Machine Learning: Review: The Amazon Fire TV Streaming Media Set-Top Box

An entrant in the growing field of devices and services to stream media, the Fire TV is likable but falls short of some rivals, a reviewer says.



‘Smart TVs’ Are Next Bet for Makers as Sales Languish

TV makers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas will be showing off a range of sets that can connect to the Internet and run apps.

    



Seeking More Pay for Delayed Play

With the pace of delayed television viewing increasing, networks want advertisers to pay for seven days of commercial viewing to cover computer screens and tablets as well as TV sets.

    



Tool Kit: Devices Lead the Way to a Smarter TV

While change is coming to the television set, for now the best way to get access to online video is through game consoles and other devices like Apple TV and Google’s Chromecast.

    



Xbox One Enters Changed Gaming Landscape

Microsoft’s new game console also serves as a home entertainment hub, a response to the rising popularity of mobile devices for playing games.

    

Hollywood Fears New York’s Gun Control Laws May Stymie Filming

Industry officials worry they may be barred from using assault weapons and certain magazines in productions.

    

Guidelines for Animal Safety on Film Sets Questioned

Guidelines for animal safety on film sets exist, but after the recent death of a shark on the set of a Kmart commercial, some question the American Humane Association’s financial ties to the industry.