorgeous TV that may mark the end of an era
Will Panasonic's Viera ZT60 3D HDTV be the end of the road for plasma? With Panasonic moving towards OLED and Ultra HD (4K), that very well may be. But, based on what we saw today, if Panasonic does exit the plasma game, it's doing so on a high note.
Netflix getting too mainstream? Popcornflix streams up your buttery B-movie fix
With over 700 movies available to stream for free, Popcornflix wants to capture a small portion of the hundreds of millions of potential viewers, but must contend with competing streamers that offer similar content on the same platforms.
Escape the iTunes cell by jailbreaking your Apple TV
Interested in watching Amazon Instant Video on your Apple TV? Would you like to watch your personal library of content without file restrictions? Check out our complete guide to jailbreaking your Apple TV!
JVC aims new BlackCrystal 50-inch E-LED TV at those seeking a premium picture without all the smart stuff
After being quiet for some time in the TV space, JVC announced a new 50-inch E-LED HDTV in its BlackCrystal with the R Series BC50R, the largest screen size model in the line produced thus far, which hits retail this month for $800.