DirecTV plays catchup, expands mobile viewing and Android app
DIRECTV announced an expansion of its mobile services for in home and out of home viewing as well as updating its Android app to include more devices.
Geneva’s XXL is part speaker system, part furniture, part grand piano
Geneva unveiled its XXL all-in-one speaker cabinet with 7 drivers and 600 watts of power, as well as Bluetooth, Airplay, HDMI, analog, and digital inputs.
PS4 is first to support new DTS-HD decoder, proving the console is about more than just looks
The Playstation 4 is the first product to offer DTS Master Audio 7.1 decoding, allowing the device to decode 7.1 channel DTS soundtracks at 512 Mbps.
Slingbox’s Slingplayer adds Airplay, Roku support, and a Windows 8.1 app
Sling Media announced an upgrade to its Slingplayer 3.0 app today including compatibility with Roku, Airplay, and a forthcoming Windows 8.1 app in December.
Pyle’s PHBT5 headphones offer wireless sound for any budget
Pyle audio unveiled a refresh of its PHBT5 wireless headphones today which come in a variety of colors and include a 10 hour rechargeable battery for $40.
Comcast is going Hollywood, looks to sell digital movies by the end of the year
Comcast will begin selling digital movies and other content through its set-top boxes and the Xfinity website by the end of the year, sources report.
Turns out, Amazon doesn’t always have the best deals on flat panel TVs
A new study released by 360pi shows Amazon is not always the lowest price for flat panel TVs; 25 percent of TVs surveyed were cheaper at other locations.
Hisense’s new T880 is the everyman’s 4K TV
Hisense unveiled today its new 4K TV, the T880. Priced at only $2K and loaded with options, the T880 is one of the most affordable 4K TVs on the market.
The Apple iTV rumor mill reverses itself (again); no launch expected in 2014
A report today from Analyst Blog citing unnamed sources says the latest rumors of plans to unveil the Apple TV in late 2014 are once again on hold.
Netflix and Youtube grab 50 percent of peak Internet traffic, P2P fades into the sunset
Sandvine's latest Global Internet Phenomenon report shows Netflix and Youtube now combine for over 50% of all downstream traffic in the U.S. at peak hours.
Harman Kardon’s new Nova speakers put a vortex inside a sonic globe of awesome
Harman Kardon released a new pair of compact Bluetooth speakers today, called the Nova. The speakers offer NFC pairing, 3.5mm and digital optical inputs.
Monsters unite as Shaq becomes Monster’s latest spokesperson
Monster announced today it is hiring Shaquille O'Neal as its newest pitchman.The basketball legend's first order of duty is to market Monster's M7 tablet.
Samsung sweetens the 4K pot, gives away free 4K content with its UHD TVs
Samsung announced it will be offering its current and new 4K TV customers free 4K content from now until December 28th with online product registry.
Braven goes all in with the feature-packed 710 portable speaker
Braven announced today the release of its new 710 portable Bluetooth speaker. The new speaker offers water-resistance, and a host of other options for $170.
Comcast joins the mobile party, now streams 35 live cable channels via Wi-Fi to subscribers
An update to Comcast's Xfinity TV Go app in the coming days will allow Comcast subscribers to view up to 35 channels over mobile devices anywhere via Wi-Fi.
Nocs scratches the record with its new NS900 DJ headphones
Nocs today released its NS900 DJ headphones. The headphones are built around a PVD-coated steel chassis, and boast 40mm titanium drivers for $250.
Polk classes up the Bluetooth joint with new Camden Square and Woodbourne speakers
Polk unveils its latest entries in the wireless speaker arena today, announcing the release of the Camden Square and Woodbourne wireless speakers for Nov 1.
Anthem’s new MRX 710 and 510 A/V receivers sing the upgrade siren song
Anthem released its MRX 710 and 510 A/V receivers for shipping today. The new devices provide a host of audio and video features, 7 channel audio, and more.
The Empire strikes a deal? Intel may sell its anticipated streaming set-top project to Verizon
A report this morning from unnamed sources says Verizon is in negotiations to acquire Intel Media, the branch responsible for Intel's new streaming device.
Aereo keeps its swagger, opens new market in the Denver Metro area
Aereo will expand its services to the Denver Metro area starting November 4th. The company allows users to stream broadcast TV online for a monthly fee.
The Tracks Air is a combination of Motorola function and Sol Republic awesome
Motorola and Sol Republic announced today the joint release of a pair of wireless headphones, the Tracks Air. The $200 'phones will be available next month.
Netflix is getting ‘Dexter’ and ruining our Halloween plans
Netflix announced today it has acquired the rights to all 8 seasons of Dexter, which it will begin airing this Halloween with the first four seasons.
Could Apple stun us all and bring Ultra HD/4K TV to the masses on its first swing?
A report released yesterday citing Japanese analyst Masahiko Ishino claims that Apple could be developing Ultra HD/4K TVs for release by the end of 2014.
