Data-stealing bug prompts Comcast to shut down Xfinity activation website
Comcast shuts down its Xfinity activation portal after learning of a bug that may have displayed a customer's address, Wi-Fi name, and network password. Although Comcast claims that it doesn't believe any customer was compromised, it's probably best to buy your own router than to lease one from Xfinity.
Comcast’s Xfi Pods turn power sockets into a mesh Wi-Fi network
After an initial launch in Boston and Chicago at the end of 2017, Comcast's Xfi Pods are now available to all Xfinity internet subscribers across the nation in a three-pack for $119, or a six-pack for $199. They're compatible with the company's Xfi Wireless Gateway and the Xfi Advanced Gateway.
Comcast looks to protect cable business with new deal on faster internet speeds
In an effort to protect its cable business, Comcast is wooing customers by giving them a boost in internet download speeds if they subscribe to a package that includes cable TV and internet. The move could be seen as an offensive as Comcast faces increasing threats from streaming services.
Tile lets Comcast users use voice control to find keys, wallets, and even kids
Tile's latest partnership will enable Comcast cable’s customers to use their Xfinity X1 Voice Remote to locate Tile's Bluetooth-enabled devices, tags and other dongle-equipped devices anywhere and display the results of their search directly on the television to augment its home automation platform.
FCC’s net neutrality rules officially end, but 18 ISPs promise to stay honest
The Federal Register showed that the Federal Communication Commission's net neutrality rules officially came to an end on Monday, April 23. That means internet service providers no longer fall under the government-regulated "utility" umbrella. We'll have to see what happens next.
Soon, you won’t need a separate subscription to watch Netflix on Comcast Xfinity
Since 2016, Comcast Xfinity customers have been able to watch Netflix on the Xfinity X1 platform, as long as they had a subscription. Soon, you won’t need to pay an extra subscription, as an expanded partnership will see Comcast bundling Netflix into new and existing Xfinity packages.
Seven months after being acquired by Comcast, Stringify is back with new features
It's been a quiet few months since Stringify, the cloud-based Internet of Things company, was acquired by Comcast. Now, it's making some noise.
Comcast and Dish Network team up to offer Sling International on Xfinity X1
In an unlikely alliance, Comcast and rival Dish Network have teamed up to offer Sling International on the Xfinity X1 platform.
If you’re a Northeast Xfinity customer, your internet will soon be faster
If you're an Xfinity internet user and living in the northeast U.S., you should soon be seeing an increase in internet speed.
Comcast Xfinity Home adds new voice commands just in time for the Super Bowl
At CES, Comcast announced that it would offer a firmware update turning its gateway devices into smart hubs. Now it has announced new home automation commands for its X1 voice remote.
Comcast Xfinity: Everything you need to know about cable’s biggest player
If you like the idea of streaming, but aren't looking to cut the cord, Comcast Xfinity TV offers a nice balance of cable and streaming.
Xfinity Mobile adds bring-your-own-device option for some iPhone users
Comcast has launched a mobile phone service to take on AT&T, T-Mobile, and others. It's called Xfinity Mobile.
Xfinity talks about its surprising smart home announcements at CES 2018
Daniel Herscovici, Senior VP/GM of Xfinity Home and Comcast, fills us in on the company's surprising smart home announcements at CES 2018.
Comcast just gave 15 million Xfinity customers a smart-home surprise
It is definitely one of the surprise announcements of CES: Comcast customers leasing Xfinity gateways will soon gain smart home support.
Join us as we kick off Day 2 of CES 2018 with details of our live coverage
It's Day Two of CES 2018, and we have another full day of interviews with the biggest companies and live video coverage ahead.
Comcast joins the mesh networking party with xFi Pods in Boston and Chicago
On December 13, Comcast introduced xFi Pods in kits of three and six. They provide mesh-based networking for Xfinity internet subscribers.
Track down a phone with your remote using Xfinity Mobile’s Phone Finder
Comcast announced Phone Finder for Xfinity Mobile. Phone Finder allows customers to use their X1 voice remote to locate their cell phones.
Comcast claims new gateway can reach wireless speeds of 1.5 gigabits per second
Comcast has introduced its new xFi Advanced Gateway, a router that promises wireless speeds of around 1.5 gigabits per second.
Despicable: With net neutrality repeal looming, Comcast abandons open internet pledge
It's being reported that Comcast removed par of its open internet pledge on the day that the FCC announced plans for a net neutrality repeal.
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.
Comcast asks FCC to stop states from enforcing their own net neutrality laws
Comcast recently met with Pai's staff to try to prevent individual states from setting their own net neutrality rules.
$80 well spent: Nintendo SNES Classic Edition retro console gets it just right
Twitter learns to count past 140, Comcast dips an oar in the stream, the Nintendo SNES Classic Edition will satisfy your retro gaming jones.
New YouTube app launches on Comcast Xfinity X1 cable box
Comcast and Google have partnered to bring YouTube to the Xfinity X1 cable box, complete with X1 voice search functions.
Charter and Comcast are reportedly in merger talks with Sprint
Despite a proposal from Sprint to merge with Charter Communications, it appears that no such deal will be made. At least, not for now.
LG's $180 X Charge puts an entire weekend's worth of battery life within your grasp
LG's X Charge smartphone deals with short standby time woes by using a massive battery and a lower resolution screen.
Comcast Xfinity xFi dashboard simplifies managing a home Wi-Fi network
Comcast introduces Xfinity xFi, a new management dashboard that makes managing a Wi-Fi network easier for the company's internet customers.
Apple’s Phil Schiller thinks those AI home hubs are missing something important
Also today: xfinity/Comcast rolls out a new wifi system, Intel issues a serious computer firmware vulnerability alert.
Comcast and Charter embark on a new partnership in the wireless arena
Comcast and Charter Communications are forming a wireless partnership. Neither will make a big deal without the other's consent.
NBCUniversal joins Hulu's upcoming buffet of live-TV streaming options
Hulu and NBCUniversal have announced a new partnership that will bring 15 new channels to Hulu's imminent live TV streaming service.
New deal may mean more local NBC channels are coming to live TV streaming services
NBC and the NBC Television Affiliates Board have reached an agreement that could bring more local NBC channels to live TV streaming services.
T-Mobile just spent a massive $8 billion as part of the FCC’s latest auction
The FCC's Broadcast Incentive Auction has come to a close, with a hefty 175 TV stations getting payouts for giving up spectrum.
The next live TV streaming service could come from an unlikely source: Comcast
Comcast is said to have acquired rights from cable networks that could allow the company to offer its own live TV streaming service.
Comcast and Google are bringing YouTube to Xfinity X1 subscribers
On Monday, Comcast and Google announced that YouTube will is coming this year for subscribers of Comcast's Xfinity X1 service.
Comcast’s Xfinity Stream app will offer remote access to DVR recordings
Comcast is launching a new mobile app that offers access to live TV streams as well as video content currently stored on the DVR.