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You Asked Ep 28

You Asked: tone mapping, bad Blu-ray players, mini-LED vs. microLED, and TCL X955

How do brightness and tone mapping affect SDR content? Why aren't all Blu-ray players created equal? Whatever happened to the TCL X955?
Plex logo screen.

Plex walks away from VR support

LG's 2023 C3 4K OLED TV.

This 77-inch LG C3 OLED TV is $400 off at Best Buy

Apple AirPods Pro Second Gen charging case with USB-C and charging case with Lightning.

How to replace lost or broken AirPods, AirPods Pro, or cases

Jayson Tatum goes up for a shot in a basketball game.

Sling TV has all the March Madness Games, and it’s $40 off

The Insignia 50-inch F30 Series 4K Smart Fire TV hangs in a living room.

Amazon is practically giving away this 50-inch 4K TV — now $210

Vizio V-Series TVs in family room with smart TV on.

Hurry! This 65-inch 4K TV just had its price slashed to $348

Man watching NFL on Dish.

DirecTV Customer? Switch to Dish and get a $300 gift card

A hand points a remote at a TV display a Netflix logo screen.

How to log out of Netflix on a TV

Sonos Move 2 in white, sitting on charging base.

Sonos sale: Up to 20% off speakers, soundbars, and subwoofers

lg cinebeam q availability hands on

LG’s stylish CineBeam Q projector changes name, hits the U.S. in April

Pete Distad, CEO of the new sports streaming service from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Former Apple exec joins upcoming sports streaming service as CEO

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Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones seen in silver.

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are back at their Black Friday price

The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are available for their Black Friday 2023 price of $328 on Crutchfield, but the $70 discount probably won't last long.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 inside their charging case, near iPhone 14.

Apple’s AirPods Pro earbuds are back at their cheapest-ever price

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are at their lowest-ever price of $189 on Amazon. These wireless earbuds offer active noise cancellation and spatial audio.
JBL Xtreme 2 on a beach.

This JBL waterproof Bluetooth speaker is 43% off right now

The JBL Xtreme 2 is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a rugged design and a 15-hour battery life. It's available from Best Buy for $200 after a $150 discount,
Sony WM1AM2 Signature Series Walkman being held in a hand.

Sony still makes Walkmans, and two models are discounted today

Hate taking your phone everywhere? Buy a Sony Walkman in the Crutchfield sale and enjoy hi-res sound wherever you go.
The Hisense U7K on a TV stand.

Don’t miss your chance to get this 85-inch 4K TV for $700

Upgrade your home theater setup with a massive screen by taking advantage of Best Buy's offer for the 85-inch Hisense A7 Series 4K TV, which is down to $700.
Soundcore Sleep A20.

Soundcore upgrades its Sleep earbuds for World Sleep Day

Soundcore's new sleep-oriented wireless earbuds are now less expensive and have better features.
Netflix Who's watching/manage profiles screen.

How much does Netflix cost? A breakdown of the streamer’s plans

Netflix has made some sweeping changes to its plans and pricing recently. Is it still worth it? Check out our guide to Netflix plans.
Beats Studio Pro sitting on travel case.

Best Beats headphone deals: Studio Pro, Studio Buds, Powerbeats

If you're searching for Beats headphone deals, you should check out our list of today's top offers for the brand's wireless headphones and wireless earbuds.
The JBL Flip 6 portable speaker.

Best Bluetooth speaker deals: Save on Bose, Sonos, JBL, and more

Through the Bluetooth speaker deals that we've gathered here, enjoy discounts when buying a speaker made by Marshall, Sonos, JBL, and other trusted brands.
A woman in a park wearing Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth wireless noise canceling headphones.

Best Bose deals: Save on soundbars, headphones, and earbuds

Whether you're looking for discount on Bose headphones, speakers, or other audio devices, you're going to find the best offers here, but you have to hurry.
The Hisense U6H ULED 4K TV in a living room.

Best QLED TV deals: Samsung, TCL, LG and Vizio

With a QLED TV you're getting some of the best image quality a TV has to offer, and with these QLED TV deals you can save while adding one to your home theater.
The LG C3 Series OLED 4K TV in a living room.

Crutchfield sale: Up to $1,500 off LG TVs — including the fantastic C3

Crutchfield has a huge sale on many different LG TVs. Every single one is heavily discounted and they're all worth your time. Here's what's on sale.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Apple’s MLS Season Pass is streaming all games free this weekend

Every MLS match March 16-17 will be streamed for free on Apple's MLS Season Pass service — even if you're not a subscriber.
The Cambridge Audio Evo 150 DeLorean Edition integrated amplifier and network streamer, with a DeLorean DMC-12 in the background.

Are you telling me Cambridge Audio built an amplifier … out of a DeLorean?

Cambridge Audio today launched its Evo 150 DeLorean Edition integrated amplifier and network streamer that pays homage to the iconic car's past and present.
Yamaha RX-S601 slimline network AV receiver image lifestyle

Don’t miss this huge sale on Yamaha home theater receivers

Crutchfield has a great sale on Yamaha home theater receivers with excellent discounts on some of the best AV receivers around.
lg 55 inch oled 4k tvs deal walmart class b8 tv

Best Walmart TV deals: 43-inch 4K TV for $228 and more

From Vizio to Onn, Walmart has some great discounts on a range of screens up to 75-inches, so grab them while the deals last.
Amazon Echo (4th Gen) on a kitchen counter.

Best Amazon Echo deals: Save on Pop, Show, Dot, and Studio

Whether you're planning to buy an Amazon Echo smart speaker or an Amazon Echo Show smart display, check out the best Amazon Echo deals that we've rounded up.
A woman wearing the Apple AirPods Max.

Best AirPods Max deals: New and refurbished for $418

Apple's over-the-ear headphones have a few great deals that can help save you some cash. Here are the best offers available today.
A person watching a Samsung TV.

Best Samsung TV deals: Save on 4K TVs, QLED TVs, OLED TVs, 8K TVs

If you're looking for a great new centerpiece for your home theater, shopping these Samsung TV deals will get you some savings along the way.
The Apple Airpods Pro in their charging case.

Best AirPods Pro deals: Get Apple’s flagship earbuds for $129

Right now you can land some massive savings on Apple's high-end earbuds, the AirPods Pro, and these are the best AirPods Pro deals for doing so.
Vizio OLED TV

The 10 best TV deals from LG, Sony, Samsung, and more

If you're looking to take your home home entertainment to the next level with a shiny new TV, then look no further than our list of the best TV deals.
TCL 85s435 XL Collection 85-inch LED TV

Best 85-inch TV deals: Save on Samsung, Sony, TCL, and more

If your motto is 'go big or go home' and you're on the hunt an 85-inch TV, your search is over: We've got all the best 85-inch TV deals right here.

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Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.

When he’s not writing, editing, or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer. He’s also a candidate for Pensacola City Council, District 1.

Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.

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