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The Disney Plus, Hulu and Max icons on Apple TV.

Disney+, Hulu, and Max coming as a streaming bundle this summer

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are teaming up for a new streaming mega-bundle this summer.
Sling TV logo on Apple TV.

Sling TV slips below 2 million subscribers, and it seems OK with that

Sling TV's owners are focusing on getting fewer subscribers to pay more, rather than worrying about growing the streaming TV service.
Sennheiser HD 620S closed-back headphones.

Sennheiser’s HD 620S closed-back cans have an open-back soul

Senneheiser, which made its reputation with open-back headphones, has introduced a new closed-back model aimed at audiophiles.
Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device box.

You can finally order Walmart’s $50 Chromecast with Google TV killer

Walmart has an intriguing little $50 streaming box with Google TV, and it may well supplant the aging Chromecast with Google TV.
Music Library in the updated Sonos app for iOS.

Wait! Don’t update your Sonos app until you read this

The Sonos app has received its biggest update in years, but along with an improved user experience comes a not-so-nice change for music fans.
A mock-up of what an ESPN tile could look like in the Disney+ app.

ESPN will join Hulu in the Disney+ app by the end of 2024

You'll be able to get some ESPN content from inside the Disney+ app by the end of the year, CEO Bob Iger said.
A possible leaked image of the unreleased Sonos headphones.

Report: Sonos Ace headphones will get wired and wireless lossless audio

A new report claims to offer details on many of the features of Sonos' as-yet-unreleased Ace headphones.
Focal Azurys and Hadenys wired headphones.

Focal debuts its most affordable open- and closed-back headphones

Focal's headphones are extraordinary and very expensive. But its latest models bring those prices down significantly.
Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless earbuds.

Sennheiser debuts new ergonomically shaped wireless earbuds

Sennheiser used data from thousands of ear models to achieve the new shape.
Samsung S85D 4K OLED TV.

Samsung prices its entry-level S85D OLED TV starting at $1,700

Samsung has added yet another OLED TV model, this time at the lower end of the price spectrum.
Hisense Canvas mini-LED TV.

Hisense’s answer to Samsung’s The Frame TV starts at $999

Hisense has released some more details on its CanvasTV, a model that can show art when it's not in use.
Fubo splash screen on a TV.

What Fubo and others get wrong in their fight against new sports streamer

A number of live video distributors have sent a letter to Congress imploring the body to help them fight against an upcoming mega-sports streaming service.
Bose SoundLink Max in blue.

Bose has a bigger Bluetooth speaker to power your next pool party

Bose takes its popular SoundLink Flex and adds more muscle, as well as stereo sound, to create the SoundLink Max.
Vizio QuickFit soundbar mounting system.

Vizio shrinks the price of a Dolby Atmos soundbar to $99

Vizio has lowered the cost of a Dolby Atmos soundbar to under $100 with its new 2024 soundbar lineup, which also includes a new TV-mounting system.
Lionel Messi on MLS Season Pass.

Apple discounts MLS Season Pass for the rest of the season

No more excuses -- Apple has lowered the price on MLS Season Pass for the rest of the 2024 season.
The Fubo app icon on Apple TV.

Fubo loses WBD channels after suing over sports joint venture

Streaming service Fubo sounds surprised that it was unable to secure a deal to carry channels owned by Warner Bros. Discovery after it sued WBD.
Hisense U9N ULED 4K TV.

Hisense’s achingly bright U9N ULED TV is a UX for the masses

Hisense is doubling-down on ultrabright TVs with its U9N, a 5,000-nit peak brightness model that comes in 75- and 85-inch sizes.
Beats Solo 4 in Cloud Pink.

Beats Solo 4: the latest on-ear headphones get spatial and lossless audio

The Beats Solo 4, the latest version of the company's popular on-ear wireless headphones, bring better Android compatibility and modern features.
Beats Solo Buds in Arctic Purple.

Newest Beats earbuds are just $80, but there’s a catch

The newest Beats Solo Buds wireless earbuds are also the brand's most affordable yet. But did Beats get rid of too many features?
The Peacock app icon on Apple TV.

Peacock is raising its prices this summer

Just in time for the Summer Olympics and the fall football seasons, Peacock becomes the latest streaming service to implement a price increase.
A pause ad on a video on Peacock.

Why pause ads in YouTube aren’t the end of the world

Display ads that appear when you pause a video are about as unintrusive as it gets. You might not like them, but don't throw out the baby with the bathwater.
The Ninm Lab Playdisc.

This CD/Walkman-inspired MP3 player aims to be the next mixtape

What happens when you cross a compact disc, a Sony Walkman, and an iPod Shuffle? You get the $70 Playdisc, an MP3 player that's meant to be given away.
The Hisense PX3-Pro Laser Cinema.

Hisense’s PX3-Pro Laser Cinema gets AI, a bigger picture, and better sound

Hisense today unveiled its latest ultra short throw projector, the PX3-Pro Laser Cinema. It boast a brighter and bigger image, plus 50 watts of built-in sound.
The Tubi app icon on Apple TV.

Tubi teams with DAZN for sports as free TV service continues its takeover

Women's soccer from across the world is headed to Tubi, thanks to a partnership with streaming service DAZN.
Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 9000c.

B&O’s iconic six-disc CD player is back and can be yours for just $55,000

Bang & Olufsen has resurrected its gorgeous 6-disc CD changer and packaged the refurbished device with high-end wireless speakers -- for a sky-high price.
A preview video of "Iceland Nature Drone Film" on YouTube, as seen on an Apple TV 4K.

YouTube just massively angered Apple fans by adding a feature

The YouTube app is showing previews of videos after the app sits idle 270 seconds — exactly 30 seconds before the Apple TV screensaver launches.
A hand-held iPhone showing the new Sonos app's home screen.

Sonos app gets a major overhaul as the company prepares for next-gen products

Sonos is about to release its biggest app redesign to-date, with a simplified interface and more customization, while a new web app replaces PC clients.
A soccer pitch.

Apple close to landing streaming rights for major soccer tourney, report says

Apple is reportedly close to inking a deal with FIFA for the exclusive streaming rights to a revamped version of soccer's Club World Cup.
LeBron James carrying what looks like a new Beats Pill speaker.

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.
Chromecast with Google TV.

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.

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.
Taylor Swift on SiriusXM in a Hyundai Palisade.

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.
Netflix on a TV screen showing on the Roku home screen.

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.
The fourth-generation Tablo DVR device.

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.