Samsung to expand Music Hub service to rivals’ hardware
Samsung seems to be making a play to out-stream competitors like Slacker and Spotify as it expands its Music Hub service beyond its own devices.
Smarter than your TV: Game consoles may soon take over your home theater
Game consoles are poised to become the centerpiece of home theaters. We take a look at how they got to this point, and what we can expect in the near future.
BlueTube to ship handsome-but-pricey vacuum tube amp and speakers in mid-February
BlueTube's handsome sound system is a site for sore eyes, but it's just look-don't-touch eye-candy if you lack a well-stocked wallet.
Sock hop meets rave with the retro-styled PTR8UR turntable from Pyle
The PTR8UR turntable from Pyle Audio, lets you listen to your vinyl records the old way, or digitize them for a new age
Party till ya just can’t party no mo’: Soul delivers your party in a box for $1000
SOUL Electronics is now shipping its PIAB P910 wireless boombox, begging the question: Is a party in a box worth $1000? We've got all the details here.
Hisense brings K560 and T710 TVs to Amazon
Hisense is now selling some of its Television line at Amazon, a move that supports its plan to storm the US TV market.
Netflix and YouTube launch DIAL, an open alternative to AirPlay
Netflix and YouTube are looking to dethrone Apple's AirPlay with an open alternative called DIAL
Save your own bud: Airbudz earbud attachments take the world off mute
SafeSounds' Airbudz temporarily negate the noise-isolating effect of in-ear headphones to keep listeners tuned in to ambient warnings signs.
iRiver bites the Apple, releases firmware update for AK100
The audiophile-oriented AK100 digital music player will now support Apple-based AAC, ALAC and AIFF codecs thanks to a recently released firmware update.
Have iPad, will rock: Blast your jam session with the iLoud and iLoud mini powered speakers
IK Multimedia outs two powered speakers for musicians on the go. With built-in batteries and Bluetooth, these may be some of the most versatile studio monitors yet.
Crackle now available on LG, Vizio, and Samsung Smart TVs, along with Samsung Blu-ray players
Crackle has expanded its free app, bringing the service to LG, Vizio, and Samsung Smart TVs as well as certain Samsung Blu-ray players.
93 million miles of wireless: Eton Introduces its Rugged Rukus and Rukus XL Solar-Powered Bluetooth Speakers
The Rugged Rukus and Rukus XL Bluetooth speakers from Eton can draw and store power from the sun, or from an outlet.
Blockbusted: A Once-Iconic Video Rental Store is Sinking Fast
In the past 24 hours, news broke that Blockbuster would be closing 129 UK locations and 300 stores stateside
Sony to release home theater sound system featuring 4K upscaling and canned Brazilian stadium noise
The BDV-N9100W Home Cinema System headlines a trio of new products that Sony plans to release in May 2013
Yamaha brings its executive audio systems into this century with colorful new options and Bluetooth capability
Yamaha expects to ship its colorful new TSX-132, MCR-042,TSX-B232, and MCR-B142 Bluetooth speakers by the end of the month.
Boring Bluetooth speakers need not apply: Bem Tenders An Array of Handsome Wireless Audio Solutions.
Bem bucks the boring Bluetooth speaker trend with a quartet of speakers, but a key spec has us concerned about their audio quality.
The Nuu Splash wireless speaker is not scared of your squirt gun
The world probably doesn't need another metal-clad Bluetooth speaker. But since the Nuu is water-resistant, why not have a look?
Time Warner: Netflix’s insistence on Open Connect is “discriminatory”
Netflix has upset Time Warner Cable by offering Super HD and 3D streaming exclusively to ISPs who opt-in to its Open Connect delivery system.
LG finds deep-pocketed videophiles, moves 300 84-inch 4K/Ultra HD TVs in Korea
Despite a paucity of programming, LG has managed to sell roughly $6.6 million worth of 84-inch 4K/Ultra HD TVs
Blockbuster UK bankrupt, bound for administration
As an alternative to liquidation, Blockbuster UK has called in Deloitte as administrator
The Woodbourne identity: Polk Audio Announces Weighty-Yet-Wireless Table-Top Speaker
Polk Audio claims the 17 lb. Woodbourne can attribute its heft to oversized audio.
Just add movies: Polk Audio intros beefy SorroundBar 9000 Instant Home Theater System
Polk Audio claims to have paid attention to both power and detail in crafting its SorroundBar 9000 Instant Home Theater System
Bang & Olufsen struggles, opts to shutter as many as 125 stores
Danish luxury electronics brand, Bang & Olufsen, is apparently on the ropes, despite some positive numbers in certain business divisions.
Dish Network remains in court over ad-skipping feature, decides to put up its feet and stay a while
Fox Broadcasting Company and Dish Network are mired in a legal battle over the legality of ad-skipping DVR features dubbed AutoHop and PrimeTime Anytime.
Roku and Voxx pair digital antenna with Roku Streaming Stick
The future of TV is evolving quickly, and this hybrid antenna from Roku and Voxx serves as yet another indicator.
Rapoo announces its new H9080 cans, complete with headphone throne
Rapoo announced its new H9080 wireless headphones with included charging dock while at CES 2013.
The Wren V5PF DTS Play-Fi Wireless Speaker claims to lose nothing in translation
Wren and DTS have teamed up to produce the V5PF wireless speaker, which will be available in early 2013
BenQ undercuts the projector market with its new W1070 and W1080ST models
The new W1070 and W1080ST from BenQ sport 3D capability and 1080p resolution at very attractive price points.
Panasonic expands speaker lineup, adds sleek and slim HC and NE series
This Spring, Panasonic will expand its speaker lineup, offering two new series made up of six new models.
Eutelsat debuts first-ever 4K/Ultra HD channel in Europe
Eutelsat began broadcasting a dedicated 4K/Ultra HD channel on Jan 8, 2013, thus bringing the technology closer to commercial viability
Vizio cleans up its face with new 2013 sound bar line
Last week, Vizio showed its sound bar lineup for 2013, including the 42-inch S4251W with surround speakers and a wireless subwoofer.
