Netflix drops BoJack Horseman season 6 trailer, confirms it’s the final one
BoJack Horseman will return in October for its sixth and final season, and Netflix has released a trailer for season 6 of the acclaimed animated series. The final season's 16 episodes will be released in two parts, with the first set of episodes debuting in October and the second in January 2020.
Dolby Atmos Music will make its streaming debut on Amazon Music HD
Dolby Labs has been telling us that its Atmos Music is going to revolutionize music for years. But with precious few ways to experience it, it was hard to get excited. A new partnership with Amazon Music changes everything as Atmos Music will finally be able to be streamed.
Here’s how to get tvOS 13 with Apple Arcade for your Apple TV
After a long wait, tvOS 13, with its many new features, is finally here for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD users. With a new home screen, multiple user accounts, Apple Arcade, and a revamped Apple Music experience, it's a big upgrade. What does tvOS 13 include and how can you get it right now? We have the answers.
Spotify’s new personalized playlists deliver your favorite tunes with one tap
In the streaming music wars, Spotify is still the king, and its music discovery playlists are a big reason why. Its latest playlists go in the other direction, mining users' play history on the service to dig up the most-listened-to tracks from both the last 30 days as well as the less recent past.
Buy the LG Z9 — an 88-inch 8K OLED TV — right now for just $30,000
The biggest, highest-res OLED TV you can buy is now available in the U.S. for just $30,000. That's the price for an LG Signature Z9 88-inch Class 8K Smart OLED TV, which takes its rightful place as the company's new flagship, beside its slightly smaller (and cheaper) 75-inch NanoCell 8K TV sibling.
Fox Sports’ Thursday Night Football goes 4K HDR for the first time
For the first time, NFL fans will be able to watch the Thursday Night Football matchups in 4K and HDR. Fox Sports, which won the rights to the live broadcasts in 2018, will be making the ultra-high-definition video available via traditional satellite and cable companies, and via several streaming services.
iOS 13’s audio sharing feature will arrive on more Beats headphones soon
Beats has announced that iOS 13's audio sharing feature will be available on all Beats-branded headphones with an Apple H1 or Apple W1 chip from September 23. This includes the BeatsX, Beats Solo 3 Wireless, Beats Studio 3 Wireless, and Powerbeats 3 Wireless.
TCL’s 6-series Roku TVs are now on sale, with more new sets to follow in 2020
Here are the details on TCL's 2019 lineup of new TVs -- the 8-, 6-, and 5-Series -- and what they'll cost. The new 6-Series is already on sale, and the 8-series with its QLED display and a huge number of mini-LEDs, looks especially promising, but TCL is withholding the 8K versions until 2020.
Apple’s next AirPods case may be waterproof and let you recharge an Apple Watch
Apple didn't exactly wow us with its update to the AirPods earlier this year. In particular, they're still not water-resistant. But if a newly published patent application is any indication, the next version could be. Descriptions of the charging case suggest it will be waterproof, and let you recharge an Apple Watch.
Facebook launches new family of Portal products, including $149 Portal TV
Facebook has taken the wraps off three new Portal products, including a $149 Portal TV model that connects to a TV and has built-in video streaming apps. They can be pre-ordered now and start shipping October. In addition to the U.S. and Canada, the new products will also be available in Europe and other markets.
Amazon Music HD offers hi-res streaming for a lot less than Tidal
Amazon has added a high-quality tier to its music streaming service called Amazon Music HD. It will offer over 50 million tracks in lossless CD-quality, and many of these will also be available in hi-res format, which has better-than-CD-quality. Prime members get it for as little as $13 per month.
HBO Max nabs exclusive rights to The Big Bang Theory in multibillion-dollar deal
WarnerMedia's upcoming streaming video service, HBO Max, will have the exclusive streaming rights to Emmy-winning comedy series The Big Bang Theory for the first five years after the service launches in 2020. The Big Bang Theory joins Friends on the service, which will launch next spring.
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, will strut into homes in April 2020
After months of speculation, NBCUniversal has firmed up several details around its planned streaming service. It will launch in April 2020, it will have virtually all of NBC's biggest hit shows, including The Office, and it will be called Peacock -- named for NBC's famous multicolored logo.
These are the best 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays to show off your home theater
What good is a 4K TV if you don't have the means of pushing it to its limits? If you're looking to bask in the sheer glory of your new 4K Ultra HD TV, you're going to need the right movies to make the most out of it. We've put together a shortlist of our favorite 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays.
No Office? No problem. Seinfeld will stream on Netflix starting in 2021
Netflix is losing shows like Friends and The Office to HBO Max and NBC Universal's upcoming streaming service, respectively, but it's secured a big name to take their place. All 180 episodes of Seinfeld, which is widely considered one of the very best shows ever made, are coming to Netflix in 2021.
Spotify family plan members required to prove they live at the same address
Spotify now requires members of a family plan to prove that they live in the same address to limit the practice of friends availing themselves of the cheaper subscription price. The music streaming service said that it will request location data from time to time, raising privacy concerns.
Sony’s insane 16-foot Crystal LED screens will cost more than a Ferrari
In a surprise move, Sony has announced that its MicroLED displays that can scale up to a whopping 16K, 17-feet in size, are now available to consumers who can afford to buy them. At a reported price of $10,000 per module, the least expensive version will cost $180,000 -- and that is not a 4K model.
Epson’s new projection screen stops ambient light from washing out your movies
Epson has just announced a pair of new 4K laser-projection TVs, but what has us fascinated is the screens these projectors come with. They're specially treated to deflect ambient light away from viewers while ensuring that the light from the projector makes it through uninterrupted.
Ikea gives us a closer look at its Sonos/Symfonisk wireless controller
As Ikea gets closer to finally launching its remote volume control for its Sonos-built Symfonisk speakers, we've now got some more details on how the remote control works and what it will cost, thanks to Ikea's France website, which has released an entire product page for the Symfonisk volume remote control.
Apple TV+ seems OK for serious Apple fans, not so much for everyone else
At its September 10 iPhone event, Apple finally revealed major details about its Apple TV+ streaming service, including a November 1 launch date and a cost of $5 per month But, apart from some A-list actors and expensive series, is there enough here to be excited about?
Apple HomePod is getting multi-user support but will that satisfy its critics?
Apple's HomePod sounds amazing, but since its launch, it has been criticized for being heavy on price while light on features. Apple has now revealed some new abilities are headed to HomePod in the fall, like multi-user support and radio stations. Will they be enough to please buyers?
Sight is the enemy in the first trailer for See, Jason Momoa’s Apple TV+ series
In the first trailer for the Apple TV+ series See, a world where humanity has lost its sense of sight puts a pair of children in danger when they're born with the ability to see. The original series stars Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard and is expected to premiere when Apple TV+ launches.
Best TVs of IFA 2019: Five models that blew us away
Frankly, this was not a good year for TVs at IFA 2019. Typically, Europe's massive tech show is ground zero for the unveiling of the year's hottest new televisions, but this year, the well ran dry. That doesn't mean there weren't some stunning TVs to gawk at, though -- here are the five best TVS we saw at IFA 2019.
Samsung and SK Telecom team up for what they hope is the first 5G-powered 8K TV
Now that Huawei and Sharp have announced their intentions to build and sell consumer 8K TVs with embedded 5G technology, it makes sense that Samsung, one of the first adopters of 8K technology, is promising to do the same, at least in South Korea, where it has partnered with SK Telecom.
We might see an Apple TV mini at tomorrow’s iPhone event
A recent discovery is leading some to speculate that in addition to the expected iPhone refresh at Apple's September 10 event, we could see an Apple TV mini. The rumors are based on a listing that shows the device with a new A12 chip. But what would such a speedy processor mean?
FuboTV’s totally free sports network hopes to put ESPN on notice
FuboTV, provider of a sports-centric subscription streaming TV service is launching a free sports-only channel called Fubo Sports Network. The channel will be launch on Xumo-powered services like LG's Channel Plus and FuboTV's own base package, featuring a mix of live events, news, and original shows.
Roku is coming for Netflix’s European streaming dominance
Roku may be the king of the streaming services in the U.S., but it's less well known in Europe. Now, Roku aims to change that and to challenge Netflix's European dominance. At IFA 2019, the company announced it is expanding into the European market with new Hisense TV models and a TV licensing program.
Spotify’s improved family plan features now available to new subscribers
Spotify has added a feature that has long been on parents' wish lists: The ability to filter explicit content on the sub-accounts of Spotify family plans. For some, the lack of such a feature has been a reason to join services like Apple Music, which makes the new controls an important addition.
Polk Audio’s Legend Series is an impressive new flagship speaker line
Polk Audio, a brand with a reputation for high-quality but affordable speakers, has decided to go upmarket with its latest flagship speaker series called Legend. With prices that start at $1,199 for a pair of bookshelf models and go up sharply from there, these are not your average Polk speakers.
Braun reinvents its classic speakers with Google Assistant to compete with Sonos
Braun has partnered with the U.K.'s Pure Audio to revive its iconic LE line of speakers, with tech and features that put it on par with today's best wireless audio products. The three new speaker models clearly pay homage to Dieter Rams' original designs, but the price may scare off all but the most ardent Braun fans.
JBL’s colorful new wireless speakers brighten up any party or situation
JBL came out with a slew of new audio products for IFA 2019, including the colorful Pulse 4, the Link Music and Link Portable smart speaker duo, and three new soundbar packages that can add immersive sound to any size of home theater. They all arrive this fall and we've got the low-down on prices and features.
Sony’s colorful retro headphones are a match for its funky new Walkman
At IFA 2019, Sony debuted the colorful WF-H800 truly wireless headphones, as well as five color options for the WH-H910N overband headphones. There are also matching colors available for the relaunched Walkman, so you can mix and match your color scheme and get your retro groove on.
Jabra’s new Elite 75t true wireless buds offer 7.5 hours of battery life
In what appears to be a case evolution, not a revolution, Jabra has released the Elite 75t -- the successor to the company's excellent Elite 65t true wireless earbuds. The $200 earbuds improve on the 65t's battery life and comfort, with a few tweaks to the charging case thrown in for good measure.
Philips unveils a pair of Bluetooth speakers that are works of art
There may be more Bluetooth speakers available than is possible to count, but they're generally not very attractive objects. Philips is aiming to change that, with a range of audio products created in partnership with Scandinavian designer Georg Jensen. The devices were announced at IFA 2019.