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NFL on YouTube TV.

NFL Sunday Ticket may get typical YouTube community features

NFL Sunday Ticket may get typical YouTube community features

Google's earnings call may have revealed a few features NFL Sunday Ticket will enjoy on YouTube, with months to go before we actually see them.
Rendering of a reportedly unreleased Sonos speaker created by The Verge.

New Sonos speakers apparently confirmed by accessory company

New Sonos speakers apparently confirmed by accessory company

Sonos' next speakers could be called the Era 100 and 300 according to a leaked document from Sanus.
Apple TV app for webOS Hub.

LG brings Apple TV, Apple Music, and AirPlay to webOS Hub-based TVs

LG brings Apple TV, Apple Music, and AirPlay to webOS Hub-based TVs

LG has added Apple's most popular streaming apps and services to its webOS Hub, a version of the smart TV software licensed by third parties.
The McIntosh MHT300 Home Theater Receiver.

McIntosh’s new $8,000 AVR: gigantic power, with a Dolby Atmos catch

McIntosh’s new $8,000 AVR: gigantic power, with a Dolby Atmos catch

U.S. audio brand McIntosh has launched a powerhouse of an AV receiver, the 7.2-channel MHT300 that promises a whopping 120 to 150 watts of power per channel.
A Comcast cable box, remote, and TV.

The Super Bowl is finally in Dolby Vision – if you have Comcast

The Super Bowl is finally in Dolby Vision – if you have Comcast

Comcast's Xfinity cable service has scored when it comes to the Super Bowl. It will be the only way to watch the big game in Dolby Vision.
Rode NTH-100M headset.

Rode’s NTH-100M headphones are built for gamers

Rode’s NTH-100M headphones are built for gamers

Rode has adapted its NTH-100 headphones for gamers with the inclusion of a removable mic.
Sony STR-AN1000 AV receiver.

Sony’s 2023 AV receivers are Sonos-ready and work with wireless speakers

Sony’s 2023 AV receivers are Sonos-ready and work with wireless speakers

Sony has loaded its 2023 AV receiver lineup with HDMI 2.1, 8K, and Dolby Atmos, plus some surprises like wireless speaker and Sonos compatibility.
Netflix app icon on Apple TV.

Netflix expands its spatial audio, number of devices that can download content

Netflix expands its spatial audio, number of devices that can download content

Netflix is expanding its spatial audio feature to more titles and increasing the number of devices that can download offline content.
Apple MLS Season Pass.

Apple’s MLS Season Pass is about more than just streaming games

Apple’s MLS Season Pass is about more than just streaming games

Apple's MLS Season Pass is now available ahead of the season kickoff February 25, with more than just streaming on the agenda.
YouTube TV on Roku.

YouTube TV loses MLB Network and MLB.TV add-on

YouTube TV loses MLB Network and MLB.TV add-on

YouTube TV subscribers no longer have MLB Network in their listings, and the MLB.TV add-on is gone, too.
Sling TV logo on Apple TV.

Is there a Sling TV free trial? Here’s what you need to know

Is there a Sling TV free trial? Here’s what you need to know

If you're wondering if there's a Sling TV free trial, we've got everything you need to know right here, including some Sling TV deals you can enjoy right now.
Peacock plans on a TV.

Peacock does away with free tier for new subscribers

Peacock does away with free tier for new subscribers

The Peacock streaming service has quietly killed off its free plan, with new subscribers now required to choose between a $5- or $10-a-month tier.
Klipsch The Sevens in walnut finish next to a turntable.

Klipsch follows the success of The Fives with The Sevens and Nines powered speakers

Klipsch follows the success of The Fives with The Sevens and Nines powered speakers

After a huge success with The Fives, a set of powered speakers designed as a soundbar alterative, Klipsch is back with The Sevens and The Nines.
App icons for Paramount Plus and Showtime.

Showtime is being merged into Paramount+

Showtime is being merged into Paramount+

The premium Showtime service is going to become a part of Paramount+ later in 2023, the company announced.
Marshall Middleton.

Marshall’s latest Bluetooth speaker has four drivers for 360 sound

Marshall’s latest Bluetooth speaker has four drivers for 360 sound

Marshall's Middleton speaker packs 20 hours of battery life in a fully waterproof body, surrounded by drivers on all sides.
The Samsung S95C on display at CES 2023.

Samsung accidentally reveals price of its 77-inch QD-OLED TV

Samsung accidentally reveals price of its 77-inch QD-OLED TV

Samsung appears to have revealed and then removed, the price of the 77-inch S95C QD-OLED TV from its website.
Two phones showing different screens of BluOS 4.0.

BluOS will be updated to 4.0 with a fresh look, new features

BluOS will be updated to 4.0 with a fresh look, new features

The software that powers wireless speakers from Bluesound and others has been given a new user interface that's easier to navigate.
Puppy Bowl info in a puppy bowl.

How to watch Puppy Bowl 2023

How to watch Puppy Bowl 2023

The Puppy Bowl is back for 2023, and it's better than ever, with more dogs, more adoptions, and the fan-favorite water-bowl cam!
The NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer.

NAD’s CS1 adds wireless streaming music to any audio system

NAD’s CS1 adds wireless streaming music to any audio system

Audiophile component makers NAD announce the CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer that can turn any legacy hi-fi system into a wireless music system.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2.

Bowers & Wilkins’ wireless earbuds get better battery life and longer range

Bowers & Wilkins’ wireless earbuds get better battery life and longer range

Bowers & Wilkins has announced a minor update of its two wireless earbuds, the Pi5 S2 and Pi7 S2, with slightly longer battery life and better Bluetooth range.
Amazon Echo Buds 2 in charging case.

Amazon adds audio personalization to Echo Buds 2

Amazon adds audio personalization to Echo Buds 2

Amazon's noise-canceling earbuds get a more personalized audio experience via the Alexa app.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 in black and green.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 to support Android’s new spatial audio feature

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 to support Android’s new spatial audio feature

OnePlus says its latest earbuds will be among the first to take advantage of Google's new spatial audio feature in Android 13.
A family watching the LG CineBeam Portable Projector.

LG’s latest portable CineBeam Projector now available for $600

LG’s latest portable CineBeam Projector now available for $600

The CineBeam Smart Portable Projector is aimed at making it easy to take up to a 120-inch picture from one room to another with minimal effort.
amazon music expands prime membership expansion

Amazon Music Unlimited is getting more expensive in 2023

Amazon Music Unlimited is getting more expensive in 2023

Amazon is raising prices on its Amazon Music Unlimited subscriptions in February 2023 following a similar move from Apple in 2022.
Netflix app icon on Apple TV.

Netflix to expand paid password sharing in Q1

Netflix to expand paid password sharing in Q1

Netflix says it'll expand its program that aims to curb password sharing — but it didn't give too many more details.
SiriusXM app on Vizio Smartcast.

SiriusXM now has an app for Vizio TVs

SiriusXM now has an app for Vizio TVs

You can now stream all the SiriusXM you want, directly from your Vizio TV.
Apple HomePod second-gen.

The Apple HomePod is back, with new smarts, and a lower price

The Apple HomePod is back, with new smarts, and a lower price

Apple has launched a second-gen version of its discontinued HomePod for $299, with better audio and deeper smart home integration.
A recalled 86-inch LG TV.

LG 86-inch TVs recalled because they can tip and fall, possibly causing injury or death

LG 86-inch TVs recalled because they can tip and fall, possibly causing injury or death

A safety recall has been issued for four models of 86-inch LG TVs sold in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico because the units could tip and fall.
HBO Max app icon on Apple TV.

Ad-free HBO Max is about to get more expensive

Ad-free HBO Max is about to get more expensive

The ad-free tier of HBO Max will become $1 more expensive starting in February, the company announced.
Bose Music Amplifier.

Bose Music Amplifier takes a direct shot at the Sonos Amp

Bose Music Amplifier takes a direct shot at the Sonos Amp

Bose's answer to the Sonos Amp has more wireless options and comes with its own rack-mount hardware.
Skullcandy x Doritos SLYR multi-platform gaming headset seen glowing in the dark.

Skullcandy’s latest Doritos-themed headphones feature UV glow stripes

Skullcandy’s latest Doritos-themed headphones feature UV glow stripes

Skullcandy and Doritos have collaborated on two new limited-edition headphones that glow when exposed to UV light.
Sharp OLED TV.

Sharp is bringing one of the first OLED Roku TVs to the U.S. in 2023

Sharp is bringing one of the first OLED Roku TVs to the U.S. in 2023

Now that Roku has released a reference design for an OLED Roku TV, Sharp has indicated its intention to sell one in the U.S.
TCL logo on a TV.

TCL says its QD-OLED TV teaser from CES 2023 was an error

TCL says its QD-OLED TV teaser from CES 2023 was an error

TCL is walking back a previous commitment to launch its first QD-OLED TV in 2023.
Scott Ramirez, vice president of product marketing and development for TCL home theater, at CES 2023.

Is 8K TV dying? It’s not looking good at CES 2023

Is 8K TV dying? It’s not looking good at CES 2023

CES 2023 has shown us a lot of great new TVs, but surprisingly few have featured 8K resolution. Is this the beginning of the end?