Surprise! Your Amazon Fire TV could be gobbling gigabytes like an Internet gremlin
Amazon’s Fire TV is plagued with a bug that causes it to download gigabytes of data at a time when it is supposed to be sleeping. Here’s what the problem is, and how to deal with it.
Klipsch R6i review
Klipsch’s R6i blend comfort, style and convenience into an earbud with an approachable sound quality that anyone can recognize as excellent.
Samsung hammers final nail into plasma TV’s coffin, will end panel production in November 2014
Samsung recently announced it will cease plasma display production in November 2014, signalling the ultimate death of the technology.
Dolby Atmos will support up to 34 speakers in high-end home theaters
Dolby's Atmos surround tech for home theaters will eventually grow as electronics manufacturers expand A/V receiver capabilities.
6 ways to build your own Aereo alternative and watch over-the-air TV anywhere
Aereo is probably dead. But the dream of streaming over-the-air broadcasts through Internet connection lives on. And you can do it yourself for cheap. Here's how to get the hardware and get streaming.
Yamaha unwraps new Atmos-enabled Aventage AVRs
Yamaha debuts the two top models in its premium Aventage A/V receiver lineup, both of which will support Dolby Atmos surround sound late this year via firmware update.
Got $5k? Pioneer has a Dolby Atmos system that will blow your hair back
Pioneer has released details and images of its new Atmos-ready Elite series A/V receivers and speakers. DT has all the details here.
Google frees Chromecast from Wi-Fi bonds, adds screen mirroring, ‘Backdrop’ and more
Google today announced a series of updates coming to its Chromecast dongle, including removal of some Wi-Fi restrictions, and baked-in screen mirroring.
Move over, 1080p: LG’s aggressive 4K TV prices dip as low as $1,499
LG today launched its 2014 Ultra HD 4K television lineup with increasingly aggressive features and pricing.
SVS SB-2000 review
With the SB-2000, SVS seriously tests preconceived notions of what a subwoofer under $1000 can do. At $700, this sub should have the competition’s premium subs shaking in their boots.
Why the world is shunning OLED TVs – and LG is embracing them
Several major TV manufacturers have announced they are stepping back from OLED TVs. Is the next-gen TV tech dead before it got started? We don't think so.
BenQ W1500 review
The BenQ W1500 is a DLP-enabled projector featuring full 3D projection, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, and frame interpolation for smooth video playback.
Sony CEO says TV division is not for sale … yet
Today, Sony CEO Kazuro Hirai stated definitively that a sale of Sony's TV division is not on the table.
Channel Master DVR+ review
Channel Master’s DVR+ was once the only real player in the over-the-air DVR game, but with recent competition, it’s a slightly harder sell – even without the subscription baggage that comes with its well-featured competition.
Sony tables OLED (again) to concentrate on 4K televisions
Sony is apparently officially stepping away from OLED TV development to better focus on 4K TV, according to a recent report.
Denon destroys price barriers with $250 A/V receiver armed with Bluetooth, 4K
Denon's S-series offers some highly appealing features. A $250 model even supports 4K and Bluetooth. Hit the link to find out all about Denon's latest.
From Compton to Cupertino: Why purchasing Beats is a smart move for Apple
With iTunes sales on the decline, iTunes Radio floundering, and an opportunity to access new revenue streams through an extremely popular hardware brand, Apple's acquisition of Beats makes a lot of sense.
How LG perfected its smart TVs with an orphaned mobile OS
Just a couple years ago, webOS was the red-headed stepchild of the mobile tech world. Today, it is the darling of the smart TV industry. Here’s how, under LG’s ownership, webOS was transformed into something everyone will want to get their hands on.
Hands on: After failing on phones, webOS flourishes in LG’s latest smart TVs
We went hands on with LG's webOS smart TV platform and it vastly exceeded our expectations. Here's what the next gen in smart TV looks like.
Anker MP141 review
You might not be familiar with Anker as a maker of audio products, but its MP141 might just be the best under-$50 speaker we’ve tested yet, with excellent battery life, a slick look, and solid sound quality.
Tubecore’s Duo weds the best of analog and digital in hardwood harmony
Tubecore's DUO speaker packs a built-in computer running XBMC to make it a comprehensive multimedia hub and audiophile grade sound solution.
Sonos adds Google Play Music support, updates apps next month
The Google Play Music app will now offer a "casting" option so that users can stream to any Sonos speaker within their local network directly from the app.
Chromecast’s home screen may get livelier with photos and weather
The Chromecast home screen is currently locked down from being altered by users, but information revealed by a Reddit user indicates that may change soon.
V-Moda XS review
The oft-overlooked on-ear headphone category just got an infusion of awesome, thanks to V-Moda’s excellent work developing the XS on-ear headphone. It’s rare that we get so enthusiastic about a headphone these days. Read our review to find out what all the excitement is about.
Amazon Fire TV review
When Amazon introduced its new Fire TV streaming set-top box, it looked like it might be able to knock Roku right off its perch as the player to beat. Now that we’ve had a chance to thoroughly test the Fire TV, we learn it isn’t exactly a Roku killer, but it’s still a terrific competitor with tremendous potential.
Amazon’s Fire TV is a win for everyone, even if its flame dwindles quickly
With the Fire TV, Amazon came out with guns blazing. But how long until the Fire TV's flame dies down in the face of its competition. Or does that matter?
Amazon’s $99 Fire TV puts Apple, Roku on notice with voice search, open ecosystem
Amazon today unveiled the FireTV, a set-top box that takes direct aim at Roku and Apple TV. Here's everything you need to know about the new box.
Pono naysayers miss the point: It’s not about HD Audio, it’s about what’s inside
When people slam the Pono and other HD audio players, they decry high-res audio files. But the truth is, it's the hardware they should be looking at.