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Entertainment producers decry broadband data caps
Data caps on broadband service stifle innovation and hurt producers of groundbreaking video programs, representatives of the U.S. entertainment industry said Tuesday.News
Cablevision sues Viacom to unbundle TV channels
Cablevision has sued Viacom for "illegally forcing Cablevision to carry and pay for 14 lesser-watched ancillary networks its customers do not want."News
Toshiba demos ‘Lytro chip,’ converts phones to light-field cameras
The modules, which could be in phones next year, can accurately calculate depth and change focus points after photos are shot.News
Sony releases new interchangeable lens and Cyber-shot cameras
Sony has released a new crop of cameras post-CES.News
Nikon launches the D7100, a new flagship DSLR for photo enthusiasts
The new Nikon DSLR offers an upgraded processor, higher resolution, and an improved auto-focus system.Now Streaming
Great Web TV series
Streaming TV isn't just about network and cable stations whose content you can access online. There are also some pretty cool Web series worth checking out.News
What’s the best way to discover new music?
How does a song go viral? Is it from Internet radio algorithms or a YouTube link from your best friend? Attendees at the S.F. MusicTech Summit Tuesday debated the issue.Geek Tech
Maki the robot wants to be your 3D-printed automaton buddy
Can't think of what else you might want to use that 3D printer you bought for? Why not print a robot?Crowdfunding Spotlight
Lynx A camera is the world’s first point-and-shoot 3D modeling camera
With so much attention being poured into 3D content, it's hard not to want to be part of the action. How does one go about that? Funding the Lynx A camera may be a good first step.News
Watch free Criterion movies on Hulu this weekend
In the mood for some free movies this weekend? Hulu has a special treat for you — free access to the service's Criterion films (normally available only to $8-a-month Hulu Plus subscribers) through Monday, February 18.News
Western Digital offers $69 media streamer with Netflix, Hulu, YouTube
Western Digital goes after the lower end of the streaming market with its economically priced WD TV Play set-top box.News
RFLKT bike computer taps your iPhone’s cycling potential
The RFLKT from Wahoo Fitness is the world's first iPhone powered bike computer.News
Slacker launches new website, updated mobile apps
At an event on Tuesday night, Slacker unveiled a drastically redesigned website, mobile apps, and logo that bring it into stiffer competition with others in the music streaming space.Now Streaming
The movie lover’s guide to enjoying Hulu Plus
Netflix is for movies, and Hulu Plus is for TV shows. By now, that cliche seems out of date. While Netflix offers some great television, Hulu Plus provides a digital paradise for both serious cinephiles and fans of entertaining trash.News
Intel to take on Apple, Roku with own TV box
Intel later this year will start offering a TV set-top box and service as the company tries to cash in on the fast-growing TV and home entertainment business.Connected Home
Sonos enters home theater market with wireless soundbar
Facing new competition in the wireless multi-room audio system market that it dominates now, Sonos seeks to expand into the home-theater audio market.News
Dish Network’s Hopper with Sling now available, combines ad-skipping and streaming
Dish Network's Hopper with Sling, a set-top box that can skip recorded ads and stream live video to other devices, is now available to Dish subscribersNews
Microsoft urges international alliances to battle malware
Countries that have signed on to international cybersecurity agreements tend to have fewer malware infections among their citizens, according to new research released by Microsoft and George Washington University.News
Spotify arrives for Windows Phone 8
The music-streaming app, which has long been available for Windows Phone 7 owners, launches Friday in beta for most Windows Phone 8 users.Crowdfunding Spotlight
The LED NanoLight may be the most efficient lightbulb yet
Why use a regular lightbulb when have can have one capable of generating 1600 lumens — the equivalent of 100 watts — while using only 12 watts and LEDs?News
Nokia adds premium music streaming to Lumia phones
Nokia is spiffing up the music app on its Lumia handsets by adding Music+ with the Mix Radio streaming service to its Music app, to try to distinguish its Windows Phones in a competitive market.News
New video standard is expected to be a bandwidth buster
The emerging standard HEVC codec promises better, faster HD video without clogging wireless networks, and will ably support 4K TV.Connected Home
Cisco to sell Linksys home networking business to Belkin
Cisco Systems plans to sell its Linksys home networking business to Belkin International for an undisclosed sum under an agreement that includes cooperation between the companies on software, service-provider products and other areas.Geek Tech
The doctor will see you now…through the eyes of a robot
The company most well known for automated vacuum cleaners has been cleared by the FDA to use its latest robotic solution in hospitals, but not for the reason you might think.News
Nokia PureView to lead camera-phone tech, but where’s everyone else?
According to The Verge, Nokia's next Windows Phone may have a 41-megapixel sensor to help with digital zoom.News
Americans turn to Dr. Internet before doctor’s office
A new Pew Internet & American Life Project survey shows many American adults use the web to diagnose diseases, but still go to the doctor for further discussion and treatment.News
Blu-ray looks ahead to 4K
Seven years after the Blu-ray Disc Association announced the spec for the format, budget players are available and disc sales are strong. The introduction of HDTVs that support a 4K resolution presents Blu-ray fans and promoters with their next challenge.News
OLED and 4K at CES 2013: The fantasy and the reality (video)
Ultra HD and OLED televisions were all the rage at CES 2013, but gaping at these incredible TVs on a show floor will probably have to do for the foreseeable future.News
Can Canon save the point and shoot?
Canon seeks to breathe new life into the point and shoot camera sector with the PowerShot N.News
Ballmer, Big Bird and Desmond Tutu enliven Qualcomm’s big night at CES
Qualcomm called on some big names Monday to ensure its opening-night keynote at the International CES wasn't a dud. Steve Ballmer, Big Bird, the pop group Maroon5, and even former Archbishop Desmond Tutu all made appearances to keep things rolling along.News
Cisco wants to bring ‘Minority Report’ to your living room with Videoscape Unity
Cisco designed its Videoscape Unity platform for a future in which we'll all have video walls with room for web content, social network feeds, and—oh yes—live TV.News
Sharp announces 32-inch 4K monitors
Sharp has announced two new 4K LCD monitors, which will display images at close to four times the overall resolution of traditional 1080p high-definition monitors available today.News
Gorilla Glass 3 promises 40 percent fewer scratches (video)
Corning has developed a new version of its Gorilla Glass for smartphones and tablets that it says will result in 40 percent fewer scratches and appear in devices later this year.News
Nvidia unveils Tegra 4 processor, first quad-core Cortex-A15 chip
Nvidia has unveiled its Tegra 4 processor, a chip that will bring consumers more power in mobile devices and help Nvidia remain competitive in the fast moving mobile market.Connected Home
How to set up a home recording studio
Putting together a home recording studio is easier than you may think.News
Samsung announces fast-focusing NX300 mirrorless camera and 2D/3D lens
Samsung's mirrorless NX300 offers a hybrid contrast-/phase-detection AF system, dual-band Wi-Fi, and compatibility with a unique 2D/3D prime lens.Geek Tech
FIRST Lego League is perfect for kids who love robotics, Lego, friendly competition
If you have a kid interested in robotics—or if you just want to geek out and see what the next generation of engineers and computer scientists are up to—you owe it to yourself to check out the FIRST Lego League.Connected Home
Audio interfaces and mixers: What’s best for your home studio?
How to pick the right audio interface or mixer for your home studio.News
Samsung and LG get ready for TV battle at CES
LG Electronics is hoping to make its smart TVs more attractive by making it easier to share and find content, while Samsung Electronics is only hinting at what its plans are for 2013.News
2012 in review: TechHive’s top stories
What stories caught your attention in 2012? Here's a list of the 20 most-read TechHive stories from the past year.News
Future Tech 2013: Cameras
Camera sensors will get bigger—and that's just one trend we predict for 2013.News
Future tech 2013: TVs and digital entertainment
How HDTVs will get smarter and otherwise improve in the new year.News
2012 in review: The year in cameras
In 2012, we've seen the introduction of new phenomena, and the solidification of the interchangeable-lens market.Geek Tech
DIY remote camera trigger only needs a cable and a soda can tab
Here’s a DIY remote camera trigger that anyone can build using a soda can tab and some audio cable.News
Netflix restores streaming video after Christmas outages
Netflix has restored its streaming video services, after Christmas outages related to problems with Amazon's online computing platform.Geek Tech
Don’t try this paintball-equipped drone hack at home
Want the advantage the next time you play paintball? Build a drone that also fires missiles!News