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Amazon Fire TV review
Can a compact dongle replace a set-top streamer? Find out in our Amazon Fire TV review.
Roku Streaming Stick+ review
Our Roku Streaming Stick+ review puts the little streamer through its paces and sees it coming out on top of the competition.
Roku Express review
Roku’s newest iteration of the Express streaming devices boast five times the power of its predecessor. Does that translate to five times the performance?
Chromecast Audio review
Google jumps into wireless audio with a slick companion to the popular video streamer. But is it any good? Our Google Chromecast audio review has answers.
Apple TV (2015) review
Apple may have come to the party a little late with the 4th Generation Apple TV, but the new streaming set-top box is an Apple fan’s dream.
SlimPort Nano-Console review
There are lots of different ways to connect your Android smartphone with your TV nowadays, but, sadly, the SlimPort Nano-Console might be the least enticing of the bunch.
Amazon Fire TV Gen 2 (2015) review
The new Amazon Fire TV Gen 2 combines 4K Ultra HD streaming, more powerful hardware, and the Alexa assistant into a formidable option to Roku and Apple TV.
TiVo Bolt review
In a world where the digital content we want to watch is smeared across a jagged landscape, the TiVo Bolt does an outstanding job of putting everything you want to watch, and listen to, in one place.
Hands on: SlimPort Nano-Console
We went hands-on with the SlimPort Nano-Console at MWC and found it to be a smart way to mirror your mobile device to the big screen for gaming, browsing, or movies.
Google Nexus Player by Asus review
The good news is: Google’s third attempt at a set-top streaming box is its best yet, and it has the potential to do very well in the future. The bad news: The Nexus Player is a disappointment at launch and not worth rushing to buy.
D-Link Wi-Fi Audio Extender review
D-Link’s Wi-Fi Audio Extender does a great job of bringing wireless audio to an older speaker or stereo system, but it’s worth as a Wi-Fi extender is dodgy at best.
Panasonic BDT360 review
There’s something to be said for a mid-tier Blu-ray player like the BDT360 when it comes to build quality and bonus features. If you’re looking for a device to act as the hub of your Internet-connected entertainment system, you can find a lot of value in the middle ground.
Amazon Fire TV review
When Amazon introduced its new Fire TV streaming set-top box, it looked like it might be able to knock Roku right off its perch as the player to beat. Now that we’ve had a chance to thoroughly test the Fire TV, we learn it isn’t exactly a Roku killer, but it’s still a terrific competitor with tremendous potential.
Kaleidescape Cinema One Review
Kaleidescape literally invented the movie server category, and their systems have been beloved by the mega-wealthy for over 12 years. Kaleidescape systems make managing and exploring movie collections easier and better than ever, with totally unique features like instant access to iconic scenes and an industry-first Blu-ray quality download store. The Cinema One brings all of the features of the company’s Premier line to a far more affordable price.
WD TV Play review
Western Digital’s WD TV Play box comes in at a nice price, and is armed with competitive features, but its murky video quality is a deal breaker for us.
HP Wireless Audio Review
HP’s Wireless Audio system streams music from place to place without wires, but sacrifices fidelity along the way, and can’t compare to similar offerings from competing companies.
Olive 06HD Review
The Olive 06HD music server benefits from unparalleled build quality and a high-end design that will satiate any audiophile with a soft spot for digital music.
Nuforce Air DAC Wireless System Review
The NuForce Air DAC Wireless system has great sound quality, is simple to use, and in some cases outshines Apple's AirPlay.
Roku 2 XS Review
The Roku 2 XS brings simplicity to media streaming but lacks support for DLNA streaming and many common file formats.
Pioneer Elite N-50 Review
Pioneer’s N-50 Elite networked audio player prioritizes fidelity with high-end components, but lacks creature comforts like Pandora and built-in Wi-Fi.
Apple TV Review (2012)
The 2012 revamp of the Apple TV brings better performance and a new interface, but still leaves users high and dry for much content outside iTunes.
Boxee Box Review
Review: D-Link’s Boxee Box offers a sleek interface and smart remote, but quirks and crashes keep it from being the perfect media streamer.
Logitech Revue with Google TV Review
Logitech's Revue brings the Web to your TV as the first set-top box with the Google TV operating system.
Apple TV (2010) Review
Apple's redesigned Apple TV shrinks considerably in size and price, but does it add enough features to stay competitive in a rapidly expanding field.
Sony Dash Review
We review the Dash, a personal internet viewer from Sony that delivers a wide selection of apps for music and video, but also functions as an alarm clock and digital picture frame.
Western Digital WD TV Live Plus Review
We review Western Digital's WD TV Live Plus media streamer which packs a lot of punch for such a small device.
ViewSonic NexTV VMP75 Review
We review ViewSonic's NexTV VMP75 network media player which transforms any standard TV into a connected one with full HD 1080p internet streaming and more.
Logitech Squeezebox Touch Review
We review Logitech's network music player the Squeezebox Touch which offers a 4.3-inch color touch screen and stream music to any room in your house.
Logitech Squeezebox Duet Review
We review Logitech's Squeezebox Duet network music system that lets you listen and control your music from any room.
IOGEAR Wireless HD Kit GWAV8141K Review
We review IOGEAR's Wireless HD Kit which provides wireless HD video streaming for up to 4 devices
Iomega iConnect Review
We review Iomega's iConnect wireless data station, a simple solution to connect all your USB storage devices to your network.
Sonos ZonePlayer S5 Review
We review the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 multi-room wireless music system which allows music from the internet, iTunes and other sources to be steamed throughout the house or office.
Sherwood R-904N NetBoxx Review
We review Sherwood's R-904N NetBoxx device which doubles as both an A/V receiver and media streamer.
LaCie Network Space 2 Review
We review the LaCie Network Space 2 which makes a fine consumer-level NAS for the most basic NAS needs.
Section Editor, Audio/Video
Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia for conferences such as CES, IFA, Mobile World Congress, and all the various one-offs from companies like Google, Samsung, LG, Facebook and the like.
When he’s not writing, editing, podcasting, interviewing or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer. He’s also a candidate for Pensacola City Council, District 1.
Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.
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