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Universal Electronics has been making remote controls since 1984, and supplies remote hardware and technology to major TV operators such as Comcast and Charter. So when the company starts showing off concepts for the remote control of the future, it’s … Continue reading →

Of the four 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray players we reviewed in 2016, only one even hinted at Dolby Vision support. But as we’ve seen so far at CES 2017, that will change in the coming year. Multiple vendors have announced … Continue reading →

You can’t see the black holes themselves, but the matter around them offers a telltale sign. The post Chandra Observatory spies densest-ever concentration of black holes appeared first on ExtremeTech.

Wi-Fi is an obvious candidate for connecting almost any device that can be plugged into a wall, because it’s already running in nearly every home that has broadband. But can all those products work in lockstep when timing matters, like … Continue reading →

Dell just unveiled an 8K display — is a new resolution already ready to replace 4K before 4K has made much more than a dent in the HDTV market? The post Dell unveils 8K 32-inch monitor at CES 2017, and … Continue reading →

GeForce Now game streaming for PCs is coming soon, but the meter will be running while you play. The post Nvidia announces GeForce Now streaming service for PCs with pay-per-minute gaming appeared first on ExtremeTech.

For the past couple years, Ottawa-based Nuvyyo has offered just one product, the Tablo DVR, which can record free over-the-air broadcasts and stream them to mobile devices, PCs, and streaming boxes. Now, the company is branching out with some new … Continue reading →

I don’t know about you, but I buy my mirrors at IKEA. I don’t expect them to do anything more than help me figure out if my hair is sticking up or if my eyeliner has gone horribly awry. But … Continue reading →

LG’s new W series of OLED televisions are gorgeous, ultra-thin, and pack LG’s first Dolby Atmos-compatible soundbar. They’ve also sacrificed usefulness and flexibility in the name of slashing display thickness. The post LG’s new 4K OLED TV is gorgeous, stupidly … Continue reading →

Dumping cable TV still isn’t for everyone, but it’s much more doable than it used to be. With Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, and DirecTV Now, you no longer need a cable box to get traditional cable channels. And if you … Continue reading →