What is HLG HDR, and do you need it in your new TV?
There are already so many types of HDR signals, so just what is Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG for short) and how is it different from other types of HDR? It may not be used much now, but that is starting to change, and could soon change in a big way. Here's everything you need to know about the technology.
Amazon introduces new Fire TV Edition line of budget-priced TVs at CES
Amazon and Roku have been battling it out with their streaming boxes for some time, but Amazon has moved in on Roku’s turf with its Fire TV Edition line.
NewsON, Roku team up to make finding live local news easy for cord cutters
Have you cut the cord, and now find yourself missing local news? If you're a Roku owner, the new Live News Zone powered by NewsON can solve that problem.
Good deal! Puro Sound Labs Bluetooth headphones are $75 off
Puro Sound Labs’ BT5200 Bluetooth headphones offer quality audio and wireless convenience while also protecting your hearing, and they’re available at a major discount just in time for this holiday shopping season.
With its latest app, Tablo turns your Xbox One into an over-the-air DVR
With its latest app, the Tablo over-the-air DVR can now add the ability to pause, fast-forward, and record live TV to Microsoft’s Xbox One.
Roku TVs take a cue from DVRs, gain the ability to pause live TV
Owners of Roku TVs have a new use for their antennas, as a recent update has added the ability to pause and remove live TV for up to 90 minutes.
Sony’s latest portable speaker brings Google Assistant to the party
If you’re looking for a smart speaker but can’t get enough bass, Sony’s new SRS-XB501G might be for you, with impressive battery life, Google Assistant built-in, and the ability to take the speaker just about anywhere thanks to weatherproofing and Bluetooth connectivity.
Universal Music Group is the latest company to offer music in hi-res MQA format
Universal Music Group and MQA have signed a multi-year deal to offer music from UMG's massive catalog in the MQA hi-res audio format.
Onkyo’s new DP-X1 portable player sports high style, high-res, and MQA support
Onkyo first showed off the DP-X1 at CES earlier this year, and now the player has launched featuring MQA support for high-res audio at smaller file sizes.
An unlikely partnership sees Sling TV heading to Comcast’s X1 platform
In a deal that wasn’t exactly easy to see coming, Sling TV has announced that it will launch on Comcast’s cloud-based X1 platform.
Sling TV’s Cloud DVR feature expands to include Roku, Android devices
Sling TV has expanded its $5 per month "First Look" program for its Cloud DVR feature, adding support for Roku and Android devices.
ESPN+, the stand-alone streaming sports app we’ve been waiting for, is here
ESPN's stand-alone streaming sports app ESPN+ launches on April 12 for $5 per month, but while the service might be great for die-hard sports fans, it doesn't offer a way to watching traditional ESPN programming without subscribing to cable or a similar service.
The biggest issues with Verizon FiOS, and how to fix them
Verizon FiOS offers not just fiber internet, but TV and home phone service as well and that is a whole lot to cram into one monthly billing statement. If you're considering the service, see what problems, issues, and trouble other Verizon FiOS users have reported before you decide to sign-up.
Amazon renews dystopian drama The Man in the High Castle for second season
Amazon's The Man in the High Castle has been picked up for a second season less than a month after the first 10-episode season aired.
Apple’s long-awaited wireless AirPods are now available to order
Apple delayed the launch of its AirPods true wireless earbuds earlier this year, but they are now available to order.
Xfinity TV will give Sony Android TVs owners one less remote to juggle
Sony is the latest company to join Comcast's Xfinity TV Partner Program, with the cable service coming to Sony Android TVs in 2018.
Spotify Premium cribs from Pandora with new Endless Artist Radio feature
As Pandora continues to catch up to Spotify in terms of the features it offers, Spotify is returning the favor, adding Endless Artist Radio for Premium subscribers as well as other features including newly streamlined navigation and a redesigned, easier-to-use search page.
Genius gives Apple Music a brainy boost with new lyrics integration
While Genius has already worked with Spotify for its Behind the Lyrics feature and YouTube for Song Stories, the service has announced its most in-depth partnership to date with Apple Music, bringing lyrics to the app and making it the default player for the Genius mobile app and website.
Buying a new Blu-ray player? Read this first
Buying a Blu-ray player isn't easy, but we're here to help with all the information you need to make your shopping experience simple.
Watch as we crawl inside Furrion Robotics’ gargantuan Prosthesis racing mech
We caught up with Furrion Robotics' Jonathan Tippett on the CES show floor to chat about the X1 Mech Racing League and the Prosthesis mech.
Sony’s gorgeous A8F Bravia OLED TVs have been priced and are up for pre-order
Sony’s A8F Bravia OLED TVs were some of the most impressive we saw at this year’s CES, and starting today, you can order one of your own.
Samsung will show off an impressive new wall-mountable soundbar at CES 2018
TVs are getting thinner all the time, and Samsung's new wall-mountable NW700 Sound+ is meant to fit seamlessly on the wall underneath them.
