Category: Audio & Video

Radio has long been a powerful communication tool. And even in the internet age in the 21st Century, it remains so. Perhaps not as relevant as when AM/FM broadcasts were….

Tired of paying the big bucks for streaming streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Max? How about giving  a try? Yup, this is the same Starz that offers premium cable….

Netflix has become the go-to streaming service for holiday films, particularly Christmas movies. The company has made an annual tradition of pumping out original holiday movies each year, the perfect….

This story is part of Tech for Change: an ongoing series in which we shine a spotlight on positive uses of technology, and showcase how they’re helping to make the….

Moyens I/O Netflix is the O.G. streaming service to rule them all. Once our go-to DVD and Blu-ray mail-in service, now the company is best known for its immense library….

Like everything else on the planet, Netflix seems to get more expensive each year. The most premium Netflix plan now costs $23 per month — though the team has also….

David Becker / Getty Images Did you lose your TV or cable box remote? Fear not, friends! If you’ve misplaced the controller for your set-top box, your cable provider will….

Wireless connectivity is all around us. From Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, to Chromecast, there’s no shortage of ways to beam content from your smartphone, tablet, or desktop PC to devices like….

Microsoft Your amazing QD-OLED can do so much more than stream Netflix and play your Xbox. We’re thinking outside of the box though, because we already know that the best….

Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O YouTube is such a common part of internet infrastructure that it’s now used for everything from entertainment to recording work events to livestreaming conferences to….

LG If you’ve been TV shopping recently, we’re betting you’ve had all kinds of terminology thrown at you — from HDR to Dolby to QLED, OLED, and 4K. Then there’s….

SoundCloud If you’re a huge music fan, you’ve probably combed through the many playlists, artists, and albums of your Spotify or Apple Music subscription. But what about all the indie….

When setting up a new TV or soundbar, you’ll need to get your hands on a variety of different cables. Most folks will simply use whatever old HDMI cable is….

Apple Since Apple added “spatial audio” to the Apple Music streaming service and the AirPods family of wireless earbuds and headphones in 2021, it feels like you can’t read about….

Disney+ may be the only streaming platform your whole family needs. Since its inception in 2019, this content mecca has been one of the only places to watch Disney’s extensive….

In the world of streaming entertainment, Disney+ stands atop a mountain of content all its own. It’s home to everything from classic Disney shorts and features to all things Pixar,….

Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O There are myriad reasons why we consider Apple TV 4K to be the best streaming device you can buy. And one of those reasons is….

Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O Amazon Fire TV devices, such as the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, are among the best streaming devices you can buy. They offer a….

Amazon/Panasonic Your Amazon Fire TV device offers a wide range of features such as streaming content, playing games, controlling your smart devices, browsing the web, and much more. However, some….

While DVD and Blu-ray dominate today’s world, VHS tapes ruled supreme in the ’80s and ’90s. It wasn’t uncommon for families to document birthday parties, holidays, sporting events, and other….

Image used with permission by copyright holder Subtitles make it easy to follow along to your favorite show. Whether it’s being broadcast in another language or you’re trying to watch….

Moyens I/O Apple Music is one of the go-to streaming services for all things melodic and melody-adjacent. Hosting over 88,000 million subscribers globally and featuring upwards of 100 million tracks….

HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is a TV spec you’ve undoubtedly seen in your TV’s settings or while shopping for a new TV, and we’re willing to bet that if….

Dan Baker/Moyens I/O Though it’s commonly used with smart home devices like the Echo Pop and Echo Show 8, the Alexa voice assistant works just as well on most TVs…..

Zeke Jones / Moyens I/O If you’ve got a pair of AirPods that you use for all of your Apple products, you may have wondered whether or not they can….

Xbox Being able to hear your games clearly is almost as important as being able to see them. Your Xbox Series X can handle the visual aspects just fine, but….

Google / Google After launching in 2020, the Chromecast with Google TV quickly became a hot commodity. The affordable device made it easy to turn any TV into a smart….

Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O Hulu is an incredible streaming platform available for smartphones, tablets, computers, and pretty much every major streaming device one can think of. Home to all….

Anyone looking to bring additional smarts to their TV has probably stumbled upon Roku. The device is available in multiple formats — but its remote control has remained largely untouched….

Phil Nickinson / DIgital Trends Where can you watch all the latest Disney movies and shows, on top of the company’s trove of animated classics? The answer is Disney+, a….

If you’re shopping for a new set of primo earbuds, a Bluetooth speaker, or a range of other devices, it’s likely that resistance to water, sweat, and dust is a….

Simon Cohen / Moyens I/O Despite having spent hundreds of hours listening to lossless audio from Apple Music on my iPhone since the feature launched, I’ve done very little listening….

Derek Malcolm / Moyens I/O Apple TV+ launched in 2019, and the service has quickly risen through the ranks of streaming platforms over the last four years or so. Home….

Sonos is a well-respected brand in the home and portable audio markets. It is known for it’s range of Wi-Fi-connected speakers, soundbars, amplifiers, and, the topic of this article, subwoofers…..

Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O There’s a reason YouTube TV has found itself the leader in live-streaming video. In fact, it has about twice as many subscribers to its cable-TV….

Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O Amazon Fire TV devices are among the best streaming devices you can buy. They’re reliable, easy to use, and they offer access to the movies,….

Bryan M. Wolfe / Moyens I/O We’re all familiar with music streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. While these streaming giants are widely used, there are other platforms….

If you’re looking to cut the cord with your cable provider, but want to hang onto linear programming, one of the best cable TV alternatives is Hulu With Live TV…..

Google TV is one of the best streaming platforms, and it’s available on a wide range of devices. From smart TVs to plug-and-play HDMI gadgets like the Chromecast with Google….

IPS and VA displays are two of the most common and enduring LCD display types, with years of use in cutting-edge monitors and televisions, and they’re still competing with the….

Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a tremendous streaming device that keeps you connected to all your favorite entertainment services, including popular streaming platforms like….

If you’re looking for a streaming music service or thinking about switching from your current one, Tidal is a top contender alongside Spotify and Apple Music. It has a reputation….

Bryan M. Wolfe / Moyens I/O For decades, television was dominated by network television. Cable networks expanded their offerings, but the emergence of streaming services has created a new era….

DirecTV Stream is the latest name for what once was AT&T’s live tv and on-demand streaming service, previously called AT&T TV, among other names. It’s now jointly owned by AT&T….

Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O Sling TV is not the most simple of streaming services. That’s by design. It’s built on two tracks — Sling Orange and Sling Blue. You….

Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O Given that it’s a relatively simple streaming service — and also one of the less expensive options — it’s not unreasonable to ask if you….

Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O When it comes to sports on TV, the NFL still rules. That’s just the way it is. But the NBA is no slouch, and it’s….

Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O As spring turns to summer and summer turns to fall, you might find yourself trying to figure out whether college football is on Sling TV…..

You can get a number of Fox broadcast affiliates on Sling TV, even if you don’t actually live in one of the coverage areas. Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O One….

The Sling TV guide as seen on an iPhone. Phil Nickinson / Moyens I/O YouTube TV is the most popular live-streaming service in the U.S., with more than 8 million….