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Don’t miss your chance to get this 75-inch TV for less than $450
Walmart has cut the price of the Onn. 75-inch Frameless 4K TV so it's down to just $448. Snap it up now if you want a big screen experience for less.
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You Asked: Sony surround, FlexConnect vs. Sony HT-A9, LG G4 vs. Samsung S95D
This week on You Asked: Should you use Samsung's Intelligence Mode? The differences between Dolby FlexConnect and Sony HT-A9. A preview of a big OLED showdown.
How to cancel Spotify Premium on any device
Is it time to part ways with your Spotify Premium account? Here’s how to cancel your Spotify subscription on your desktop PC and mobile devices.
ESPN+ Free Trial: Can you sign up for free in 2024?
Thinking of signing up for ESPN+ and looking for a way to try it for free? Here's the current scoop on an ESPN+ free trial, along with some ways you can save.
Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service is the best?
Apple Music or Spotify? It’s a question many have asked, and an answer we’re going to explore. Here’s our side by side comparison of both platforms.
Hey LeBron, is that a new Beats Pill speaker by any chance?
The L.A. Lakers just posted a video of LeBron James and the basketball superstar appears to be holding an unreleased Beats Pill speaker.
What is Qobuz? Music, features, and pricing explained
Calling all audiophiles! There's a streaming platform called Qobuz that prioritizes hi-res audio playback. Here's everything you should know about the service.
Tidal vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service has the features you need?
Spotify may be king of the streaming music world, but when it comes to audio quality, Tidal offers some big competition. Join us as we compare both platforms.
A $20 Chromecast with Google TV is perfect for this one reason
If you travel at all, you should consider a $20 Chromecast with Google TV. It's just tough to pass up at that price.
Wiim Ultra, a music streamer with a color touchscreen, teased ahead of May launch
LinkPlay is giving fans a sneak peek at the new Wiim Ultra, a network media streamer with a 3.5-inch touchscreen that it will officially launch May 9.
What is Deezer? Features, pricing, and music quality explained
Deezer may not get the kind of attention that Spotify and Apple Music attract, but it's still a phenomenal music-streaming platform with hi-res audio playback.
Best Sony TV deals: Save on best-in-class 4K TVs and 8K TVs
For gorgeous, high-quality TVs, one of the best brands to shop for is Sony, and right now you can save big with these Sony TV deals.
Best subwoofer deals: Up the bass for as low as $90
A home audio setup isn't complete without some bass, and you can save big on a new subwoofer with these subwoofer deals we've rounded up.
SiriusXM’s Taylor Swift channel is free if your car has satellite radio
All cars equipped with SiriusXM hardware can listen to Channel 13 (Taylor's Version) for free through the first week of May. You're welcome, world.
Best Vizio TV deals: Cheap smart TVs starting at $90
Vizio is a great TV brand if you're looking for both affordability and capability, and its TV lineup is even more affordable with these Vizio TV deals.
The 10 most popular streaming services, ranked by subscriber count
It's not quite fair to compare the various streaming services merely on how many subscribers they have — but it's as good a place to start as any.
Netflix to hide its subscriber numbers starting in 2025
Netflix says that it no longer will give regular updates about how many paid subscriber it has, because it's about quality, not quantity.
What we want to see from the next Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K is the best streaming device you can buy — but that doesn't mean it can't be better. This is what we'd like to see added to the next version.
Tablo’s four-tuner/antenna bundle is just about perfect
If you need a simple and relatively inexpensive way to get your over-the-air broadcast channels, this bundle from Tablo is tough to beat.
Nothing’s new earbuds upstage Apple, Google, and Amazon by embedding ChatGPT
By adding instant voice access to ChatGPT, Nothing's earbuds leapfrog Apple, Google, and Amazon in the AI race.
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Walmart is having a clearance sale on Vizio TVs — From $148
Snap up a Vizio TV for a bargain price as part of the Walmart sale going on right now. There are plenty of different sizes and models out there.
New $129 Moto Buds+ tap Bose for boom and Dolby for head tracking
The Moto Buds+ look to be perfect when paired with Motorola's Edge 50 series of phones, with Bose and Dolby Atmos raising the stakes.
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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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