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Hulu owners change the channel on sales talk
In what sounds like good news for Hulu aficionados, the streaming service's owners have canceled the sale of the site, and dumped in a bunch of capital.Geek Tech
DARPA’s newest humanoid robot takes blows from wrecking balls without flinching
This impressive hydraulic robot can balance itself and move with the same fluidity as humans.Now Streaming
5 streaming TV shows full of badass, shady ladies
From mean girls to backstabbing servants to stone-cold killers, these shows all feature strong female characters nobody puts in a corner.Connected Home
These 18 home appliances are smarter than a 5th grader
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It’s on! PlayOn bringing Aereo TV streaming to Android and game consoles
MediaMall Technologies' PlayOn, a PC-to-TV streaming service, brings Aereo to a new cast of devices starting July 10.Geek Tech
Live out your anime fantasies with this giant robot exoskeleton
Sagawa Electronics develops a seven foot tall robot exoskeleton; makes scenes from anime a real-life thing.Reviews
Review: Come rain or shine, Netatmo’s Weather Station provides a personalized forecast
There are thousands of weather apps out there, but they can't tell you what the temperature is at your house specifically.Geek Tech
You too can make this 3D-printed film camera at home
Film cameras may be obsolete as far as mainstream use goes, but that didn't stop Instructables user Bozardeux from designing and building an SLR camera. Oh, did we mention that it's 3D-printed?News
Nokia reportedly readies phone with 41-megapixel camera
Nokia is expected to launch a follow-up to its 41-megapixel 808 PureView running Windows Phone a week from now, a move that will give the struggling phone vendor a much needed boost, according to one analyst.Updated
Samsung buys Boxee, gives hope that smart TV won’t be so dumb anymore
On Wednesday, Samsung announced it has acquired streaming video startup Boxee, a move that could finally make smart TV feel less dumb.News
Tech For Life: Best apps and gear for getting in shape
Looking to shed a few pounds this summer? Let Jason Snell show you some outstanding apps and accessories aimed at helping you slim down.News
Canon’s EOS 70D DSLR focuses on clear, sharp video
Canon is blurring the lines between still cameras and camcorders with brand-new autofocus technology.News
Spotify adds Discover to iPhone, thinks it knows you better than you know yourself
Spotify has a lot of things going for it, but the experience of using it isn't necessarily among them. On Tuesday, the company moved to address some of those shortcomings with an update that primarily affects iPhone and iPod touch users.Wearablog
Vitness Rx tailors workouts to your energy level
Finally, a fitness system that knows you don't have to go all-out every single day.Now Streaming
Who’s that girl on Netflix? It’s Jess! (And some other funny people too.)
Netflix signs an exclusive, multi-year deal to bring Fox's 'New Girl' to your home.Connected Home
Smartphone app puts Christmas lights to year-round use
Lumenplay lights have been outfitted with LEDs that allow them, through the control of a smartphone, to make just about any color of the rainbow.The Game Room
Time Warner Cable set to bring a whopping 300-plus live TV channels to Xbox 360
With Time Warner Cable's agreement to bring a flood of live TV channels to the Xbox 360, Microsoft inches closer to becoming the beating heart of your entertainment center.Now Streaming
6 fairly ridiculous TV shows to stream over the summer
The summer doldrums can be a tough time for TV fans. With barely anything new on networks, it can be hard to find something to watch. Luckily, cable is increasingly moving some of its most interesting shows to the summer, where they don’t have to compete with big-name series. The results, while not always Emmy-worthy, are still compellingNews
Myanmar selects two telecom licensees, paving way for affordable mobile phones
Myanmar is a step closer to offering affordable mobile services after selecting two international carriers to launch telecommunications networks in one of Asia's last untapped markets.News
Sony launches new high-end pocket cameras
Sony unveils special editions of its compact cameras with the new RX100 II and the RX1R.Geek Tech
This robotic ape is what futuristic dystopian nightmares are made of
German researchers just built the first cyber-simian and here comes the planet of robotic apes.News
Sony stages human billboard stunt at Wimbledon to push its 4K HDTVs
Sony’s oddball marketing campaign coincides with the U.K. launch of its 55X9 Bravia and 65X9 Bravia Ultra HD televisions. Sony’s 55- and 65-inch Ultra HDTVs, which feature a display resolution of 3840 by 2160 pixels, went on sale in the U.S. in April.Geek Tech
The Rapiro robot kit lets you build your own pint-sized automaton assistant
Last month, we predicted that baby robots might be on their way after the BrickPi Kickstarter was successfully funded. We never expected them to be quite this cute, though.Reviews
Feed your creativity with the Fujifilm X20 compact camera
Even though it has plenty of “auto everything” modes, the more you know about photography, the more you can get out of the Fujifilm X20.Reviews
Review: Bass runs in the family with Logitech UE 4000 and UE 6000 headphones
Logitech's UE 4000 and UE 6000 use different designs: The UE 4000 is an on-ear headphone, while the UE 6000 is an over-ear, noise-canceling model. But they're otherwise similar, with very good midrange and treble that can be obscured by too much bass.Now Streaming
9 streaming films to put you in the mood for travel
Many people are heading out on their summer vacations, while many others of us are simply dreaming about the relaxing, exotic summer vacation we'd like to take. Fortunately, there are several streaming movies on Hulu Plus to help. Not only are these movies set in other countries (no passport required) but also have a kind of easygoing, summery pace. Don't bother packing any bags or struggling through airport security. Just sit back and enjoy.News
Samsung’s Galaxy NX spotlights Android software in a new high-end camera
Samsung launches the first advanced, interchangeable lens camera with Jelly Bean inside.Geek Tech
Cheetah-Cub robot brings us one step closer to robo-kittehs
French scientists create the best robot pet ever that’s walks around like a real cat.News
Gesundheit! Six apps that ease the hell of allergy season
From tips to trackers, these apps will help those with allergies.News
Superslim Huawei P6 smartphone looks great, but don’t expect a U.S. launch
Huawei generated some buzz Tuesday with the announcement of the Ascend P6, which the company bills as the world's thinnest smartphone.News
Great gig in the cloud: Full remastered Pink Floyd discography lands on Spotify
After the seminal track "Wish You Were Here" was streamed more than one million times in just four days, the full Pink Floyd discography is now available on Spotify.News
DreamWorks deal will bring 300 hours of original kids’ shows to Netflix
A massive deal will bring DreamWorks movies and 300 hours of original content to Netflix, based on new franchises, DreamWorks classics, and oldies like Voltron and Archie.News
Pink Floyd is coming to Spotify, but only if 1 million people ‘Wish’ for it
Spotify's running a creative campaign ahead of unleashing Pink Floyd on its legion of listeners.Now Streaming
6 late-night and Internet interview shows for any taste
It can be hard to keep up with late-night TV shows and still get a healthy night's sleep–which is a shame since there's a lot of great late-night programs on the air these days. Luckily, the Internet lets you stream a lot of the stuff you might miss–for free–and there's even some new, Internet-original shows in the interview format that are worth watching.News
Samsung puts Galaxy Camera on a diet to make S4 zoom smartphone
Samsung Electronics has expanded the S4 family yet again with the 16-megapixel Galaxy S4 zoom, a lighter version of last year's Galaxy Camera.News
Say hello to Jongo, the newest multiroom music system
On Wednesday Pure announced that its Jongo multiroom music system is now available for purchase.News
Apple’s big-screen TV was a no-show at WWDC, but analysts say it’s coming soon
Apple has conquered every important screen in our lives except one. The big screen in the living room is the final piece of the puzzle, and one day soon the Apple logo will be there too.News
Comcast makes its pitch to cord cutters with platform update, 4K video
Comcast unveiled two new technologies today that it hopes will keep customers from cutting them cords.Geek Tech
Never talk directly to your co-workers again with this telepresence robot
iRobot and Cisco team up to build the officemate robot of the future.Now Streaming
10 fun summer movie releases to stream while the weather’s hot
In the world of movies, summer begins in early May, when the first superhero movie emerges. And summer usually means big entertainments, with big stars, big explosions, big chases, big laughs, and big everything. So to celebrate, here's a selection of 10 great (or at least fun) summer movies streaming on Netflix.News
ITC: Netflix, Roku do not infringe on Rovi’s interactive program guide patents
Streaming video service Netflix does not infringe on several Rovi patents on an interactive program guide and parental control technology, the U.S. International Trade Commission said in a preliminary ruling.Opinion
How I learned to stop worrying and just buy a Sonos
After years of dismissing Sonos as too expensive, Jonathan Seff has finally joined the ranks of the audio elite. Or at least that what he's telling himself.Connected Home
New Wi-Fi-based gesture control will make your entire house smart
A research team at the University of Washington has developed a way to enact gesture control across all devices using the WiFi router in your living room.News
New HTML5 browser app brings Pandora to game consoles and smart TVs
Rather than launching a native app for the slew of smart devices out there, Pandora's covering all comers with an HTML5 app.Reviews
Review: MEElectronics’s A161P In-Ear Headphones are a best buy
MEElectronics’s A161P looks modest, but it offers impressive headphone value at $129 (and even more so at street prices). It’s easy to recommend for just about anyone.How-To
Getting the best bokeh in your background
Learn how to shoot a photo with shallow depth of field so that the subject is sharp and the background is out of focus.News
Get your streaming Dora fix on Amazon Prime Instant Video
Netflix's loss is Amazon's gain as the Internet giant picks up streaming Viacom shows.Reviews