Here’s what to do if some of your favorite songs are suddenly unavailable. Riska/Getty Images There’s nothing better than listening to your favorite album, which is why it’s so disturbing when tracks stop playing on your Apple device. And when you take a look at the track list, you may find…
Need to send an HDMI signal further than a single cable can handle? Try these options. Joji/Getty Images One of the most frustrating aspects of any entertainment setup is organizing your space. If you’re looking to transmit media signals across a large space, across multiple rooms, or even between floors, you may encounter…
HDMI-CEC lets all the devices connected to your Samsung TV work together more efficiently, with a few quirks to be aware of. Novikov Alexei/Shutterstock Turn off just one setting on your Samsung TV, and it can suddenly seem a lot less smart. Turning on your game console will no longer wake the screen,…
You can’t enjoy your Roku if it turns off all the time. Habanero Pixel/Shutterstock The Roku line of streaming devices has many features that aren’t necessarily obvious. Some can be incredibly useful, like the built-in Bluetooth support for night owls, while others may not be everyone’s cup of tea, like the recently added…
The company is also rolling out new ways to track games and players in search. Google Google introduces an update to Google Search that allows using AI mode as a fantasy football consultant. The new feature builds on AI Mode’s ability to connect to external apps for more context and is…
Herstockart/Getty Images We all have our own set of standards that influence our music streaming service of choice, whether it’s sound quality, algorithmic recommendations, or shareability between users and third-party platforms. For example, Apple Music is known for its high-sound quality options such as spatial…
This is a surprisingly low number. Pablo_rodriguez1/Getty Images Smart TVs have become quite common in buildings and homes around the world, and by the end of 2026, more than 50% of all households worldwide are expected to own one, up from 34% in 2020. Smart TVs are popular for many reasons,…
A billion-dollar video game budget may seem surprising at first glance, but it starts to make sense when you consider that a modern game often has as many moving parts as a Hollywood production. You need actors, writers, programmers, animators, designers, and composers, among others, to create a large open-world game. And aside from a…
Renata Colella/Shutterstock Nowadays, streaming is the primary way viewers consume movies and shows. With a simple internet connection, streaming devices and smart TVs can give you access to popular apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and HBO Max. Many smart TV brands are vying for your attention, and…
Jhonez76/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you need to send an electrical signal to two places simultaneously, such as an audio or video signal, a splitter is probably the first thing that comes to mind. The same goes for…