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Apple Fitness+ vs. Peloton: Can Apple’s new fitness service defeat the champ?

Apple Fitness+ is a workout service that integrates the Apple Watch directly with an on-screen guided workout session, competing directly with Peloton Digital.
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First look: Lytte Harmoniq 3D-printed true wireless earbuds

If the shape of an earbud is as important as its parts, it's possible that Harmoniq Labs is onto something with its unique, 3D-printed true wireless earbuds.
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Why didn’t 3D movies and TV ever catch on?

The rise and fall of 3D TV and movies: How Samsung, LG, Hollywood studios, and the NFL killed a once-promising technology.
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Google Play Music is shutting down. These are the best alternatives

By the end of 2020, Google Play Music will officially be no more. Before then, users will need to find a new streaming home. Which service should you pick?
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Making a personal oasis: How I built my own outdoor theater

There's a lot that goes into creating the ideal backyard home theater system, and it takes careful planning and building to get it right. Here's how we did it.
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Pantheone’s gorgeous all-in-one speaker aims to make Sonos’ best seem mundane

If music is art, new audio company Pantheone contends that speakers from most every maker poorly illustrate that, and it is looking to change the status quo.
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Vizio’s $1,300 55-inch OLED TV is a game-changer

Vizio has unleashed a huge new product line, and it now includes an OLED TV model that is undercutting the competition. Here's everything you need to know.
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Watchmen, explained: Easter eggs and references from episode 9 of HBO’s series

Episode 9 of HBO's Watchmen series offered plenty of revelations about the story that played out over the hit show's first (and possibly only) season.
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Watchmen, explained: Easter eggs and references from episode 8 of HBO’s series

Episode 8 of HBO's Watchmen series offered plenty of revelations -- and of course, a few more mysteries -- about the story playing out on the screen.
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Watchmen, explained: Easter eggs and references from episode 7 of HBO’s series

Here are some of the key elements of episode 7 of HBO's Watchmen series you might have missed to make your viewing experience even better.
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Watchmen, explained: Easter eggs and references from episode 6 of HBO’s series

Episode 6 of HBO's Watchmen series has plenty of call-outs to the comic and history behind the story playing out on the screen.
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Watchmen, explained: Easter eggs and references from episode 5 of HBO’s series

Episode 5 of HBO's Watchmen series has plenty of call-outs to the comic and history behind the story playing out on the screen. Here are some of the key elements you might have missed or simply didn't know about that can make the Watchmen viewing experience even better.
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Watchmen, explained: Easter eggs and references from episode 4 of HBO’s series

Episode 4 of HBO's Watchmen series has plenty of call-outs to the comic and history behind the story playing out on the screen.
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Watchmen, explained: Easter eggs and references from episode 2 of HBO’s series

Episode 2 of HBO's Watchmen series has plenty of call-outs to the comic and history behind the story playing out on the screen. Here are some of the key elements you might have missed or simply didn't know about that can make the Watchmen viewing experience even better.
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Watchmen, explained: Five big things we learned from episode 1 of HBO’s series

The first episode of HBO's Watchmen series offered plenty of surprises, answered a few questions, and delivered even more mysteries.
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To be blunt, Grado’s $420 hemp headphones are much more than a gimmick

Though cheekily-priced at $420, Grado Labs' new hemp headphones are far more than just a marketing ploy. Hemp expands Grado Labs' formula by widening range.
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I’m not mad, HBO Max, I’m just disappointed

The launch of HBO Max not only didn't bring 4K or HDR, but also wasn't supported by either Roku or Amazon Fire, raising eyebrows and testing patience.
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Gaming monitor vs. TV: Why a TV could be your next gaming monitor

TVs are increasingly making a strong case as an alternative to gaming monitors. Here's what new, and why you might want to make the switch.
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These were the biggest TV technology fails of all time

From Sony Betamax to security concerns around cameras, TV technology has failed more than once. We take a walk down memory lane to look at the biggest blunders.
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As coronavirus shuts movie venues, home theater industry remains strong

As the coronavirus infects every part of daily life, industry experts believe the audio and video landscape will emerge relatively unchanged on the other side.
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Oscar winners 2020: Who took home the biggest awards?

The 92nd annual Academy Awards celebrated the best in cinema. Here are the winners in the biggest categories, including acting, directing, and visual effects.
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Birds of Prey and Joker prove going weird is DC’s best move

Birds of Prey is getting all-around praise by critics, making it the latest "weird" DC film to defy the odds. As these darker, more bizarre takes rake in great reviews -- and big money -- it's becoming clear that DC's best bet is to lean into its strangest characters and most provocative storylines.
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Star Trek: Picard finally cleans up the franchise’s messy timelines

Star Trek: Picard does more than bring back some of the sci-fi saga's most popular characters. It also does an impressive job cleaning up convoluted timelines.
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How 1917’s single-shot style changed the game for visual effects

Director Sam Mendes' war drama 1917 chronicled a pair of soldiers' journey through enemy territory during World War II with a single-shot format that pushed its visual effects team to throw out what they knew and come up with fresh ways to create movie magic without any cuts.
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How The Lion King visual effects team used VR to go inside Disney’s CG adventure

The Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor on Disney's The Lion King explains how the film's creative team and cast used virtual reality to blend modern filmmaking techniques with an old-school aesthetic in order to bring Simba's journey to life on the screen in a realistic way.
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Watch: Go behind the scenes as Fox makes Super Bowl broadcast history

Check out our highlights from behind the scenes access at Super Bowl LIV, the first big game to be broadcast in 4K HDR. We should you what you can't see from your TV.
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How Verizon’s Super Bowl demo finally got me excited for 5G

Verizon spent 80 million dollars blanketing Miami in 5G ahead of Super Bowl LIV. What does that mean? We'll show you how 5G will enhance the fan experience for the big game.
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Super Bowl 2020: The madness and magic behind the game’s first 4K HDR broadcast

Embedded with Fox Sports, we take you to Super Bowl LIV to show you how the first 4K HDR broadcast of the event is getting put together.
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Another app? With Peacock, NBC tries to roll back the clock to cable

NBC finally unveiled Peacock, its new streaming service, during an investor event Thursday, including details on the content, availability, and pricing. I already hate it and have no plans to subscribe to either the free or paid options. Here's why it's a step backward for streaming.
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Golden Globe Awards send a message to Netflix: It’s not your time yet

This was supposed to be the year that Netflix finally crossed the threshold in movie awards season, but the 2020 Golden Globe Awards offered a harsh reminder that streaming services have a long way to go before their films are judged on even ground with theatrical releases.
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Where are they now? A look back at our past Top Tech of CES winners

For years, the tech sages of Digital Trends has been crowning the most impressive products at CES. How well have our picks held up? With CES 2020 on the horizon, it feels like a good time to look back at our favorite tech from years past, and ponder just how important they really proved to be.
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Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM3 headphones are my gadget of the decade

In the last decade, hundreds of new tech products made it to the market. However, no gadget has had more impact on my life than the one I acquired just a couple of months ago -- Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM3 headphones. Here's why they've had such an impact on my life.
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How 2019 became the year of true wireless earbuds

Fully wireless earbuds have evolved from novelty wearables to must-have devices in record time. From the first AirPods to the latest noise-canceling masterpieces, it's been a long road. But thanks to new models with multiple advancements, 2019 is when it all came together. Here's why it's time to buy.
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Why Microsoft is the most exciting hardware company to watch out for in 2020

2020 is a critical year for Microsoft's Surface division as it gears up to launch its most ambitious set of hardware. The company is planning to launch its pair of dual-screen devices, Surface Neo and Surface Duo, its first true-wireless headsets, the Xbox Series X, and more.