Apple’s new patent describes the grand TV experience Steve Jobs wanted
Ever since Steve Jobs gave a tantalizing hint of a perfect TV experience, designed by Apple, we've been waiting to see what that might look like. If a recent patent is any indication, that day may be...
View ArticleUsing an ad blocker with Spotify? Prepare to be terminated
Ad blocking has been used by over two million of Spotify's customers, the company revealed last year. Now, with a change to its terms of service, it's going to try to eliminate these accounts...
View ArticleBose’s patent for infrared technology could save an earbud’s battery life
Possibly taking a cue from Apple's popular AirPods, Bose filed a patent application for earbud IR technology that could save battery life, improve sound quality, and possibly help people locate lost...
View ArticleNetflix brings its data-saving smart downloads feature to iOS
Having a binge-watching addiction to Netflix can create a host of challenges on mobile devices, like remembering to delete old episodes and download new ones. Now iOS users get access to the...
View ArticleCan a slew of high-tech new features save the HomePod from extinction?
The HomePod hasn't exactly met expectations as far as sales go. But a new patent suggests that Apple might be about to overhaul it, with facial recognition, gesture control and a high- res touchscreen....
View ArticleMGM joins the streaming mega-race with launch of Epix Now service
In a widely anticipated move, MGM has launched Epix Now, a streaming platform that combines all four of its live TV channels, and a huge catalog of thousands of on-demand movies and TV shows. The post...
View ArticleSamsung’s 2019 QLED TVs are now on sale. Here’s how much you can expect to pay
Samsung's lineup of new TVs were an impressive collection to behold when they made their first appearance at CES this year. Now, we have all of the details on the QLED 4K & 8K models, including...
View ArticleSamsung’s wireless Galaxy Buds show up in black in latest leak
It's been all but certain that Samsung would launch a successor to its Gear IconX wireless earbuds soon, but a newly leaked photo and recent FCC certification document seems to indicate that time is...
View Article8K TV: Everything you need to know about the future of television
4K TVs may seem relatively new, but there's another even higher-resolution display technology already here: 8K TV. Should you upgrade? We've got the answers to that question and more. The post 8K TV:...
View ArticleApple will reportedly launch its new video-streaming service at March 25 event
The rumors about what Apple will announce at a March 25 event continue to swirl. A new report suggests that it will debut its much-anticipated video-streaming service, which will compete with Netflix...
View ArticleHi-res streaming audio service Qobuz arrives in U.S., threatens Tidal’s monopoly
For several years, Tidal enjoyed a monopoly on hi-res music streaming in the U.S. Now, French company Qobuz is here to offer some competition with a variety of monthly plans starting at $10 a month....
View ArticleSamsung will stop releasing new Blu-ray players in the U.S.
Samsung, the first company to produce a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, is now exiting the Blu-ray market entirely in the U.S. The move comes after Oppo Digital also dropped out of the market last year....
View ArticleApple Music encourages subscribers to give friends a free 1-month pass
It's no secret that Apple has its sights set squarely on Spotify's enviable subscriber count, but how will Apple Music grow? By using existing customers to recruit new members by letting them send...
View ArticleAmazon ups the ante with Netflix, aims to release up to 30 movies a year
Netflix has a huge budget for both licensed and original content. But Amazon Studios isn't far behind. Studio chief Jennifer Salke revealed a plan to do 30 theatrical and direct-to-Amazon Prime titles...
View ArticleCharter’s Spectrum TV Essentials offers 60 live TV channels for $15 a month
Charter Communication's Spectrum TV Essentials is a package of 60 live TV channels for $15 per month designed to keep cord-cutters happy. But with no sports or major broadcasters, is it enough? The...
View ArticleApple may be making noise-canceling headphones safer to use on the streets
Over-the-ear headphones are massively popular, but they block a lot of outside sounds, which increases the risk of accidents. A new Apple invention hints at a way to have great sound, and great safety,...
View ArticleApple is arming up to redefine TV just like it did the phone
Curious about what Apple's answer to Netflix will be? Us too. So we combed through some patents, and looked at the landscape, to come up with a bold prediction: Apple's streaming service will be way...
View ArticleSony slowly rolls out its 2019 lineup of enormous TVs, with pricing to match
Like the slowly retreating glacier that is the winter of 2019, new TV prices are beginning to be uncovered. Sony is the latest company to reveal what we'll have to pay, but so far, only one model has...
View ArticleLenovo’s new Yoga and ThinkPad ANC headphones are built for business
Watch out Bose, Lenovo is the latest company to take aim at your noise-canceling supremacy. The company launched a pair of hybrid ANC Bluetooth headphones under the ThinkPad and Yoga brands, with...
View ArticleApple Music pops up in the Google Home app, hinting at launch
Despite not being active yet, there's now an entry for Apple Music inside the music services tab of the Google Home app. The question now, is will Apple reciprocate by adding other services to its...
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