Category: Audio/Video, Home Theater

The Changing Age of Entertainment: Bringing the Cinema Home

With fuel costs seemingly constantly on the rise, the cost of movie tickets and snacks, it’s understandable why some people are looking to get their movie entertainment without leaving home. So what are the options today for kicking it on your own couch? Streaming and Rental Services Options like Netflix and Redbox make it simple… Continue reading The Changing Age of Entertainment: Bringing the Cinema Home

DirecTV’s Mobile App

DirecTV, the satellite television giant, anticipated people like us when they developed the “DIRECTV Everywhere” app for iPad and Android smartphones. Watch your favorite movies and programs wherever you are, at your convenience. DIRECTV Everywhere If you’re a subscriber of DirecTV, you can get the free DIRECTV Everywhere app, opening a new world of mobile… Continue reading DirecTV’s Mobile App

5 Roku 2 XS Features You Should Know About

The Roku is well-known for its streaming media capabilities, but that’s not all this versatile device is known for. If you have never explored the extended capabilities of your Roku player, you’re missing out. From playing your own media to using the box to check your social networking profiles, you’ll get far more use out… Continue reading 5 Roku 2 XS Features You Should Know About

Review: Able Planet Clear Harmony SI1000 Sport Earphones

Able Planet recently sent me a pair of their Clear Harmony SI1100 sport earphones featuring their LINX AUDIO technology to test out. These are in-ear earphones with a twist, they have rubber hooks or arms that rotate into place behind your ears to keep the earbuds in place. If you’ve ever worn plain in-ear cans,… Continue reading Review: Able Planet Clear Harmony SI1000 Sport Earphones

Going to College? Make Sure These Gadgets Are In Your Bag

If you’re heading off to college for the first time, it’s essential that you know what you need to take with you. If you’re already in college, you may find that things are a bit lacking, but can’t quite put your finger on what. Technological gadgets are an absolute must for the modern college student,… Continue reading Going to College? Make Sure These Gadgets Are In Your Bag

The History of the Podcast and its Ties to RSS Feeds

When the iPod was introduced and people discovered how great it was for playing music, it became obvious that it could be used for playing other types of audio files as well. What is today called a podcast traces its origins to a form of distributed MP3 files that could be downloaded and played on… Continue reading The History of the Podcast and its Ties to RSS Feeds

Best Buy Offers TiVo on Insignia Internet TVs

TiVo, the DVR entertainment company, has announced that it is going to integrate its services in with Best Buy’s range of Insignia TVs to give another medium for their services to be viewed on. The deal will put Best Buy in a more competitive position with Wal-Mart, who acquired Vudu last year. Sources say that… Continue reading Best Buy Offers TiVo on Insignia Internet TVs

Ciil Tech’s First Fully Outdoor TV

Summer is coming soon and if you’re a fan of garden parties it might be time to invest in an outdoor TV. Running a cable from your sitting room outside just isn’t going to look good enough anymore. Ciil make these outdoor LCD 1080p TVs for your enjoyment whilst in the hot tub. Okay, so… Continue reading Ciil Tech’s First Fully Outdoor TV