Author: Philip Palermo
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Sonos Announces New Arc Soundbar, Upgrades to Other Speakers
After a whirlwind of rumors leading up to today, Sonos has officially announced its latest soundbar: the $799 Arc. The new speaker comes in white or black and features a curved, almost tubular appearance. The Arc packs in 11 drivers, with two pointed upward to provide what the company calls “dramatic clarity, detail, and depth.”…
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Facebook’s Oculus Reportedly Working on Lighter, Faster Quest VR Headset
Bloomberg is reporting that Facebook’s Oculus is currently working on an updated version of its all-in-one, standalone Quest virtual reality headset. In fact, several replacement candidates are reportedly being considered, though the ongoing coronavirus pandemic may delay shipping into 2021. Unlike many other current VR systems, like Oculus’ own Rift S and Sony’s PlayStation VR,…
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How to Solve Hulu Streaming Issues
Stuttering or freezing video playback is certainly no fun, no matter which service you’re dealing with. In this how-to guide, we’ll walk you through some tried-and-true steps to get your Hulu content back up and running. We’ll start with the simpler, quicker fixes before resorting to more drastic measures, but we hope this guide can…
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Updated Roku Wireless Speakers Make an Early Appearance on Amazon
Update (05/05/20): Representatives from Roku reached out to provide the following comment: “The Roku Smart Soundbar, Roku Wireless Subwoofer and the Roku Wireless Speakers are now available on Amazon.com. The Roku Wireless Speakers are very similar to the Roku TV Wireless Speakers but they do not come bundled with remotes.” Original story follows. An Amazon…
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TCL Drops Prices on 8 Series TVs for One-Day Sales This Week
TCL announced a pair of one-day deals for its high-end 8 Series line of 4K Roku TVs. On Tuesday, May 5th, you can pick up the 65-inch 8 Series 4K TV for $999.99 (list price $1,999.99). And then on Friday, May 8th, the larger 75-inch model goes on sale for $1,799.99 (list price $2,999.99) Both…
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Cord Cutting Equipment for Every Budget
Part of the appeal of cutting the cord is saving some money — sometimes a lot of money. And making the switch doesn’t necessarily have to cost a whole lot, either. There are certainly high-end streaming devices boasting fancy features and advanced hardware out there, but you might be looking for something a little more…
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Which Devices Work with Hulu?
We know it can get a bit confusing trying to match up streaming services with smart TVs and other devices that support them. So we’re putting together guides to the various streaming devices, platforms, and other hardware that play nice with some of the most popular services. For this guide, we’re focusing on Hulu, which…
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How to Get Fire TV to Fit Your TV Screen
Amazon’s Fire TV is a simple way to add some smarts to your TV. The Fire TV Stick and Stick 4K, especially, are extremely portable, so they can be rather handy when you’re traveling and want to bring your favorite services and content along. But sometimes the image needs a little adjusting, so if your…
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Smart TVs for Every Budget
Over the years, smart TVs (TV’s with built-in operating systems that support streaming services and apps), have become much more common. We’re well beyond that days where only the highest-end TVs offered onboard support for the Netflixes and Hulus of the world. So if you’re just getting into cord cutting and could use some help…
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How to Pair a Chromecast to Your TV
Google’s Chromecast devices are small and unassuming, but they pack some surprising capabilities in a tiny package. In this guide, we’re going to walk you through the basics of setting up your Chromecast with your TV and mobile devices so you can get down to business and start casting. Plug Your Chromecast into Your TV…