How to use the Google TV Streamer remote finder
The Google TV Streamer has added a feature that makes it easy to find a lost remote control. Here's how to use it.
Roku OS 14 is for the kids, and the voice control users
Roku OS 14 will start rolling out to users in the weeks and months ahead, with a few new features on tap.
A newer, faster Roku Ultra rolls out for 2024
The Roku Ultra has been updated for 2024 with faster internals and better wireless network support, plus it now comes with Roku's best remote control.
How to factory reset Google TV Streamer
Resetting Google TV Streamer is about as easy as it gets — not that you should have to do it very often, if ever.
Google Home panel, AI art are coming to all Google TV devices
The new Google Home panel and AI-generated ambient art features are coming to other Google TV devices, and not just Google TV Streamer. Huzzah.
Don’t throw out that old Chromecast with Google TV just yet
The new Google TV Streamer is better than the old Chromecast with Google TV in nearly every way that counts — except for when it comes to size.
Simplify your Google TV home screen with the ‘Apps only’ option
A buried Apps-only mode strips all the cruft from the Google TV home screen, leaving only the apps that you've already installed. It's magical.
Should you upgrade to tvOS 18 right away?
TVOS 18 is here for Apple TV hardware. But should you rush out and update? We'll weigh the pros and the very few cons.
AirPods 4 don’t come with a cable — and that’s a good thing
Apple won't include a charging cable with the AirPods 4, which is both a good thing and a bad thing in the near future. But in the long run, it's a plus.
The biggest problem with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses is time
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are excellent — but it's unlikely their hardware will last as long as my analog Ray-Bans have.
AirPods Pro 2 update brings iOS 18 head gestures ahead of public release
You can now nod your head — or shake it — to reply to notifications if you're wearing AirPods Pro.
The best Amazon Fire TV device you should buy in 2024
There's no shortage of Amazon Fire TV devices out there — but we've nailed down the three you should actually consider.
Elon Musk’s X TV is now available in your living room
X now has a video-centric app available on smart TVs and other streaming platforms.
Sonos’ public Trello board doesn’t delight
A public-facing Trello board of upcoming fixes doesn’t do anything to speed up the process of fixing what went wrong with Sonos. It’s a distraction.
MLS Season Pass is free — for some — for the rest of the 2024 season
Apple TV+ subscribers will get MLS Season Pass free for the rest of the season. Everyone else can get it for just $10.
Will there be a new Apple TV at the September event?
It's possible that a new version of Apple TV hardware could be announced at the September event — but don't hold your breath.
ESPN just made it easier to figure out where to watch live sports
You can now more easily see exactly when — and where — live sports will be available on TV and streaming, thanks to an update to the ESPN app and website.
Plex is losing Tidal integration this fall
Plex is losing its integration with the Tidal music service (or maybe it's the other way around) in late October 2024.
Shokz teases new OpenRun Pro 2 headphones coming this week
Shokz is teasing a new set of bone-conducting headphones — the OpenRun Pro 2 — that's set to be announced on August 28, apparently.
Samsung adds two more ultra short throw projectors to its Premiere lineup
The Samsung Premiere 9 and Premiere 7 add two very capable laser projectors to the company's ultra short throw lineup.
Sonos CEO ‘faces the music’ in Reddit Q&A
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence joined a Reddit Q&A and answered some burning questions as the company continues to try to rectify a botched software rollout.
‘Push for speed backfired,’ Sonos CEO says as new products delayed
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence said he pushed the company to move too fast, and as a result two new products will have to be delayed until software is fixed.
NFL Sunday Ticket adds Yahoo fantasy football, better multiview
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV just got even better for the 2024 season, with improved multiview, and more Fantasy Football options.
Sonos needs a new CEO
Let’s just come out and say what everyone is thinking, and more than a few are saying: Sonos needs a new chief executive officer.
Sonos laying off 6% of employees ‘for long-term success’
Sonos announced layoffs of about 100 employees as the company weathers a continued software meltdown, and a major loss of revenue because of it.
A major Sonos exploit was explained at Black Hat — but you needn’t worry
Researchers from NCC Group showed how a Sonos One could fall victim to an attack that would let someone listen in on the microphones.
Sonos Ace headphones now work with more Sonos soundbars
Sonos just dropped another bevy of improvements, including enabling the Sonos Ace headphones to work with all of the company's soundbars.
Fubo wins injunction against Venu Sports streaming service
When — and if — Venu Sports will be able to go live is up in the air after Fubo won a preliminary injunction against the new sports-centric streaming service.
Your favorite sous vide cooker is going subscription
Anova — maker of highly popular sous vide cookers — is going to charge a small fee to the cooker via the app.
Roku now has a dedicated free sports channel
Roku will consolidate the live and original sports programs it owns or licenses under a single channel.