Set-top boxes

Alibaba signs major deal to stream movies, TV in China

Giant e-commerce site Alibaba has signed a new licensing deal with U.S. entertainment company Lionsgate in which Alibaba will stream the company's movie and TV content in mainland China. 16 Jul 2014

Amazon's Android-based set-top coming next month?

According to industry sources, Amazon's oft-rumored streaming set-top box could launch next month. 23 Feb 2014

Google's hardware plans - Why they just might work

Could Motorola set-top boxes be the the linchpin of a Google plan to combine cable TV and Google Music using their Kansas City Internet service? 14 Feb 2012 - 7 comments

Roku now available in UK, Ireland

Roku has announced today that its set-top boxes are now available in the UK and Ireland. For now, only two models, the Roku LT and the Roku ...... 11 Jan 2012 - 1 comment

New Android powered set-top box to feature subscription game client

Vestel, the company that just showed off their TV with a built-in BitTorrent client, will be selling an Android powered set-top box featuring ...... 08 Sep 2011 - 8 comments

New Roku 2 line adds gaming

Roku has updated its popular line of set-top boxes for 2011, adding gaming, a bluetooth motion remote and a much smaller form factor. 'Angry ...... 21 Jul 2011 - 1 comment

Roku adds WealthTV cable channel

Roku will announce this week that it has signed its first cable channel, "WealthTV," to its ever-growing programming lineup. The company, ...... 19 Jan 2011 - 1 comment

Roku to sell millionth set-top by end of the year

Roku, despite new competition from Apple, Google and others, seems to be striving in the set-top market, set to hit its millionth sale by the ...... 20 Dec 2010

Reviews

	Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum We put the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra through a very, very long review process. The $1800 mopping robot vacuum is almost perfect, but its obstacle avoidance was surprisingly bad, considering the price - and compared to its competitors.
	Sharge x OnePlus Pouch review: Beautiful power bank that supports SuperVOOC charging In our review, we take a look at Sharge's power bank that supports OnePlus SuperVOOC quick charging technology as well as standard USB PD charging. It has small design flaws, but despite those, the Pouch is very nice product. 1 user comment
	Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets Roomba Combo j7+ is the very first Roomba model to combine robot vacuum with mopping features. And Roomba Combo j7+ does all that with a very clever trick, which tackles the problem with mopping and carpets. But is it any good? We found out.

Guides

	What happens if you don't update Android? Sometimes it can be tempting to avoid updating to a new Android version. What happens if you decide to delay major updates to the OS?
	Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix Do you have problems with you Wi-Fi? Slow connection or is it cutting off constantly? This guide aims to remedy these problems. 1 user comment
	Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens When you shake your phone and hear a light rattle, clatter, or jingle, it's likely not broken. The culprit is probably the optical image stabilization (OIS) system in your phone's camera, meaning everything is functioning as it should. 2 user comments
	What IP rating for dust and water resistance means An IP classification (such as IP68) is given to mobile phones, Bluetooth speakers, and other devices, but what do these classifications mean? 1 user comment
	Guide: Phone battery drains quickly - how to fix (iPhone / Android) In this guide, we go through the most typical reasons for rapid battery drain with phones, and look at potential reasons or solutions.

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