Netflix’s subscriber base trumps HBO, new Family Plan ready to go
Netflix's subscriber base edged out HBO in the first quarter of 2013, and introduced a new $11.99 Family Plan for four simultaneous streams on one account.
Slingbox 500 gets firmware update, SlingSync now enabled
New Slingbox 500 firmware enables SlingSync to playback content from an iPhone or Android phone for TV playback, plus media on hard drive connected in back.
Sennheiser gets into fashion game with new headphones
Sennheiser's partnership with a European fashion label may signal a new direction aimed toward fusing trendy style with sound quality purists appreciate.
Record Store Day 2013: Vinyl Strikes Back
Happy 4/20 everyone. You know what that means, right? Record Store Day, of course! We take a look at one of the nation's most over-looked celebrations.
Geometry, aspect ratios, and why you should love those black bars on your TV
Do the black bars you see with your movies drive you nuts? You aren't alone. We explain why they're there and what you can and can't do about them.
Harman Kardon AVR 3700 7.2 receiver brings support for 3D, 4K/Ultra HD and Airplay
For under $1,000, the new AVR 3700 from Harman Kardon offers support for Ultra HD 4K, 3D, and AirPlay but no MHL or high resolution audio formats.
Comcast encrypts all cable channels, requires all customers to use a set-top box
Box-free cable will soon be a thing of the past for Comcast customers. Soon, all Comcast channels will be encrypted, requiring the use of a set-top box.
Is Logitech’s ‘Ultimate’ the world’s last true universal remote?
Logitech's Harmony Ultimate will likely be the last great remote control we see from the company - and boy is it something else.
YouTube celebrates the VCR’s 57th birthday with VHS Easter egg
YouTube is having fun in its celebration of the VCR's 57th birthday by leaving behind an Easter egg that replicates the fuzzy VCR effects on its videos.
Hisense aims to transform Smart TV experience, set new standard with VIDAA
HiSense is promising a new industry standard called VIDAA, which the company says will offer a Smart TV experience never seen before in the market.
Monster beats its fashion-forward drum with new Sound Machine headphones
Monster is releasing new headphones called Sound Machine in collaboration with producer, Emilio Estefan, sold exclusively at Target stores starting April 14.
Panasonic vows to go all in on 4K/Ultra HD by 2014
Panasonic's imaging division reportedly plans to refresh the company's entire product line to 4K Ultra HD as early as 2014 to focus on 4K content creation.
Missing Coachella? Watch the festival live on YouTube
Coachella is just a couple of days away. For music lovers that can't make it this year, YouTube has you covered from the first to last set.
Dolby, Philips and James Cameron to partner for better glasses-free 3D
Dolby, Philips and James Cameron’s Cameron | PACE Group (CPG) will collaborate on using the Dolby 3D format to improve glasses-free 3D content in the home.
Pioneer adds two new AV receivers to Elite line, jumps on the 4K/Ultra HD train
Pioneer launched two new Elite brand AV receivers offering 4K Ultra HD compatibility, expanded multi-zone, high-resolution file format playback, and more.
Roku sells 5 million media streamers, celebrates milestone with revealing infographic
To celebrate its recent sales milestone, Roku released some revealing numbers that show just how enthusiastic the US has gotten over streaming media.
Korean police raid Samsung offices in OLED leak probe
South Korean police raided Samsung’s display-making unit to investigate whether people from rival LG leaked secrets around OLED TV panel technology.
Digging into the grooves with the world’s first 3D-printed tonearm for turntables
It was only a matter of time before someone decided to make an audio component with a 3D printer, and to our amazement, it's majestic-sounding tonearm.
Boxee TV is dead, rebranded as Boxee Cloud DVR
Boxee has retreated from “cutting the cord” rhetoric, rebranding the Boxee TV as the Boxee Cloud DVR and focusing on DVR and unlimited streaming options.
VUDU’s HQ robbed, thieves make off with private customer info
A good ole' fashioned B&E job at VUDU's headquarters culminated in the theft of hard drives loaded with private customer information.
Netflix getting too mainstream? Popcornflix streams up your buttery B-movie fix
With over 700 movies available to stream for free, Popcornflix must contend with competing streamers that offer similar content on the same platforms.
JVC aims new BlackCrystal 50-inch E-LED TV at those seeking a premium picture without all the smart stuff
JVC announced a new 50-inch E-LED HDTV in its BlackCrystal with the R Series BC50R, standing as the largest screen size model in the line produced thus far.
Fear Factor crawls its way back, this time as a YouTube channel
In its third revival of the series, Fear Factor is coming back with new content exclusively on YouTube.
News Corp draws line in the sand over Aereo
Fox's parent company, News Corp has drawn a line in the sand over Aereo, threatening to pull its broadcast signal and go cable-only.
NCAA Final Four the first major U.S. sports event in 4K
The 2013 NCAA Final Four is the first major U.S. sports event recorded in 4K Ultra HD, with LG 4K Ultra HD TVs showing highlights at Atlanta's Georgia Dome.
DTS-HD surround sound coming soon to mobile devices
DTS launches DTS-HD layered audio for media streaming services making it possible to stream various bit rates in one encode. Tablets and Vudu rejoice.
Why do sports fans get all the live streaming love?
Networks love to stream live sports broadcasts. So why are they so slow to stream anything else? We take a look at why sports fans get all the love.
Rumor mill runs rampant suggesting a 60-inch Apple iTV is coming this year
The latest Apple iTV rumor suggests a 60-inch display and a price between $1,500 to $2,500, but such a broad range doesn't narrow it down that much.
Put a ring on it: Latest Apple iTV rumor implies an iRing will act as remote control
The latest rumor has Apple's iTV being controlled by a ring that acts as a gesture-based remote. Then there's the "iTV mini", which might be more promising.
Amazon expands AutoRip to include 15 years of vinyl purchases
Amazon is now automatically uploading MP3 versions of albums to the Cloud Players of any customers who bought vinyl records from the site in the past 15 years.
Mohu taps military tech for its new SkyHD outdoor antenna, promises 1080p from up to 60 miles
Mohu's new SkyHD antenna isn't just another aerial. There's some serious science behind it, and it packs a rather unique inline signal amplifier to boot.