Streaming video may be the epitome of instant gratification, but that’s only after you actually find the content you’re looking for. You may know you want to watch “True Grit,” but it’s not easy to remember whether it’s available on Netflix, Amazon Instant, or any of the other countless services available. That’s exactly the problem …

Editors’ note: This story was updated September 27, 2012, to include a response from Logitech. In my review of the Logitech UE Smart Radio, there’s a single parenthetical line mentioning that the company is discontinuing the Squeezebox line of products. Incredibly, that’s more than Logitech has officially said on the matter, leaving the passionate fans of the Squeezebox platform wondering …

I’ve had some hands-on time with Simple.TV’s hardware, but it won’t be shipping until mid-October. Sarah Tew/CNET Simple.TV started as a darling of CES 2012, but recently it’s been faced with the more pedestrian realities of launching a new product, such as raising money via Kickstarter and meeting its release dates. Simple.TV announced late yesterday that it would not be …

Roku’s Streaming Stick was one of the most interesting home theater products at CES 2012, packing an entire streaming-video box into what looks like an oversized USB dongle. There hasn’t been much news about the device since then, but Roku finally announced today that the Streaming Stick will be released in October for $99. That’s the same price as its …

As expected, Nintendo finally announced pricing and a release date for the upcoming Wii U, but the biggest surprise of the company’s press conference was the announcement of TVii — Nintendo’s pitch to be the centerpiece of your home entertainment experience. Wii U gets TVii, coming in November Wii U: Full details on Nintendo’s tablet gaming console Nintendo Wii U …

The PS3 has a solid collection of streaming-video apps, but the lack of a dedicated YouTube app has always been a conspicuous omission. That ends today, with Sony and Google rolling out a new YouTube app for the PlayStation 3. The new app features a big-screen-friendly layout with controls optimized for the PS3’s controller. You’ll be able to log in …

Aereo survived its early legal battles and now it’s taking on the arguably tougher challenge: building its subscriber base. The company announced a new pricing structure for its streaming over-the-air TV service, adding more subscription options to the original $12/month plan. There’s now an $8/month option, which offers all of the same Aereo functionality, except you only get 20 hours …

Now playing: Watch this: Google Nexus Q media streamer 2:55 Google’s Nexus Q played a big role in the company’s Google I/O keynote, but it looks like the company is going back to the drawing board. In an e-mail sent to anyone who preordered the device, Google explains that because of “initial feedback from users,” the official launch of the …

The Apple TV is one of the best streaming boxes on the market and it just got a little better. As of this morning, Hulu Plus is now available on the Apple TV. The app showed up without fanfare, with its icon popping up next to Netflix without an announcement from Apple or a required firmware update. Hulu Plus was …

Apple’s Mountain Lion operating system is packed with improvements, but home theater enthusiasts have been patiently waiting for one feature in particular: AirPlay mirroring. That’s because AirPlay mirroring solves the question I’m most often asked: how do I stream any Web video from a laptop directly to your TV, wirelessly? With an Apple TV and a Mac running Mountain Lion …