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Samsung Galaxy Buds vs. Galaxy Buds+

We compare Samsung's latest Galaxy Buds+ true wireless earbuds to the original Galaxy Buds to see how much Samsung has upped its true wireless game since 2019.
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Marshall Tufton Bluetooth speaker review: Big, bold block rocker

Most Bluetooth speakers are small, personal devices that emphasize portability over power. Not so with the Marshall Tufton. It's a no-compromises crowd-pleaser.
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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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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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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 vs. Apple AirPods Pro: Which should you buy?

On the hunt for true wireless earbuds that sound great and offer ANC? Two of the best options to consider are the AirPods Pro and the Momentum True Wireless 2.
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 vs. Momentum True Wireless: ANC now included

Sennheiser is back with the Momentum True Wireless 2, the sequel to an already very good set of wireless earbuds. Here's how they stack up to the originals.
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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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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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Hulu + Live TV comes to Sony PlayStation 4, giving folks another option to PSVue

Sony has shuttered its PSVue live-TV streaming service for the PS4, but today users have a new choice: Hulu + Live TV joins YouTube TV on the gaming console.
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Apple AirPods vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds+

Apple's AirPods are undoubtedly popular, but can Apple compete with Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ true wireless earbuds? Read our side-by-side comparison to find out.
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Disney+ app finally shows up on all Vizio SmartCast TVs

After a three-month delay, owners of Vizio SmartCast TVs can now access Disney+ without the use of a secondary device, thanks to an automatic software update.
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Pre-order glitch suggests Google Pixel Buds 2 will be here soon

Though Google has still not given us a release date for its new Pixel Buds earbuds, they may soon arrive. A pre-order page appeared and was quickly removed.
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Redbox launches a free, ad-supported live TV streaming service

Looking to further reduce its dependence on the rental of physical discs from its ubiquitous red kiosks, Redbox Free Live TV is an ad-supported service.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds+: Everything we know following Unpacked 2020

Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ are widely expected to debut in February 2020 as the follow-up to the company's successful Galaxy Buds true wireless earbuds. Here's a round-up of all the latest rumors, including a leaked image which suggests that the new buds will be free with the pre-order of the Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds+ finally debut, and they have a killer battery life

The rumors and leaks were right: Samsung has unveiled its $150 Galaxy Buds+ with 11 hours of battery life and much-improved sound quality. ANC is a no-show.
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Jabra Elite 75t vs. Amazon Echo Buds: Whose buds are the best?

Jabra's new $180 Elite 75t is the latest in a long line of excellent true wireless earbuds. But the competition is fierce, and newcomer Amazon has impressed with its $130 Echo Buds. Should you spend the extra $50, or save it? Let's find out as we match up Jabra Elite 75T vs. Echo Buds to see which ones come out on top.
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AirPods, AirPods Pro shortages could worsen due to coronavirus outbreak

Apple's already heavily back-ordered AirPods Pro could become harder to get due to the Coronavirus outbreak in China. Regular AirPods could also see delays.
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Apple’s tvOS 13 and the Apple TV app: Everything you need to know

Apple's redesigned tvOS, tvOS 13, is here with an all-new look and plenty of fresh features. We'll explain everything you need to know about Apple tvOS 13, as well as the new Apple TV app, so you can use both to the best of their abilities and get the most out of your Apple TV experience.
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Sony’s 2020 4K HDR TVs are up for pre-order starting at $700

First announced at CES 2020, Sony has now revealed some of its pricing and pre-order info for its latest 2020 4K HDR LED TVs. We've got all of the details.
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Roku’s Wireless speakers will link up with its smart soundbar for true surround

Getting a surround sound system for your home theater is both affordable and easy now that Roku's Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer work with the company's Wireless Speakers to create a $500 wireless surround system. Though it may not pack the punch of other surround systems, for this price it's hard to knock it.
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MicroLED vs. Mini-LED: Which display technology will power your next TV?

Two recent display technologies have been grabbing headlines lately: MicroLED and mini-LED. They both refer to LED, but the way they use light-emitting diodes couldn't be more different. We explain how each one works, who makes TVs that use them, and why there's a massive gap in cost and capabilities.
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Sonos CEO tries to calm customers, says products will work ‘as long as possible’

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has written an open letter to his customers clarifying the company's previous announcement that it will end software updates for older products in May 2020. Though it's not a reversal by any means, it may be enough to calm some of the angry voices on social media outlets.
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Jabra Elite 75t vs. Apple AirPods Pro: Who makes the better buds?

Can Jabra's latest true wireless earbuds, the Elite 75t, give Apple's AirPods Pro some serious competition, or do they fall short? We put them head-to-head across a range of categories to see if the Jabras' lower price makes them the obvious choice, or if Apple's ANC buds manage to dominate.
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Sonos users are furious over plans to drop support for legacy products

Having loyal customers is a badge of honor for companies. However, that same loyalty can turn into anger when these customers feel abandoned. Such is the case with Sonos: After announcing that some older products would cease to get software updates in May 2020, users took to social media to share their annoyance.
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YouTube TV launches on PlayStation 4 consoles in the U.S.

PS4 users have known for a while that the PS Vue live TV streaming service would be leaving the platform at the end of January. Now we know what will take its place, at least initially: YouTube TV. The flat-rate TV streaming service owned by Google is the first third-party service on Sony's popular game consoles.
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Older Sonos devices could lose access to features as soon as May 2020

All good things must come to an end: Sonos has said that some of its oldest products will no longer receive software updates after May 2020, and that features like streaming music will eventually stop working for those who decide to keep them. A trade-in program that lets owners recycle the products is still an option.
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AirPods Pros giving you noise-cancellation issues? A fix could come soon

One of the best features of the new Apple AirPods Pro is reportedly giving some owners problems. The active noise cancellation has been negatively affected by a recent firmware update, leaving folks searching for answers. Here's what you need to know about the problem with noise cancellation.
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At $100 more than the AirPods Pro, B&O’s new wireless buds may be a tough sell

Venerable Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen has once again revamped its Beoplay E8 true wireless earbuds. This time, they're smaller, last longer, and sound better according to the company. But at $350, they're still very expensive and lack many features today's best wireless buds possess.
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Guest mode abruptly vanishes from Google Home smart speakers

At some point in the last week, Google decided to remove the Guest Mode function from its wireless smart speakers. The move, which Google has not commented on, means that Google Home owners can no longer provide an easy way for their friends to play music on their speakers without sharing their Wi-Fi password.
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LG’s new Dolby Atmos soundbars use A.I. for automatic room calibration

LG's 2020 collection of soundbars made its official debut at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. The new models feature Dolby Atmos and DTS:X as well as a new feature, supported by A.I., that lets them automatically adjust their settings based on the acoustics of the room.
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The best TVs of CES 2020: Samsung, Philips, LG, and more

CES is about all kinds of tech, but the TV is the king of the show, and CES 2020 was no exception. Though it was a year of evolution rather than revolution, the top brands still had plenty on tap, including hands-free voice, stunning image quality and sizes, and new tech that promises to lower prices on great TVs.
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Philips’ new OLED TV is coming to U.S. — and it’s amazing

When it comes to TVs, more choice is always a good thing. That's why we're excited that Funai is bringing the Philips 804 Series Ambilight OLED TV to U.S. shores in 2020. With features that give both LG and Sony a run for their money, the 804 Series is an excellent addition to our OLED options.
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Sonos is suing Google for allegedly copying its tech — and Amazon could be next

In a classic case of David versus Goliath, Sonos is suing Google over what it claims is theft of its intellectual property. The legal action creates a lot of bad blood between the two companies that have worked together for years on streaming service and voice assistant integrations.
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With OLED-like quality for less money, TCL’s 6-Series could change TV landscape

Finding ways to match OLED's insanely good picture quality has been a hard task for competing technologies like QLED. This is why the news that TCL's next 6-Series will come with mini-LED backlighting is so exciting: It could mean OLED-like quality at prices that are way lower than we've ever seen.