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Watchmen, explained: Easter eggs and references from episode 2 of HBO’s series

Episode 2 of HBO's Watchmen series has plenty of call-outs to the comic and history behind the story playing out on the screen. Here are some of the key elements you might have missed or simply didn't know about that can make the Watchmen viewing experience even better.
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Watchmen, explained: Five big things we learned from episode 1 of HBO’s series

The first episode of HBO's Watchmen series offered plenty of surprises, answered a few questions, and delivered even more mysteries.
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To be blunt, Grado’s $420 hemp headphones are much more than a gimmick

Though cheekily-priced at $420, Grado Labs' new hemp headphones are far more than just a marketing ploy. Hemp expands Grado Labs' formula by widening range.
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I’m not mad, HBO Max, I’m just disappointed

The launch of HBO Max not only didn't bring 4K or HDR, but also wasn't supported by either Roku or Amazon Fire, raising eyebrows and testing patience.
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Gaming monitor vs. TV: Why a TV could be your next gaming monitor

TVs are increasingly making a strong case as an alternative to gaming monitors. Here's what new, and why you might want to make the switch.
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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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As coronavirus shuts movie venues, home theater industry remains strong

As the coronavirus infects every part of daily life, industry experts believe the audio and video landscape will emerge relatively unchanged on the other side.
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Oscar winners 2020: Who took home the biggest awards?

The 92nd annual Academy Awards celebrated the best in cinema. Here are the winners in the biggest categories, including acting, directing, and visual effects.
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Birds of Prey and Joker prove going weird is DC’s best move

Birds of Prey is getting all-around praise by critics, making it the latest "weird" DC film to defy the odds. As these darker, more bizarre takes rake in great reviews -- and big money -- it's becoming clear that DC's best bet is to lean into its strangest characters and most provocative storylines.
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Star Trek: Picard finally cleans up the franchise’s messy timelines

Star Trek: Picard does more than bring back some of the sci-fi saga's most popular characters. It also does an impressive job cleaning up convoluted timelines.
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How 1917’s single-shot style changed the game for visual effects

Director Sam Mendes' war drama 1917 chronicled a pair of soldiers' journey through enemy territory during World War II with a single-shot format that pushed its visual effects team to throw out what they knew and come up with fresh ways to create movie magic without any cuts.
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How The Lion King visual effects team used VR to go inside Disney’s CG adventure

The Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor on Disney's The Lion King explains how the film's creative team and cast used virtual reality to blend modern filmmaking techniques with an old-school aesthetic in order to bring Simba's journey to life on the screen in a realistic way.
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Watch: Go behind the scenes as Fox makes Super Bowl broadcast history

Check out our highlights from behind the scenes access at Super Bowl LIV, the first big game to be broadcast in 4K HDR. We should you what you can't see from your TV.
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How Verizon’s Super Bowl demo finally got me excited for 5G

Verizon spent 80 million dollars blanketing Miami in 5G ahead of Super Bowl LIV. What does that mean? We'll show you how 5G will enhance the fan experience for the big game.
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Super Bowl 2020: The madness and magic behind the game’s first 4K HDR broadcast

Embedded with Fox Sports, we take you to Super Bowl LIV to show you how the first 4K HDR broadcast of the event is getting put together.
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Another app? With Peacock, NBC tries to roll back the clock to cable

NBC finally unveiled Peacock, its new streaming service, during an investor event Thursday, including details on the content, availability, and pricing. I already hate it and have no plans to subscribe to either the free or paid options. Here's why it's a step backward for streaming.
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Golden Globe Awards send a message to Netflix: It’s not your time yet

This was supposed to be the year that Netflix finally crossed the threshold in movie awards season, but the 2020 Golden Globe Awards offered a harsh reminder that streaming services have a long way to go before their films are judged on even ground with theatrical releases.
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Where are they now? A look back at our past Top Tech of CES winners

For years, the tech sages of Digital Trends has been crowning the most impressive products at CES. How well have our picks held up? With CES 2020 on the horizon, it feels like a good time to look back at our favorite tech from years past, and ponder just how important they really proved to be.
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Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM3 headphones are my gadget of the decade

In the last decade, hundreds of new tech products made it to the market. However, no gadget has had more impact on my life than the one I acquired just a couple of months ago -- Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM3 headphones. Here's why they've had such an impact on my life.
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How 2019 became the year of true wireless earbuds

Fully wireless earbuds have evolved from novelty wearables to must-have devices in record time. From the first AirPods to the latest noise-canceling masterpieces, it's been a long road. But thanks to new models with multiple advancements, 2019 is when it all came together. Here's why it's time to buy.
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Why Microsoft is the most exciting hardware company to watch out for in 2020

2020 is a critical year for Microsoft's Surface division as it gears up to launch its most ambitious set of hardware. The company is planning to launch its pair of dual-screen devices, Surface Neo and Surface Duo, its first true-wireless headsets, the Xbox Series X, and more.
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Netflix’s Mindhunter: 10 shocking facts about the characters and killers

If you've binged Netflix series Mindhunter, you're probably wondering how true many of the stories are, who the characters are based on, and if the serial killers were real. Here's a breakdown of 10 of the most interesting facts from the series.
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Netflix vs. Apple TV+: A comparison of the streaming rivals

How does Apple's streaming service, Apple TV+, compare to industry leader Netflix? Here's a breakdown of what we know so far and how the two direct-to-consumer streaming platforms line up, from price and content to the devices they're available on and the video resolution they offer.
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Back to the beginning: These are the best TV prequel series

With television prequel series for Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones currently in the development, here are some of the best TV prequel projects that have turned back the clock and explored the early days of popular movies or TV series and earned heaps of praise while doing so.
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Exclusive: TCL shares its plans for world domination at IFA 2019

TCL might not be a household name in the United States, but despite its lack of name recognition, it's one of the biggest electronics manufacturers in the world -- and it has big plans for expansion in the coming years.
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Thwips and quips: Ranking all the Spider-Man movies from best to worst

With so much of Spider-Man's future in doubt, it seemed like a good time to look back at the friendly neighborhood webslinger's history on the big screen. Here's how all eight theatrical releases featuring Spider-Man stack up, from the worst to the best of the wall-crawler's movies.
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Samsung’s quantum OLED plans could mean better, cheaper OLED TVs for all

If you love the way OLED TVs look, but have always been put off by the price, Samsung's latest announcement should give you hope: The company plans to start making QD-OLED TVs, which marry the advantages of QLED and OLED into a single TV. Apart from better TVs, the move could bring us cheaper OLEDs too.
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Why are current smart TVs still dumb enough to be hacked?

Our smart TVs are amazing devices, able to stream on-demand music and movies, let us surf the web, and even control our smart home devices. But these features come at the cost of security and many of us don't even know there's a risk. Can our smart TVs be hacked? And if so, what can we do about it?

Five questions we need answered after watching Stranger Things season 3

Season 3 of Stranger Things expanded the world of the hit Netflix series quite a bit, but it still left audiences with plenty of questions about what the future holds for the show and some of the core elements of its mythology. Here are the five biggest questions we still have after the third season.
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Five burning questions we have about HBO Max, WarnerMedia’s new streaming service

WarnerMedia has revealed some information about its upcoming streaming service, HBO Max, scheduled to launch in spring 2020, but there's still a lot we don't know about the latest direct-to-consumer video platform. Here are the five biggest questions we have about HBO Max.
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How Amazon and Google’s streaming feud helped make Roku the streaming king

Amazon and Google are finally playing nice when it comes to streaming, with YouTube now available on Fire TV devices, and Amazon Prime Video available on Chromecast. Here's how remaining agnostic has helped Roku become the maker of the most popular streaming video device manufacturer.
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Stranger Things recap: Everything you need to know before season 3 premieres

With season 3 of Stranger Things premiering soon, well over a year since the second season arrived on Netflix, there's a good chance you could use a reminder about the events that have unfolded in Hawkins, Indiana up to now. Here's a breakdown of everything that's happened so far in the hit series.
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What to watch after Chernobyl: Five compelling films about real-life disasters

HBO's Chernobyl miniseries is a big hit for the network, thanks to its compelling dramatization of the 1986 accident that led to one of the most infamous nuclear disasters of all time. For anyone looking for the next thing to watch, these films offer more excellent drama inspired by real-world disasters.
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How Zvox soundbars use advanced tech to help the hard of hearing enjoy TV again

ZVOX audio has been credited as the maker of the first commercially successful soundbar, but the innovation didn’t stop there. Led by CEO Tom Hannaher and his team are working to help bring high-quality TV audio to the hearing impaired, from soundbars to affordable hearing aids.