Going to the movies versus home entertainment

Cinema adversitas: In this age of massive home entertainment systems, DVD box-sets and Netflix, is it worthwhile to still go out to the movies? by Hillary Titley and Jacob Boon Let us take a moment to recognize the heroes of movie-watching in Halifax: the Carbon Arcs, the Atlantic Film Festivals and the Video Differences of our city. Let's remark upon their variety, their expertise and their ...

Qualcomm Skifta plugs streaming music for smart home

Mobile-networking company Qualcomm introduces its Skifta Media Shifting Platform for creating a wireless music network at home, part of a strategy of supplying gear for connected home entertainment systems.

Breath of spring at Eastern Iowa Home Show

With temperatures hovering somewhere near the cellar, cabin fever is running high.

MacWorld iWorld: Creston Lets You Control Your House From Your iPhone

Creston has been showing off their new home/business automation system at MacWorld | iWorld. Creston’s system allows users to control lights, entertainment systems, electronic window blinds, and more, all from their iOS (or Android) devices. Of course, the system doesn’t …

The Next Home Entertainment Revolution Takes Shape

The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series in which Chief Technology Officer Jeremy Phillips and senior technology analyst Eric Bleeker discuss topics across the investing world.