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Popcorn Time returns under new management
Popcorn Time, the "Netflix for pirates," is back after the original team gave up on the project, presumably due to legal pressures.Now Streaming
Why Veronica Mars embraced UltraViolet and angered fans
The studio releasing the fan-funded Veronica Mars movie is using the UltraViolet video locker service to distribute the film. That's going to frustrate a lot of the movie's backers.News
Popcorn Time is over as streaming site shuts down
Just days after launching, Popcorn Time shuts down for vaguely worded reasons.News
iMD preps app for growing marijuana via smartphone
iMD says it will soon release an app specifically designed to control the environment of a pot farm.News
Cosinuss in-ear sports monitor tracks your heart rate, no chest band required
Future models could also include sensors to monitor blood oxygen saturation and core body temperatureConnected Home
Alvio gamifies asthma exercises so your child can breathe easier
This connected device — a breathing trainer and a game controller — provides cricual symptom tracking to parents, too.Now Streaming
Comcast gets faster Netflix, offers House of Cards without Netflix
The direct connection deal between the streaming video service and the nation's largest Internet provider already produced a slight bump in average speeds.News
Court order forces Aereo out of Denver, Salt Lake City
The ongoing legal battle over Aereo means that residents of two cities have lost access to the controversial streaming service.Now Streaming
Roku slims down the set-top box with its new Streaming Stick
The $50 Roku Streaming Stick plugs directly into an HDMI port on your TV, bringing the full Roku experience of access to 1,200 streaming channels without all those cables.Now Streaming
Mohu wants you to let its device be your guide for over-the-air programming
Cord cutters should take a keen interest in Mohu Channels, which promises to deliver an on-screen programming guide for over-the-air HD channels alongside your favorite streaming services and websites.Now Streaming
Netflix hacks up a sleep detector to pause while you snooze
Fitbit integration would keep you from having to rewind.News
Oral-B’s Bluetooth toothbrush wants to clean your filthy mouth
This smart brush wants to make oral hygiene fun, with videos to entertain you and even achievement badges. But your dentist will approve of its methods tooConnected Home
Free the TV: VBox’s DVR lets you record and watch from any device
Debuting at Mobile World Congress and arriving in the U.S. later in 2014, the V@Home TV Gateway DVR lets you watch and record live TV on multiple devices at once.News
QPlay is yet another TV box, this one focused on playlists
The $50 box from TiVo's co-founders lets you sit back and soak up the YouTube.News
Disney Movies Anywhere promises wide access to a magic kingdom of movies
This new streaming digital movie service debuts with iTunes to let you bring your Disney movie collection with you.News
WWE launches $10 per month streaming video network
Your subscription includes round-the-clock programming and a dozen pay-per-view events.News
RealNetworks says its video-sharing service is ready for a worldwide stage
After launching in the U.S. and Canada five months ago, RealPlayer Cloud rolls out to the rest of the world Monday.Connected Home
Keep an eye on your home with these two ridiculously simple surveillance apps
Monitor your home, child, or pet by using an app on your phone paired with an extra piece of equipment.News
Belkin fixes WeMo security holes that gave hackers access to home appliances
Your light switches and thermostats are safe, for now.News
Customers suffer slow streams while Netflix and ISPs battle over video delivery, says WSJ
ISPs like Verizon want Netflix to pay for the massive amount of video traffic flowing across its networks. But Netflix is reluctant to do so.Now Streaming
Showtime Anytime comes to Roku for some U.S. subscribers
Sorry, Dish Network and Comcast customers, you're not invited to the party just yet.News
Apple, Beatles come together for Apple TV channel
Could other musical acts or types of content follow suit with Apple TV-specific channels?Connected Home
Empty Nest: My old thermostat was too dumb to reboot
Smart devices like the Nest thermostat need to be simple and elegant, but the heaters and electrical systems they attach to are anything but.News
Toshiba announces new network storage device for consumers
Canvio Home Backup & Share works with Macs, PCs, smartphones, and tablets.News
Beam your photos to the big screen with Chromecast’s AllCast support
Google on Monday began offering developer tools for new Chromecast apps. AllCast immediately jumped on board.News
Google releases Google Cast SDK, more Chromecast apps on the way
That $35 streaming stick is about to get a lot more value, now that a public SDK allows developers to add Chromecast support to their apps and websites.Updated
How to stream the Super Bowl to your computer, tablet, or smartphone
Can't be in front of a TV for Sunday's big game? Fox and Verizon have you covered.Social Scene
GetGlue, reborn as TVTag, makes a second-screen grab
Another TV app is competing for your eyeballs, but this one could actually give Twitter a run for its money.Connected Home
Gear up for the ultimate Super Bowl party
You still have time to get your home theater in tip-top shape, plan the food and drinks, and grab an app or six to help out.News
Netflix finally lets users disable Post-Play feature
As promised, Netflix now lets you turn off its forced auto-advancing feature when watching streaming TV shows. Huzzah, I say.News
TiVo says it’s still making hardware despite layoffs
The DVR maker denied reports that it would kill off its hardware division, though TiVo is developing a cloud-based approach to TV show recording.News
Beats Music doubles trial period after first week sign-up snags
The new mobile-focused music subscription service wasn't quite ready for its popularity out of the gate.Everything Mobile
Verizon Edge trade-in plan now lets you swap phones every month (with a catch)
Verizon tweaked the trade-in timing of its Edge plan, but the cost is still sky-high.Opinion
Despite Nest purchase, Google isn’t welcome in my house
Google's purchase of Nest has been greeted with more jeers than cheers. You can understand why people might not be eager to let the search giant into their home.News
Lose the Force, Luke: Fitbit hands out refunds to Force users with rashes
A small number of Fitbit Force users have developed blisters or nasty rashes. Should you be worried?News
Hands on with LG’s webOS TV
Featured at last week's CES show, LG's webOS televisions aggregate live and on-demand content into a single, easy to navigate interface.Connected Home
Google is creepy, but you shouldn’t automatically fear it invading your Nest
You can't be a player in the Internet of Things without things, preferably really nice things. But Google's a data company, never forget.News
Google buys Nest, world gets one step closer to ‘OK Glass, make my house warmer’
Will Google's $3.2 billion investment in the Internet of Things market have privacy implications for Nest's customers? Nest, naturally, says no.News
Google buys smart thermostat maker Nest for $3.2 billion
Google stands to gain a massive stream of new data about people's daily habits.Car Tech
CES 2014: a look back at what mattered
We came, we saw, we tried gear out at CES 2014. Here's what we thought was innovative, award-worthy, silly, and/or trending at this giant tech show.News
Mimo’s baby monitor could soothe anxious parents’ fears
Mimo's infant tracker keeps tabs on your baby's vitals, and takes the traditional baby monitor to the next level.News
CES proved the Internet of Things is more than a catchphrase
Got a gadget? Add some Internet to it. That was the M.O. for tech companies at the 2014 International CES.News
This cuddly, snuggly, high-tech therapy robot saved our CES
Need a hug? Paro the baby harp seal is happy to oblige. But this is no toy—it's a sophisticated medical device for when traditional therapy animals aren't a practical option.News
OLED HDTVs won’t hit mainstream prices for years, says Samsung exec
Don't let all the curved OLED TVs at CES 2014 fool you: The tech just ain't there yet.News
Motorola is giving away free Chromecasts with new off-contract Moto Xs
Spend $400 on a phone, get a $35 dongle for your TV.News
Finally, 3D printers are becoming more noob-friendly
2014's crop of 3D printers are more plug-and-print then build-and-calibrate.Connected Home
Will smart locks open the door for home automation?
Big home-automation systems are intimidating, but tech is still colonizing the home one step at a time. First it was smart thermostats, then Bluetooth light bulbs, and now it's smart keys with smart locks.News
This product will put you to sleep — but that’s a good thing
The Good Night Bulb from Lighting Science removes the kind blue hues of light that can keep your brain alert when you should be winding down for the day.Connected Home
Whirlpool’s future home has a cooktop you Facebook from
Of the zillions of connected home devices at the International CES, Whirlpool’s interactive cooktop is the one we’d actually like to use.Connected Home