Alexa now controls your FiOS TV set-top box

Verizon’s FiOS TV boxes haven’t lived on the cutting edge of technology, but they’re catching up in an important way: voice control. Big Red has quietly introduced an Alexa skill for its FiOS Video Media Server set-tops, letting you change the channel (by name or number) and steer DVR playback with spoken commands. You’ll need […]

Nvidia launches Shield TV set-top box in China with remastered Nintendo titles

Nvidia is launching its Shield TV set-top box in the Chinese market. And the gaming-focused device will come with remastered versions of Nintendo titles from the earlier Wii and GameCube platforms. Some of the Nintendo titles that will be available for the first time in China (at least legally) are New Super Mario Bros. for […]

A 4K Apple TV set-top box may come out this fall

(credit: Andrew Cunningham) Apple is reportedly debuting much more than new iPhones later this year. According to a Bloomberg report, the company will reveal an updated 4K TV box alongside the new iPhones at its rumored September event. The new Apple TV will stream 4K content and highlight “live television,” including news and sports. The ability to stream […]

Sky Q tips and tricks: how to get the most from your set-top box

There’s no denying that the way we consume media has changed dramatically over the past few years. With the rise of streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, entertainment is increasingly on-demand, allowing you to access your favourite movies and TV shows whenever you want. As a result, it’s easy to view traditional broadcasters as […]

Facebook is reportedly making an app for set-top TV boxes

Facebook is building an app for television and is asking publishers to create exclusive, TV-like shows for it, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal reports that Facebook has been building the app, which would be available for boxes such as Apple TV. It is also talking to media companies about licensing TV-quality […]