Trickle or stream? Netlix says 4K streaming begins January
Netflix announced it will begin streaming 4K resolution to a select number of TVs sometime in January, beginning with its original series "House of Cards."
From the guys that created the TiVo comes Qplay, a different kind of media streamer
The Co-founders of TiVo will soon release a new streaming box called Qplay, designed to curate video content from multiple streaming sites from an iOS app.
Cornell researchers fabricate a fully functional 3D printed speaker
Researchers at Cornell have developed a fully functional 3D printed speaker using customizable printers that create a coil, magnet, and base housing.
Klipsch GiG review
Klipsch’s GiG Bluetooth speaker surprises with firm bass and impressive stereo separation from a very small package, but minor pairing and control issues mar its usability. Â
From zero to hero: Google’s Chromecast has a real shot at total TV domination
Google announced it will be opening Chromecast's SDK to developers, releasing it internationally, and also plans for casting to become a standard protocol.
Will Dolby make CES 2014 the year of the Super TV?
Dolby has created a new TV technology that displays images 200x brighter than standard TVs, which it believes will revolutionize the video industry.
Samsung PN51F5500 review
Plasma may be on its way out, but it still offers the best picture quality available until OLED comes down to a price that mere mortals can afford. Samsung’s F5500 offers a ton of features at a suspiciously low price, making it an attractive option this holiday.
Aereo’s next target is Google’s Chromecast
Aereo has announced plans to launch a new app that will allow the service to work on Google’s streaming dongle, Chromecast, which is being tested now.
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.
Chromecast gets a lot more useful with the addition of 10 new apps
Chromecast announced today the release of 10 new apps for its Chromecast streaming dongle. Highlights include cloud-based services like RealPlayer and Plex.
Samsung HW-F550 review
Samsung’s HW F550 offers a lot features in a pretty package for not a lot of cash. But while the system is big on bass and generally inoffensive, it lacks the clarity and zing some would expect, even from a budget sound bar solution.
Audio Technica unveils CES spoils, including its first ever gaming headphones
Audio Technica unveils its product lineup for CES, including two new gaming headsets, five new models from its SonicFuel series, ANC headphones and more.
Beats enters the music streaming wars in January with Beats Music launch
Beats announced its much anticipated on-demand music streaming service, Beats Music, will launch next month. Listeners can preselect a username right now.
This robotic guitar tuner keeps your axe in tune on the fly
Tronical's TronicalTune is a $330 automatic tuner which attaches to your guitar and tunes the strings to 18 different presets at the touch of a button.
Gramovox is a Gramophone with a 21st century spin
Gramovox, a wireless re-imagining of the Magnavox R3 gramophone that uses Bluetooth to play tunes from your smartphone, is halfway to its $100,000 goal.
Umidi dares DJs to build the controller of their dreams
Umidi Kickstarter campaign would allow DJs and audio enthusiasts to design a midi controller from the ground up, with a litany of components and options.
Got Wood? Grado’s new headphones do, in more ways than one
Grado Labs, Bushmills whiskey, Elijah Wood, and his DJ partner Zach Cowie have teamed up to create a set of wooden headphones made from oak whiskey barrels.
VOD apps cower in the shadow of Netflix and Hulu
A recent survey suggests viewers prefer subscription-based services like Netflix and Hulu by far over pay-per-view VOD apps like VUDU or Redbox Instant.
KEF M500 review
If ever there was a speaker company that needed to make a headphone, it is KEF. This British company’s talent for designing audio gear that is as beautiful to look at as it is to listen to is truly remarkable, and the M500 exemplify that standard.
KEF V300 review
KEF’s V300 system is a plug and play alternative designed to flank your television with flat-panel speakers rather than underscore it with a bulky sound bar. We dug deep to find out if KEF could deliver its signature sound from such a svelte system.
SOL Republic Tracks Air review
Sol Republic dives into wireless headphone territory with its Tracks Air headphones. Unfortunately, lackluster sound and too much signal noise has us looking elsewhere.
Intel begs $500 million for its flailing OnCue streaming box project
Intel has been taking meetings from Verizon, Samsung, and Liberty Global about selling its OTT box OnCue by year's end for a reported $500 million.
Vizio’s S5430w sound bar is a wide load of superior sound
Vizio unveiled its latest sound bar today, the S5430w sound bar. The new bar offers 3 channel audio, DTS and Dolby decoding, and is priced at $300.
TV goes social as Comcast and Twitter roll-out the See It platform
Comcast and Twitter have released a preview of the new SEEiT platform, allowing users to clink on a link embedded in tweets to watch/record select content.
Pinnacle Front Row Sys 8210 review
If you came across this review because you saw this sound bar on a deal page, go ahead and buy knowing you’ll get your money’s worth. Just don’t expect a super-premium sound experience.
Monopoly anyone? Comcast and Charter may team up to buy ailing Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable may be purchased by Comcast, Charter, or in a partnership between the two according to multiple sources on Friday.
This inkjet printer could be the key to affordable OLED televisions
Kateeva unveiled an inkjet printer called the Yieldjet which uses three innovations to create OLED displays that could make them cheaper and more reliable.
DirecTV plays catchup, expands mobile viewing and Android app
DIRECTV announced an expansion of its mobile services for in home and out of home viewing as well as updating its Android app to include more devices.
Geneva’s XXL is part speaker system, part furniture, part grand piano
Geneva unveiled its XXL all-in-one speaker cabinet with 7 drivers and 600 watts of power, as well as Bluetooth, Airplay, HDMI, analog, and digital inputs.
Samsung Shape M7 review
With the Shape M7, Samsung took a working wireless audio formula and embellished it with additional functionality and its own personality. Wondering how it would stack up to Sonos, we put the M7 through its paces.
PS4 is first to support new DTS-HD decoder, proving the console is about more than just looks
The Playstation 4 is the first product to offer DTS Master Audio 7.1 decoding, allowing the device to decode 7.1 channel DTS soundtracks at 512 Mbps.
Slingbox’s Slingplayer adds Airplay, Roku support, and a Windows 8.1 app
Sling Media announced an upgrade to its Slingplayer 3.0 app today including compatibility with Roku, Airplay, and a forthcoming Windows 8.1 app in December.
Pyle’s PHBT5 headphones offer wireless sound for any budget
Pyle audio unveiled a refresh of its PHBT5 wireless headphones today which come in a variety of colors and include a 10 hour rechargeable battery for $40.