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PlayStation Productions is taking inspiration from Disney’s Marvel films

The PlayStation gaming division is teaming with Sony Pictures for PlayStation Productions, a studio dedicated to bringing the gaming properties to film and television. The new studio has been in the works for at least two years and is aiming to model things after Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Now that Game of Thrones is over, which fan theories came true?

We finally know who won the Game of Thrones, but fans had all kinds of predictions going into the finale, many of which were more interesting than what actually happened. Here's our list of the fan theories that came true, the ones that didn't, and the ones we're still not sure about.
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Is this the new gold standard in television technology?

The Hisense ULED XD is essentially two LCD panels smooshed into a single TV. Throw in a special chipset and a bunch of buzzwords and you might just have the best TV technology yet. OLED, QLED, and all, beware!
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The 10 most brutal battle scenes in Game of Thrones, from Hardhome to The Door

Game of Thrones features some of the most gruesome, brutal battle scenes in all of television, with body counts in the thousands, severed heads and limbs, burning bodies, and any other morbid form of death you could possibly imagine. From Hardhome to the Battle of the Bastards, here are the 10 best.
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When art imitates life: TV characters that were nixed when their actors died

How does a TV series deal with the death of an actor? In most cases, the characters are killed off rather than being replaced. In the wake of the recent death of Riverdale actor Luke Perry, here are 10 characters who were killed off after the real-life deaths of the actors who played them.
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11 Hollywood heavyweights who jumped from the big screen to the small screen

From Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep to James Franco and Mahershala Ali, lots of Hollywood A-list actors with successful film careers are flocking to television projects during the second Golden Age of Television. Here's a list of 11 acting heavyweights who made the jump from the big screen to the small one.
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These outlandish TV characters are actually based on real people

They have graced the small screen in scandalous, horrific, or hilarious series, but did you know that these characters from some of your favorite series are actually based on real people?
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Real-time fact-checking is coming to live TV. But will networks use it?

Forget closed captioning; how about an automated fact-checker on your TV? That's something researchers from Duke University are hoping to introduce in time for 2020's election year. Here's how it might work, and why the truth problem could be A.I.'s biggest challenge yet.
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Don’t double-cross them: The most fearsome female villains on TV

Female villains are becoming more and more common on our favorite TV shows. From cold and calculating to manipulative and murderous, female villains are every bit as frightening as their male counterparts. These are some of the most terrifying female villains currently on the small screen.
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Where are they now? A look back at last year’s Top Tech of CES winners

What happened to the 14 prize-winning products we singled out as the coolest things we saw at last year's CES 2018? Join us as we take a look at what the past 12 months has meant for each one. Spoilers: They're still as awesome as they were on the day that we first met them.
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10 fictional products from movies and TV that fans willed into existence

You might be surprised to find out that products like Cheesy Poofs and Sex Panther Cologne did not exist when the TV series and movies they were featured in first debuted. But they became so popular that they were actually made. Our list also includes Stay Puft Marshmallows from Ghostbusters and more.
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They’re alive! The best TV death fake-outs totally had us fooled

Here's a look at some of the best (or most annoying) TV series death fake-outs, where viewers were led to believe that a key character had died, only to find out they managed to survive. From The Walking Dead to Dallas, these apparent deaths had us thoroughly bamboozled.
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The most anticipated new TV series for 2018 and beyond

Mark your calendars and set your DVRs. Here's a look at some of the most anticipated new television series premiering later in 2018, at some point in 2019, and betond. They range from The Righteous Gemstones and George R.R. Martin's Nightflyers to The Twilight Zone and The Lord of the Rings.
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In surprise announcement, OnePlus says it’s going to make a smart TV

Smartphone manufacturer OnePlus says it will make and release a smart TV. CEO Pete Lau will head up a new division of the company dedicated to the new product, and has hinted the TV will be simple to use, and feature artificial intelligence. OnePlus continues to be a disruptive force in smartphones.
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Paint your wall using light with new Philips light bar, Hue Signe lamps

If you've never gotten around to repainting the living room, even though that task has been on your to-do list for years, you may want to try a different approach that doesn't require any paintbrushes or color swatches. Two new Philips Hue lights can project colors directly onto your walls. 

Class is in session! Here are the best TV series about school life

Television has a long history of shows that explore the school experience through various generations and settings. Here are some of the best series from the last four decades of TV to tackle the trials and tribulations of student life, from elementary school all the way to college.
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Here are our predictions for the 2018 Emmy Awards

Will it be Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, The Crown, or The Handmaid's Tale? Here's a look at all of the nominees in the top categories for the 70th annual Emmy Awards, as well as our bold predictions for which actors and series will take home the golden statue in each.
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The best TV dads

From the dedicated, to the protective, the sensitive to the silly, these are the best dad characters appearing on your favorite TV series today. These dads have it all, and what they don't know already, they're willing to learn -- often with plenty of hilarity along the way.
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12 hit TV shows that survived their stars bailing out

While it might seem like a show is doomed once its lead stars exit (will Roseanne and The Walking Dead keep going?) there are several series that continued on, some for several seasons, after key characters (in some cases multiple ones), made their exit.
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Samsung 2018 QLED TVs update adds FreeSync, but limits refresh rates

A new firmware update for a number of Samsung's QLED TVs has quietly introduced FreeSync frame synchronization making it so that gamers who play PC games with AMD graphics or an Xbox One X or S, can now eliminate screen tearing entirely. The only downside is that it's limited to just 1080P resolution.
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The best TV shows going off the air

Whether it's due to low/declining ratings, or simply time to end the story, these fantastic television series sadly won't be returning next year. They'll be ending their runs, or have already wrapped up, as networks and streaming providers prepare for their new primetime lineups.
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Strong, caring, and not afraid to kick some butt: Here are TV’s most badass moms

In celebration of Mother's Day, here is our list of some of the most badass moms on TV today. From Game of Thrones' Lady Stark to Offred of the Handmaid's Tale, these women fiercely fight off everything from demons to zombies, societal threats, and more to protect their kids.
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Don’t expect the Netflix ‘Witcher’ series for a few more years

Production is moving along on The Witcher Netflix series, based on a series of Polish novels that have already been turned into a game trilogy by CD Projekt Red. However, don't expect to watch the show, which will contain eight episodes, anytime soon, as its writer estimates it will release in 2020.
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5 TV episodes that show what happens when smart homes go rogue

A look at 5 times on television when smart homes went nuts, turning against the homeowner, and wreaking havoc.
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The best Halloween-themed TV series episodes

Here are our picks for 12 of the best Halloween-themed TV series episodes, ranging from thrilling to touching to hilarious
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12 famous faces joining the casts of popular series this fall

With your favorite series returning this fall, check out some well-known actors who will be joining the cast lists.
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The Loewe paper-thin Bild X OLED TV is magnetically suspended in a golden frame

The latest company to show us how it intends to blend a television screen into our home decor is Loewe, with the astonishing Bild X.
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The most fascinating TV serial killers of all time

Television has graced us with some terrifying and fascinating fictional TV serial killers. Here's a round-up of 10 of our favorites.
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Learn how to control your dragons! Duolingo now offers courses in High Valyrian

Are you a 'Game of Thrones' fan? Looking to learn a new language? Duolingo has you covered, offering courses in High Valyrian.
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Research suggests glasses-free 3D videos could be coming soon to home TVs

A new AI program from researchers at MIT and CSAIL creates content for glasses-free 3D TVs by converting existing videos.
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If 40 inches is too small, and 50 is too big, you’ll want Hisense’s 45-inch TV

If you're frustrated trying to find the right size TV for your living room, Hisense may have the answer with its new 45-inch TV.
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Funko’s ‘Stranger Things’-inspired action figures look straight out of the 1980s

Toy company Funko has revealed that it will produce a line of 1980s-inspired action figures based upon the hit Netflix show Stranger Things.
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Sly Cooper franchise gets new lease on life as a television show

Everyone's favorite burgling raccoon, Sly Cooper, will be making the jump to television after a planned movie's production stalled.
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Season 2 of HBO’s ‘Insecure’ will feature more episodes than the first season

Season 2 of HBO's Insecure will premiere on July 23. Show co-creator Issa Rae shared a teaser trailer hyping the show's return.