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The Ides of March: Farewell, Sony MiniDisc Player

By Matt PeckhamFeb. 04, 20130

It’s time to bid a nostalgic farewell to Sony’s MiniDisc format — those of you who remember it at all, anyway.

Apple TV Rumored to Get HBO Go Service

Feb. 01, 20130

Bloomberg is reporting that owners of the $99 Apple TV box might get access to HBO content.

Netflix and YouTube Are Quietly Building an Apple AirPlay Rival Called DIAL

By Jared NewmanJan. 24, 20130

Some day, you won’t need an all-Apple setup just to look up a video on your phone and send it over to your television — and that day may actually come sooner than you think, due to a joint effort by Netflix and YouTube.

Mostly Piano, Not Pretender: Yamaha’s AvantGrand N2 a Year Later

By Matt PeckhamJan. 23, 20130

Musicians and music teachers over the past year have asked what I think of the AvantGrand as time’s gone by. Is it reliable? Has it broken down? Have I spent any money repairing it? Do I still like the sounds?

Dolby’s Glasses-Free 3D May Be Worth Waiting For

By Harry McCrackenJan. 17, 20130

The audio-technology company is demoing a surprisingly impressive approach to 3D.

What Happened to Glasses-Free 3D TV?

By Jared NewmanJan. 16, 20130

Does the bursting of the 3D TV hype bubble spell doom for a glasses-free version?

Warning: ‘Pianocade’ Arcade-Synth May Cause Involuntary Nerdgasm

By Matt PeckhamDec. 13, 20120

Think of the wildest, weirdest safe-for-work thing you’ve seen all year, and I promise it’s not as crazy-cool as this: an arcade control-stick with over a dozen push buttons that’s also a retro MIDI controller.

9 Wishes for Microsoft’s Next Xbox, Whatever It’s Called

By Matt PeckhamDec. 03, 20120

Here’s what I’d like to see a new Xbox-whatever-it’s-called embrace.

Redbox and Verizon May Undercut Netflix with $6 per Month Service

By Jared NewmanDec. 03, 20120

Redbox and Verizon’s streaming video service reportedly won’t have as many movies and shows as Netflix, but it may be $2 per month cheaper.

Three Questions About a Possible ‘Xbox TV’ Device

By Jared NewmanNov. 22, 20120

Microsoft may be working on a smaller, cheaper alternative to its Xbox game console, one that would focus on streaming video and music rather than high-end gaming.