Apple TV adds free, ad-based channels for ABC News, AOL On, and PBS Kids
The ABC News channel brings 24/7 live hourly updates, live national and global news coverage, and news from nine local affiliates from across the country.
Comcast’s new Chrome browser extension makes it easier to keep up with the World Cup
The cabler released a new Google Chrome browswer extension for its Xfinity TV Go website that allows customers to access both on-demand and live-streamed content.
Cast and plot details emerge for Wachowskis’ sci-fi Netflix series Sense8
The upcoming sci-fi series created by J. Michael Straczynski will feature an international cast playing strangers whose lives are connected after a tragedy.
Amazon Instant Video set to debut pilot from ‘Super Troopers’ creator
Amazon announced that it will debut the half-hour pilot for the dramatic comedy "Really" as part of its third pilot season set to kick off later this year.
Netflix nabs Chelsea Handler for exclusive stand-up, docu-comedies, and talk show
The leading streaming service snagged a monster of a deal via its multi-tiered contract with funny woman Chelsea Handler for a bundle of exclusive content.
Marantz’s new SR5009 Network A/V receiver does everything but make your bed
Marantz's new AV receiver offers a barrel of options at a manageable price to bring your home theater into the modern age.
Track the calories you burn ‘in da club’ with 50 Cent’s new fitness tracking headphones
SMS Audio, rapper 50 Cent's headphone brand, revealed last night that it is developing its first wearable fitness audio device for an October release.
Google expands Chromecast functionality to include YouTube live streams
Google's Chromecast support now allows for YouTube users to cast live concerts and sporting events from their smartphones to the big screen.
Marantz completes its audiophile trifecta with new NA8005 Network Audio Player
Marantz's new NA8500 network player promises audiophile sound quality, network streaming of all your top shelf hi-res audiophiles and more.
Apple TV rumored to get Continuity support with 7.0 release this fall
Developers running betas of iOS, OS X Yosemite, and Apple TV 7.0 have all but confirmed integrated Continuity support for the upcoming OS X Yosemite.
‘Breaking Bad’ now available on Netflix in sparkling 4K/UHD resolution
Netflix has begun streaming Breaking Bad, and a few other new titles, in remastered 4K/UHD resolution.
Qplay ditches set-top box, hitches wagon to Chromecast
The short-form video aggregation service designed by the creators of TiVo brings its iPad app to the Chromecast.
HDtracks and Sprint team up to bring high-resolution audio to smartphones
The collaboration kicks off with a free hi-res sampler offering from HDtracks to users with either the HTC One (M8) Harman Kardon or the LG G2 smartphone.
Study finds TV trumps exercise or reading during summer months
Leading set-top box maker Roku has commissioned a study that finds TV-watching to be the very top favorite summertime activity ahead of jogging and reading.
Roku CEO says the DVR is doomed, all TV will be streamed in the future
Roku CEO Anthony Wood claims all TV will eventually be streamed. He also sees the DVR as already obsolete, and claims the technology will be dead by 2020.
FCC steps in to investigate Netflix/ISP squabbles
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has promised to direct the agency to look into both sides of the Netflix/ISP battle that has been raging for the past few months.
Dish aims to mollify cord cutters with mysterious new Internet-TV service
Dish revealed that its over-the-top streaming service is specifically targeted at cord cutters. It's rumored to offer 20-30 channels at $30 per month.
New study: Google Chromecast usage takes a dive
A new study from Parks and Associates shows that users are increasingly turning to other devices to get their streaming fix.
TuneIn and ESPN team up to stream every World Cup match from any device
Starting today, TuneIn users now have access to eight new 24/7 ESPN podcast channels, and ESPN Radio's extensive live coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Can Sony put the ‘TV’ into its new Playstation TV media device?
Sony's E3 announcement for a U.S. release of the Playstation TV brings a bevy of streaming and gaming options into play. But could it do even more?
Sport support for your favorite World Cup team with Sol Republic’s custom headbands
Sol Republic today revealed its FUTBOL Series of special-edition headbands for the Tracks headphones, each one representing a different World Cup country.
Turtle Beach dishes delicious earsnacks at E3 with DTS Headphone:X headsets
Check out a preview of Turtle Beach's new gear, on display at E3 this year.
‘Big Four’ networks press Congress to probe Cable/Satellite companies over unfair billing
TVFreedom, a coalition headed up by the Big Four broadcast networks, is requesting an investigation into pay-TV operators' billing and business practices.
Netflix calls Verizon out on the big red screen [Update: Netflix backs off]
A tweet of a screenshot in which Netflix specifically called out Verizon for sluggish streaming has started a bit of an uproar online.
Popular open-source media player, VLC, to get Chromecast support
VLC developers revealed that they're working on integrated Chromecast support for iOS, Windows, OS X, Linux, and PC versions of the top open-source player.
Logitech’s Harmony adds Sonos integration and speech-to-text search
Logitech updated its Harmony Ultimate and Harmony Smart Control, adding voice search and support for third-party devices such as Sonos hi-fi systems.
‘Orange is the New Black’ season 2 premieres, trends hotter than ‘House of Cards’
Netflix premieres season 2 of the popular series today, which has gained a huge amount of buzz on social media and elsewhere.
Game of Thrones overtakes The Sopranos as HBO’s most popular show of all time
Game of Thrones' average season four audience recently increased to 18.4 million, beating out The Sopranos' peak average audience of 18.2 million in 2002.
Update: Aereo now available for Google Chromecast
Definitely good news for any current Aereo subscribers in the United States, the company has rolled out Google Chromecast support.
Samsung brings Spotify Connect support to its Shape wireless speaker systems
Samsung announced today that it has integrated Spotify Connect support into its wireless multiroom Shape systems (both M5 and M7), making it the first
Logitech expands its Bluetooth speaker line with the super-affordable X300
The Swiss audio maker revealed its X300 portable Bluetooth speaker today, which serves to expand Logitech's burgeoning line of wireless Bluetooth speakers.
Chromecast gets WatchESPN support (and more) just in time for World Cup
Google announced today that, in addition to Google+ and Crunchyroll, ESPN's apps and services now have Chromecast support, just in time for the World Cup.
Update: Verizon completes rollout of FiOS Quantum TV, new media server
Verizon unveils its new media server, the VMS1100, which promises up to 2TB of storage and the ability to record a whopping 12 programs at once.
Internet TV vitals fade as OnCue’s creator leaves Verizon after only five months
Five months after Intel sold its OnCue OTT system to Verizon, the system's creator announced he will be stepping down.