There are lots of ways to run XBMC Kodi, but one of my favorites, especially on a low power system, is OpenELEC because its embedded approach makes installation and management of the media ecosystem so simple. I’m a bit late with this news (looks like it came out on Friday), but it’s never too late to note, and congratulate, on […]
Read moreGot Plex? If so, you probably already know about the upcoming changes to pricing. If you were thinking about picking up that lifetime pass, now’s probably a good time: We’re working harder than ever to bring more Plex goodness to all your favorite devices, and we’re super excited about the things we’re working on and can’t wait to share them […]
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I wouldn’t base my home theater around a small OTT in the box projector, but I do find systems like that to be quite useful for impromptu viewing around the house or while traveling so it’s great to see more players entering the space – especially as the functionality embedded into the projector/player expands. FAVI just announced one of these […]
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If you’re sold on Home Automation (HA) the cost, while sometimes unpleasant, is just part of what it takes to accomplish the larger goal. For those who aren’t as convinced or have simpler targets, spending a couple hundred dollars to “smart” one plug is a hard sell, which is where an item like the just announced D-Link DSP-W110. For $40 […]
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Every now and again we get an opportunity to see a company doing the right thing for their customers, even when it’s painful for them to do it. It’s unfortunate that this sort of thing often comes as a surprise and we don’t get to see it more often, but when the company is SiliconDust it wasn’t a shock to […]
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If you’re thinking about a HDBaseT installation, the options are expanding rapidly with a whole bunch of new devices coming soon or already out. That Integra AVR & projector look really sweet :). Check out the PDF for the full list. CEDIA-EXPO 2014– September 10, 2014 – The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT technology, […]
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Even with a fancy new 802.11AC Wi-Fi router, it is almost impossible to avoid having a few dead spots in a house. Unfortunately, those corners where the wireless does not quite reach reliably also makes a great place to put a bean bag chair for some casual web browsing or over-the-top (OTT) media consumption. Now that this market has matured […]
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I used to have one of Yamaha’s “sound processors”, and it was a pretty decent substitute for a discrete setup in the right room because of the effort they put into analyzing the room and adjusting the output accordingly. The problem of course was the price, not everyone wants an expensive “sound bar” so the introduction if the SRT-1000 is […]
Read moreI must confess to doing a double-take when reading a headline indicating that Hauppauge (yes, the TV tuner OEM) announced a Z-Wave enabled hub at IFA. Over at IFA in Berlin, Hauppauge has revealed two new smart home kits compatible with Z-Wave wireless technology, which allow you to control lights and electrical appliances in your house, among other things. The […]
Read moreUnfortunately, there’s still no substitute for plastic based delivery if you want the best HD home theater movie experience, so it is great news that the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has announced that the Blu-ray spec will be expanded for 4K content. The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has taken the opportunity at the IFA 2014 trade show that’s taking place […]
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