It streams movies, TV shows and sports. It’s getting a new music service. And a web browser. And a new technology which lets it talk to phones and tablets.
Did I mention it plays games?
In case you haven’t figured out yet, …
Home Entertainment
Why the Wii U Isn’t the Dinosaur Some Are Making It Out to Be
Hey look, it’s the Wii U. It rhymes with “Wii 2,” and that probably means a whole bunch of people are going to buy one, then shelf it, just like the Wii, right?
I have no idea how well the Wii U’s going to sell, but …
Microsoft’s E3: A Tale of Two Xboxes
In blog posts and on Twitter, the reaction to Microsoft’s E3 press conference seemed split into two camps: those who care deeply about video games, and those who are more interested in technology.
For the gamers, Microsoft’s …
Amazon Instant Video Challenges Netflix with App for the Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 has long ceased to be just a gaming machine, which is why today’s announcement that Amazon’s Instant Video service is coming to the console makes sense.
The Amazon Instant Video app will allow subscribers to …
Xbox 360 Should Be Banned from U.S. for Violating Patents, Judge Says
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 should be banned from import and sales in the United States for violating Motorola patents, a U.S. International Trade Commission judge ruled.
The Xbox 360 violates four Motorola patents, according to ITC …
Comcast Joins 21st Century with ‘X1’ and ‘Project Dayview’ TV Interfaces
I live in a mystical, mysterious section of the world referred to simply as “Boston” by the townspeople. In this strange land, we have but one option for cable TV – we call it “Comcast” – yet whispers of newfangled fusions of …
Report: Foxconn Chief Reveals Details About Apple ‘iTV’ Set
It looks like we might finally have some solid intel on Apple’s iTV and not from some anonymous “people with familiar with the matter.” This news appears to come directly from Foxconn chief Terry Gou, the man whose factories …
Report: Xbox 360 to Sell for $99 with Two-Year Xbox Live Contract
Most of us wouldn’t own an iPhone or Android smartphone if a carrier like AT&T or Verizon wasn’t subsidizing some of the cost. Now it looks like gamers may be able to expect similar deals — at least with the Xbox 360, if the …
How the Software Industry Is Being Reborn
It seems like you can’t go anywhere in Silicon Valley without hearing about someone who’s making an app. Apps are all the rage these days and software engineering is one of the hottest jobs all over the world. But in the not too …
Watch: Leaked Rayman Legends Trailer Shows Wii U in Action
E3’s still over a month off and Nintendo’s ship already has leaks: A Wii U trailer for Rayman Legends is circulating, packed with footage of gamers playing the beautiful-looking platformer on Nintendo’s forthcoming Wii followup.
Report: Microsoft to Unveil Spotify-like Music Service
We come here today to pre-mourn the impending loss of Zune, a music service you may or may not remember. In its place, Microsoft is apparently planning to unveil a new streaming music service at the E3 conference in June, …
Ikea Integrates HDTV, Blu-ray Player and Speakers into Furniture Line
Ikea is not satisfied to simply outfit your home with cheap end tables and shelving units. First, it was entire prefab homes. Now the Swedish company wants to sell all-in-one entertainment systems with electronics built directly …