Price of Apple’s old AirPods drop to $129 with release of new model
Apple's newest AirPods are here, but you can get the previous model for even less money.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K review: The Roku stick to get
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K (and Streaming Stick 4K+) set the new high-water mark for the company's inexpensive streaming hardware.
Google TV is adding personalized profiles, better info in ambient mode
Personalized profiles and better information in ambient mode are coming soon to Google TV on Chromecast and smart TVs from Sony and TCL.
When hardwired Ethernet isn’t always the best choice for a streaming stick
I should have done the math — there's almost no reason to plug a streaming stick into an Ethernet adapter these days.
PBS is coming to DirecTV Stream later this year
PBS is bringing its local affiliates to DirecTV Stream starting later in 2021, with a full rollout reached in 2022.
Sony’s new wireless neckband speakers sport Dolby Atmos
The Sony SRS-NS7 is a wireless neckband that promises Dolby Atmos-compatible sound in a package that's comfortable, if a little odd-looking.
YouTube TV reaches deal with NBCUniversal, won’t lose channels
YouTube TV and NBCUniversal have reached a deal that prevents the loss of 13 channels from the second-largest live TV streaming service in the United States.
YouTube TV and NBCUniversal agree to short extension
YouTube TV and NBCUniversal have agreed to a short extension in contract talks, keeping 13 channels available on the streaming service.
YotaPhone smartphone resurrected in latest twist in Trump-Russia saga
An innovative two-screened Android phone has been resurrected — in the investigation of the investigation of the 2016 presidential election.
The YouTube/NBCUniversal flap is why you need an over-the-air antenna
The latest fight between the owner of TV channels and the owner of a service that distributes them shows why you should have an over-the-air antenna as backup.
Sling TV is coming to the Amazon Echo Show
Sling TV is getting native support for the Amazon Echo Show line of smart displays, which should give the No. 3 streaming service a decent leg up.
YouTube TV warns that it still hasn’t reached deal with NBCUniversal
YouTube TV today sent an email to subscribers warning that it still hasn't reached a deal to renew carriage of more than a dozen channels owned by NBCUniversal.
Which streaming service will win the NFL’s favor? Let’s go to the chalkboard
It seems like every streaming service is in the running to win the rights to NFL Sunday Ticket when the current deal expires. We weigh the pros and cons.
Don’t buy AirPods right now (if you can help it)
If your original AirPods are looking worse for wear and struggling to stay charged, hang in there. It's not quite time to buy.
Comcast’s new XiOne streaming boxes to hit U.S., parts of Europe
Comcast has introduced new XiOne streaming boxes intended for Xfinity Flex in the United States and Sky Q in Germany and Italy.
To celebrate Disney+ Day, Shang-Chi will debut on streaming service November 12
Disney has declared November 12 Disney+ Day as it plans to expand in Asia and make Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings available on the service.
Showtime and Paramount+ now available as a bundled package
Showtime and Paramount+ are now available bundled together for $10 a month with advertising or $13 a month without ads.
The Sonos Roam speaker just got a major connectivity fix
Sonos has updated the software on its Sonos Roam portable speakers to address battery life and connection issues.
Roku OS 10.5 will expand the channel guide and music support
Roku is expanding access to free live TV channels with its Roku OS 10.5 update. It will also improve support for music, podcasts, and speaker configurations.
Roku revamps its midrange lineup with the Streaming Stick 4K and 4K Plus
Roku has announced the Roku Streaming Stick 4K and Streaming Stick 4K+, both of which support 4K resolution, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+.
Google TV may add ‘free channels’ — which you almost certainly already have
Google TV already has access to a number of sources of free TV channels, but it might one day give them some serious home screen promotion.
Locast shutters operations — here’s how to keep watching your local channels
Locast is no longer streaming live feeds of local broadcast channels, but you still have plenty of options to watch what you want. It's just not quite free.
YouTube TV adds three Spanish-language channels, with more options to come
Three new Spanish-language channels are now available on YouTube TV, with more coming later this year as paid add-ons.
Wait —Â where were the new AirPods at Apple’s latest event?
The lack of new AirPods at the September Apple event actually makes sense -- if you want it to.
FuboTV finally arrives on Vizio’s SmartCast platform
FuboTV is now available as a native app on Vizio's SmartCast operating system, which is the default OS on its Smart TVs.
Amazon starts building its own televisions with the Fire TV Omni Series
With the Fire TV Omni Series, Amazon is now making its own branded smart TVs, with hands-free Alexa built in.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max packs even more power at just $55
The new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max takes a winning device and makes it even more powerful while keeping it affordable.
HBO Max coming to 6 countries in Europe on October 26
HBO Max will launch in six countries in Europe on October 26, with another 14 to come in 2022.
Get ready to pay more for Hulu on October 8, 2021
Hulu's two least-expensive streaming plans are going to get a little more costly starting October 8, 2021.
JBL unveils a phalanx of new headphones and speakers at IFA 2021
From new truly wireless earbuds to headphones and speakers, JBL has something new for everyone.
HBO Max app is now available on Vizio SmartCast TVs
HBO Max is now available as an app directly in the Vizio SmartCast operating system that's built in to all Vizio TVs.
Spotify now powers Delta Air Lines’ seatback music
Delta Air Lines and Spotify have teamed up to power the carrier's in-flight setback music experience.
Qualcomm builds on aptX Adaptive with aptX Lossless
Qualcommm's new aptX Lossless feature will bring lossless audio to earbuds and other devices later in 2021.
Samsung’s new 65-inch The Terrace TV will transform your backyard
At CEDIA 2021, Samsung unveiled new versions of The Frame, The Wall and The Terrace TVs — plus some you can actually afford.