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After partnering with Roku, Philips shows off its three new smart TV models

After announcing a partnership with Roku, Philips has revealed three new Full HD television models, all boasting Roku OS 8.
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DirecTV Now announces new features for 2018 as it passes 1 million subscribers

New features including 4K support and user profiles are coming next year to DirecTV Now, which has just topped the 1 million subscriber mark.
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Amazon expands Fire TV Alexa voice commands to Hulu, CBS, NBC, Showtime

Expanding Alexa's capabilities on Amazon's streaming devices, Fire TV owners can now use voice commands in third-party apps like Hulu.
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NBC’s app joins Vizio SmartCast just in time for the ‘Will & Grace’ revival

The most recent app to join the Vizio's SmartCast is NBC's official app, bringing streaming episodes of the network's shows to the platform.
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The Silk browser arrives on Fire TV devices, with one glaring omission

Amazon's Fire TV platform has just gotten even more flexible with the arrival of its Silk browser, previously available on Fire tablets.
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SVS pumps out high-quality low frequencies with its new 4000 Series subwoofers

The new 4000 Series subwoofers from SVS are capable of bringing more than 4,000 watts of low frequency power to your home theater system.
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Vudu brings HDR to a wealth of TVs and streamers with the addition of HDR10

Movie and TV streaming platform Vudu just upped its game, adding support for HDR10 in addition to already-supported Dolby Vision HDR.
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The Damson S-Series lets you mix and match your way to a full Dolby Atmos setup

Damson has launched a new modular Dolby Atmos home speaker system, the Damson S-Series, that can be mixed and matched for a customized setup.
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Forget fast-forwarding, Plex DVR can now remove commercials for you

Plex DVR can now automatically remove commercials from your DVR recordings before you even press play, so no more fast-forwarding.
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Amazon Prime Music is coming to Samsung smart TVs

Samsung owners will have a new music option later this month as Amazon Prime Music comes to Samsung smart TVs and audio devices.
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Casting call! Who should Amazon cast in the Lord of the Rings series?

Amazon hasn't announced the cast -- or even story -- for its upcoming Lord of the Rings series, but we have some ideas.
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New Sonos One smart speaker supports Alexa, with Google Assistant to come

The Sonos One smart speaker is designed to work with multiple voice-control platforms, including Amazon's Alexa, which now controls Spotify.
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Sound upgrade: Receivers from Denon and Marantz are first to offer DTS Virtual:X

A firmware update is making select Denon and Marantz A/V receivers sound better with less effort with the addition of DTS Virtual:X.
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LG’s killer OLED TV deals let you skip the Black Friday nightmare

You'll be hard-pressed to find better TV discounts than this year's LG OLED Black Friday deals. So now's the best time to take the plunge.
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Meet Gary, your friendly neighborhood earphone organizer

Meet Gary! It's your friendly neighborhood automatic earphone organizer, built to reduce stress from tangled earbud cables.
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Element expands its horizons with its new Roku-powered 4K Ultra HD smart TV

To complement its Fire TV-powered smart TVs, Element Electronics' latest 50-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV with HDR is powered by Roku.
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This projector’s low input lag means you can’t blame losing on your controller

Benq's newest short throw projector, the TH671ST, has been designed to be as great for gaming as it is for the home cinema experience.
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The futuristic Vinci 2.0 headphones let you stream music, no phone required

The Vinci 2.0 headphones offer unprecedented value and a smorgasbord of useful features. The Kickstarter campaign launches November 15.
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Amazon reportedly pulls the plug on its rumored live TV streaming service

Amazon has been rumored to be planning a live TV streaming service similar to Sling TV and others, but now those plans appear to be no more.
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Help a forest sprout when you buy House of Marley’s Uplift 2 Wireless headphones

Bob Marley's "One love, one world" philosophy lives on in the eco-friendly Uplift 2 Wireless earphones from House of Marley.
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You can now control Sonos smart speakers directly from the Pandora app

On the heels of Sonos' acclaimed One speaker, the company is partnering with Pandora to allow users more freedom than ever with their music.
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Xfinity TV will give Sony Android TVs owners one less remote to juggle

Sony is the latest company to join Comcast's Xfinity TV Partner Program, with the cable service coming to Sony Android TVs in 2018.
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Jeremy Heiden is releasing his new album on every physical audio format

Singer-songwriter Jeremy Heiden loves all formats of music, whether they're CDs, tapes or vinyls. So he's releasing his album on all of them.
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Ball ’til you fall (asleep) with ESPN Plus, a stand-alone streaming service

Sports buff? Get ready, because ESPN is getting an on-demand streaming service -- ESPN Plus -- which Disney plans on launching in early 2018.
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Mars earbuds are equipped with space-age translation tech

Korea's Line Corporation has taken a stab at translating earbuds with the MARS, which are fully wireless and equipped with Clova AI.
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Logitech offers Harmony Link owners free Harmony Hub in wake of media blitz

Logitech says it will provide Harmony Link owners with a new Harmony Hub free of charge, likely in response to a minor tech-media uproar.
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B&O Play’s new M3 speaker is built to fit any tastes, so long as they’re classy

B&O Play launched the Beoplay M3, a stylish, compact wireless speaker by award-winning Danish industrial designer Cecilie Manz.
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Hulu gives you the binge-watch option you’ve been needing on the Switch

Hulu is now available on the Nintendo Switch, making it the first streaming service to be available on Nintendo's newest console.
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Ditch remotes, and talk to your television! Sony adds Google Assistant to 4K TVs

Sony announced the addition of Google Assistant to select Ultra HD televisions -- specifically, those running the Android TV OS.
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Audeze makes planar headphones even more portable with the LCD-MX4

Audeze has launched a new pair of studio-quality planar magnetic headphones, the LCD-MX4, and a set of plugins for mixing/mastering with them.
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Stay hidden in the elements with Master and Dynamic’s Greene Street headphones

Premium headphone manufacturer Master and Dynamic is bringing the trenches to the streets with camouflage colorways and an NYC pop-up shop.
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Devialet takes things up a level with its Phantom Elevate wireless speaker

Devialet's newest member of its stylish Phantom wireless speaker line, the Phantom Elevate, cuts price but boosts power and sound.
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Wireless Tivoli Audio Model subwoofer has the looks to match its sound

A wireless subwoofer, the new Tivoli Audio Model Sub is an eye-catching addition to Tivoli's ART system, and provides a welcome low-end oomph.
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RCA upgrades its Roku Smart TV lineup with affordable 4K models

TV manufacturer RCA is launching three new affordable 4K UHD TVs, expanding its already robust line of Roku Smart TV models.