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Denon DHT-S217 Dolby Atmos Soundbar seen sitting in front of a TV.

Denon’s new soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos at a budget price

Denon’s new soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos at a budget price

Denon's most affordable soundbar now comes with a built-in subwoofer and Dolby Atmos sound.
Apple Music One Mix DJ series in spatial audio.

Apple Music relaunches One Mix DJ series in spatial audio

Apple Music relaunches One Mix DJ series in spatial audio

Apple Music has relaunched its collection of DJ mixes using Dolby Atmos music spatial audio, for a more immersive club-like experience.
Netflix Home Screen.

Netflix considering ad-supported tier at lower price

Netflix considering ad-supported tier at lower price

Netflix chief Reed Hastings said on Tuesday that he's coming around to the idea of offering an ad-supported tier for a lower monthly fee.
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Netflix says 100 million sharing accounts will have to pay up, somehow

Netflix says 100 million sharing accounts will have to pay up, somehow

Netflix, in a subdued earnings release, notes that 100 million accounts are being shared, and it's going to have to get that money back.
TiVo Video Trends Report on an iPhone.

Streaming hasn’t killed cable yet, survey finds

Streaming hasn’t killed cable yet, survey finds

A survey of 4,500 consumers by TiVo finds that there's still a strong mix of cable and streaming — and that free TV rules.
Close-up of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX wireless earbuds.

Bang & Olufsen debuts waterproof Beoplay EX wireless earbuds

Bang & Olufsen debuts waterproof Beoplay EX wireless earbuds

Bang & Olufsen's latest wireless earbuds offer more comfort, better sound quality, and better water protection.
DIY Perks at home soundbar for computers.

Now this is a soundbar for PCs that actually makes sense

Now this is a soundbar for PCs that actually makes sense

This DIY YouTuber took on the task of making a soundbar for PCs that actually aims the sound up at your face.
Model Kaia Gerber wearing Beats Studio Buds in Ocean Blue.

Beats boasts 3 new colors for Studio Buds, new Android tools

Beats boasts 3 new colors for Studio Buds, new Android tools

Beats has added three new colors to the Beats Studio Buds lineup, including Sunset Pink, Ocean Blue, and Moon Gray.
FIFA Plus streaming app on an iPhone.

FIFA+ arrives just in time for the World Cup

FIFA+ arrives just in time for the World Cup

The world's biggest sport now has its own streaming service, just in time for the World Cup.
Skullcandy/Doritos limited edition 420 Dime wireless earbuds in red.

Skullcandy and Doritos celebrate 4/20 with a ‘joint’ collab

Skullcandy and Doritos celebrate 4/20 with a ‘joint’ collab

To commemorate the official holiday of cannabis culture, Skullcandy has released a limited, Doritos-themed edition of its Dime wireless earbuds.
Amazon reviews on a desktop computer, iPad, and iPhone.

Shocker: Amazon reviews still can’t be trusted

Shocker: Amazon reviews still can’t be trusted

A recent survey out of the U.K. found that a surprisingly high number of wireless headphones on Amazon had artificially boosted ratings.
CNN Plus logo.

CNN+ lands on Roku today

CNN+ lands on Roku today

The CNNGo app on Roku is updating to become a broader CNN app, including the new CNN+ streaming service.
Spotify Car Thing showing an incoming call.

Spotify’s Car Thing now lets you control your other media

Spotify’s Car Thing now lets you control your other media

Spotify's Car Thing is getting an upgrade that gives it more abilities like managing phone calls and playing content from non-Spotify sources.
The Weather Channel as seen on YouTube TV.

The Weather Channel, G4 now live on YouTube TV

The Weather Channel, G4 now live on YouTube TV

YouTube TV has added The Weather Channel and G4 to its streaming lineup.
Red Technics 50th anniversary SL-1200 turntable.

Technics drops 50th anniversary SL-1200 turntable

Technics drops 50th anniversary SL-1200 turntable

The turntable that single-handedly defined DJ culture for a half-century is back with as a limited-edition 50th anniversary model.
JLab JBuds Air Pro sitting inside their charging case.

JLab JBuds Air Pro drop the price of BT Multipoint to $60

JLab JBuds Air Pro drop the price of BT Multipoint to $60

JLab has always built audio products that are incredibly affordable and its latest earbuds bring the price of Bluetooth Multipoint to a new low.
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Furrion’s 4K HDR outdoor TVs can take the heat

Furrion’s 4K HDR outdoor TVs can take the heat

For those who live outside for some or all of the year, Furrion's new 4K HDR outdoor TVs can add a little entertainment to even the hottest/brightest locations.
Plex Discover screen.

Plex adds streaming discovery, search, and watchlists

Plex adds streaming discovery, search, and watchlists

Plex, the software that organizes all of your personal media, can now help you find something to watch on your streaming services, too.
Man wearing Olive Max hearing aids.

Olive Max provides low-cost alternative to hearing aids

Olive Max provides low-cost alternative to hearing aids

They might look like earbuds for athletes, but the Olive Max are actually FDA Class 2 hearing aids that you'll be able to buy without seeing an audiologist.
The Amazon Prime Video app icon on Roku.

Roku and Amazon reach deal that changes nothing

Roku and Amazon reach deal that changes nothing

Amazon Prime Video and IMDb TV will remain on the Roku platform, just as they are today.
Man wearing Creative Outlier Pro ANC earbuds.

Creative’s Outlier Pro ANC earbuds have massive battery life

Creative’s Outlier Pro ANC earbuds have massive battery life

If a bigger battery is what you seek in a set of wireless earbuds, the 15-hour play time of the Creative Outlier Pro looks promising.
Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones.

Dyson Zone are noise-canceling, air-purifying headphones

Dyson Zone are noise-canceling, air-purifying headphones

The Dyson Zone is a set of noise-canceling headphones that also act as a wearable air purifier for use in dirty, urban landscapes.
YouTube TV shown picture-in-picture atop a web browser on an iPhone.

YouTube TV finally adds picture-in-picture for iPhone and iPad

YouTube TV finally adds picture-in-picture for iPhone and iPad

After a long, long wait, YouTube TV finally supports picture-in-picture on iOS devices.
FuboTV interface on a TV.

FuboTV drops its cheapest plan, now starts at $70 a month

FuboTV drops its cheapest plan, now starts at $70 a month

FuboTV now starts at $70 a month after dropping its less-expensive Starter package.
Sennheiser's Ambeo Soundbar.

Sennheiser brings AirPlay 2 to Ambeo soundbars with Ambeo OS

Sennheiser brings AirPlay 2 to Ambeo soundbars with Ambeo OS

Owners of Sennheiser's big and bold Ambeo soundbar are going to get several new features including AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect.
Disney+ on a TV.

Disney+ maps out its worldwide summer expansion

Disney+ maps out its worldwide summer expansion

Disney Plus is coming to dozens more countries this summer, starting with South Africa on May 18.
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1More’s PistonBuds Pro deliver hybrid ANC for $70

1More’s PistonBuds Pro deliver hybrid ANC for $70

1More's latest PistonBuds Pro wireless earbuds are its lowest-priced model with active noise cancellation.
The Devialet Dione soundbar, seen wall-mounted.

Devialet’s first soundbar has 17 drivers and costs $2,400

Devialet’s first soundbar has 17 drivers and costs $2,400

With eight built-in subwoofers, Devialet says you won't need a dedicated sub when you use its Dolby Atmos-capable Dione soundbar.
CNN Plus as seen on the CNN website.

CNN+ soft launches in web browsers a day early

CNN+ soft launches in web browsers a day early

CNN+ is now available in a desktop browser, a day before it was scheduled to launch.
Screenshot of CNN Plus on an iPad.

The ace up the CNN+ sleeve is you

The ace up the CNN+ sleeve is you

CNN+ launches this week with a slew of shows and the new Interview Club feature.
Oscars Week 2022 badge on an image of the CODA team accepting an Oscar.

Even a Best Picture Oscar doesn’t make Apple TV+ like HBO

Even a Best Picture Oscar doesn’t make Apple TV+ like HBO

Being the first streaming service to win Best Picture at the Oscars doesn't mean Apple TV+ has reached the stature of HBO.
Hell's Kitchen promo for YouTube.

YouTube adds free TV series and shows, with advertising

YouTube adds free TV series and shows, with advertising

YouTube is adding some 4,000 episodes of series and shows -- available for free, with advertising.
Ikea Vappeby Bluetooth speaker in blue.

Ikea launches $65 Bluetooth lantern speaker with Spotify Tap

Ikea launches $65 Bluetooth lantern speaker with Spotify Tap

Ikeas' Vappeby Bluetooth speaker is dustproof, water-resistant, and has an LED light. But it's also the first Bluetooth speaker to integrate Spotify Tap.
Press rendering of Roku Photo Streams.

Roku OS 11 allows your photos to be screensavers

Roku OS 11 allows your photos to be screensavers

Roku OS 11 is on the way, and it'll let you use your own pictures as screensavers.