CW will be the first network to stream shows on Apple TV

While it may not be a full-fledged HDTV, the Apple TV set-top box continues to expand its portfolio. According to a story first reported by Deadline, the CW is bringing its video content to the Apple TV via a dedicated app. The CW offering would mimic what the network already has on Microsoft’s Xbox; the network...

macworld.com (6 days ago)

Hands-on review: Updated: Nvidia Shield review

Update: As expected, Nvidia has dropped the "Project" part of the name, and has announced that the handheld will be available for pre-order on May 20 ahead of a June shipping date. The CES 2013 announcement of the Nvidia Shield means that PC games finally have a dedicated handheld system, and the idea isn't...

techradar.com (8 days ago)

VIZIO S4251w 5.1 Sound Bar Review

This week we’ve had a peek at the soon-to-market VIZIO S4251w 5.1 Sound Bar, a speaker unit that comes packaged with a wireless subwoofer, two satellite speakers, and the ability to connect wirelessly (or wired) to your HDTV. While several different wired connections are available, the main sound bar connects with...

slashgear.com (9 days ago)

This Cheap and Fast SSD Is Your Deal of the Day

For the past few years, if you've asked what the best way to speed up an old laptop, you've probably been told to install an SSD. Sure, lots of new laptops come with SSDs or aren't user repairable, but if you're trying to squeeze the last few years of life out of an old lappy, the advice still applies: a little bit...

gizmodo.com (10 days ago)

Sharp reportedly axes 5,000 employees, shifts focus to smartphone displays

Sharp will reportedly be laying off 5,000 employees as part of a three-year recovery plan to turn the company around. According to The Asahi Shimbun, the number of directors and advisory positions will be cut in half, and the number of employees at Sharp’s main office in Osaka, Japan will be reduced by 50%....

yahoo.com (13 days ago)

How to Optimize Video Streams to Be Worthy of Your HDTV

wired.com (13 days ago)

How To Optimize Video Streams Worthy of Your HDTV

Nothing ruins a dramatic scene like buffering, so do yourself a favor and optimize your rig for streaming video. Absolutely everything you own connects to at least one video streaming platform, so there’s no point in watching crappy video riddled ...

wired.com (13 days ago)

A TV four times sharper than high-definition

Are you starting to take for granted the popping colors and hyper-detail of your HDTV? Fear not. 4K television is on the way, with screens that promise four times better resolution than today's best high-definition offerings.

cnn.com (21 days ago)

Tutorial: The complete guide to watching movies on your iPhone, iPad and Mac

How to play video on your MacThe Mac was the first computer that supported digital video, its QuickTime architecture helping to ensure that for many years it was the platform of choice for digital video production. Later came video CDs and DVD playback, and of course iMovie and Final Cut. A consequence of all this...

techradar.com (26 days ago)

Ultra HDTV 'not enough to justify NBN'

SUPER high-definition television alone is not a sufficient benefit to justify an investment as big as the National Broadband Network, advisers say.

news.com.au (1 month and 6 days ago)

Krakow: Smartwatches Are Not The Next Big Thing

NEW YORK (TheStreet) - Is the world waiting breathlessly for smartwatches? There are rumors that Microsoft, Apple and Samsung all think so. They're supposedly working on wirelessly-connected, data-centric wrist watches as the "next big thing". If past attempts are any indicator, they're going to be expensive flops....

thestreet.com (1 month and 7 days ago)

‘4K’ TVs arrive soon, but where’s the programming?

Las Vegas is full of surprises, and last week’s broadcasting industry trade show started with a big one. Sony announced pricing for its new ultra-high-definition “4K” TVs — televisions with four times the regular Full HD resolution — that will be available on April 21. Prices were about a quarter of what other...

standard.net (1 month and 9 days ago)

How to control your PC with your Android phone

Admit it: You once owned a crazy multifunction remote. It had a black-and-white touchscreen and was supposed to let you control every entertainment device in your house from the comfort of your couch. That was the promise, at least. All it really did was force everything into the wrong aspect ratio and switch the...

pcworld.com (1 month and 13 days ago)

Reminder: 4K Media Players Are Ridiculously Expensive Too

For those who can afford to spend $5,000 or more on an Ultra HD television, another $699 for a 4K media player is probably chump change. Or so the logic goes at Sony. This summer, Sony will launch its first 4K media player for $699. The exquisitely-named FMP-X1 4K Media Player includes 10 feature films in 4K...

time.com (1 month and 14 days ago)

Sony's 84-Inch HDTV to Cost $25K

All of which is cheap by comparison to rival Samsung’s 85-inch set, which retails for as much as $40K.

palmbeachpost.com (1 month and 14 days ago)

Ouya hits out at negative reviews, urges sites to wait for the real deal

The makers of the Ouya Kickstarter-backed games console have hit back at a swarm of negative early reviews posted during the 'preview period' for the device.The company said the first units sent out to backers do not feature the final version of the software and urged sites to wait until review units are issued...

techradar.com (1 month and 14 days ago)

Ouya responds to negative early reviews, urges sites to wait for the real deal

The makers of the Ouya Kickstarter-backed games console have hit back at a swarm of negative early reviews posted during the 'preview period' for the device.The company said the first units sent out to backers do not feature the final version of the software and urged sites to wait until review units are issued...

techradar.com (1 month and 16 days ago)

NAB: Get Ready to Junk Your HDTV

The annual broadcast trade show, from April 6-11, the industry will learn about the challenges of upgrading to Ultra HDTV while viewing demonstrations of the new supersharp 4k format.    

hollywoodreporter.com (1 month and 17 days ago)

NAB: Get Ready to Junk Your HDTV

msn.com (1 month and 17 days ago)

Hands-on review: Updated: Nvidia Project Shield review

Update: we spent some hands on time with Project Shield at Nvidia's PAX East Booth. Read our impressions below.At PAX East we plunked our con-weary body down in front of a Project Shield handheld synced with a Geforce-equipped PC. We were thankful not only to get some quality time with Nvidia's upcoming handheld,...

techradar.com (2 months and 2 days ago)

Best Deals & Coupons: $599 Toshiba U945 Ultrabook, $698 60 inch HDTV, more

All of us down in the Deal Nerd labs have been working late the last couple nights, ignoring our imaginary girlfriends and wives, to bring you some smoking hot new deals. Leading the pack is this Toshiba Satellite U945-ST4N01 Ultrabook, a super-slim machine packed with features and an SSD for just $599.99 after...

pcworld.com (2 months and 4 days ago)

Sweden's Com Hem Chooses SeaChange's Adrenalin Software Platform for Video-on-Demand

Filed under: Investing Sweden's Com Hem Chooses SeaChange's Adrenalin Software Platform for Video-on-Demand ACTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SeaChange International (NAS: SEAC) , a leading global multi-screen video software innovator, today announced that Sweden's largest cable television operator, Com Hem, has...

dailyfinance.com (2 months and 5 days ago)

Enter the Game of Thrones Sweepstakes Presented by Time Warner Cable for a Chance to Own the Throne

Filed under: Investing Enter the Game of Thrones Sweepstakes Presented by Time Warner Cable for a Chance to Own the Throne (Seriously) Grand Prize package includes life-size replica of the Iron Throne from the popular HBO series! NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As part of a partnership with HBO, Time Warner Cable is...

dailyfinance.com (2 months and 6 days ago)

Deal Nerd News: $105 off dual 24" Dell U2412M LCD bundle, $80 Android Tablet, 90" LED HDTV, more

Welcome back to the latest and greatest findings from within the depths of the Deal Nerd lab. Multi-taskers and power users alike will nerd-gasm over this amazing deal on two Dell UltraSharp U2412M 24" monitors with dual monitor desk stand for $105 off. This monitor made it in our best LCD monitor deals. You can...

pcworld.com (2 months and 6 days ago)

The 2013 Philips DesignLine puts a new slant on HDTV

When it comes to HDTV placement, you’ve generally faced with two options – a stand for sitting the TV in an entertainment unit or on a table, or a wall mount. With its 2013 Philips DesignLine, TP Vision is offering a third option – simply leaning the TV against a wall. When it comes to a modern minimalist look, the...

gizmag.com (2 months and 10 days ago)

Deal Nerd Picks: $280 off Apple MacBook Retina, 46% off Vizio Tablet, 55" LG LED SMART TV, more

It's Thursday, so that must mean the Deal Nerd has finished all the calculations and come up with a new set of hot deals. Today's scientifically proven hottest deal is on Apple's new MacBook Pro 13.3-inch laptop, complete with awe-inspiring Retina display with an unheard of $280 savings. Don't miss the chance to...

pcworld.com (2 months and 11 days ago)

What to Expect With the iWatch

Filed under: Investing Times have been curious for Apple lately. Everybody seems to have an opinion about the business. While the company's stock has dropped, bears have shouted the end of days, and bulls have said it's the perfect time to buy. How is Apple dealing with the stress? By playing around with a new toy,...

dailyfinance.com (2 months and 14 days ago)

Time Warner Cable Business Class Adds Another HD Video Solution for Hospitality

Filed under: Investing Time Warner Cable Business Class Adds Another HD Video Solution for Hospitality HD Video for Hospitality replicates in-home high-definition TV experience, without costly, on-premises headend equipment NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Time Warner Cable Business Class (TWCBC), the business...

dailyfinance.com (2 months and 18 days ago)

How Apple's iWatch could revolutionize mobile security

InfoworldAn imagined iWatch Expectations for Apple to release an iWatch reached a new pitch yesterday as Bloomberg reported that such a device could have much higher profit margins than the company's iPad line up and its rumored HDTV. Apple has filed 79 patents that relate to wearable technology and are generally...

pcworld.com (2 months and 19 days ago)

Meet 60GHz Wi-Fi, the insanely fast future of wireless networking

Get ready for a ridiculous boost in wireless networking speed. Two camps are competing to deliver wireless components that are at least seven times faster than today’s gigabit (IEEE 802.11ac) routers. By harnessing spectrum in the unlicensed 60GHz frequency band, these devices will be capable of offering more...

pcworld.com (2 months and 19 days ago)