Eton’s Rugged Rukus solar-powered Bluetooth speaker now available
Eton has launched a new portable solar-powered Bluetooth speaker called the Rugged rukus with a splash-proof body designed for use in outdoor settings.
NuForce releases ‘music pump’ to amp up MP3s on good headphones
NuForce has come out with its Mobile Music Pump (MMP), a portable headphone amplifier that improves audio quality of compressed music files, like MP3s.
Cambridge Audio does Airplay and Bluetooth with its new Minx Air wireless speakers
Cambridge Audio has unleashed its Minx Air series of AirPlay and Bluetooth-enabled loudspeakers. All 3 are built like tanks and ready to rock.
Cord cutting is real, multichannel video industry losing subscribers
Despite adding 195,000 new subscribers in the U.S. in Q1 this year, major multichannel video providers suffered a net loss over a four-quarter period.
Anthony Gallo Acoustics shows off new audiophile satellite speakers
Anthony Gallo Acoustics has unveiled a new set of satellite speakers geared towards audiophiles who might be a little crammed for space.
Bang and Olufsen set to debut its first surround sound system
Bang and Olufsen is entering the surround sound market for the first time with its brand new BeoLab 14 system set for release in the U.S. in June.
LG Google TVs to get Android Jelly Bean update, new remote app
LG Smart TVs that run Google TV will be updated to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, currently the latest version of the operating system.
Peachtree Audio launching new deepblue three-way Bluetooth speaker
Peachtree Audio has introduced a new three-way Bluetooth speaker called deepblue, a single box system that is meant to offer big sound in a small package.
Aereo changes its pricing plans for subscribers
Aereo is adding another incentive to grow its subscriber base with a new pricing plan that would eliminate long-term commitments and offer a 30-day trial.
Beats Mixr headphones go neon, exclusively at Target
The Beats by Dr. Dre line of headphones will see a new set of five neon colors hit Target stores exclusively until June 2.
Aereo to launch in Atlanta on June 17
Aereo will expand its streaming live TV service to Atlanta on June 17 for customers who pre-register, followed by a general rollout on June 24.
Microsoft rumored to be making new streaming set top box
The latest rumor has Microsoft looking to come to market with a new streaming set top box that would compete with the likes of Apple TV, Roku and Boxee.
iRiver launches new high-end Astell and Kern AK120 portable MQS player
iRiver’s launches its newest portable MQS (Mastering Quality Sound) player, the AK120, the second such player from its elite Astell and Kern brand.
DTS-HD surround comes to streaming HD movies starting with CinemaNow and Samsung TVs
DTS has partnered with Samsung and CinemaNow to deliver DTS-HD audio for streaming HD movies with the DTS-Express codec usually found in Blu-ray discs.
B&O’s new Beoplay headphones are designed to look as good as they sound
Bang & Olufsen has, once again, put its designer stamp on a new line of headphones to be released this summer with the Beoplay H6 and Beoplay H3 headphones.
Roku now streaming full episodes on PBS, PBS Kids channels
Roku has announced that full episodes on PBS and PBS Kids channels will be accessible on the company’s set top boxes.
Aereo sues CBS in pre-emptive move to protect Boston expansion
Aereo pre-empted any potential attempt by the broadcasters to stave off its planned expansion to Boston next week by filing a lawsuit against CBS today.
Blockbuster On Demand app launches for iPhone and iPad
Months after Blockbuster relaunched its on-demand digital rental service, it has released apps for the iPhone and iPad hoping to attracting more viewers.
For a million bucks, you can have your own IMAX home theater
If you have between $1-$2 million to spend, IMAX will build you a private home theater featuring the latest and greatest of the popular imaging technology.
Aereo’s quasilegal TV streaming is just what we need to slap big media awake
Networks may be pissed at Aereo, but the legal checkmate they currently face could be the hardship that finally forces them to embrace online distribution.
Rebirth of a legend: The NAD D 3020 puts a new spin on a classic ampliifer
Designed for a new generation, the NAD D 3020 Digital Hybrid Amplifier is a modern spin on one of the most beloved amplifiers of all time.
Hulu doubles paid subscribers, now 4 million strong
Hulu has doubled the number of paid subscribers to its Plus service in just the last year, with four million now paying to view content on the platform.
Don’t expect any 4K Blu-ray this year
If you’re in the market for a 4K Ultra HD TV and wanted to be among the first to snag 4K Blu-ray movies, it looks like you’ll have to wait another year.
CBS joins Fox in threatening cable-only broadcasts if Aereo continues to expand
CBS’s CEO is threatening to turn the network into an exclusive cable channel if the courts don't stop Aereo from operating, echoing Fox's stance last month.
Time Warner doing away with ‘triple play’ packages, still raking in the dough
Time Warner Cable will stop pushing “triple play” packages bundling cable, Internet and phone together to focus on strengthening cable and Internet instead.
LG now selling 55-inch Curved OLED TV in South Korea
LG is now taking pre-orders for its 55-inch Curved OLED TV in South Korea, shipping them next month, though no word on when, or if, the TV will hit the U.S.
CBS threatens suit in anticipation of Aereo’s expansion into Boston
The ongoing spat between Aereo and broadcast networks continues after CBS tweet threatened legal action upon Aereo's upcoming expansion to Boston on May 15.
Monster launches new headphones in collaboration with Hublot
Monster is launching a new headphone called Inspiration that fuses together its audio technology with the craftsmanship of Swiss watchmaker, Hublot.
DirecTV to add voice control to iOS and Android apps
DirecTV's iOS and Android phone apps will receive updates this summer adding voice search capabilities, with the tablet apps to follow sometime thereafter.
Does the world need another headphone line? It does if KEF is making it
Renowned speaker brand, KEF, introduced a new line of headphones with the KEF M series, signaling the company’s first foray into the headphone space.
Aereo launching in Boston on May 15
Aereo is about to debut its live TV streaming and cloud DVR service to customers in Boston on May 15, the first expansion market outside of New York.