Apple Music could be headed to third-party Alexa devices ‘soon’
Fans of both Apple Music and Alexa were treated to a new integration this week that brings the music service to Echo devices. But Apple Music could be making an appearance on all other third-party Alexa smart speakers, as revealed by an Amazon representative. Could this be the beginning of streaming music nirvana?
Samsung revs up the picture quality of its high-fashion TVs for 2019
Highly prized for their ability to display more than just a black screen when turned off, Samsung's lifestyle TVs are getting updated for 2019, and we have all of the details ahead of the official launch which is slated to take place at CES.
2019 could be the year LG finally rolls out its OLED TV
After years of being shown demos of amazingly flexible OLED TV displays, LG might just be ready to bring a roll-up OLED TV to market, if recent rumours are to be believed. If true, it would mark the first time you'll be able to buy a TV that can disappear from view, yet not require a custom install.
Google Assistant gets the Marshall treatment with two new smart speakers
Marshall's Voice-series were already some of the most stylish smart speakers on the market, but now they're available as Google Assistant-compatible editions. This makes Marshall one of the few companies to support both Alexa and Google, albeit in separate models.
Fluance’s four beautiful new turntables arrive with easy-to-stomach prices
Audio brand Fluance launched four turntables as part of its new "Reference" series, aiming to offer elegant looks and pristine sound to those who are just getting into the world of high-end analog audio. With affordable price tags and great features, these could be a great option for listeners everywhere.
Streaming services blast past networks for the most scripted TV shows in 2018
For the first time ever, streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon produced more original scripted series than broadcast or cable channels, airing nearly a third of 2018's TV shows and helping set a new record for the number of series in production -- and there's even more on the way.
Phiaton’s active lifestyle headphones do noise canceling on a budget
Looking for a set of active noise cancelling earbuds that can keep up with your active lifestyle, without breaking the bank? Phiaton's Curve BT 120 NC could be just the ticket. At $79, they're no more expensive than good quality Bluetooth headphones, but they do a much better job of blocking noise.
Google Chromecast returns to Amazon just in time for the holiday shopping crunch
It's been a chilly few years between Google and Amazon, with each company taking increasingly nasty shots at the other. But things may be improving. Just in time for the holiday shopping crunch, you can now buy two versions of Google's Chromecast on Amazon, something that hasn't be possible since 2015.
Radiohead, The Cure, and more to join Rock Hall of Fame. Listen to their hits
Radiohead, The Cure, Janet Jackson, and Stevie Nicks, and more have been selected to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. Here are our favorite songs from the four artists' hit-filled careers, from iconic classic rock anthems to iconic experimental rock masterpieces.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ season 2 gets a new, Spock-heavy trailer
CBS has released a new trailer for season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery that leans into the debut of Ethan Peck as the popular half-Vulcan character Spock. The second season of the hit series is scheduled to premiere January 17 on the direct-to-consumer streaming service CBS All Access.
Anker’s micro projectors get an equally small price in time for the holidays
Looking for a great deal on a tiny video projector? Anker's got some tiny prices on three of their smallest devices. With features like Android 7.1, and form factors as small as a can of diet soda, these projectors make the perfect travel companions.
Vizio is still rocking the Black Friday spirit with these TV and soundbar deals
If you missed out on all the great TV deals this past Black Friday and Cyber Monday, don't worry, Vizio has you covered. The company has some great discounts on its most popular 4K TVs and sounbar systems. But don't delay -- some of these deals only last one day.
Get ready to ditch your amplifier: New LG TVs add a powerful way to go wireless
There hasn't been much love for WiSA, a wireless technology designed specifically for high-end home theater applications, but that might be about to change. LG's top-tier 2019 TVs will all be WiSA certified, and that could mean a new wireless future for premium surround sound.
Boy dies after being electrocuted through his headphones
A 16-year-old Malaysian boy appears to be the latest victim in a growing list of people who have been electrocuted by their smartphones via their earphones. It's believed that a faulty charging cable is the culprit, but the final cause is still unknown.
Stranger Things season 3 predictions: Decoding the episode titles
Netflix has revealed the episode titles for season 3 of Stranger Things, and the eight titles could shed light on what we can expect when the hit show returns in summer 2019. Here are some of the elements we can glean from the episode titles that were confirmed in a brief teaser video.
Now-canceled ‘Daredevil’ was one of Netflix’s most popular shows
Netflix officially canceled Marvel's Daredevil a month after the premiere of the show's critically acclaimed third season, despite it reportedly being one of its most popular shows. The series is just the latest collaboration with Marvel TV and Disney that has been canceled in recent months.
A year after U.S. release, Apple HomePod aims for success in China
Approximately one year after the Apple HomePod launch in the U.S., consumers in China will be able to buy Apple's smart speaker in early 2019. Customers cannot preorder the HomePod, but the device's product page details the audio technology that enables it to adapt to rooms to deliver the best sound.
It took Tom Cruise to raise awareness of this troublesome TV setting
Tom Cruise, in an unexpected PSA tweet, asks you to turn off motion interpolation in your TV, but stops short of how to do it. Here's more on the topic, along with links to a helpful guide on how to rid your TV of the dreaded "soap opera effect".
Spotify Wrapped reveals rad facts about your musical tastes and habits
The website may be a bit tough to find at first, but Spotify's new Spotify Wrapped tells you awesome facts about your year in listening. From how many minutes you spent jamming out to your top artists, and beyond, there's a lot to dig into on the company's annual year-in-review website.
Comcast subscribers can finally stream Amazon Prime Video on Xfinity X1
Comcast subscribers who own one of the company's X1 set-top boxes can now use them to stream Amazon Prime Video, bringing some of the best shows available to stream to their TVs like never before, and giving them less of a reason to consider an outboard streaming box like a Roku or Amazon streaming stick.
Google, Amazon take aim at AirPods with their own upcoming true wireless options
Well-regarded Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that supply chain information points to Google and Amazon developing their own true wireless headphones, with both tech giants looking to take on Apple's hyper-popular AirPods by the end of 2019. Will they be able to close the gap with the industry leader?
Here’s how Apple’s HomePod can hear you across that noisy room
Apple has published a report about the hearing technology inside its HomePod speaker, illuminating in great detail all the hardware and software that lets it hear you say, "Hey Siri" across a noisy room. From voice recognition to echo suppression, there is a lot of cool stuff going on inside.
AT&T’s new three-tiered streaming service will include movies, possibly HBO
AT&T has laid out new details for its planned streaming service set to launch in 2019. The service will include three different price tiers and will stream movies, original programming, and content from its acquisition of Time Warner Inc., likely including HBO and DC superhero movies.
V-Moda’s SpeakEasy lightning cable promises better sound — for a price
While not for everyone, a third-party lightning headphone cable can improve the sound quality of your existing cans, without forcing you to carry around Apple's tiny, but annoying, lightning dongle. Is the V-Moda SpeakEasy lightning cable's $101 price tag worth it? It certainly has the specs.
YouTube Premium on the rocks? Original series will be ad-supported in 2020
In what will be seen by many as an acknowledgment that it can't compete with Netflix and Amazon Video, YouTube announced that its original programming will soon be available as ad-supported streaming for all of its 2 billion users. Could this be the end for YouTube's Premium subscription service?
Don’t hold your breath! Apple won’t make a cheap streaming stick anytime soon
A new report emerged ahead of the Thanksgiving-day holiday, alleging that Apple may be contemplating the creation of an affordable streaming stick alongside its pricey Apple TV 4K to compete with devices from Roku, Amazon, Google, and others. Here’s why we wouldn’t expect one anytime soon.
Anyone with a library card can now stream some of the best modern indie movies
Anyone with a library card now has access to 72 of the best indie films from the recent past, thanks to a new deal between A24 and up-and-coming streaming service Kanopy. With the addition, those who are missing cult streaming service FilmStruck, which will soon shutter, have a new hope.
Astell & Kern, Beyerdynamic partner on gorgeous over-ear headphones
Astell & Kern and Beyerdynamic -- two of the undisputed kings of portable, super high-fidelity audio -- have partnered to create an astoundingly beautiful pair of over-ear headphones for audiophiles on the go. That, plus Astell & Kern have a new set of in-ears made in partnership with Jerry Harvey Audio.
Students can now snag YouTube Premium and YouTube Music for cheap
YouTube is now offering budget-conscious students steep discounts on its popular paid tier of ad-free music and video. Those currently in school can get access to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music for half their usual price, providing an extra incentive for young subscribers to sign up for the services.
Get a top-tier Vizio P Series TV for a song this Black Friday
Vizio has announced a slew of Black Friday deals for those interested in new home theater offerings, but none are more enticing than the deals the company is running on its top-tier P-Series and P-Series Quantum TVs. Both models can be had for hundreds of dollars off of list price this shopping holiday.
Stream on, pilgrims: Google Play movie rentals are $1 for Thanksgiving
Need some post-dinner plans? Google has made every film in its Google Play rental catalog just 99 cents for Thanksgiving, providing viewers with access to many of the most popular recent films -- including Crazy Rich Asians, Deadpool 2, and Incredibles 2 -- on the cheap.
Soon, any wireless headphone maker can put Alexa in your ears
Amazon's popular Alexa voice assistant will be coming to many more Bluetooth headphones as the Internet retailer has opened up its Alexa Mobile Accessory Tool Kit to all headphone developers. This means that changing songs, picking playlists, and other listening tasks will be easier than ever.
Cable TV without the cable bill? Silicon Dust’s All-In-One plan is calling
You can't have it all, right? You either pay a high monthly cable bill and get all the channels you want, or you pay no monthly bill, and only get what is freely transmitted over the air. Silicon Dust is offering a third option now, with its All-in-One plan: Full DVR and 45 cable channels, for one price.
LG slashes the price of its Xboom speakers for Black Friday
If terrific portable audio at a terrific price sounds good to you, now is the best time of the year to pick up an LG XBoom portable Bluetooth speaker. The company has slashed prices for its speaker line by as much as 50 percent, making the entry-level PK3 a superb deal at only $50.