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.
Sonos says botched app update has hurt its bottom line
CEO Patrick Spence says the botched app update that broke customers' systems and removed features will affect the company's earnings.
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.
Disney’s password-sharing crackdown goes big in September
Disney's CEO said the company would expand its crackdown on login sharing starting in September.
Get ready to pay for more Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+
Starting October 17, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ are all going to cost a little more. Again. Because Disney is still trying to not lose money on streaming.
The Google TV Streamer added one feature that all such devices need
The Google TV Streamer includes a simple button to help you locate a missing remote control — and that's something every such device should have.
Chromecast now has a place in the Google Graveyard
With the announcement of Google TV Streamer, the Chromecast platform has been laid to rest after almost a dozen years.
Should you get Venu Sports if you have cable or streaming?
If you already have a cable or streaming subscription, it's very likely that you don't need Venu Sports. Even more so if you have a couple of other services.
Venu Sports may actually be better than its creators intended
Execs for Venu Sports say they're not trying to steal subscribers from cable and streaming, but there's almost no way that won't happen.
How I added a handful of hidden YouTube TV channels for the Olympics
If you use the custom channels sort option on YouTube TV, you might be missing out on a bunch of new channels.
Venu Sports finally announces price of $43 a month, for starters
Venu Sports — the new streaming service that combines sports from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery — will cost $43 a month, but that may well increase.
SiriusXM launches Podcasts+ within Apple Podcasts
SiriusXM is giving early access and bonus material to a number of its podcasts via a new SiriusXM Podcasts+ subscription within Apple's Podcasts app.
Sonos says it’s fixed excessive battery drain on the iPhone
Sonos has released an app update that it says fixes excessive battery drain on iPhones. Other work remains, however.
Tubi is now available on Apple Vision Pro
The biggest free streaming service is now available on Apple's VR headset.