Comcast to acquire DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion
Following reports of talks between the two companies yesterday, Comcast subsidiary NBCUniversal has agreed to acquire DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion.
Want to shape the future of PlayStation Vue? Try canceling your subscription
For a possible look at the future of PlayStation Vue, and maybe even the chance to shape it, all you have to do is try to cancel your subscription.
TiVo’s new Roamio DVR for cord-cutters cuts subscription fee for cash upfront
TiVo’s Roamio OTA DVR for cord-cutters adds 500GB of extra storage and cuts the subscription fees. But it comes at a kingly price.
Piracy could be on the rise in Canada following Netflix VPN shut-out
With Canadian Netflix users not being able to access content outside of their own country, they’re considering turning to piracy in order to watch.
Onkyo brings 3D surround to the home theater in a box
Onkyo introduced two new home theater systems today, one aimed at those on a budget, while the other offers Dolby Atmos and is DTS:X-ready.
Steam chugs into movie rentals with huge Lionsgate deal
Valve's Steam platform has offered up a handful of movies for some time, but a new deal sees the service offering more than 100 movies from Lionsgate.
Samsung TVs get HBO Now just ahead of this weekend’s Game of Thrones premiere
Owners of 2016 Samsung TVs can now sign up for an HBO Now subscription without ever having to leave the comfort of their living room.
Marantz’s latest A/V receiver slims down in size, but doesn’t skimp on features
Marantz’s new NR1607 packs in all the features you’d expect in a modern A/V receiver including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, but packed into an ultra slim package.
HBO Now comes to Xbox One with just days to spare before Game of Thrones premiere
The HBO Now app has arrived on the Xbox One with just days to spare before the season premieres of Game of Thrones, Silicon Valley, and Veep.
Pioneer introduces two new 4K-ready A/V receivers loaded with wireless connectivity
Pioneer announced the launch of two new A/V receivers today, both of which support 4K video and offer plenty of wireless connectivity options.
NBCUniversal's comedy streaming service to allow subscriptions via Amazon
NBCUniversal’s comedy-only streaming service debuted in January, and soon it will join Starz, Showtime, and others in offering subscriptions via Amazon.
Denon’s HEOS HS2 brings the heat to Sonos with high-res audio support
Denon has continued to add to its HEOS multi-room system since its launch in 2014, but now it is getting a major boost with the addition of high-res audio.
Vizio’s new M-Series and E-Series 4K Ultra HD TVs are smarter and brighter than ever
Following last month's unveiling of SmartCast in its P-Series TVs, Vizio has updated both its M-Series and E-Series lines with the feature.
Old school meets new school with Audio-Technica's new wireless turntable
Earlier this year at CES, Audio-Technica showed off a Bluetooth turntable as well as new wireless headphones, both of which go on sale this month.
A new box from Sling TV could give cord-cutters access to local OTA channels
A new piece of hardware by the name of the AirTV would take OTA local channels and make them available directly within the Sling TV app.
MovieLaLa wants to show that trailers are the new movies with Trailer TV
Trailer TV is an app for the Apple TV that aims to do for movie trailers what Pandora did for music, learning users’ tastes with each trailer watched.
Pioneer brings serious bass on a budget with its new SW-10-powered subwoofer
Pioneer has announced the addition of the 400-watt SW-10 powered subwoofer to its speaker lineup, bringing bass as low as 30Hz for $350.
There’s more to Samsung’s 2016 SUHD TV lineup than just curves
Samsung has announced the pricing and availability of its HDR-ready 2016 SUHD TV lineup, offering both curved and flat models starting at $1,500.
Nativ’s high-res music system is part digital audio player, part home stereo
The Nativ Vita, a digital audio player featuring an 11-inch touchscreen, is just one part of the company's high-resolution music system, now on Indiegogo.
Netflix quietly rolled out HDR on a show you probably aren’t watching
Netflix has begun rolling out its promised 4K HDR streaming support, starting with season one of its original series, Marco Polo.
Logitech expanding its audio stable with $50 million Jaybird acquisition
Looking to expand its audio offerings, Logitech has announced it will acquire wireless audio company Jaybird in a deal for $50 million in cash.
Yamaha’s latest MusicCast pieces allow even older gear to go multiroom
Yamaha has unveiled the WXA-50 Wireless Streaming Amplifier and WXC-50 Wireless Streaming Preamplifier, both of which add MusicCast to any audio gear.
Concert for one: Akoustic Arts A speaker beams sound straight to your ears
The Akoustic Arts A new directional speaker, now wrapping up its Indiegogo campaign, aims to be a speaker that allows private listening.
Netflix’s list of Recommended TVs gets bigger with addition of 25 LG TVs
Netflix’s 2016 list of recommended TVs has just grown larger with the addition of several LG TVs, including its OLED G6 Signature and Super UHD LCD models.
Rights to live streaming NFL Thursday Night Football go to Twitter
Twitter has reportedly won the live streaming rights to the NFL's Thursday Night Football, beating out contenders like Amazon, Facebook, and Verizon.
Denon announces two affordable new 4K-ready S-Series A/V receivers with Dolby Atmos
Denon has announced two new models in its S-Series line of network A/V receivers featuring 4K, HDR, and support for Dolby Atmos, with DTS:X coming later.
Rebooted Star Trek movies will be Paramount’s first 4K UHD Blu-ray releases
Paramount has revealed that its first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases will be Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness, each of which will retail for $50.
Play ball! Yahoo Sports now streaming MLB Free Game of the Day
Yahoo is expanding its sports live-streaming, which includes NFL, NHL, and the PGA Tour, with the addition of the MLB Free Game of the Day.