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Aftermaster Pro

Is your TV either shouting or whispering? This pocket-sized box wants to fix that

The Aftermaster Pro claims to fix audio headaches from quiet dialog to loud commercials, and it's now available for pre-order via Indiegogo.
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HBO unwraps three intimate new scenes from Game of Thrones season 6

HBO unveils three scenes from Game of Thrones season 6, following Cersei and Jaime Lannister, Sansa Stark and Reek/Theon Greyjoy, and Daenerys Targaryen.
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Onkyo’s new DP-X1 portable player sports high style, high-res, and MQA support

Onkyo first showed off the DP-X1 at CES earlier this year, and now the player has launched featuring MQA support for high-res audio at smaller file sizes.
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Concert for one: Akoustic Arts A speaker beams sound straight to your ears

The Akoustic Arts A new directional speaker, now wrapping up its Indiegogo campaign, aims to be a speaker that allows private listening.
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Weekly Rewind: Facebook for the blind, a champagne gun, and more

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
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DirecTV unleashes three 4K channels with Masters Broadcast

For the first time ever, U.S. viewers with 4K UHD TVs have the opportunity to watch a live broadcast in the format.
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Hulu as a cable channel? Cablevision makes channel 605 a Hulu portal

New York cable provider Cablevision Systems has created a special Hulu channel for its Optimum TV subscribers, allowing users to go to an on-demand Hulu channel.
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Rhapsody’s new Listener Network wants to be like ‘Tinder for music lovers’

Music streaming company Rhapsody is expanding subscribers' ability to connect with one another, establishing what it calls its Listener Network.
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Netflix’s list of Recommended TVs gets bigger with addition of 25 LG TVs

Netflix’s 2016 list of recommended TVs has just grown larger with the addition of several LG TVs, including its OLED G6 Signature and Super UHD LCD models.
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Denon announces two affordable new 4K-ready S-Series A/V receivers with Dolby Atmos

Denon has announced two new models in its S-Series line of network A/V receivers featuring 4K, HDR, and support for Dolby Atmos, with DTS:X coming later.
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The Force Awakens and other Disney hits now available via Xfinity On Demand

Walt Disney Studios films are coming to Comcast's Xfinity On Demand digital store thanks to a content new licensing agreement between the two companies.
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Starz debuts standalone streaming app, taking on HBO Now and Showtime

Premium TV network Starz has launched a new standalone streaming app for iOS, Android, and Apple TV, streaming 2,400 TV shows and films for $9 per month.
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FCC won’t investigate Netflix data throttling, angers net neutrality opponents

The FCC will not investigate Netflix's admitted data throttling to some phone carriers, which angers two FCC commissioners and net neutrality opponents.
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Shh! Roku’s new $49 Streaming Stick lets you listen through your phone

Roku has unleashed the second generation of its new Streaming Stick, which brandishes a host of new features for the same low price of $40 USD.
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Hulu's Casual, Difficult People, and East Los High get summer premiere dates

Hulu rolls out the lineup for three original series this summer, including comedies Casual and Difficult People, as well as teen drama East Los High.
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Modder turns 1978 TV into Chromecast video and music streaming device

A modder shows off the 1978 TV he has converted into a Chomecast-compatible device in a new YouTube video. He saved it for nostalgia's sake.
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Weekly Rewind: Tinder gets political, edible spoons, and more

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
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Dodgers fan? You may have to switch to Time Warner Cable

Time Warner is urging Los Angeles Dodgers fans to change cable providers if they want to watch more baseball this spring.
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Fluance ventures into new territory with its new line of Hi-Fi turntables

Fluance is known for making speakers with high-end sound on a budget, but now the company is expanding its reach with its new line of Hi-Fi turntables.
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DTS:X arrives for Yamaha receivers thanks to a new firmware update

Owners of Yamaha A/V receivers bought over the summer have reason to rejoice, as a new firmware update is finally rolling out support for DTS:X
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Watch out, Netflix: Fullscreen’s $5/month video service is coming in April

Fullscreen has announced that its subscription-video service will launch in April. Users will pay $5 per month for licensed content and originals.
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Yamaha expands its RX-V 81 series with new Dolby Atmos and DTS:X-capable models

This week Yamaha unveiled four new models in its RX-V 81 line of A/V receivers, including three 7.2-channel models with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support.
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Streaming 4K yet? AT&T adds unlimited data option to U-Verse

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Marantz and Denon offer more immersive experiences with new Auro-3D upgrades

Auro-3D might not be a household name, but it's gaining traction, and is now available in even more products thanks to upgrades for Marantz and Denon.
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Got 4K? Sony set to launch 4K UHD streaming service Ultra on April 4

Sony has announced that it will launch Ultra, a 4K ultra high definition streaming service, on April 4, making more content available to 4K UHD TV owners.
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Onkyo has announced three new A/V receivers in its RZ series

Onkyo has announced three new A/V receivers in its RZ series, aimed at serious audiophiles and those looking for a receiver for a custom installation.
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New Starz strategy means a name change for Encore and expanded library

Starz has unveiled a new logo, as well as a new name and programming strategy for Encore, The latter will now be known as Starz Encore.
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New trailer gives a taste of deleted scenes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens

A new trailer shows deleted scenes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens that will be available when it is released for home viewing in April.
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Netflix is now the U.K.’s most popular streaming service

"Netflix and chill" may have originated in the U.S., but it's really taken root in the United Kingdom, where the video streaming service is now the top dog.
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Awesome Tech You Can’t Buy Yet: Electric Legos, robo-wheelchairs, and more

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America, your voice has been heard — Snoop Dogg narrates Planet Snoop

Rejoice, Snoop and nature lovers alike -- this rapper is narrating episodes of Planet Earth. For shizzle.
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Why is Netflix’s U.S. catalog shrinking?

A new analysis has found that Netflix's U.S. catalog has decreased by nearly a third in just two and a half years, yet its user base has grown.
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Hulu finally unveils app for Samsung Gear VR, with dozens of VR titles

Hulu's VR app is here at last. Created to work with Samsung Gear VR, the app will give viewers the chance to watch 360-degree video content.
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Want to share one audio stream with ten sets of headphones? Meet HUB