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Free Plex Media Server Offers a Streamlined Experience

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:11:00 -0800

Turn your home PC into a streaming media center with Plex.

Google Updates YouTube with Discovery Features

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:38:00 -0800

Google TV gets some new navigation functions, just ahead of an expected refresh for Apple TV.

Piracy Driven by Overseas Film Release Lag Time, Researchers Say

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:28:00 -0800

Studies from Wellesley College and the University of Minnesota examined online piracy since BitTorrent appeared in 2003, and the results are telling.

Google is Building Entertainment Device, Reports Say

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:26:00 -0800

The gadget will initially stream music wirelessly and link to other home electronics, but is expected to later add video capabilities and more.

Report: Google Building Home-entertainment System

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:05:00 -0800

UPDATE: Analysts are skeptical that Google plans to enter the home entertainment market with its own branded devices.

Cutting the Cord: How to Ditch Your Cable Company

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:00:00 -0800

TV programming no longer belongs solely to cable companies, but viewing the shows you want online can still be difficult. Here are some tips to get your favorite programs more quickly.

Hauppauge Broadway Lets You Take Your TV With You

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:00 -0800

This small set-top box capably streams your live TV signal to devices on your home network or the Internet—but setup can be intimidating, and it lacks support for some key cable-box features.

Vampire Power Reality Check: What Tech Gear Sucks the Most?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:00 -0800

We break down what tech gear costs you the most on your electric bill even when it's not actively being used.

For Sony's New CEO, a Big Challenge is in Your Living Room

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:10:00 -0800

Sony's new CEO faces a myriad of problems -- stemming massive losses, snatching the momentum back from deep-pocketed rivals, unifying his firm's diffuse businesses.

Samsung 51-Inch 3D TV With 3D Blu-ray Player and Glasses, $1019

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:48:00 -0800

BuyDig.com is bundling the Samsung PN51D650 3D plasma TV with the Samsung BD-D5500 3D Blu-ray player and two active-shutter glasses for only $1019, with free shipping.

How to Stream Super Bowl XLVI

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0800

Watch the 2012 Super Bowl online, no matter where you are, with our guide to streaming the Giants vs. Patriots game on your PC, smartphone, or tablet.

TiVo Premiere Elite Review: Double the Recording Capacity, but at a Premium Price

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:30:00 -0800

With 2 terabytes of storage and the ability to record four programs simultaneously, the TiVo Premiere Elite vaults to the head of the DVR class.

Use an OTA Tuner to Turn Your PC into a TV and DVR

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:28:00 -0800

Good news, cord cutters! With an inexpensive tuner and Windows 7, you can view and record unlimited broadcast TV shows, without monthly fees.

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Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:28:00 -0800

TVs Are Interesting Again

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:16:00 -0800

Big and beautiful TVs earned the most oohs, ahhs, and accolades at CES, including super-slim OLED displays with stunning pictures and prototype wireless TVs that ditch unsightly cords.

Androids Invade CES 2012

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:41:00 -0800

The predictable phones and tablets running Android are joined by TVs, goggles, cameras and more. Here are some of the gadgets running Android.

Best TV at CES: Sony's 55-Inch Crystal LED HDTV

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:12:00 -0800

Sony's 55-Inch Crystal LED HDTV has a picture that amazed us. Unlike standard LCD televisions that use LEDs as backlighting, the Crystal LED display uses tiny LED lights and was one of our favorite TVs at CES 2012. Unfortunately, it currently is a prototype.

Home Theater Speakers Getting a Wireless Standard

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:10:00 -0800

The Wireless Speaker & Audio Association is working on specifications for wireless high-def audio so that consumers can mix and match components from different manufacturers.

Why 3D TV Isn't 'Cool' at CES This Year

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:20:00 -0800

Big TV makers have turned their back on 3D TVs this year at CES. Were 3D HDTVs just a fad?

Digital Experience Tour At CES 2012

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:01:00 -0800

Check out some of the hottest and most offbeat gadgets of CES at Digital Experience, our annual early look at some of emerging technologies that debut at CES. Join PCWorld as we demonstrate the latest Android-powered virtual reality headsets, mobile pico projectors and more!

Netgear's NeoTV Gears Up to Take on Roku

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:29:00 -0800

Netgear argues that its NeoTV is a better choice than Roku because it has apps for YouTube and Vudu, which Roku does not.

Samsung Announces Smarter, Slimmer HDTVs, Including 55-Inch Super OLED Display

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:49:00 -0800

Samsung showed off its new high-end HDTVs--including a 55-inch Super OLED set--- during Press Day at CES 2012.

Dish Network introduces Hopper and Joey High-Definition DVR System

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:16:00 -0800

Unique in name, Hopper and Joey is a DVR system that allows you to record up to six HD channels simultaneously.

Sharp Goes Big With 80-Inch, 3D LED TV at CES

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:36:00 -0800

Sharp flaunted a massive HDTV with a smart interface for accessing Netflix, Hulu, Facebook, and YouTube. And it went small, showing off its answer to mobile TV.

Android Smartphones Link to New Samsung TV

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:18:00 -0800

With ever-thinner screens and 3D technology failing to excite consumers, TV maker Samsung has a new gimmick: make them into hubs.

Samsung, LG to Launch Google TVs, Joining Sony and Vizio

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:10:00 -0800

Google said Thursday that TV heavyweights Samsung and LG will launch sets that run its Google TV platform, with new models to be showcased at CES.

Jailbroken Apple TV Plays iOS Apps

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:27:00 -0800

The jailbroken device runs webpages and apps like Maps, YouTube, Facebook and Cydia.

LG's Flashy 55-Inch OLED Challenged by Dropping TV Prices

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:08:00 -0800

How much are you willing to pay for this beautiful, bleeding-edge OLED display? Is eight times the price of an LCD TV too much?

CES 2012: 5 Trends To Watch

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:50:00 -0800

From mobile handsets and ultrabooks up to huge OLED TVs, here are a few expected highlights of the Consumer Electronics Show next week.

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Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:50:00 -0800

The Next Big Thing(s) in Tech

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:00:00 -0800

Goodbye, desktop PCs--hello, flexible cell phone screens and living rooms with endless entertainment and gaming possibilities!

2011 in Review: The 52 Lamest Moments in Tech

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:20:00 -0800

If you like botched products, corporate mishaps, and just plain weirdness, you had a fabulous 2011.

LG Rolls Out Voice-Controlled TVs With a Magic Remote

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:47:00 -0800

Being first to the market is always important, and LG's voice-controlled remote control is officially out of the gate.

Kiss Your Cable Bill Goodbye With These HDTV Antennas

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:00:00 -0800

Forget rabbit ears: A new breed of stylish TV antennas deliver a great picture without dominating your living room. We tried five good options.

Three Tips for New Roku-Box Owners

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:06:00 -0800

If you find a Roku box under the tree or menorah this year, these tips will help you make the most of it.

Bugs & Fixes: No Green Light for UltraViolet

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:09:00 -0800

The technology will improve over time, but for now it remains too complicated, cumbersome, and buggy.

Roku 2 HD Streaming Media Player, $45

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:37:00 -0800

Use a coupon code and pay only $45 for the Roku 2 HD streaming media player.

How to Stream Digital Media From Your Windows 7 PC

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:00:00 -0800

A PC can serve capably as a hub for digital media collections, but sitting at a desk isn't the best way to watch movies. We'll show you how to stream media from a Windows 7 PC to a game console, a set-top box, or even a smartphone.

Verizon May Challenge Netflix, Amazon on Video Streaming

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:18:00 -0800

Little is known about the service, such as whether Verizon would offer a Netflix-like subscription package or an a la carte menu such as Amazon Video On Demand or Apple's iTunes store.

Vizio XWH200 Wireless HDMI Kit Review: It Just Works

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:30:00 -0800

Vizio's XWH200 Wireless HDMI Kit is an easy, relatively inexpensive way to cut down on cabling in your home-theater setup, though it has a few quirks.

Homemade iPhone Projector Puts Shoeboxes To Good Use

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:55:00 -0800

Got an old shoebox, a magnifying glass, a few Lego blocks, and some duct tape? You too can make your own iPhone projector by following this Instructables project.

Verizon Launches Xbox 360 Streaming TV Service Offer for FiOS Customers

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:43:00 -0800

The service isn't live yet...but the offer is.

Lenovo Unveils New Tablets, Smartphone and Plans 'Smart TV'

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:51:00 -0800

Lenovo unveiled three new tablets and a smartphone for the Chinese market on Tuesday and said it will launch a smart TV product in the first quarter of next...

TVs, Not Computers, Most Popular Electronics on Black Friday

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:43:00 -0800

Retail market research firm NPD Group reports more shopped for electronics because of good products at great prices, though the overall number of shoppers fell.

Apple TV or Roku Set-top Box: Which is Right for You?

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:02:00 -0800

So which media streamer is right for you, the Apple TV or a less expensive alternative like one of Roku's offerings? Let's weigh the options.

Ceton InfiniTV 4 USB Review: Adapter Offers Four TV Tuners, Crisp Image Quality

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:00:00 -0800

The USB-powered InfiniTV 4 beats other CableCard adapters by providing four digital tuners.

SiliconDust HDHomeRun Prime HDHR3-CC Review: Adapter Lets You Share TV Tuners

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:00:00 -0800

If you want a digital TV tuner that’s not tied to a single PC, the HDHomeRun Prime is your best option.

Record Cable TV on Your PC, Easily

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:00:00 -0800

Is your DVR overloaded? Use your PC to record shows, and you can store as much as you want and watch it on anything--including your TV, phone, and tablet.

Cirago USB to HDMI Display Adapter Review: Device Lets You Use an HDTV as a Second Monitor

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:30:00 -0800

With the Cirago adapter, you can easily move high-def content from USB to HDMI--but you have to make some quality compromises.

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