Best Buy starts selling Ultra HD Blu-rays two weeks early
Possibly ideal if you plan on upgrading to Ultra HD Blu-ray in the coming weeks, one major retailer has already started distributing specific titles as well as Samsung's first Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
Netflix sets up Frank Underwood campaign headquarters in South Carolina
Definitely an interesting method of marketing one of Netflix's original shows, a House of Cards themed campaign headquarters popped up in South Carolina this week; specifically near the next Republican debate.
Pokémon: The First Movie can be streamed for free due to 20th anniversary celebration
Definitely good news for anyone that grew up during the Pokémon craze in the late nineties, the Pokémon company is letting anyone stream Pokémon: The First Movie for free in celebration of 20 years of Pokémon.
Time Inc. purchases Myspace, may use it for content distribution
Part of a deal to acquire a company with a strong advertising network, Time Inc. is now the owner of the Myspace social network. The media company could end up using the network to distribute news stories.
Sonic the Hedgehog movie hits theaters in 2018, mixes live-action and animation
Perhaps delighting anyone that grew up playing Sonic the Hedgehog on Sega Genesis in the late nineties, Sony Pictures and Sega are developing a hybrid live-action, animation Sonic movie for a 2018 release.
House of Cards renewed for fifth season, but loses showrunner
Likely good news for anyone that's a fan of Netflix's House of Cards, the suspenseful political drama has been renewed for an additional season and will return to the streaming service during 2017.
Best Buy shoppers are already in line waiting for Black Friday
Seeking a killer price on new high definition television sets, two women in California will end up spending just over three weeks camped out in front of a Best Buy before Black Friday deals kick off.
Move over Sling TV? Amazon may create live TV service to compete against cable
Definitely a streaming service that would have the potential to take a bite out of cable companies, Amazon is considering the possibility of offering a live TV subscription service like Sling TV.
Instagram is rapidly increasing the number of ads users see
Risking negative feedback and lower interaction rates from core users, Facebook has opened up the spigot for serving ads on Instagram. Many of these ads are video clips rather than traditional banner ads.
Carolina Panthers ban hoverboards due to “drag racing” among players
Likely an attempt to keep players healthy during the postseason, the Carolina Panthers head coach thought it would be a good idea to keep his team off hoverboards instead of drag racing in the halls.
Write a short essay to win this movie theater in Maine
Have you always dreamed about owning your own movie theater? For a small entry fee and a short 250-word essay, you can make that dream come true and win a two-screen theater in Houlton, Maine.
Man posts Facebook video of himself drinking while driving, gets arrested
Unintentionally harnessing the power of social media to his detriment, an Ohio man thought it would be an absolutely brilliant idea to post a Facebook video of himself drinking alcohol while driving.
These socks will actually pause Netflix if you fall asleep
Looking for your next DIY project? Check out the Netflix Socks, an Arduino-powered design that will automatically pause your Netflix show if you happen to fall asleep in front of the television.
Forget the Republican debates, House of Cards returns March 4
Fantastic news for anyone that's a fan of the popular political drama on Netflix, the fourth season of House of Cards will be available on the streaming service during early March 2016.
Shpericam 2 shoots 4K video from all angles, works with Oculus
Ideal for anyone that's looking for a 360 degree solution to shooting locations, the Shpericam 2 is a new device on Kickstarter that shoots 4K, Ultra HD video up to 60 frames per second.
The Qardioarm wireless blood pressure monitor hits the Apple Store
Ideal for anyone that needs to keep an eye on their blood pressure, the Qardioarm wireless blood pressure monitor is now available at the Apple Store, both online and in stores around the world.
Roku 4 release likely imminent, 4K streaming is a possibility
Definitely good news for anyone that's a fan of the Roku 3, the streaming set-top box company will likely roll out the Roku 4 within the next week and may include 4K streaming as a feature.
Plex launches on the new Apple TV, streams your local media
Definitely good news for anyone that's picking up one of the new Apple TV set-top boxes, an official Plex app is available for download in the App Store. This app gives users the ability to stream local, stored media.
Laser-shooting LED bike light could improve safety for cyclists
A couple second's warning is all it takes to keep your bike and your body from getting mangled. The Blaze bike light warns people ahead as you ride.
The Force is strong with the new Star Wars trailer
Diving into the backstories of the new characters in the franchise, the new Star Wars trailer also features appearances from Han Solo, Princess Leia and everyone's favorite Wookie, Chewbacca.
Larry David channels Bernie Sanders in hilarious SNL sketch
Perhaps playing the role that he was born for, Larry David appeared on Saturday Night Light this weekend to perform a fantastic impression of democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
Forget cord cutters, Cord-nevers must be scaring cable companies
As cable companies watch profits slowly dwindle away, a recent study indicates that the segment of Americans that have never subscribed to premium TV service is growing and trending younger.
Aaron Sorkin addresses controversy about Steve Jobs film on Conan
Attempting to make nice with Apple and CEO Tim Cook prior to the public release of a new film about Steve Jobs, Aaron Sorkin has been making the rounds on late night talk shows to mend fences and promote the film.
Stuck at a desk all day? Put your feet up with the Foot Hammock
Possibly useful for anyone that frequently gets uncomfortable sitting at a desk all day, the Foot Hammock provides a new way to rest your feet and relax without having to leave your office chair.
Android TV gets new apps from HBO, Showtime, CBS, Disney and more
Adding more value to existing hardware that's running the Android TV platform, Google has added several new apps that will allow users to stream popular shows like Game of Thrones and Ray Donovan.
Construction of Star Wars Land at Disney parks begins in 2016
Definitely excellent news for anyone that's a huge fan of the Star Wars films, Disney is expected to start constructing the Star Wars Land sections of Disneyland and Disneyworld next year.
Apple may start producing original television shows and movies
Possibly adding a new competitor in the streaming video space, Apple is considering an investment in original content that would likely be distributed through iTunes potentially in a subscription model.
Illinois city owes man $125,000 for raiding his home over fake Twitter account
Definitely an idiotic way for an elected official to cost his city money, a six-figure settlement was reached in the civil case of a man that has his home raided over a fake Twitter account.