A new era dawns as Netflix begins 4K/UHD streaming
Netflix made good on its 4K promise Sunday, rolling out the first of its planned 4K streaming service to select devices.
Oppo’s new PM-1 headphones make ‘planar magnetic’ look sexy
Oppo unveils a gorgeous new duo of planar magnetic headphones, the PM-1 and PM-2.
Can these new Android-powered headphones change the game of wireless sound?
The Streamz wireless headphones promise hi-fi sound, multiple ways to play, and voice-activated control from a host of music files and services.
Pluto.tv aims to make YouTube work like old-school TV
Pluto.tv aims to organize popular online video content into 'channels' to make it more like watching regular TV.
TiVo’s Roamio makes good on its name by letting you stream outside your home network
Got an iOS device? Got TiVo's Roamio set-top box? A new update allows users to watch their entire DVR catalog and live TV from anywhere with Wi-Fi on an iPhone or iPad.
TiVo racks up a series of wins, proving premium media devices are still relevant
TiVo's future looks bright, announcing a profit for the last quarter of 2013, and showing plenty of room for expansion into new markets.
Harman Kardon targets space-starved audiophiles with super-slim SB 35 and SB26 sound bars
Harman Kardon introduces two new soundbars for IFA, including the SB 35 and the SB 26, both of which offer slim designs and extensive feature sets.
Astell&Kern debuts the all new AK240 hi-res portable audio player for CES 2014
Astell&Kern descends on CES 2014 with its AK240 high-end audio player and AKR02 in-ear monitors. Proceed with caution: this stuff isn't for those with light wallets and faint hearts.
Roku CEO calls Apple TV a money loser, shrugs off new Amazon streaming device
At a recent Re/Code conference, Roku CEO Anthony Wood called out his competition in the streaming marketplace, including Apple, and Amazon.
Chromecast may soon get Slingbox, and that means DVR
A Slingbox employee promised the long-awaited Chromecast app for its service is on the way.
Aereo makes a final plea for the future of Internet TV as we know it
Aereo makes a final plea for its legality in a 100 page brief to the Supreme Court.
Yamaha unveils its all new 2014 RX-V AV receiver lineup
Yamaha unveils its new RX-V receivers, which offer several new features, and mark Yamaha's first ever lineup with Wi-Fi compatibility.
Ditch the ‘virtual’ in your surround sound with Edifier’s fully autonomous 5.1 S760D system
Edifier's new 5.1 S760D is a fully autonomous surround system priced well under $1,000.
Could Comcast help Apple realize Steve Jobs’ final opus?
Apple and Comcast are reportedly in talks to setup a super-fast delivery system for Apple's proposed new internet-TV set-top-box.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings decries his own deal with Comcast, pleads for net neutrality
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings takes to the internet to denounce his deal to pay Comcast for higher connection speeds, pleading for net neutrality.
Samsung bolsters its assault on Sonos with new wireless home-audio speakers, accessories
Samsung has revealed a host of new wireless audio products at its exhibition today at the Guggenheim in NYC.
Samsung and 20th Century Fox sign a new licensing agreement to bring more 4K home
In an effort to give its growing legion of UHD TV owners something to actually watch, Samsung has partnered with 20th Century Fox to begin offering films like X-Men Origins: Wolverine in the high-res format.
Comcast and Verizon get more brazen than Frank Underwood with House of Cards pricing
Comcast and Verizon negotiate deals with Sony to sell episodes of House of Cards' Season One through their cable services.
Nocs scratches the record with its new NS900 DJ headphones
Nocs today released its NS900 DJ headphones. The headphones are built around a PVD-coated steel chassis, and boast 40mm titanium drivers for $250.
Definitive Technology showcases four brand new sonic toys at CEDIA 2013
Definitive Technologies unveiled four new products today at CEDIA 2013 in Denver. The products include new Mythos tower speakers, and a DTS 5.1 sound bar.
Will new original programming soften the blow of Amazon’s Prime price hike?
Amazon adds four new original programs for its Amazon Instant streaming service shortly after confirming a $20/year price hike for Prime membership.
Dish Network’s Super Joey DVR companion makes its heroic debut
Dish Network today released its Super Joey companion DVR. No pricing has yet been announced for the box, which adds two extra tuners to Dish's Hopper DVR.
As the ink dries on Dish’s new licensing terms with Disney, CBS eyes a better deal
CBS president Les Moonves implies Dish Network will have to do better than its recent deal with Disney if it wants to secure CBS content for online TV.
Apple TV no longer a ‘hobby’, brings in $1 billion in revenue last year
Apple reveals a successful year for the Apple TV, which brought in $1 billion dollars in revenue.
DTS reads minds to prove that enhanced audio, not video, is what really sparks emotion
DTS commisioned a study that measured brain waves to find out whether enhanced audio or enhanced video is more effective in heightening emotions.
The Qplay streaming box hits the streets, but already faces some new competition
Qplay, the video-curation device from the co-creators of TiVo is now available in a beta version for $49.
Where’s ours? AT&T, Verizon dogpile on Netflix with requests for cash
Verizon and AT&T executives claim to be close to agreements with Netflix in which the service will pay for more efficient streaming on their networks.
Netflix’s new prank video clowns Amazon’s drone delivery concept, and it’s pretty funny
Netflix creates a comical video about the downside of Amazon's proposed drone delivery system.
Mohu’s Channels box lets you surf broadcast and streamed TV from one interface
Mohu's new Channels device marries broadcast TV and streaming content in one super-simple interface.
Western justice: Utah judge deals Aereo its first big loss
A Utah justice hands down an injunction on Aereo, handing the service its first major blow as it prepares for a Supreme Court battle.
Denon’s new DA-300USB is a super-versatile DAC for even the most discerning audiophile
Denon has released its first ever USB DAC, the DA-300USB, capable of processing nearly any digital audio file.
Is your Netflix running slower than ever? You’re far from alone
The latest monthly ISP Speed Index report from Netflix shows streaming speeds for several ISPs are down.
Yamaha’s new 103 sound bar adds Bluetooth without a price hike
Yamaha adds Bluetooth to its entry-level sound bar tier with the new 103.
FilmOn’s new ‘Teleport Technology’ changes the streaming game again
FilmOn's new Teleport Technology allows users to access online network broadcasts without the need for a physical connection to its tiny streaming antennae.
There’s a Walkman in my water! Sony shows off its W Walkman’s waterproof skills
Sony unveils a new video to show off its waterproof W Walkman headphone/MP3 player. The video shows the Walkman fully submerged in a bottle of water.
iUi Design ripped a mirror off a Mini and made this boombox out of it
iUi Design has released a new Bluetooth speaker called the Bluetooth Mirror BoomBox - a wireless speaker made to resemble a Mini Cooper's side mirror.
TV sales take a hit in 2013, but the slump won’t last long
A new IHS report shows a decline in TV sales in the U.S. for two years in a row, reaching a 5 year low in 2013.