Farther, faster, louder: Sol Republic ramps up its new Deck Ultra speaker
Sol Republic promises double the loudness and battery life, plus an increased Bluetooth range for the new "Ultra" version of its popular Bluetooth speaker.
Couch salesmen rejoice: U.S. Netflix users streamed 5.1 billion hours in 3 months
During the second quarter of 2014, U.S. Netflix subscribers streamed 5.1 billion hours of content, among expanding viewership overseas.
Samsung’s new Ryder Cup app for its smart TVs brings viewers closer to the action
Samsung has collaborated with Turner Sports and the Professional Golfers' Association to develop the Ryder Cup TV app exclusively for Samsung smart TVs.
Netflix could top 100 million international subscribers by 2020
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings revealed last week that the over-the-top (OTT) streaming service is aiming to penetrate one-third of international TV households.
AMC nabs rights to new android-based sci-fi drama ‘Humans’
AMC is close to concluding a deal that would allow it to acquire domestic rights to the upcoming sci-fi drama 'Humans.'
Netflix now comprises up to 40 percent of Canadian downstream traffic at peak hours
A report shows that Netflix accounts for a huge percentage of Canadian downstream traffic and, as a result, is currently the leading web service in Canada.
Velodyne’s CES 2015 trip to be full of revamps and reveals
CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, is still more than three months away, but we already have our first peeks at some of the stuff we may see at the show.
Pioneer’s new Elite Blu-ray players are aimed squarely at audiophiles
The flagship BDP-88FD player and the only slightly less sophisticated BDP-85FD will be the first Elite Blu-ray players released by Pioneer in almost five years.
Netflix adds another A-list feather to its cap as Apatow commits to original series ‘Love’
Netflix announced today that it has enlisted funnyman Judd Apatow to bring a new comedy series — simply titled "Love" — to the Big Red streaming service.
Sony bolsters its 4K arsenal, adds over 300 hours of content for its latest UHD TVs
Sony has signed an agreement with NanoTech that will see NanoTech's streaming 4K video-on-demand service/content library integrated into Sony's 2014 4K TVs.
Netflix continues its global expansion with France, makes new enemies along the way
Netflix has officially launched in France, and the service is set to arrive in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and Luxembourg this month, as well.
Spotify Connect makes the jump to Amazon’s Fire TV
Swedish-based Spotify has expanded compatibility for its streaming service's Connect feature to allow users to play and control tunes via Amazon's Fire TV.
Polk’s Hampden powered speakers with Bluetooth aim to jazz up your desktop
The Baltimore-based audio maker announced yesterday that it has engineered a versatile new pair of powered speakers with Bluetooth compatibility.
Verizon adds fuel to the cord-cutter fire, readies a la carte Internet-TV for 2015
Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam revealed new information on its development of an Internet-based TV service. The company expects to launch by mid-2015.
Sony breaks the broadcast barrier, scores 22 Viacom networks for Internet-TV service
Viacom and Sony announced that the two companies have come to an agreement for Sony's upcoming cloud-based TV service to launch with 22 Viacom networks.
TiVo will show off its new Broadcam-powered 4K set-top box this week at IBC
TiVo and Broadcom will show off a new 4K-ready DVR this week at IBC 2014 (International Broadcasting Convention) in Amsterdam.
With a megaphone, siren and more, Creative’s AXX 200 speaker is a do-it-all oddball
The Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200 has a microSD card-ready integrated voice recorder, megaphone, siren, smartphone charger, and voice morpher.
Netflix announces its first original docu-series, Chef’s Table
Netflix announced that it has ordered a documentary series from filmmaker David Gelb profiling a handful of figures from the international culinary world.
Netflix gifts bingers with next episode auto-play for Chromecast
Netflix announced this morning that it has integrated its proprietary "Post-Play" feature into Chromecast playback of the leading streaming service.
Amazon launches anticipated Prime Instant Video for Android
Amazon announced today that Prime subscribers in the U.S., U.K., and Germany can finally access Prime Instant Video via a long-awaited app for Android.
James Corden to replace Craig Ferguson as new Late Late Show host
Though CBS says Corden will replace Ferguson sometime next year, the company hasn't revealed precisely when in 2015 the British performer will take over.
Netflix may add shorter video clips to boost mobile usage
The video-streaming service is considering the integration of shorter video clips into its catalog in response to the rising number of mobile Netflix users.
RCA releases 12 new ‘Roku-ready’ HDTV models
The 12 models, with screen sizes ranging from 28 to 65 inches, offer convenient onboard access to the Roku Channel Store and thousands of streaming options.
Samsung migrates Milk Music beyond smartphones to Web TV and wearables
Samsung is expanding its Milk Music service beyond just smartphones and into the arsenals of Samsung's Web-enabled televisions and wearables.
AnyMote Home wants to make your smartphone the ultimate universal remote
This little coaster-shaped hub, the AnyMote Home, has access to the digital versions of remote controls for more than 800,000 different supported devices.
Fans compete to create cover art for new Arrested Development boxed set
Twentieth Century Fox today announced it has teamed up with series creator Mitch Hurwitz to search for the best fan-made cover art for the season 4 box set.
Netflix now lets you choose which Facebook friends you recommend movies to
Netflix has revamped its Facebook sharing feature with a more seamless process and, more importantly, has made that process' privacy entirely customizable.
Vizio’s affordable 2.1 Sound Stand is here to spice up your flat screen’s paltry audio
Vizio announced today the release of its new 2.1 Sound Stand, an all-in-one audio solution that doubles as a pedestal for your flat-panel TV.
NFL Mobile and Sportscenter apps raise the ante for more coverage away from home
The NFL and ESPN today released updated versions of their NFL Mobile and Sportscenter apps respectively.