Samsung is one of the biggest names at CES, and it's showing off a lot of new stuff. We sat down with Scott Cohen to find out more.
| Videos | June 15, 2018 |
This week, a federal judge officially approved a massive deal in which AT&T will acquire Time Warner Inc. and all its properties, including HBO, CNN, and more. The move could have serious consequences, no matter whether you're a subscriber or not. We break down what the merger means for you.
| Features | June 14, 2018 |
Months ago, everyone's favorite Scandinavian furniture store, Ikea, announced a collaboration with home audio experts Sonos. After much speculation, the companies have finally announced the Symfonisk, a bracketed speaker currently in development. It represents the first step in a long-term partnership.
| News | June 7, 2018 |
Jordan Peele is a hot commodity in Hollywood these days and now he's off the market. Peele's Monkeypaw Productions and Amazon Studios have come to an agreement on an exclusive first-look TV deal; Peele's upcoming series The Hunt and Lorena will both appear on Prime Video.
| News | June 5, 2018 |
Weeks ago, Spotify removed several artists from promoted playlists under the new Hate Content policy. Now, following backlash from Kendrick Lamar and others, CEO Daniel Ek admitted fault and said the company is currently working on a new policy with civil rights activists.
| News | June 5, 2018 |
Wondering how to enable HDR on Xbox One? You're not alone. To help you take advantage of your tech, we've put together a quick-hit guide.
| Guides | May 30, 2018 |
Spotify recently introduced a new Hate Content & Hateful Conduct Policy, removing R. Kelly and XXXTentacion from its curated and algorithmic playlists. Apple Music and Pandora are also pulling material promoting Kelly. Is it justified? And how does this decision impact the streaming industry at large?
| News | May 25, 2018 |
The Star Wars universe will never stop expanding, if Disney and Lucasfilm have anything to say about it. Reports indicate a stand-alone Boba Fett film is currently in the works, with Logan director James Mangold attached. Perhaps he'll say more than 27 words this time around?
| News | May 25, 2018 |
According to reports, Netflix will be producing an action film starring Ryan Reynolds and directed by Michael Bay. The movie, titled Six Underground, will also be written by Deadpool scribes Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese. Expect it to arrive on Netflix sometime in 2019.
| News | May 23, 2018 |
Netflix's Lost in Space reboot series debuted in early April to massive success, with more than a million viewers bingeing all 10 episodes in the first three days it aired. Now, the sci-fi show has been officially renewed for a second season. More danger, Will Robinson, indeed.
| News | May 14, 2018 |
After earning the Oscar for Best Director (The Shape of Water), acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is doubling down on his partnership with Netflix. The Trollhunters creator is developing a horror anthology series exclusively for the very popular streaming platform.
| News | May 14, 2018 |
Popular moviegoing service MoviePass has hit another snag, as parent company Helios and Matheson Analytics saw precipitous drops in stock prices over a two-day period. CEO Ted Matheson doesn't seem to think changes are necessary, but a Securities and Exchanges filing says otherwise.
| News | May 10, 2018 |
David Sandberg's cult sensation Kung Fury is getting a full-length sequel, with prominent actors Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Hasselhoff, Michael Fassbender, and Eiza González already cast in the follow-up to the wild '80s homage that got its start as a Kickstarter project.
| News | May 8, 2018 |
Despite comments from CEO Mitch Lowe just days ago, MoviePass has evidently decided enough is enough, and will return to its ultra-popular subscription model. The new (old) model allows users to see one movie per day for $10 each month, while the previous model limited users to four tickets per month.
| News | May 2, 2018 |
Can't get enough Star Wars? Neither can we, and with Star Wars Day coming up, we were over the moon to learn that Disney's got a new animated series -- titled Star Wars: Resistance -- coming out this fall. The series is set before the events of Episode VII: The Force Awakens, and follows a young Resistance spy.
| News | April 27, 2018 |
Scotland-based audio manufacturer RHA makes some seriously nice headphones, including their acclaimed MA650 Wireless. Now, you can get the excellent $100 earbuds in white. With IPX4 sweat resistance and 12 hours of battery life, these could become your new everyday earbuds.
| News | April 25, 2018 |
Chinese manufacturer Mobvoi launched an Indiegogo campaign for the Ticpods Free, a pair of fully wireless earbuds that look similar to Apple's popular AirPods. The Ticpods feature touch controls, in-ear detection, and excellent battery life.
| News | April 20, 2018 |
Back in September, Kingsman: The Golden Circle star Taron Egerton announced his casting as Elton John in an upcoming biopic, titled Rocketman. Today, Paramount officially greenlit the musical, which is set to begin production sometime this summer.
| News | April 19, 2018 |
In today's box office, the only thing more reliable than a superhero movie is a Steven Spielberg movie. The two are set to become one, as Spielberg has decided to produce and direct a film based on the Blackhawk DC Comics character. Fans will have to wait, though, while he finishes up Indiana Jones 5.
| News | April 17, 2018 |
If you're a fan of HBO's hit series Westworld, hold onto your hats. Showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy just signed on with Amazon Studios to adapt William Gibson's acclaimed 2014 sci-fi/noir book The Peripheral into an original series. Novelist Scott B. Smith will write the screenplay.
| News | April 17, 2018 |
If Ikea is your go-to solution for everything home-related, your time has come. The Swedish furniture superstore just announced the affordable new Eneby Bluetooth speakers, designed with a postmodern aesthetic and built to fit into any home.
| News | April 13, 2018 |
Last year, a controversial decree regarding theatrical distribution banned Netflix films from competition at Cannes Film Festival. Now, the ultra-popular streaming company is cutting ties with Cannes altogether, citing the festival's "archaic" distribution requirements.
| News | April 12, 2018 |
Curious about YouTube Red? We cover what you get with a subscription and how much YouTube Red costs, along with how YouTube Red works with Google Play Music to make a great music streaming service.
| Audio / Video | April 9, 2018 |
Everyone loves Spotify, but sometimes, the most popular streaming platforms just aren't enough. Here's why I switched over to Youtube Red.
| News | April 2, 2018 |
JLab is capitalizing on the upswing of '80s nostalgia with the new Rewind Wireless Retro headphones, which bring back the classic Walkman design in a wireless form factor.
| News | March 30, 2018 |
Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler haven't published their graphic novel collaboration yet, but that hasn't stopped Netflix from going ahead and ordering a series based on it. Cursed will follow Arthur and Nimue, the Lady of the Lake.
| News | March 28, 2018 |
From 2012 through 2016, Vine was one of the hottest social media platforms under the sun, hosting more than 40 million short videos from more than 200 million users before Twitter decided to discontinue the service in October. Vines self-taught stars emulated the YouTube format, shooting themselves into the social media stratosphere with a blend […]
| Guides | March 28, 2018 |
Last year, Netflix cast Gina Rodriguez in the lead role of its upcoming Carmen Sandiego animated series. Now, she'll take the role on live camera, too.
| News | March 26, 2018 |
LG's 2018 speaker lineup features a Google Assistant-enabled smart speaker, a slick soundbar, and some party speakers.
| News | March 16, 2018 |
Do you own a superyacht? If so, you can now buy a massive TV and speakers that retract into the deck. C Seed's Supermarine products are absurdly awesome.
| News | March 15, 2018 |
Ready for more Marvel? Sony is reportedly planning a film featuring the lesser-known Nightwatch character, an antihero with a badass suit. Spike Lee is rumored to helm the film.
| News | March 14, 2018 |
Studio19 just launched a crowdfunding campaign for its Solo wireless speaker, and we took it for a quick spin. Here are our thoughts.
| Features | March 13, 2018 |
'Black Mirror' is one of the most unique shows around, and Netflix knows what the fans want. The anthology series will be back for a fifth season.
| News | March 5, 2018 |
Of Sony's four new Xperia-line smartphones, two stand out. How do the Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XZs stack up against each other?
| Android | February 21, 2018 |