Latest Media Streaming Device Stories
According to well-known actor Guy Pearce, who stars in The Innocents, if you make a TV show for Netflix it's made very clear that when promoting that show actors should not under any circumstances utter the words 'binge watching.'
The entry-level Chromecast is set to gain Bluetooth and a wireless connectivity boost. Now we just need to wait for Google to start selling it.
The latest Nielsen Total Audience Report found that US adults spend more than 11 hours a day connected to media, and almost six hours a day watching video alone.
This year's best-sellers were the Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote and Echo Dot; Whole Foods shoppers were eager to nab discounts on organic strawberries, Amazon says.
Netflix overtook HBO for the most Emmy nominations this year, marking a milestone for the streaming giant. Is this victory owed to the platform's quality of shows or to the sheer volume of its accelerated content production?
Audio and video music streaming make up 75 percent of music consumption in the US, up from 50 percent in the first half of 2016, according to Nielsen's US Mid-Year Music Report.
Sling Orange will now cost $25 a month. However, the price for subscribing to both Sling Orange and Sling Blue will remain at $40. To offer more choice, the live TV streaming is letting customers subscribe to more channels, without the need for a base subscription.
The Amazon Fire TV adds HDR10 to its already compelling 4K video support and Alexa voice assistant, making it one of the best media streamers you can buy.
Today and tomorrow, Prime members can pre-order the $120 Fire TV Cube for the discounted price of $89.99. The Fire TV and Echo hybrid is slated to be released on June 21.
The product might put Alexa into a cube-shaped box.
Beginning in mid-May, you'll be able to watch live, streaming news from ABC News, People, Cheddar, and Newsy on The Roku Channel.
A brand-new version of the open-source VLC media player is here, and it's a must-download for movie watchers of all kinds—especially 4K enthusiasts.
The free, open-source software, which is designed to help you organize and manage your local media collection on various devices, is now available worldwide via the Xbox Store.
The move, which adds Amazon's Silk browser and Firefox to Fire TV, should allow people to navigate to YouTube.com; Google is yanking that app from Amazon devices on Jan. 1.
Earlier this month, Google pulled YouTube from Amazon's Echo Show and Fire TV devices over the online retailer's refusal to carry certain products from the search company.
The Alexa-free device is available for purchase today in more than 100 new countries and territories around the world, including Canada, France, Italy, and Spain.
While some big retailers, like Costco, are giving their employees the night off on Thanksgiving, Target will open its doors at 6 p.m. that evening.
Roku's top-end 4K media streaming box, the Ultra, is packed full of handy features, but whether they're worth the $100 price depends on your viewing needs. For many, the $70 Streaming Stick+ will be just fine.