Netflix still king of streamers, but Amazon is catching up
A study released by Parks Associates this week finds Amazon's average year-over-year growth rate to be more than three times as high as that of Netflix.
Chromecast users can now send Google Drive presentations to the big screen
Google added the new functionality to the Drive service yesterday. Up until now, only a select few beta users could cast presentations using the dongle.
Comcast strikes a deal to bring a bundle of MGM content to Xfinity on demand
Among the films and TV shows to be added to the Xfinity On Demand digital store are Bull Durham, Fargo, The Graduate, Hoosiers, and the Rocky franchise.
New Hulu Plus remote app brings Chromecast-style control to game consoles
Hulu announced this morning that users can now control Hulu Plus on select gaming consoles with iOS and Android mobile devices.
Study: advertisers increasingly look to original video content as the next frontier
A study finds that a large majority of brand marketers and ad executives expect original digital video content to become as important as television content.
Samsung offers free 4K movies to owners of its HU9000 4K/UHD TVs
The South Korean company announced today that it is offering a free movie bundle (includes World War Z), to purchasers of its curved HU9000 4K TVs.
Comcast to sell off 3.9 million customers if Time Warner merger proceeds
If the Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger is approved later this year, Comcast will sell nearly 4 million customers to Charter Communications for cash.
Comcast/Netlfix spat gets scrappier, as Comcast blames Netflix for video quality woes
The cable giant responded yesterday via blog post to Netflix's claims that Comcast is directly responsible for users' sluggish streaming rates and quality.
Anker’s tiny portable Bluetooth speaker is long on battery life, but will it pack a punch?
Though the portable speaker boasts a variety of features, the 4-watt/2-inch driver is just too small for us to determine, without a demo, how loud it is.
Apple TV tops 20 million units sold as the set-top battle rages on
The company dropped its Q2 report - which indicated a quarterly revenue of $45.6 billion - and claims to oversee 800 million iTunes accounts worldwide.
Sceptre’s new X322XV TV is more colorful than an 80’s music video
The California-based budget HDTV maker's newest addition to its Color Series line is the X322XV, available in pink, purple, pearl white, and black.
AT&T gathers $500 million to launch a new online video service
The telecommunications giant today announced a partnership with The Chernin Group to jointly contribute $500 million toward a new online video service.
Comcast’s “Watchathon Week” breaks records with 50 million hours of VOD binging
The video on-demand marathon proved that VOD is still a relevant source of content for today's consumer. The event served up more than 3,500 episodes.
Sonos looks to drop its Bridge hub for total wireless autonomy
The multi-room home audio powerhouse is preparing for beta testing that could eventually lead to an entirely wireless SonosNet — minus the $50 Bridge box.
PonoPlayer’s $6.2 million marks the third best kickstarter campaign ever
After 35 days of funding, Neil Young's PonoPlayer is finally done with the Kickstarter phase. Young now aims for venture capital to get it to market.
Roku adds universal search for mobile devices, discloses its users’ top searches
The set-top box maker today let the public have a peek at a short list of its most searched-for titles, and announced a Roku 3 software update rollout.
Mohu targets urban cord-cutters with its $25 Leaf Metro HDTV antenna
The $25 HDTV antenna has all of the capabilities that make Mohu's other antennae so impressive, but with a slightly shorter signal range.
V-Moda hopes to make “on-ear the new in-ear” with its stylishly practical XS headphones
The $200 pair is equipped with 40mm dual-diaphragm drivers on each side, passive noise isolation, and a stylish yet durable design.
Research shows people share more photos through their TV than other kinds of media
New research indicates a sea change for consumer behavior in the home. The most popular form of content-sharing between devices is viewing photos via TV.
Kinivo’s BTE40 Bluetooth receiver makes any headphones or home stereo wireless
This Bluetooth receiver can transform any pair of headphones or Hi-Fi system into a Bluetooth-enabled device for a connected multi-room audio experience.
As Aereo nears its moment of truth, new data affirms broadcasters’ biggest fears
The infamous New York-based company now has more ammunition to make big broadcasters quiver: new data predicts a conversion of pay-TV subscribers to Aereo.
Learn to love the curve: Research predicts 6 million curved TVs to ship in 2017
Research by NPD's DisplaySearch indicates a lot of diversification for the global television market within the next three to five years.
H&M and Urbanears let you get your clothes and cans in one stop
The two brands are collaborating to release a line of three pairs of headphones based on Urbanears' Plattan line. The trio has updated fabrics and textures.
WebTuner bundles live TV with streaming services for a new breed of set-top ‘box’
The device is still in the works, but the Redmond, WA-based startup behind WebTuner says its product will benefit both viewers and advertisers/broadcasters.
Survey predicts a surge in popularity for wireless speakers and multi-room audio devices
A study by the Consumer Electronics Association found that, despite a low amount of current owners, wireless home audio will eventually become ubiquitous.
Musaic’s wireless hi-fi system can double as home automation hub
If the company meets its Kickstarter goal users will be able to synchronize music throughout all rooms in the home, and possibly even lighting and heating.
Bose aims for style with its Freestyle in-ear and SoundTrue headphones
The reputable audio gear maker appears to be aiming for good looks over audiophile quality with the FreeStyle in-ear and SoundTrue over/on-ear 'phones.
Sony’s affordable MDR-ZX750BN make noise-cancelling Bluetooth cans more accessible
The company's new MDR-ZX750BN is capable of deciding on the best Bluetooth/Noise-Cancelling mode by analyzing the surrounding area's ambient noise levels.
Klipsch adds R6 and R6i in-ear ‘monitors’ to its Reference lineup
Klipsch has added two new in-ear headphones to its Reference line, priced at $80 and $100.
Study projects 4K will expand like HD, only faster
Research firm Parks Associates released a study this week that predicts the new 4K technology will trace HDTV's 15-year trajectory in a shorter 10-12 years.
Amazon denies having a free, ad-supported streaming media service in the works
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week — citing "people close to the company" — that Amazon may have a new media-streaming service in the works.