Would you believe 5 GHz Wi-Fi could be used for reliable 1080p HDMI wireless extension? Actiontec seems to have pulled it off.

Looking to pick up a streaming media player this holiday season? We compare two of the most popular alternatives from Roku and Western Digital.

Uebo's M400 plays a wide array of media formats. But its lack of polish and noisy fan may outweigh its relatively inexpensive price.

D-Link has come up with a decent little IP camera for well under $100.

Updated - WD's newest media player adds internal storage for guaranteed smooth playback no matter what your network connection.

Updated - AARGH! Once again, reality falls far short of the hype. Boxee (and D-Link) are still selling futures.

We have just a few observations to add to yesterday's preview

Our full review will be up tomorrow. But here are some first impressions in the meantime.

The XD|S is one of three players in Roku's refreshed lineup. It has all of the strengths and weaknesses of its predecessors, and a few new additions.

Viewsonic's VMP75 can handle a wide array of photo, music and video formats via an attractive user interface. But it's a bit too buggy to recommend.