The wow factor was off the scale and crowds elbowed to take photos and a closer look at a monolithic display of Samsung's S9 4K resolution UHD televisions at the booth entrance. Tiered in size, 85", 95", and 110", Samsung's 4K displays also sport a most unusual display/frame stand, "Timeless Gallery", which seems suited only for the largest of spaces considering size and form factor... More

What's a great cure for the winter blues? A deep belly laugh with friends always works for me. Enter Amazon Prime. If you're a Prime member, there's a whole library of movies you can stream for free, but these comedies are definitely on the top of my list (alongside various other perks that may or may not be worth it). More

The Washington Post's Robert McCartney recently wrote an article discussing the miseries of attending a Redskins game. With technology as advanced as it is, he asks, what's the point of actually "being there" anymore? While we've previously discussed the advantages of watching the Super Bowl from home, here we delve further into what it is about technology that really makes the home game experience truly worthwhile. More

"Is it on Netflix?" That's more often heard than not when discussing films or movies amongst friends these days, where streaming content has pretty much become the preferred standard for near instantaneous and convenient viewing from home. But sometimes you may not be sure if the foreign film you saw at a film festival back in 2003 is now available on Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon. That's where you turn to site, Can I Stream It?... More

Upgrading an old CRT television to a modern flat screen is a costly endeavor in itself, and it gets even more expensive when you consider some of the hidden costs of upgrading. For instance, if your old tube TV fit snug in a TV cabinet, you'll need to find a new furniture home for the likely larger new screen. Or, you could take a cue from this no-cost DIY project and transform an old TV armoire into something new. More

I like to play the equivalent of "Where's Waldo" while viewing House Tours throughout the year, searching for each of the household's television(s). I know you're there somewhere, maybe even just cropped out of the frame...I see the remote! Some people try to hide their televisions, while others incorporate them as part their home decor. Either way, our tours often prove televisions don't have to be an eyesore with some planning

• Knoxy Knox's Inviting, Modern Home
• Kim & Scott's Fresh Reverie
• Lauren & Kevin's Urban Jungle Oasis
• Anna & Joe's Living History in Georgetown
• Merisa's Playful Modern Apartment
• Levi & Evette's Simple, Approachable Style
• Evan & Greg's Small Cool Downtown LA Loft
• The Craver Compound
• Justine & Angus Cook Up Some Style in Toronto
• Lauren & Nick's Home Is Where the Heart Is More

Streaming movies and shows...it's something we talked about a lot in 2012. And with more content coming online every day, it is likely 2013 will continue to see even more of us cut the cable. If you're sick of cable, and are pining after an internet connected solution to watching your favorite shows, check out this rundown of articles from 2012 where we talk about getting your TV and movie fix online.

• Weighing the Pros & Cons of Cutting Cable
• When You've Cut the Cable (But Still Love TV): Roku 2 XS Tech
• Five Fun Animated Entertainments to Stream on Netflix Tonight
• 6 Devices That Can Help You Trim Your Monthly Bills
• Sleep, What's That? The Five Most Addictive Shows on Netflix
• Google Nexus Q: The Social Media Streaming Device
• What We're Sacrificing for Streaming Video Access
• Find Your Favorite Flicks on Any Service
• Deck the Apple TV in Warm Wood With the Lazerwood Cover
• Replacing Cable TV With Wireless Smartphone Apps More

What makes a home a home? We think it's where you feel most comfortable to relax and be who you are, including time to melt into your own couch and enjoy a movie in your comfy-cozys, snuggle into bed and watch episode after episode of your favorite show, or simply don on a pair of headphones and snooze away to your favorite tunes. Here are some of our best home entertainment device reviews from 2012 to keep your entertained while at home:

• Geneva Sound System Model XS: The Travel Speaker With Its Own Luggage
• KEF T Series Speakers Designed to Complement the Thinnest HDTVs
• Sony RDP-X500IP Speaker Dock System
• Bose VideoWave Entertainment System
• Philips Fidelio SoundCurve
• Logitech Harmony Touch: A Remote to Rule Them All
• Bitplay BANG! Desk Lamp
• Sony DH830 7.1 Surround 3D Receiver
• House of Marley Get Up Stand Up Home Audio System
• When You've Cut the Cable (But Still Love TV): Roku 2 XS
• Plug-in Entry Level Audio Upgrade: The Audioquest Dragonfly USB DAC
• The Desktop Audiophile: Channel Islands Audio VHP-2 Headphone Amp More

Q: I have just moved into a new apartment, and the living area is built so that the only possible way to orient my living room seating is toward a protruding corner where two walls meet. More

So you weren't interested in joining the Black Friday crowds searching for the best deals around. Perhaps what you're really interested in are products with more cachet...those high-end, limited edition designs in the tech category for the proud and the few. Here are some of my personal favorite speciality designs to make technophiles weak in the knees you can't just buy at your local Best Buy... More