German electronics company Medion is now offering an inexpensive box that lets you stream content from your phone or table to a TV. It’s called the Medion Life ZoomBox P89230, and it’s available in France or Germany for 35 Euros, which is about $44 US. While it’s tempting to think of the ZoomBox as a […]
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2014 mobile tech deals
You don’t have to wait for Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) to score a good deal on a tablet, laptop, or other gadget. There are some pretty great deals all throughout the year. But if you do plan to do some shopping around the holiday season, we’re expecting some pretty good deals this year. […]
Vudu Spark is yet another TV streaming stick… this time from Walmart
Want to stream movies or TV shows from online video service Vudu to your TV? You can use a Chromecast, Roku, Xbox, PlayStation, or any number of smart TVs or set-top boxes from Samsung, LG, Vizio, and others. Soon you’ll also be able to use something called the Vudu Spark. It’s a small HDMI stick that you […]
Google Nexus Player Android TV box review
The Google Nexus Player is a $99 box you connect to a TV to stream movies and music from the internet, play video games, and run other apps on your TV. It’s basically Google’s answer to the Apple TV, Roku, and other devices designed to make your TV “smart.” It’s also the first device to […]
Google Play Movies & TV comes to Roku
There’s no shortage of ways to watch online video on a TV these days. You can get an Apple TV, an Amazon Fire TV, a Chromecast, a Nexus Player, or any number of cheap Android-powered boxes from China. And of course you could always buy a smart TV from Samsung, LG, or another company and […]
Deals of the Day (10-27-2014)
In the market for an 8 inch Windows tablet? The Toshiba Encore 2 WT8 normally sells for $200, but you can snag one at the moment for $170. But you can also get an even better deal on the Dell Venue 8 Pro which is an older tablet… but one that has more RAM and […]
Probox2 EX TV box with Remote+ giveaway
The Probox2 EX is one of the best Android-powered TV boxes I’ve tested to date. Like many devices in this category, it’s designed to let you run Android apps such as Netflix, Google Chrome or XBMC on a TV. It’s not quite as simple to use as a Roku or Chromecast, but it’s a lot […]
Deals of the Day (10-20-2014)
Amazon’s new Kindle Voyage eReader is now shipping. Priced at $199, it’s one of the most expensive mainstream eReaders on the market… although early reviews suggest it’s also one of the best, thanks to a high-resolution display, pressure-sensitive page-turn buttons, and a front-lit display that sits flush with the bezel, among other things. But if […]
Google Nexus Player hits the FCC
Google’s first Android TV box just made its way through the FCC. That means the $99 Nexus Player should be available for pre-order again soon, and it should ship in early November as originally planned. Update: The Nexus Player is available for purchase again. Orders should ship in November. Earlier this weekend Google had removed […]
Deals of the Day (10-17-2014)
A new HP Chromebook 14 with an Intel Celeron 2955U processor sells for around $300. Refurbished models usually sell for a little less — but today Woot is offering one of the best prices I’ve seen. You can pick up a refurbished Chromebook 14 for just $170. There’s one small catch: ther’s no branding on the […]