Sony to launch PlayStation Now beta test on new 4K Ultra HD TVs
Sony has announced that owners of their new 4K Ultra HD TVs will be given first access to the beta test of the PlayStation Now streaming service.
Study finds TV trumps exercise or reading during summer months
Leading set-top box maker Roku has commissioned a study that finds TV-watching to be the very top favorite summertime activity ahead of jogging and reading.
Roku CEO says the DVR is doomed, all TV will be streamed in the future
Roku CEO Anthony Wood claims all TV will eventually be streamed. He also sees the DVR as already obsolete, and claims the technology will be dead by 2020.
New study: Google Chromecast usage takes a dive
A new study from Parks and Associates shows that users are increasingly turning to other devices to get their streaming fix.
LG slings 1 million WebOS-enabled smart TVs in just three months
South Korea-based LG announced Monday that it has surpassed one million units sold with its line of WebOS-enabled smart TVs, which was launched in March.
Sony CEO says TV division is not for sale … yet
Today, Sony CEO Kazuro Hirai stated definitively that a sale of Sony's TV division is not on the table.
Move over PC: TV predicted to become the leading online video platform
New research from the NPD Group finds that the number of U.S. households with an Internet-connected TV grew almost by 17 percent to 42 million in Q1 2014.
Sony tables OLED (again) to concentrate on 4K televisions
Sony is apparently officially stepping away from OLED TV development to better focus on 4K TV, according to a recent report.
Nielsen report confirms what you’ve always known: 189 channels and nothing to watch
The average U.S. television-watching home has access to 189 channels, but viewers consistently stick to just 17 networks on a regular basis.
Study: advertisers increasingly look to original video content as the next frontier
A study finds that a large majority of brand marketers and ad executives expect original digital video content to become as important as television content.
Roku finally gets a YouTube app, operates similar to Chromecast [Update]
Good news for anyone that owns a Roku, an official YouTube application has been made available on the Roku channel store for all current-gen devices.
Hands on: After failing on phones, webOS flourishes in LG’s latest smart TVs
We went hands on with LG's webOS smart TV platform and it vastly exceeded our expectations. Here's what the next gen in smart TV looks like.
Roku adds universal search for mobile devices, discloses its users’ top searches
The set-top box maker today let the public have a peek at a short list of its most searched-for titles, and announced a Roku 3 software update rollout.
Learn to love the curve: Research predicts 6 million curved TVs to ship in 2017
Research by NPD's DisplaySearch indicates a lot of diversification for the global television market within the next three to five years.
Could Apple’s iTV be OLED? No, but that hasn’t stopped speculation
The Korean Herald reports a new rumor of an Apple iTV, claiming the latest iteration of the rumored device will be an OLED panel.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Sharp’s new Q+ ‘almost 4K’ TVs arrive in stores
Sharp has released its impressive Q+ display line in stores, which offer near-4K resolution for a much lower price than top 4K models.
Roku sticks it to the Chromecast with a more flexible Streaming Stick
Roku unveils a new Streaming Stick, offering full Roku functionality for $49, as well as the best competition for the Chromecast on the market.
Roku said to be considering an IPO in 2014
The manufacturer of the successful digital media player is contemplating an IPO in the U.S. sometime this year, according to sources close to the matter.
Showtime Anytime finally launches on Roku, but only for certain subscribers
The Showtime Anytime app will soon come to Roku set-top boxes, but not all Showtime subscribers will be able to use it.
LG slashes price on 55-inch curved OLED in half, now under $7,000 with rebate
LG has chopped the price on its 55-inch curved OLED television by half, bring the total cost to under $7000 with an instant rebate.
TV sales take a hit in 2013, but the slump won’t last long
A new IHS report shows a decline in TV sales in the U.S. for two years in a row, reaching a 5 year low in 2013.
What kind of Roku are you? New themes will let you customize the experience
Roku will soon allow third-party developers to design customized apps for its home screen, available for purchase at the Roku home store.
Sony splits off TV division, puts laser focus on 4K
Sony made another bold move today, announcing it will be splitting off its TV division into a fully owned separate subsidiary.
Tivo survey indicates second screen still playing second fiddle
TiVo released the results of a new Social Media and Multi-tasking survey the company finished in November of 2013, polling 1,660 households over 3 weeks.
Denied! Amazon claims it has no intention to get into the pay TV business
Contrary to a report broken yesterday by the Wall Street Journal, Amazon representatives have denied any rumors of plans for creating an online service for live TV.
What we learned at CES 2014
CES 2014 has finally come to a close. Here's what we learned about the future of consumer tech in 2014.
Sharp’s Quattron+ tech delivers ‘almost’ 4K TVs for the rest of us
Sharp unveils its 4 tier TV lineup for 2014 at the start of CES, including the new Quattron +, which bridges the gap between HD and 4K resolution.