iTunes changes leave behind first-gen Apple TV, Windows XP, and Vista users
Upcoming security changes mean users of older Apple TV hardware or Windows operating systems will soon lose access to the iTunes Store.
Vizio SmartCast TVs add support for voice control via Amazon Alexa
The new SmartCast skill brings Amazon Alexa voice-control support to Vizio's 2016 and 2017 P-Series, M-Series, and E-Series televisions.
‘The Last Jedi’ is Disney’s first 4K UHD Blu-ray with Dolby Vision and Atmos
The upcoming release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi on 4K UHD Blu-ray will be Disney’s first to feature both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
Spotify is working on its first hardware product — an Amazon killer?
New job listings show Spotify is working on its first-ever hardware, most likely a speaker. Will it take on Amazon's Echo products and Alexa, or the Apple HomePod?
Google’s idea for radar-based gesture control could change the remote forever
Google has filed a patent application for gesture based remote control, which could change how we interact with all of our electronic devices.
Live news channels come to the iEmpire’s TV app for iOS and Apple TVs
When Apple introduced the Apple TV 4K in September, it showed off live news integration in its TV app. Now that feature has finally arrived as promised, with six streaming news networks, and more possibly on the way.
Disney dishes programming details for its upcoming streaming service
Disney has dropped some details on what exactly we can expect to see on its upcoming streaming service, which will ditch R-rated movies for a focus on family-friendly content.
Hulu’s live TV offering adds more DVR controls, 60 fps support on some channels
Hulu’s with Live TV may not as many channels as some other services, but it keeps adding features, such as 60 fps support and new DVR controls.
Your Samsung or Roku smart TV could be vulnerable to hackers, but don’t panic
After testing various smart TVs, Consumer Reports says it found vulnerabilities in Samsung and TCL Roku TV models that allow could allow a hacker to remotely change channels, adjust the volume, or possibly play offensive content.
Dolby Atmos will bring the 2018 Olympics with all the thrill, none of the chill
You might not be able to make it to PyeongChang to catch the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in person, but both DirecTV and Comcast Xfinity will be showing the games in 4K HDR, using Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound to make it sound like you're right there.
Do you need a $3,000 speaker that doubles as a cooler? Well, here’s one anyway
Thomas & Darden's Kube is a 350-watt, 360-degree speaker that is absolutely huge, but there's a reason for that: It doubles as a cooler capable of holding up to 16 bottles of wine.
With a new app for Tizen-powered Samsung TVs, Tablo now supports most smart TVs
With the announcement of a new app for Samsung's Tizen-powered smart TVs, Tablo maker Nuvyyo's sleek and easy to use over-the-air DVR now supports all the major smart TV platforms.
Integra adds another 4K HDbaseT-enabled receiver to its 2018 A/V lineup
A few days ago, Integra unveiled two new pieces of home theater gear, the company's first in their respective categories to feature 4K HDbaseT. Now the company has unveiled another A/V receiver with many of the same features, but at a lower price.
Integra’s first A/V products of 2018 are also its first to support 4K HDbaseT
Integra's new DRX-R1.1 A/V receiver and DRX-R1.1 A/V controller are its first new releases for 2018, and are also the company's first products in their respective categories to feature 4K HDbaseT support.
Comcast Xfinity Home adds new voice commands just in time for the Super Bowl
At CES, Comcast announced that it would offer a firmware update turning its gateway devices into smart hubs. Now it has announced new home automation commands for its X1 voice remote.
New features for Tablo DVRs mean you won’t miss a second of your favorite show
Tablo makes some of the most advanced over-the-air DVRs available, and now they have been updated with a batch of new features that mean you'll never miss even a second of your favorite programs.
Google Assistant’s voice match finally works with multiple Netflix profiles
Google Assistant can now match different voices to specific Netflix profiles, where previously it only supported the main profile.
Sling TV gets a handful of new channels, while Dish won’t lose them
A new deal has been reached between Dish and Viacom that sees several new channels coming to the former’s Sling TV streaming service.
Plex VR lets you and three friends watch together at a virtual drive-in
Plex has unveiled its latest feature, Plex VR, which lets up to four people at once watch movies and TV shows in VR and chat in real time.
The Min7 is a seriously powerful wireless speaker handmade from wood
The Min7 speaker is portable, handmade, and packs 150 watts of power. It has also already blown by its Kickstarter funding goal.
Sling TV is offering an 18-hour preview of its service, no credit card needed
If you are interested in Sling TV, but haven’t checked it out, now is the time: the company is offering an 18-hour free preview on September 26.
Roku infiltrates soundbars and wireless speakers with its own voice assistant
Roku is expanding its reach with Roku Connect, a voice-controlled assistant and platform for soundbars, speakers, and yes, TVs.
Sennheiser is bringing its most transparent closed-back headphones ever to CES
Sennheiser is bringing its audio A game to CES, with a prototype 3D Soundbar, a new set of wireless in-ears, and its new HD 820 headphones.
Sony is bringing a sequel to last year’s fantastic OLED (and more) to CES 2018
Sony is bringing the A8F Bravia OLED and its new X900F line of UHD HDR LCD TVs to CES 2018, and we're ready to be impressed.
Will.i.am’s company I.am+ scoops up wireless earbud maker Earin
Will.i.am's tech company I.am+ revealed at CES that it has acquired Earin, which produced some of the first "true wireless" earbuds.
LG will roll into CES in style with the world’s first 88-inch 8K OLED display
Get ready for your 4K TV to look dated, as LG will debut the world’s first 88-inch, 8K OLED display at CES next week in Las Vegas.
Audeze’s iSine LX in-ears put planar magnetic sound in your pocket on the cheap
Audeze's iSine LX planar magnetic in-ears share the same technology as the company's iSine 10 and 20, but are available for a far lower price.
Your Sonos or Bose speaker (probably) isn’t haunted, but it could be hacked
A vulnerability in certain Sonos and Bose speakers lets remote attackers play sound on them, including Alexa and Google home commands.
Beyerdynamic unveils new version of its MMX 300 gaming headset, coming in February
Beyerdynamic revealed the second generation of its popular MMX 300 gaming headset at CES 2017. It's been updated with new features.
Pioneer’s new Elite FS-EB70 network soundbar features Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
Dolby Atmos soundbars were some of the hottest items at this year’s CES, and Pioneer was there with one of its own, the new Elite FS-EB70.