Mirror finish readily shows dust and can cause light glares The TiVo ecosystem is expensive Streaming apps still limited compared to many alternatives Earlier this year, TiVo introduced its new Edge ...

As expected, Comcast is kicking off the rollout of its new X1 (previously beta tested under the name Xcalibur) DVR platform. The announcement was made at the Cable Show in Boston, and that's where it ...

Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including ...

Despite possible legal challenges, Cablevision is moving ahead with plans to deploy its Remote Storage-DVR (RS-DVR) this summer, a service that allows cable TV subscribers to record shows on ...

The US Solicitor General, Elena Kagan, used to be Harvard Law's dean (and Charles Nesson's boss). These days, though, she represents the US government before the Supreme Court. Her office has just ...

The voice remote is available separately for recent TiVo boxes The voice remote is available separately for recent TiVo boxes is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May ...

A Supreme Court victory for Cablevision Systems Corporation will translate into a huge win for all Cable TV companies. Hollywood, recording studios, sports leagues and the Screen Actors Guild have all ...

If you are one of the lucky few with FiOS TV, you can now download an iPad app with will control your FiOS DVR from the comfort of your home and barn. The app “lets customers manage their DVRs and ...

Last week I mentioned a piece of equipment in my TV cabinet that I’d like to tell you about — an infrared repeater. Sounds like some kind of space heater. But it allows your home theater or stereo ...

Chris Welch is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio (Sonos, Apple, Bose, Sony, etc.), home theater, smartphones, photography, ...