Verizon adds fuel to the cord-cutter fire, readies a la carte Internet-TV for 2015
Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam revealed new information on its development of an Internet-based TV service. The company expects to launch by mid-2015.
Sony breaks the broadcast barrier, scores 22 Viacom networks for Internet-TV service
Viacom and Sony announced that the two companies have come to an agreement for Sony's upcoming cloud-based TV service to launch with 22 Viacom networks.
LG’s 2014 4K/UHD LED TV lineup ranges from $1,000 to $100,000
LG announces pricing on all of its 4K/UHD LED TVs for Fall 2014.
Philips bests Beats at its own game, announces Lightning-connected headphones
Apple was kept quiet in regards to its Beats acquisition, and lightning-headphones weren't never mentioned, but Philips has apparently been working on them.
Sonos announces exclusive new ‘HD’ music service that streams CD-quality audio
Sonos has announced a new music service that will launch this month, offering millions of tracks at CD quality resolution, called Deezer Elite.
Toshiba announces availability of its 2014 4K/UHD TVs
Toshiba's latest 4K/UHD TVs are available in stores in two new models, the L8400 and the L9400.
Netflix gifts bingers with next episode auto-play for Chromecast
Netflix announced this morning that it has integrated its proprietary "Post-Play" feature into Chromecast playback of the leading streaming service.
Amazon launches anticipated Prime Instant Video for Android
Amazon announced today that Prime subscribers in the U.S., U.K., and Germany can finally access Prime Instant Video via a long-awaited app for Android.
Dolby Atmos is coming to Blu-ray, premieres with Transformers: Age of Extinction
Dolby announced today the release of its first Dolby Atmos-encoded Blu-ray disc, Transformers: Age of Extinction.
James Corden to replace Craig Ferguson as new Late Late Show host
Though CBS says Corden will replace Ferguson sometime next year, the company hasn't revealed precisely when in 2015 the British performer will take over.
Netflix may add shorter video clips to boost mobile usage
The video-streaming service is considering the integration of shorter video clips into its catalog in response to the rising number of mobile Netflix users.
Chicago Fire actress Molly Glynn dies
"Chicago Fire" actress Molly Glynn died after she was hit by a falling tree on Friday. The longtime theater actress succumbed to her injuries on Saturday.
Forget single episodes, TiVo Mega can record entire channels with its 24TB drive
Today TiVo is introducing the TiVo Mega, quite literally its biggest product yet. The 24-terabyte appliance can record more than 26,000 hours of TV shows.
Hands on with Polk and Definitive Technology’s wireless multi-room speakers
We went hands and ears on with Polk and Definitive Technology's new wireless multi-room audio systems at IFA 2014.
Urban Ears Plattan ADV improve on an already wildly popular headphone
After five years of remaining largely unchanged, the popular Urban Ears Plattan have gotten a facelift. Announced at IFA 2014 are the Plattan ADV.
Harman Kardon’s Omni wireless speakers make multi-room audio simple
We went ears on with Harman Kardon's new wireless multi-room speaker system, and were impressed by its simple operation.
Crystal Acoustics’ Cuby 7 bounces sound off the walls for 3D effect
Crystal Acoustics isn't a big name in the US, but from what we heard in its booth at IFA 2014 today, perhaps it should be.
4K Blu-rays are coming in spring 2015, should look sharper than streaming
Speaking at IFA, members of the Blu-ray Disc Association revealed there will be a new 4K Blu-ray disc ready for licensing as early as spring of 2015.
Samsung’s massive bending 4K TV hugs your face by flexing from flat to curved
Samsung likes to cause a stir, and it's doing so in style this year at IFA 2014 with two incredible TVs.
Technics musters its mojo again for a $53,000 digital audio system, and we tried it
After over four years out of business, Technics comes back in the form of a seriously high-end system aimed squarely at old-school audiophiles.
Harman Kardon gets on the wireless multi-room band wagon with new hi-res speakers
Harman Kardon announces its entry into the multi-room speaker arena with the new hi-res Omni speakers.
Alcatel announces stylus-friendly OneTouch Hero 2, slim Hero 8 at IFA 2014
French phone maker Alcatel expanded its line of OneTouch devices with the announcement of the Hero 2, a 6-inch smartphone, and Hero 8, an 8-inch tablet, at IFA 2014.
Sony throws a curve at its already eye-catching 4K TVs
Sony couldn't resist the call of the curve. The company is showcasing a new curved 4K TV series, currently limited the European market.
LG’s 65-inch 4K OLED TV will be first to hit the U.S. market
LG disclosed pricing and availability of its 65-inch curved 4K OLED television, which will be the first of its kind to hit store shelves in mere weeks.
Forget 4K, LG’s 98-inch 8K TV is the window into the future we’ve been waiting for
If you're just getting your head wrapped around 4K televisions, then LG's monstrous 98-inch 8K TV will seriously warp your brain.
Up close with LG’s Music Flow wireless multi-room speaker system
LG's Music Flow wireless multi-room speakers are far better looking in person than expected. Take a close look in our video shot at IFA 2014.
Fans compete to create cover art for new Arrested Development boxed set
Twentieth Century Fox today announced it has teamed up with series creator Mitch Hurwitz to search for the best fan-made cover art for the season 4 box set.
Netflix now lets you choose which Facebook friends you recommend movies to
Netflix has revamped its Facebook sharing feature with a more seamless process and, more importantly, has made that process' privacy entirely customizable.
AnyMote Home wants to make your smartphone the ultimate universal remote
This little coaster-shaped hub, the AnyMote Home, has access to the digital versions of remote controls for more than 800,000 different supported devices.
Netflix strikes historic new multi-million dollar deal for The Blacklist
Netflix struck a deal that will cost $2 million per episode for first rights to the popular NBC series, which is produced by Sony Pictures TV.
NFL Mobile and Sportscenter apps raise the ante for more coverage away from home
The NFL and ESPN today released updated versions of their NFL Mobile and Sportscenter apps respectively.
Amazon reportedly prepping 4K streaming for tentative October launch
Amazon will begin streaming in 4K as early as October, according to a press release in which Samsung revealed the information.
Yamaha expands its Blu-ray line with the sleek new BD-S477
The $230 BD-S477 follows Yamaha's release last month of the more premium-minded Aventage BD-A1040, which weighed in with the heftier price tag of $450.
Netflix waves the red flag, files formal FCC petition against Comcast/TWC merger
The service announced yesterday that it filed a colossal 250-page petition with the FCC, imploring the federal agency to reject the Comcast/TWC merger.