Oppo’s new PM-1 headphones make ‘planar magnetic’ look sexy
Oppo unveils a gorgeous new duo of planar magnetic headphones, the PM-1 and PM-2.
Bose aims for style with its Freestyle in-ear and SoundTrue headphones
The reputable audio gear maker appears to be aiming for good looks over audiophile quality with the FreeStyle in-ear and SoundTrue over/on-ear 'phones.
Amazon’s Fire TV is a win for everyone, even if its flame dwindles quickly
With the Fire TV, Amazon came out with guns blazing. But how long until the Fire TV's flame dies down in the face of its competition. Or does that matter?
Sony’s affordable MDR-ZX750BN make noise-cancelling Bluetooth cans more accessible
The company's new MDR-ZX750BN is capable of deciding on the best Bluetooth/Noise-Cancelling mode by analyzing the surrounding area's ambient noise levels.
Can these new Android-powered headphones change the game of wireless sound?
The Streamz wireless headphones promise hi-fi sound, multiple ways to play, and voice-activated control from a host of music files and services.
Hulu secures a new licensing deal with NBC in pursuit of ‘bingers’
The deal is for a host of new content, hoping to compete with Netflix as the service of choice for binge-watching.
Amazon’s $99 Fire TV puts Apple, Roku on notice with voice search, open ecosystem
Amazon today unveiled the FireTV, a set-top box that takes direct aim at Roku and Apple TV. Here's everything you need to know about the new box.
Pono naysayers miss the point: It’s not about HD Audio, it’s about what’s inside
When people slam the Pono and other HD audio players, they decry high-res audio files. But the truth is, it's the hardware they should be looking at.
Chromecast adds Vudu, Crackle to its growing list of apps, Seinfeld fans rejoice
Chromecast today added Vudu and Crackle to its growing family of apps, giving users easy access to even more free and paid on-demand content.
Study projects 4K will expand like HD, only faster
Research firm Parks Associates released a study this week that predicts the new 4K technology will trace HDTV's 15-year trajectory in a shorter 10-12 years.
Roku CEO calls Apple TV a money loser, shrugs off new Amazon streaming device
At a recent Re/Code conference, Roku CEO Anthony Wood called out his competition in the streaming marketplace, including Apple, and Amazon.
Amazon denies having a free, ad-supported streaming media service in the works
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week — citing "people close to the company" — that Amazon may have a new media-streaming service in the works.
Chromecast may soon get Slingbox, and that means DVR
A Slingbox employee promised the long-awaited Chromecast app for its service is on the way.
Aereo makes a final plea for the future of Internet TV as we know it
Aereo makes a final plea for its legality in a 100 page brief to the Supreme Court.
Starz and Major League Gaming arrive on the Xbox with new TV Everywhere apps
Microsoft announced earlier this week that Starz would be launching its Encore and MoviePlex Play aps to the Xbox 360 lineup. Xbox One will get an EPIX app.
V-Moda hopes to make “on-ear the new in-ear” with its stylishly practical XS headphones
The $200 pair is equipped with 40mm dual-diaphragm drivers on each side, passive noise isolation, and a stylish yet durable design.
Pyle aims to bring back the glory of the 80’s by putting 1000 watts on your shoulder.
Pyle is dragging the chunky, loud boomboxes of the 80's kicking and screaming into the 21st century, and it looks pretty fun.
Ditch the ‘virtual’ in your surround sound with Edifier’s fully autonomous 5.1 S760D system
Edifier's new 5.1 S760D is a fully autonomous surround system priced well under $1,000.
Could Comcast help Apple realize Steve Jobs’ final opus?
Apple and Comcast are reportedly in talks to setup a super-fast delivery system for Apple's proposed new internet-TV set-top-box.
Record videos on the sly with this video camera that looks like a car remote
The HD RemoteCam is the latest entry in Swann's line of "mini video" surveillance devices, and it's capable of capturing 1280x720p AVI video for just $70.
AT&T to Netflix users: Stop mooching and pay up
AT&T fires back at Netflix CEO Reed Hastings' public denouncement of MSOs over net neutrality; but there's more to this story than corporate bickering.
Neptor’s colorful NPSP01-BL is cuter than your Bluetooth speaker
At $50, the Neptor NPSP01-BL seems like a fair deal for those looking for a simple and subtle portable speaker with modern conveniences. Oh, and it's cute.
Pendulumic’s steampunk-inspired headphones get all post-Victorian on your ears
Brand-new startup Pendulumic is kicking off its career in headphone design and creation with two audiophile pairs: the very similar S1 Stance and M1 Motion.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings decries his own deal with Comcast, pleads for net neutrality
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings takes to the internet to denounce his deal to pay Comcast for higher connection speeds, pleading for net neutrality.
Quip, a promising, pillow-shaped Bluetooth speaker, vows to not go soft on sound
Over at Kickstarter.com, the Quip's maker is hoping to gather $340,000 more to reach its funding goal and get the advanced portable speaker out this fall.
Sony’s new trio of Bluetooth speakers each have their own special sound
The trio (the SRS-X9, SRS-X7 and SRS-X5) have their pros and cons — the most expensive of the three might not be the best for you. They each serve a niche.
Jabra’s low-profile Rox Wireless earbuds may be simple, but they affordably do the trick
The Bluetooth- and NFC-compatible earbuds have power-saving magnets on each side — simply click them together (forming a necklace) to conserve battery.
Samsung prices its 2014 TV lineup, Ultra HD models dip as low as $2,500
Samsung dished pricing and availability details on its huge UHD and premium 1080p LED TV lineup today. We think you'll be surprised at how many are curved.
States jump aboard Justice Department probe of Comcast-Time Warner merger
Florida and an undetermined number of states will assist in the Justice Department's probe of the Comcast-Time Warner merger, helping determine legality.
Comcast adds 18 new live streaming networks, including A&E, Bravo, TBS
Comcast added 18 popular networks to its roster of live streaming options today, bolstering the total network count to 50, along with on-demand content.