It wasn't long ago when it seemed as if bulky cable boxes might be going the way of TV antennas. The federal government was pressuring cable companies to open up their near-monopoly on boxes to more ...

Following the removal of chargers, the smartphone industry is starting to omit the USB cable from new phone boxes, led by models like the Sony Xperia 10 VII. Manufacturers cite reduced e-waste and ...

Tired of renting that anything-but-cutting-edge box from your cable provider? The FCC wants to open the market to competition. CNET tells you what you need to know and how long you'll have to wait.