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Here’s how much every 2020 Sony 4K and 8K TV will cost

It's been a long wait since Sony showed these 2020 TV models at CES, but we now know what they cost and when we can buy them. Here's Sony's full 2020 TV lineup.
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Samsung is bringing health and wellness apps to its smart TVs

Originally planned as a Samsung Health app rollout later this year, the company has released six health and fitness apps to owners of 2018 and 2019 smart TVs.
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Sonos takes aim at Apple Music and Spotify with ad-free, original radio stations

With the launch of a free, ad-supported streaming service called Sonos Radio, the wireless speaker company has entered the fiercely competitive content space.
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Coronavirus lockdowns could be accelerating the death of cable

A new survey found coronavirus lockdowns could be accelerating cord-cutting and 64% of U.S. households have either canceled cable or are planning to soon.
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Fandango buys Vudu because movie theaters are dead (for now)

Movie ticket company Fandango is hedging its bets against a long-term downturn in the theater business by buying Walmart's movie purchase and rental service.
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Report: Apple will unveil new AirPods next month, along with rumored MacBook Pro

Apple is reportedly planning to roll out what was previously reported as AirPods Pro Lite next month alongside the rumored refresh of the 13-inch MacBook Pro.
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Apple Music on the web exits beta and readies for the One World concert

After seven months of beta testing, Apple Music on the web is now ready for prime time, right on the cusp of the One World: Together At Home benefit concert.
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NBA, Microsoft use A.I. to create a personalized, fan-focused streaming service

The NBA and Microsoft are building a new streaming service focused on personalizing content for fans of professional basketball with the help of A.I.
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Spotify now lets premium users hide songs they hate from playlists

Playlists might be the best thing about Spotify, but that doesn't mean they can't get better. Now, any playlist can reflect your personal taste by hiding songs.
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HBO is pulling its streaming services from Apple TVs

HBO announced today that it both of its streaming services, HBO Go and HBO Now, will no longer be available on later model Apple TVs at the end of the month.
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Here’s what LG’s 2020 TVs will cost when they go on sale later this year

LG is moving full steam ahead into 8K TVs with the announcement of a 2020 roster packed with both OLED and LCD 8K displays, as well as a line of OLED 4K TVs.
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Augmented-reality cable technicians are here to fix your internet

Using a clever combination of smartphones and augmented reality, tech support staff can troubleshoot your problems remotely as if they were there in real life.
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LG rolls out 2020 lineup of 8K and 4K NanoCell TVs

LG has revealed the pricing and availability of its 2020 lineup of NanoCell TVs, which includes 12 different models and two 8K UHD displays to choose from.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 could have active noise cancellation at just $140

It's looking increasingly likely that Samsung's next true wireless earbuds, which leaked earlier this month, will have active noise cancellation at a low price.
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Veritone launches DraftClips.com, a website full of free college football content

DraftClips.com will feature thousands of clips and hundreds of hours of more than 150 prospects, allowing fans to check out hopefuls prior to the NFL draft.
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Bose denies firmware fried ANC on QC35 headphones but will allow downgrades

After a lengthy investigation, Bose claims it caused no harm to the ANC feature of its QC35 headphones via a firmware update, but will let users downgrade.
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Apple reportedly eyeing June debut for new over-ear headphones

The latest rumors have surfaced regarding Apple making its own over-the-ear headphones, and they are juicy. Reportedly, we may see Apple's new product in June.
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You can now buy or rent videos in Amazon Prime Video for iPhone and Apple TV

Apple has recently lifted a requirement that it earn a 30% commission on all digital purchases within premium video subscription apps, giving users more choice.
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Sony’s latest wireless earbuds and headphones bring bass at a lower budget

Sony has unveiled the WH-CH710N headphones and WF-XB700 earbuds, the latest additions to the electronics company's lineup of true wireless listening devices.
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Samsung releases AKG N400, a noise-canceling competitor to Galaxy Buds+

AKG, an audio company owned by Samsung, has launched its own active noise-canceling true wireless earbuds in South Korea, with no word yet on a larger release
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Get free Howard Stern, plus 300 more SiriusXM channels, until May 15

From March 31 until May 15, 2020, SiriusXM is making all of its top-tier channels -- including Howard Stern -- free for North Americans via its app and website.
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Samsung Display to end LCD production by 2021

Samsung Display is reportedly ending production of its LCD panels in South Korea and China by 2021.
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Roku OS 9.3 update aimed at helping viewers find content quicker

Roku has announced its new operating system, dubbed Roku OS 9.3, which provides new features and focuses on enhancements to the streaming devices' voice search.
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All-day battery life and ANC are about to become standard true wireless features

Qualcomm has good news for those who wish things like all-day battery life and noise cancellation were available on affordably-priced true wireless earbuds.
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Marshall adds the compact Uxbridge Voice to its smart speaker lineup

Marshall has announced the newest addition to its smart speaker family, and it happens to be the smallest. The Uxbridge Voice will be available in early April.
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YouTube reduces default video quality for all users for one month

Following similar measures already taken in Europe, YouTube has decided to switch the default quality of its videos to standard definition for all of its users.
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Amazon Video makes family content available to all customers, no Prime needed

In response to the growing number of families stuck at home in the wake of the pandemic, Amazon is making a selection of its Prime Video family content free.
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New Audible service offers free audiobooks to children, teens stuck at home

Amazon's Audible rolled out a new service named Audible Stories, which offers free audiobooks in different categories and six languages to children and teens.
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Disney+ UK: Last chance to get this unmissable pre-order deal

Time is running out to snap up an annual Disney+ UK subscription for only £50, down £10 from the usual £60, ahead of its launch the United Kingdom on March 24.
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Pixar’s Onward comes to digital platforms and Disney+ early

Disney Pixar's Onward is available for purchase on digital platforms starting Friday. The film will also be available to all Disney+ subscribers on April 3.
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Amazon Prime, YouTube, and Netflix agree to throttle streaming quality in Europe

YouTube and Amazon Prime will join Netflix in capping streaming quality in an effort to avoid bandwidth overload in the EU during the coronavirus outbreak.
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No, streaming Netflix in HD won’t kill the internet right now

EU regulators asked Netflix to stop streaming in high definition amid the coronavirus crisis, but network degradation isn't currently a problem in the U.S.
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Comcast adds Hulu to Xfinity Flex and X1 as social distancing ramps up

With the increase in folks staying home amid coronavirus concerns, Comcast subscribers can now access Hulu from their set-top boxes, without adding devices.
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NFL, NBA offer free subscriptions as coronavirus cancels live sports

The NFL announced that it will offer complimentary access to NFL Game Pass, the league's digital platform that carries every game from the past decade.