TV Streaming
The biggest problem facing the idea of widespread Ultra-HD, or 4K, video is streaming. Google may now have fixed that problem, as YouTube plans on demonstrating a 4K video streaming codec that halves the amount of bandwidth used.
Apple is getting close to adding more television content to its Apple TV, as the company is reportedly closing in on a deal with Time Warner Cable to enable access to its cable television service through Apple's set top box. At the same time, (sometimes) Apple rival Samsung has confirmed that it has acquired the set top streaming startup Boxee.
If you own an Apple TV and have been hankering to get your favorite HBO shows or live sports onto your big screen, you're in luck. Apple has finally teamed up with ESPN and HBO to bring their content, along with a few other digital offerings, to your Apple TV.
High school graduation season is upon us, which means celebrations, parties, and preparations for college-bound graduates. While some gifts for a new life away from home in the dorms are easy to figure out - necessities like computers, TVs, shower sandals and bed sheets - there are some gadget gift possibilities that may just turn out to be necessities, and will definitely make the soon-to-be freshman happy. Here's a categorical checklist of five great gadgets for graduates.
