Chromecast not cutting it? Here’s how to build a full-bore home theater PC
Step up from a set-top box or gaming console for a more comprehensive solution for watching digital content with our guide to getting started with a HTPC
Time Warner subscribers embrace piracy as CBS feud wears on
Likely an inevitable trend after the contract negotiations between Time Warner and CBS collapsed, Time Warner subscribers are turning to piracy for illegal downloads of Stephen King's Under the Dome.
NFC Ring can unlock your smartphone or front door
Designed to make interaction with NFC hardware a simpler process, the NFC Ring is a piece of jewelry that can share your public Facebook profile with a friend or perhaps unlock the front door to your home.
Redbox Instant launches on the Roku set-top box
Possibly ideal for anyone that rents a ton of movies at Redbox movie rental kiosks, an application for the Redbox Instant streaming video subscription service has launched on the Roku platform.
Banks start to roll out ATMs with human teller video chat option
Potentially a great way to offer an increased number of banking options over a traditional ATM, video chat capabilities are being added to ATM machines in order to help customers carry out complex transactions.
Brewpub shames tab-skipping thief on Facebook, leads to arrest
Leveraging the power of the local community to bring a thief to justice, a Nevada pub used Facebook shaming to bring attention to a man that likes to skip out on his tabs at restaurants all over town.
Television is fighting a losing battle for the attention of Americans
As mobile devices like smarpthones and tablets consume more time with interesting applications and games, the television is getting left behind while Americans look for new sources of entertainment.
Mobile app lets you know when the commercial break is over
Potentially useful when watching college or pro football this season, Commercial Break is a new app that sends a mobile notification the second that the commercials end on a specific channel.
Woman taunts police on department Facebook page, gets arrested
Definitely not a great idea when attempting to conceal your location from police, a Kentucky woman very publicly dared police to arrest her within a post on the department's official Facebook page.
Wi-Fi enabled tooth sensor tracks your eating and smoking habits
Definitely a high-tech way to help prevent unhealthy habits like smoking cigarettes, a group of researchers have created a tooth sensor that's keeps track of all kinds of data relevant to overall health.
IAlert car seat sends reminder texts if you leave the baby in the car
Designed to help forgetful parents from leaving their child locked in a hot car, the IAlert car seat syncs with the owner's smartphone to provide important data about the safety of the small passenger.
Study: A falling television injures a child every 30 minutes in the U.S.
Definitely a potential danger within a household filled with multiple children, the rate and number of injuries related to falling televisions and children has shot up over the past twenty years.
Netflix Instant’s House of Cards racks up nine Emmy nominations
Definitely offering an indication that Netflix is heading in the right direction with original programming, Netflix's House of Cards political drama picked up several major Emmy nominations.
Fugitive taunts law enforcement on Twitter, leads to her arrest
Definitely a stupid move to make when running from law enforcement, a fugitive thought it would be a brilliant idea to taunt police and other law enforcement using a tweet on Twitter.
BBC suspends all 3D content production due to low demand
Definitely another nail in the coffin for the future of 3D television, BBC has decided to end a two year trial of 3D content production citing extremely low demand for the service among UK viewers.
Boxee Cloud DVR is dead, but Samsung televisions could get Boxee interface
Definitely bad news for anyone that was invested in the Boxee Cloud DVR service, the Samsung acquisition of Boxee means all video content stored in the cloud will disappear in less than a week.
Twitter starts targeting ads based on Web history, but you can opt out
The next time you log into Twitter, you may be looking at an ad for an online retailer where you recently shopped. Twitter's new ad targeting program ties retailer's account data to your Twitter account.
B-Day Chair gives out hugs when you get Facebook happy birthday posts
Definitely an intriguing way to integrate social media into the restaurant experience, Outback Steakhouse is currently testing a chair that offers robotic hugs when tied to a Facebook account.
Southwest, Dish team up to offer free in-flight TV on mobile devices
Definitely a great source of entertainment during Southwest flights, the airline and Dish Network have partnered to provide passengers access to a selection of live television stations on mobile devices for free.
Want to avoid hipsters, frat boys or yuppies? Yelp can help
Definitely ideal for anyone that's just moved to a big city, Yelp Wordmap can help users find businesses and venues that are frequented by hipsters, yuppies, frat boys or tourists.
Google launches photo, badge updates to celebrate Google+ 2nd birthday
Ideal for anyone that uploads tons of pictures to Google+, Google launched a handful of updates to Google+ Photos in addition to new buttons for page, community and profile owners.