The biggest problem with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses is time

The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are excellent — but it's unlikely their hardware will last as long as my analog Ray-Bans have.

News         September 13, 2024

AirPods Pro 2 update brings iOS 18 head gestures ahead of public release

You can now nod your head — or shake it — to reply to notifications if you're wearing AirPods Pro.

News         September 11, 2024

Apple’s 128GB iPhones remain an insult to our wallets

The iPhone 16 still starts with a mere 128GB of storage. In 2024. And that's an option that most people should ignore, even if it is the least expensive.

Mobile         September 9, 2024

Ray-Ban Meta glasses get ‘major’ update with minor feature

We're now on Version 8.0 of the Ray-Ban Meta software that powers the glasses, but this update doesn't appear to be that exciting. Unless you're into Facebook.

Mobile         September 6, 2024

Ray-Ban Meta glasses get camera, audio fixes in v2 update

Improvements to the camera and audio controls highlight the Version 2.0 update to the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

News         September 6, 2024

The best Amazon Fire TV device you should buy in 2024

There's no shortage of Amazon Fire TV devices out there — but we've nailed down the three you should actually consider.

Products         September 4, 2024

Elon Musk’s X TV is now available in your living room

X now has a video-centric app available on smart TVs and other streaming platforms.

News         September 3, 2024

Sonos’ public Trello board doesn’t delight

A public-facing Trello board of upcoming fixes doesn’t do anything to speed up the process of fixing what went wrong with Sonos. It’s a distraction.

News         September 1, 2024

MLS Season Pass is free — for some — for the rest of the 2024 season

Apple TV+ subscribers will get MLS Season Pass free for the rest of the season. Everyone else can get it for just $10.

News         September 1, 2024

Will there be a new Apple TV at the September event?

It's possible that a new version of Apple TV hardware could be announced at the September event — but don't hold your breath.

News         August 29, 2024

ESPN just made it easier to figure out where to watch live sports

You can now more easily see exactly when — and where — live sports will be available on TV and streaming, thanks to an update to the ESPN app and website.

News         August 28, 2024

Plex is losing Tidal integration this fall

Plex is losing its integration with the Tidal music service (or maybe it's the other way around) in late October 2024.

News         August 27, 2024

Shokz teases new OpenRun Pro 2 headphones coming this week

Shokz is teasing a new set of bone-conducting headphones — the OpenRun Pro 2 — that's set to be announced on August 28, apparently.

News         August 27, 2024

Samsung adds two more ultra short throw projectors to its Premiere lineup

The Samsung Premiere 9 and Premiere 7 add two very capable laser projectors to the company's ultra short throw lineup.

News         August 27, 2024

Sonos CEO ‘faces the music’ in Reddit Q&A

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence joined a Reddit Q&A and answered some burning questions as the company continues to try to rectify a botched software rollout.

News         August 21, 2024

‘Push for speed backfired,’ Sonos CEO says as new products delayed

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence said he pushed the company to move too fast, and as a result two new products will have to be delayed until software is fixed.

News         August 20, 2024

NFL Sunday Ticket adds Yahoo fantasy football, better multiview

NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV just got even better for the 2024 season, with improved multiview, and more Fantasy Football options.

News         August 20, 2024

Sonos needs a new CEO

Let’s just come out and say what everyone is thinking, and more than a few are saying: Sonos needs a new chief executive officer.

News         August 16, 2024

Sonos laying off 6% of employees ‘for long-term success’

Sonos announced layoffs of about 100 employees as the company weathers a continued software meltdown, and a major loss of revenue because of it.

News         August 16, 2024

A major Sonos exploit was explained at Black Hat — but you needn’t worry

Researchers from NCC Group showed how a Sonos One could fall victim to an attack that would let someone listen in on the microphones.

News         August 16, 2024

Sonos Ace headphones now work with more Sonos soundbars

Sonos just dropped another bevy of improvements, including enabling the Sonos Ace headphones to work with all of the company's soundbars.

News         August 16, 2024

Fubo wins injunction against Venu Sports streaming service

When — and if — Venu Sports will be able to go live is up in the air after Fubo won a preliminary injunction against the new sports-centric streaming service.

News         August 16, 2024

Your favorite sous vide cooker is going subscription

Anova — maker of highly popular sous vide cookers — is going to charge a small fee to the cooker via the app.

Smart Home News         August 15, 2024

Sonos says botched app update has hurt its bottom line

CEO Patrick Spence says the botched app update that broke customers' systems and removed features will affect the company's earnings.

News         August 7, 2024

Roku now has a dedicated free sports channel

Roku will consolidate the live and original sports programs it owns or licenses under a single channel.

News         August 7, 2024

Disney’s password-sharing crackdown goes big in September

Disney's CEO said the company would expand its crackdown on login sharing starting in September.

News         August 7, 2024

Get ready to pay for more Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+

Starting October 17, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ are all going to cost a little more. Again. Because Disney is still trying to not lose money on streaming.

News         August 6, 2024

The Google TV Streamer added one feature that all such devices need

The Google TV Streamer includes a simple button to help you locate a missing remote control — and that's something every such device should have.

News         August 6, 2024

Chromecast now has a place in the Google Graveyard

With the announcement of Google TV Streamer, the Chromecast platform has been laid to rest after almost a dozen years.

News         August 6, 2024

Should you get Venu Sports if you have cable or streaming?

If you already have a cable or streaming subscription, it's very likely that you don't need Venu Sports. Even more so if you have a couple of other services.

News         August 5, 2024

Venu Sports may actually be better than its creators intended

Execs for Venu Sports say they're not trying to steal subscribers from cable and streaming, but there's almost no way that won't happen.

News         August 4, 2024

How I added a handful of hidden YouTube TV channels for the Olympics

If you use the custom channels sort option on YouTube TV, you might be missing out on a bunch of new channels.

News         August 2, 2024

Venu Sports finally announces price of $43 a month, for starters

Venu Sports — the new streaming service that combines sports from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery — will cost $43 a month, but that may well increase.

News         August 1, 2024

SiriusXM launches Podcasts+ within Apple Podcasts

SiriusXM is giving early access and bonus material to a number of its podcasts via a new SiriusXM Podcasts+ subscription within Apple's Podcasts app.

Audio / Video         August 1, 2024

Sonos says it’s fixed excessive battery drain on the iPhone

Sonos has released an app update that it says fixes excessive battery drain on iPhones. Other work remains, however.

News         July 31, 2024

Tubi is now available on Apple Vision Pro

The biggest free streaming service is now available on Apple's VR headset.

News         July 29, 2024

Sonos CEO offers software mea culpa: ‘We know we have work to do’

More than two months after a major app revamp that went horribly wrong, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has issued an apology to the company's customers.

News         July 25, 2024

I’ve used the new Prime Video app — you’re gonna want this ASAP

Users have been clamoring for an updated Prime Video app, and Amazon has delivered with a rewrite and redesign from the ground up.

News         July 23, 2024