Bye-bye Marvel? Hulu’s new live TV service has Disney CEO rethinking Netflix deals
Disney CEO Bob Iger says he's excited about Hulu's upcoming move into live TV as the user interface is "tremendous" and will keep other providers honest.
Comcast is rolling out its HDR-ready Xi5 set-top box before it rolls out 4K
Comcast plans to launch its HDR-ready Xi5 set-top box on July 4, just in time for NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Looking forward to Starz shows in HDR? Better look online first
Starz continues to focus on its OTT services, saying this is likely where it will debut HDR. It's also bringing its app to Android TV devices this week.
Charter and Time Warner Cable officially merge as New Charter, Comcast misses out
Charter Communications has merged with Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks to create America's second-largest cable provider.
Are your eyeballs ready? Philips’ 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray hits stores next month
Philips was one of three companies to debut a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player at CES earlier this year, and now it will release its model starting in June.
Yamaha unwraps 6 hi-res receivers with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and multiroom sound
Yamaha continues to expand its multiroom offerings with a total of six MusicCast-enabled A/V receivers in its new Aventage RX-A 60 line.
BitTorrent Live aims to save live-streaming video from lag issues, outages
BitTorrent Live, a new live-streaming video platform, aims to solve the latency and cost problems associated with broadcasting to massive audiences.
Seeming to hover midair, Meizu’s Gravity is the David Blaine of speakers
Meizu has taken to Indiegogo, and it's not for a phone, but a clever new wireless speaker that takes its name from exactly what it looks to defy: Gravity.
AT&T buys streaming partner to deliver TV ‘however, whenever, and wherever’
AT&T announced today that it will acquire Quickplay, the company powering its multiple upcoming DirecTV streaming plans.
The BBC goes after Netflix head-on with aptly named Britflix
The BBC is reportedly working with other networks, including ITV and NBCUniversal, to plan a Netflix competitor under the working title Britflix.
Feniks Audio says it created the world’s best computer speakers, and they might be right
Feniks Audio says its Essence computer speakers are the world's best, and they certainly do pack in some nice components, but they don't come cheap.
Denon announces two feature-packed new models in its X-series of A/V receivers
Following last month's unveiling of two new models in its S Series of A/V receivers, Denon has announced two new future-ready models in its X Series line.
Star Trek fan film Axanar may not live long and prosper
While the creators of the Star Trek fan film Axanar have argued against the claims filed against them by CBS and Paramount, the case will indeed proceed.
ESPN and Verizon reach settlement in FiOS Custom TV lawsuit
ESPN and Verizon have reached a settlement in the lawsuit filed by the former shortly after the launch of its FiOS Custom TV skinny bundles last year.
Pioneer offers up 4K and HDR on a budget with its new entry-level A/V receiver
Are you looking for an HDR-ready receiver to pair with your new TV but don't have much cash left over? Pioneer's entry-level VSX-531 could be worth a look.
Pair this kit with a Raspberry Pi for the DIY headphone amp of your dreams
Looking for a DAC / tube amp combo to power your headphones but don't have a lot of cash to spend? Now all you need is a Raspberry Pi and this $120 kit.
Astell & Kern launches a trio of new products for playing and recording hi-res audio
Today Astell & Kern unveiled the AK300 hi-res player, the AK Recorder module, and its new Graphene Cables, the world's first to use the material.
Could the FCC’s proposed open set-top boxes accidentally encourage piracy?
Two influential lawmakers are warning that the FCC's proposed open set-top boxes could lead to an increase in piracy by making Popcorn Time seem legitimate.
YouTube is hopping on the internet TV bandwagon
First Hulu confirmed it is working on a live TV service to complement its current offerings, and now YouTube could be offering its own internet TV service.
Sony pulls the veil off a ton of high-res and multiroom home audio gear
If you're looking for high-resolution audio gear of just about any flavor, Sony has got you covered with a wide range of new products freshly unveiled.
Bowers & Wilkins acquired by ex-Facebook CTO's home automation startup
Bowers & Wilkins has been in the audio business since 1966, but the company was just acquired by the startup EVA Automation, which launched in 2014.
Kodak, Kickstarter join to offer free film to directors who don’t want to go digital
There are a lot of reasons indie directors shoot digitally, but Kodak wants to make sure that the prohibitively high cost of film isn't one of them.
