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Clear the coffee table: Apps take over the living room on TVs and tablets

Mobile devices are common when watching TV at home, and a series of studies show these viewers are 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 display-making unit to investigate whether people from rival LG leaked secrets around OLED TV panel technology.

Boxee TV is dead, rebranded as Boxee Cloud DVR

Boxee has retreated from “cutting the cord” rhetoric, rebranding the Boxee TV as the Boxee Cloud DVR and focusing on DVR and unlimited streaming options.

Netflix getting too mainstream? Popcornflix streams up your buttery B-movie fix

With over 700 movies available to stream for free, Popcornflix must contend with competing streamers that offer similar content on the same platforms.

JVC aims new BlackCrystal 50-inch E-LED TV at those seeking a premium picture without all the smart stuff

JVC announced a new 50-inch E-LED HDTV in its BlackCrystal with the R Series BC50R, standing as the largest screen size model in the line produced thus far.

NCAA Final Four the first major U.S. sports event in 4K

The 2013 NCAA Final Four is the first major U.S. sports event recorded in 4K Ultra HD, with LG 4K Ultra HD TVs showing highlights at Atlanta's Georgia Dome.

Jim Cramer thinks Microsoft should buy Netflix

Stock expert, Jim Cramer, thinks Microsoft should make a major move and acquire Netflix for total control of the living room and to be relevant again.
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Rumor mill runs rampant suggesting a 60-inch Apple iTV is coming this year

The latest Apple iTV rumor suggests a 60-inch display and a price between $1,500 to $2,500, but such a broad range doesn't narrow it down that much.

Put a ring on it: Latest Apple iTV rumor implies an iRing will act as remote control

The latest rumor has Apple's iTV being controlled by a ring that acts as a gesture-based remote. Then there's the "iTV mini", which might be more promising.

Game of Thrones season premiere breaks BitTorrent record

Game of Thrones season premiere attracted 4.4 million viewers, but also broke another record — the most heavily downloaded torrent, ever, in a 24-hour span.

Motive Television wants to put TV on your tablet, no Internet required

UK-based Motive Television aims to bring TV to your tablet not via the Internet, but through the same over-the-air broadcast signal that HDTVs use.
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Marantz NR1604 and NR1504 AV receivers announced, one feature-packed the other priced to delight

Marantz took the wraps off two new NR-series receivers, showing one feature-packed model, and one value leader within $150 of each other.

Soundfreaq reaches back to the 80’s with new retro-styled Boom Freaq speaker dock

Just in time for Father's Day, Soundfreaq announces a new limited edition speaker dock patterned after the 50-pound monsters of the 80's.
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Mohu’s Jolt antenna amplifier clears the airwaves to better TV reception

Mohu's Jolt inline antenna amp doesn't just amplify weak signals, it filters out airborne riff-raff to give users cleaner, more reliable TV reception
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Asus EeeBox EB1501 Review

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