NBC’s "Free" Olympics Livestream Is Misleading and a Bummer [Streaming Video]

The ad for the NBC Olympics Live Extra service is so awesome it turns me on. 3500 live hours of sports online or on my tablet or smartphone? Incredible! But like a clever temptress, NBC neglects to mention one thing: Unlike primetime NBC, NBC Olympics Live Extra isn't free. More »

Sony Stalls Its Streaming TV Service Because Cable Controls Data [Streaming Video]

Sony finally confirmed that it's working on a broadband TV service to compete with the reviled cable companies. Great! Except that the project is on hold over concerns about cable companies, data caps, and net neutrality. That means fewer choices for you and more power to big cable. More »

Panasonic Steals Crown for Giant 8k TV That Will Melt Your Face [TV]

We thought Sharp's eye-skewering, 85-inch 8k TV ad CES was an act of Zeus. It literally made us nauseous, it looked so good. But that's nothing, as of right now: Panasonic just dropped a 145-inch 7,680 x 4,320 mega-set. More »

You Can Watch Live TV on Your iPhone or iPad with This Website (Update: Android Too!) [TV]

There are some apps like the NBA's GameTime that let you watch certain channels or events live, but this site will let you watch a large selection of channels from the US, UK, France, Germany and Italy—for free. Crazy, awesome, and absolutely soon-to-be-sued-into-the-ground. More »

Hulu Will Offer Four Brand New Original TV Shows in the Next Year [Hulu]

Hulu pitched its TV show ideas to advertisers this week during the "upfronts" that are usually the preserve of national TV networks. During those talks, it revealed that it is planning to offer up seven of its own original shows in the next year—four of which are brand new. More »
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