The pay TV security paradigm has evolved considerably over the years. Since the 1990s, set-top boxes (STBs) have been secured by Conditional Access System (CAS) smart cards. Although early smart cards ...

The NeoTV is a set top box built by Netgear to compete with the likes of Roku. It streams video from the usual Internet sources like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and YouTube. [Craig] recently cracked his ...

Amazon’s Alexa-infused streaming media players are getting even smarter. The retailer’s voice command-capable Fire TV set-top box and Fire TV Stick are presently receiving... Amazon’s Fire TV and ...

Whether you're looking to record TV onto a PVR, or just want to access more channels through an aerial or satellite with a set-top box, there are plenty of options. In this guide, we'll explain the ...

The much-beloved Apple TV 4K, still one of the best streaming devices on the block, is getting a nice (and free) update in ...

While it’s far from the most affordable streaming box on the market, the Apple TV 4K distinguishes itself from the ...

DirecTV has updated its user interface to include a new "My Apps" carousel that aggregates different featured apps and ...

An anti-piracy coalition says its members are working to block pirate sites in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore Small set-top boxes that allow viewers to access pirated shows, films and live ...

These compact devices connect to your display using HDMI and are typically designed as set-top boxes that rest on your TV stand or streaming sticks that hang right out of your TV's HDMI port.