Google accidentally reveals voice-control for updated Google TV
Google TV was a bold endeavor for Google (GOOG). It was supposed to pick up where Microsoft’s (MSFT) WebTV failed in the 1990s. First launched …
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Google TV updated with support for Movies, Music and TV Shows
Google (GOOG) on Monday announced an update to its Google TV platform that will allow users to finally be able to buy and rent movies, …
Logitech announces new Harmony Touch universal remote with 2.4-inch touchscreen [video]
Universal remotes are finally getting touchscreens. Logitech (LOGI) said on Wednesday its new Harmony Touch remote will come complete with a built-in 2.4-inch touchscreen. The Harmony …
FAVI SmartStick can turn any HDTV into an Android-powered smart TV for $50
If you thought smart TVs were only for the privileged few, think again — a technology that once cost hundreds of dollars can now be …
Televisions now used to watch online videos more than computers
Tech companies’ vision of transforming the television set into yet another device that streams content from the Internet may finally be becoming a reality. The …
Google Fiber adds ESPN, Disney to its TV lineup
The big knock on Google’s Fiber TV service is that it wouldn’t have some key cable channels such as ESPN and Disney. Well, that’s no …
LG to launch cheaper 84-inch 4K TV two months before Sony
Sony (SNE) made some waves last month when it announced its stunning 84-inch LED TV with 4K resolution that also featured a whopping $25,000 price tag. …
Sony’s 84-inch LED TV with 4K resolution costs $24,999, ships in November
As if there was any doubt Sony’s (SNE) giant 84-inch 4K resolution LED TV would be expensive, Sony has finally priced its upcoming XBR-84X900 TV. The flat screen …
Cable providers aren’t that interested in a new Apple TV
There have been numerous reports regarding Apple’s (AAPL) rumored high-definition television set. Some analysts have claimed that the Cupertino-based company would announce a self-branded HDTV …
Netflix, Freesat team to drive another nail in pay-TV’s coffin
Here’s a good reason to envy of your friends across the pond: They’ll soon have a free satellite television service that will come integrated with …
Beats is building its own smartphone, TV and iTunes-killer to compete directly with Apple
Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre’s company has really taken off since launching the original Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. BGR has learned that while music is still …
Sony announces 84-inch LED TV with 4K resolution
Sony (SNE) on Wednesday unveiled a massive 84-inch Bravia TV with 4K resolution, known as the XBR-84X900, during its press conference at the IFA trade …
Apple exec reportedly suggests no Apple HDTV is coming any time soon
Rumors surrounding the launch of an own-brand HDTV from Apple (AAPL) heated up earlier this year, and a number of reports suggested the device might launch …
Apple is the only company that can save TV
Apple (AAPL) rocked the smartphone industry when it launched the iPhone in 2007 and it built an entirely new market when it released the first …
Sony plans to launch an 80-inch LED TV with 4K resolution for the holidays
BGR exclusively reported early information pertaining to one of Sony’s biggest TV lineups in history — the XBR6, XBR7, and XBR8 — and now, a source …
Apple TV is nothing compared to the iPhone
Apple’s (AAPL) vision of the future of television is starting to get interesting. According to recent reports, the Cupertino-based company is in talks with cable …
iPad mini and iTV already in ‘full production’ according to report
In a research note to investors on Friday, Jefferies analyst Peter Misek wrote that Apple‘s (AAPL) rumored iPad mini and “iTV” are both already being assembled …
Apple’s plan to take over TV: Cloud-based DVR, iOS interface, social sharing
Apple’s (AAPL) plan to take over our living rooms starts with a cloud-based DVR service, social sharing features and an icon-based user interface, The Wall …
WSJ: Apple’s talks with cable companies over new TV service continue
Apple (AAPL) is currently speaking with major cable companies in the United States about allowing their subscribers to use the Apple TV as a set-top …
Google is making better Apple ads than Apple
Apple (AAPL) was once the king of advertising, from its iconic 1984 Macintosh advertisement to its simplistic iPhone commercials. The Cupertino-based company has seemingly been …
Pay-TV didn’t lose 400,000 subscriptions last quarter – it’s more like 425,000
A report on Thursday suggested that 400,000 American homes cut the cord last quarter, ditching cable and satellite television services to get their home entertainment …
Google Fiber TV service is about to get whole lot better
Rovi (ROVI) on Thursday announced that it has entered into a multi-year patent licensing agreement with Google (GOOG). Under the agreement, the Internet giant will have …
400,000 American homes have dumped pay-TV so far this year
More than 400,000 American homes have cut the cord and ditched their cable and satellite pay-TV services since the start of 2012. The figure includes …
Google Fiber: Start wetting the bed, cable companies
Yes, Google Fiber is only being launched in Kansas City so far. And sure, there’s not much hope that it will spread across the entire …
Verizon, Redbox get ready to go toe-to-toe with Netflix
Remember when Verizon (VZ) and Coinstar’s (CSTR) Redbox agreed earlier this year to create a joint video streaming service? Well, it seems the two companies are …
Samsung and LG crush rivals in dwindling LCD TV market
Samsung (005930) may be getting most of its attention for smartphones these days, but the South Korean manufacturer is doing pretty well in the LCD TV …
Apple’s HDTV might not launch until 2014, could be U.S. only
Consumers waiting for Apple’s (AAPL) rumored HDTV might have to wait even longer than expected before they get their hands on the highly anticipated device. …
Foxconn moves to secure Apple HDTV orders, industry exec says
Recent moves by Foxconn were made with the sole intention of securing a deal to manufacture Apple’s upcoming high-definition television, an industry executive recently claimed. Ho …
One-third of cord cutters say they’ll never go back to cable
It seems that a good number of people who have unsubscribed from cable or satellite television services never want to go back. According to a …
Vizio announces Co-Star with Google TV and OnLive gaming, available next month for $99
Vizio on Tuesday announced the future availability of its Co-Star Stream Player. The set-top box is powered by the latest version of Google TV and includes …
