Amazon is bringing Alexa’s charms to the first-gen Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
The latest Fire TV brought Alexa support with it, but what about those with older hardware? An update in the next few weeks will bring Alexa and more.
Spotify now available on the Amazon Echo, but you need to be a Premium subscriber
The Amazon Echo has been getting increasingly smart since its launch, and now playing your favorite music is as simple as saying "Alexa, play Spotify."
Verizon’s new Free View lets FiOS customers preview premium channels on demand
Verizon FiOS customers can now preview premium channels for 48 hours whenever they want with the company's new Free View feature.
The Apple TV doesn’t have picture-in-picture (yet) but here’s what it could look like
The Apple TV doesn't have picture-in-picture functionality, but according to a demo from a developer, it's a relatively easy feature to add.
iNetwork? Apple could join Netflix, Amazon in offering original streaming TV
Apple is reportedly talking to Hollywood creatives about licensing deals that would allow it to offer its own original TV content just as Netflix does.
The latest Bluetooth speaker from Fluance is big, bold, and a little strange
The Fluance Fi70 doesn't aim to be a portable Bluetooth speaker. Instead, this one is aiming for a permanent spot in your living room.
CW testing the eSports waters with Mortal Kombat tournament special
CW is bringing Mortal Kombat X: Machinima’s Chasing the Cup to primetime TV next month, testing the waters to see if eSports could be "sports for CW."
Looking to stream IFC documentaries? Hulu will be your only option
As a result of a deal closed yesterday, Hulu will soon be the only place viewers will be able to stream documentaries from IFC Films.
Spotify launches new Shows video service on Android
Spotify's mobile-only video streaming, announced last May, will begin rolling out this week, featuring content from the BBC, Maker Studios, and ESPN.
Wish you could channel surf on Netflix? This Chrome extension can help
If you find yourself wishing Netflix had some of the spontaneity of old-school channel surfing, a new Chrome extension can bring some of that back.
Miss the old SoundCloud desktop client? Take a look at Soundnode
While it has mobile apps, SoundCloud retired its desktop client years ago. Now a new app dubbed Soundnode aims to bring the service back to the desktop.
New website lets you see what's available on Netflix in any country
Curious what's available on Netflix in countries other than yours? A new website dubbed uNoGS lets you see the service's catalog in any country.
You can now ask Amazon Echo’s Alexa about movie showtimes and live NFL scores
Thanks to an update to the Amazon Echo, users can now ask Alexa for movie showtimes, live NFL scores, and even who is expected to win Super Bowl 50.
The battle begins: Australia sees the first effects of Netflix’s VPN crackdown
A week after Netflix announced it would begin cracking down on VPN users, some Australians are seeing the first effects of the blockage.
Soon chatting about your favorite shows on Facebook will affect their Nielsen ratings
In 2013, Nielsen began measuring Twitter buzz as part of how it gauges a TV show's ratings. In the first half of 2016, Facebook will become a factor too.
Netflix sets dates for multiple series including new Kimmy Schmidt, Orange is the New Black
Netflix has announced the premiere dates of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Orange is the New Black, and wide array of brand-new shows.
HBO plans to launch standalone streaming service, opt out of cable in Spain
Later this year, HBO plans to launch a streaming service in Spain which will be the only way to watch its content there once its current cable deals end.
Following Netflix's VPN crackdown, providers are working to circumvent the block
Last week, Netflix said it would be cracking down on use of VPNs that allow users to watch content not available in their geographic area.
Twitter users experiencing outages worldwide on both the Web and mobile apps
What was once quite common has come as a shock to many, as Twitter is experiencing sporadic outages worldwide this morning.