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Magico Audio M9 speaker

Magico’s $750K M9 speakers stand over 6 feet tall, look intimidating as hell

Buying high-end audio equipment is normally something only the well-heeled can do, but these Magico Audio M9 speakers push price and power to all-new highs.
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What you need to know before upgrading your Sonos system to S2 software

Older Sonos products may not be compatible with the company's latest software. Here's what you need to know about the process before upgrading to Sonos S2.
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Sony WF-SP800N vs. WF-1000XM3: Which Sony ANC earbuds should you buy?

Sony's WF-1000XM3 are great true wireless earbuds with ANC, but the new WF-SP800N have ANC, even better battery life, and they cost less. Here's how to choose.
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Is your Roku about to lose Hulu? Here’s how you can check

Hulu has quietly said that it will discontinue its support for Roku's oldest devices. Here are the affected boxes and how can you check if yours is one of them.
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$90 TicPods ANC herald a new era of affordable true wireless noise cancellation

Active noise cancellation is among the top features people want in a set of true wireless earbuds, but it's usually pricey. TicPods ANC offer it for under $100.
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HBO Max proves your ISP can make a streaming offer you can’t refuse

AT&T's announcement that its internet customers won't face data overage charges when streaming HBO Max is cause for concern. Is this the end of net neutrality?
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Tidal brings Dolby Atmos Music to home theater systems

Tidal and Dolby have started to roll out an update that will finally bring Dolby Atmos Music to more listeners via support for compatible home theater speakers.
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Spotify finally lets you save more than 10,000 items to your music library

Spotify has removed a long-standing 10,000-item limit on its libraries, giving users the ability to save an unlimited number of songs and albums as favorites.
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Samsung’s 2020 soundbar lineup adds Dolby Atmos to your TV starting at $700

Samsung has formally announced its full 2020 soundbar lineup including its Q Series flagship models with wireless subwoofers, surround modules, and Dolby Atmos.
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No jack, no buds: Apple is killing the iPhone’s EarPods and we’re good with that

If it turns out that the rumors are true and Apple will stop including its wired EarPods with every iPhone, we are -- for the first time ever -- OK with that.
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With its Joe Rogan exclusive, Spotify’s new podcast strategy is to kill podcasts

Spotify's acquisition of The Joe Rogan Experience is a huge win for the streaming media company, but it sends a dark message about the open future of podcasts.
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Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 review: Now a competitor

Microsoft's first-gen Surface Headphones were surprisingly good but also way overpriced. The Surface Headphones 2's lower price takes them from good to great.
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What is contrast modulation, and how does it impact your TV’s picture quality?

Hardly ever discussed, contrast modulation plays a role in your TV's picture quality. We explain what it is, and how it could affect your next TV purchase.
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Plex adds Crackle library to its free movies and TV service

In 2019, Plex launched a free, ad-supported streaming service with movies and TV shows from MGM and others. It has now added Crackle's content to its roster.
LG 8K TV

What is Real 8K TV? LG’s approach to 8K fully explained

8K TV is here and with it comes a slew of new labels. LG's Real 8K is one of them, and it's likely going to raise some questions. We've got the answers.
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How to stream free library audiobooks on your Sonos speakers

If you're tired of bingeing on Netflix, why not listen to a book instead? You can now play OverDrive public library audiobooks on Sonos. Here's how to do it.
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Google Pixel Buds 2 Vs Samsung Galaxy Buds+: Battle of the Android buds

If you're wondering whether the Google Pixel Buds 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ should be your next set of true wireless earbuds, we've got a great comparison!
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 vs. Sony WF-1000XM3: ANC earbuds shootout

Sony's $230 WF-1000XM3 ANC true wireless earbuds are among the best. Should you even consider the more expensive $300 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2? Yes.
JBL Bar 9.1 Dolby Atmos Soundbar wireless speaker

JBL Bar 9.1 review: Wireless Dolby Atmos with a few flaws

There's no doubt that the JBL Bar 9.1's detachable fully wireless Dolby Atmos surround modules are convenient, but are they worth $1,000? We put it to the test.
Motorola Tech3 True Wireless Earbuds

Motorola Tech3 review: Wireless earbuds without range anxiety

True wireless earbuds are great, but they eventually run out of juice, and you can't plug them into your phone. Motorola's Tech3 solve both problems for $100.
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Free on Apple TV: Pearl Jam’s new album is now a Dolby Vision/Atmos experience

Pearl Jam has a treat for fans who are stuck at home: The band's Gigaton album will be presented as a free visual experience on Apple devices with Dolby tech.
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This could be our first look at the Google Pixel Buds 3

Google's first true wireless earbuds, the new Pixel Buds 2, aren't even on sale yet, but there are already some signs the company is readying the next version.
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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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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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These were the biggest TV technology fails of all time

From Sony Betamax to security concerns around cameras, TV technology has failed more than once. We take a walk down memory lane to look at the biggest blunders.
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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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Apple is finally letting people buy replacement AirPods Pro eartips

Given how easy it is to lose or damage the white eartips that come with Apple's AirPods Pro, you'd think it would be just as easy to replace them. Now it is.
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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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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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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.
Movies Anywhere Screen Pass

Movies Anywhere users can now share their movies — with a few catches

Having a cloud-based library of movies is cool, but being able to loan those movies out is cooler. That's what Movies Anywhere Screen Pass does — mostly.
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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.