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Sennheiser CX 400BT

Sennheiser’s $200 CX 400BT earbuds make its top-notch sound more affordable

The $200 CX 400BT sport the same 7mm drivers that Sennheiser used in the $300 Momentum True Wireless 2, which should give them great sound for a lot less money.
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Panasonic’s SoundSlayer speaker: Tailored for gamers

The $300 SoundSlayer is a gaming speaker by Panasonic that offers three distinct sound modes for gaming, 4K HDR passthrough, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Marantz amplifier and audio streamer

Marantz unveils high-end amplifier, audio streamer

Marantz unveiled a pair of high-end, $2,500 products in the MODEL 30 and SACD 30n, an amplifier/audio streaming combo that mixes classic design and modern tech.
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Sonos headphones coming soon? Patent reveals possible designs and features

It's been almost two years since word dropped that Sonos was at work on a set of its first wireless headphones. A recent patent award is our first look at them.
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You can now watch a few Netflix original shows and movies without a subscription

Netflix is experimenting with a new, free catalog that gets you access to a handful of its original shows and movies without a subscription.
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Powerbeats 2 owners can get $76 from Apple as part of class-action settlement

Apple recently decided to settle a class-action suit brought by Powerbeats 2 owners over questions of battery life. Eligible Powerbeats 2 owners may get $76.
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Harman/Kardon Soundsticks 4 review: What’s old is new again

With impressive sound for $300, the Soundsticks 4 present excellent value -- despite a few quirks -- with a style that will take you back to the year 2000.
Audio Advice Home Theater Designer

This free tool takes the guesswork out of planning a home theater

Whether you're planning a big-budget media room or just a small wireless upgrade to your TV's sound, this free tool lets you plan your attack in seconds.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 headphones

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 are a pair of $800 travel headphones

Bang & Olufsen's new Beoplay H95 headphones commemorate the company's 95th anniversary and feature both active noise cancellation and 38 hours of battery life.
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Apple TV+ could soon offer bonus AR content to boost subscriptions

A new report suggests Apple may be planning to add bonus augmented reality content to its streaming service, TV+ for boosting subscriptions.
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Yamaha’s RX-V6A and RX-V4A are its new 8K-compatible receivers

Yamaha's receivers sport a laundry list of future-proofing features including 8K support, HDMI 2.1 connectivity, and compatibility with major voice assistants.
Zvox AccuVoice AV157 TV Speaker

Zvox’s new soundbar is like a magnifying glass for TV and movie dialog

Plenty of soundbars promise better dialog, but the Zvox AV157 takes speech clarity to new heights with 12 levels of dialog enhancement in a compact speaker.
Google Pixel Buds

New Google software update adds more intelligence and convenience to Pixel Buds

A software update is about to make your Google Pixel Buds true wireless headphones more convenient, and a little more intelligent too. The rollout begins today.
Yamaha true wireless earbuds

Yamaha dives into wireless audio with eight pairs of headphones, earbuds

Yamaha announced eight models of wireless listening products, including two wireless headphones, three wireless earphones, and three true wireless earbuds
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Urbanista unveils Stockholm Plus true wireless earphones

Urbanista released the next generation of its Stockholm earphones, the Stockholm Plus, which improve overall battery life and add an IXP4 weather rating.
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Fluance’s new home theater lineup boasts impressive-looking speakers

The next generation of Fluance's Reference Series lineup will include floorstanding, bookshelf, center channel, and bipolar surround sound home theater speakers
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Samsung adds remastered Baywatch channel to Samsung TV Plus

Baywatch, the popular TV series than ran from 1989 to 2001, will be available on Samsung TV Plus for free as part of the service's 120-plus channels.
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Amazon Prime Video secures streaming deal with MLS team

Amazon Prime Video and the Seattle Sounders FC have announced a three-year agreement, making Prime Video the sole streaming service for the MLS team.
Yamaha B20A and C20A soundbars

Yamaha adds to its roster with two new budget soundbars, the SR-B20A and SR-C20A

Yamaha's SR-B20A and SR-B20A budget soundbars are designed to subtly add strong sound to your 4K television to help enjoy your content more
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Amazon rolls out Text Banner for Fire TV viewers with impaired vision

To help visually impaired Fire TV viewers, Amazon rolled out Text Banner, a feature that consolidates onscreen text in a fixed location, within a compact space.
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Apple TV+ bundle offers CBS All Access, Showtime for $10 per month

Apple TV+ launched a $10 bundle for CBS All Access and Showtime, a first for the service. Normally, access to the two channels costs a combined $21 per month.
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John Williams’ movie music magic gets the Dolby Atmos treatment it deserves

You can now listen to John Williams' legendary movie soundtracks in Dolby Atmos at home, thanks to a new live recording performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker.
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Apple’s subscription bundle could be called Apple One and arrive in October

Apple will reportedly soon let you subscribe to its services such as Apple TV+ and Apple News in bundles. Called Apple One, the plans could arrive in October.
Xiaomi Transparent OLED

Xiaomi debuts world’s first mass-produced transparent OLED TV

Xiaomi's 55-inch OLED Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition will be the first to offer a transparent-display in a home TV when it goes on sale in China later in August.
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The last Blockbuster on the planet is offering an Airbnb sleepover

If you’re big on nostalgia and can stand the pungent whiff of an old video store, then how about spending a night in the last Blockbuster store on the planet?
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TCL’s 2020 5- and 6-Series QLED televisions boost performance, not price

TCL has announced its 2020 5- and 6-Series televisions, with both featuring QLED technology.
Adidas RPD-01 headphones

Adidas debuts its RPD-01 in-ear sport headphones

The RPD-01 are Adidas' new in-ear headphones designed for athletes, with 12 hours of playback per charge and an IPX4 weatherproof rating for sweat resistance.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live inside their charging case.

Samsung’s bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live true wireless earbuds are here

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Buds Live true wireless headphones, which stand out due to their unusual bean-shaped design and active noise cancellation.
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Mulan remake will debut on Disney+ for $30 on September 4

The live-action remake of Disney's Mulan will be released as a $30 rental on the Disney+ subscription service, according to an announcement from the company.
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LG’s 2019 OLED TVs won’t add FreeSync gaming feature, report says

According to reports, LG will not update its 2019 OLED TV models to include the important gaming feature FreeSync VRR, which targets tearing in gameplay.
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TCL sets summer launch for world’s first TV with THX Certified Game Mode

TCL and THX have teamed up to create THX Certified Game Mode, a new industry standard that will finally arrive this summer with the next-generation 6-series TV.
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Koss sues Apple over wireless headphone patents, wants royalties

Koss, the American company that invented stereo headphones, is suing Apple over its sales of wireless stereo headphones, alleging wireless patent infringement.
Leaked photo of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live make an appearance on Samsung’s site, will launch soon

With a rumored price of just $140 and the possible inclusion of active noise cancellation, the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live could be a huge win for Samsung.
Plex Live TV channels

Plex launches more than 80 free, ad-supported livestreaming TV channels

Plex has announced the addition of more than 80 free, ad-supported livestreaming TV channels, like Tastemade, to its media management and playback platform.