Media Hubs & Receivers

Latest Media Hubs & Receivers

• 22 Things You Didn't Know Your Chromecast Could Do

  While Google's ultraportable media-streaming device is pretty much plug and play, there are a few tips and tricks that can make casting more magical.

  3 years, 6 months By Chandra Steele

  
• 16 Hidden Apple TV Features You Should Know

  Here are the tips and tricks you need to know to get the most out of your Apple TV.

  5 years, 1 month By Chandra Steele

  
• How To Install a VPN on a Fire TV Stick

  An Amazon Fire TV Stick works great for streaming on-demand content and accessing other internet-connected services, but some traffic can attract unwanted attention from your ISP. Check out our guide on how to install a VPN on your Fire TV.

  5 years, 10 months By Ben Moore

  
• Netflix Tells Actors to Avoid Saying 'Binge Watching'

  According to well-known actor Guy Pearce, who stars in The Innocents, if you make a TV show for Netflix it's made very clear that when promoting that show actors should not under any circumstances utter the words 'binge watching.'

  5 years, 10 months By Matthew Humphries

  
• Netflix Tops the Emmy Nominations List For the First Time

  Netflix overtook HBO for the most Emmy nominations this year, marking a milestone for the streaming giant. Is this victory owed to the platform's quality of shows or to the sheer volume of its accelerated content production?

  6 years By Rob Marvin

  
• Netgear Push2TV HD (PTV2000)

  The Netgear Push2TV HD (PTV2000) now supports 1080p video playback and is the most seamless way to stream video, photo slideshows, and music wirelessly.

  6 years, 1 month By PCMag Australia

  
• Warpia StreamHD (SWP120A)

  Thanks to a simple installation process, solid picture quality, and little lag, the Warpia StreamHD stands out as a top method for streaming media and games from your computer to your HDTV.

  6 years, 1 month By PCMag Australia

  
• Bigstream

  While the Bigstream succeeds in sending your video and audio from your iPhone or iPod to your TV, it does so at the cost of quality and convenience. If you have a recent iPhone, Apple TV offers better functionality and quality for the same price.

  6 years, 1 month By PCMag Australia

  
• Roku LT

  You won't get full 1080p HD output or Angry Birds, but for a mere $50, the Roku LT will hook you up with Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO GO, and dozens of other Web-streaming services. It's the perfect low-cost way to upgrade your years-old home theater.

  6 years, 1 month By PCMag Australia

  
• TiVo Stream

  If you have a Premiere DVR, TiVo Stream lets you download and stream video to your Apple mobile devices, but a high price, the need for extra hardware, and some copy-protection limitations keep it from being a must-have.

  6 years, 1 month By PCMag Australia

  
• WD TV Play

  Western Digital's latest low-cost media hub, the WD TV Play, dabbles in many cord-cutting areas, but doesn't lead in any of them.

  6 years, 1 month By PCMag Australia

  
• Asus Cube With Google TV

  The Asus Cube has the easiest, most intuitive Google TV interface we've seen yet, but this media hub is still a few steps behind Roku and Apple TV.

  6 years, 1 month By PCMag Australia

  
• MiniX NEO-X5-114A

  If all you're going to do is use the MiniX Neo X5-116A as a media player you'll do adequately, but trying to do anything more with the device will require the patience of Job.

  6 years, 1 month By PCMag Australia

  
• Kaleidescape Cinema One

  The Kaleidescape Cinema One is the company's first consumer-focused media server. But at $4,000 it's only for consumers with deep pockets.

  6 years, 1 month By PCMag Australia

  
• AVerMedia Game Capture HD II

  If you can get past its myriad little issues, the AVerMedia Game Capture HD II is a powerful, high-capacity capture device built for gamers—if you install a hard drive.

  6 years, 1 month By PCMag Australia