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Victrola Stream Carbon.

Victrola’s new turntable is a plug-and-play vinyl solution for Sonos fans

Victrola’s new turntable is a plug-and-play vinyl solution for Sonos fans

Victrola's Stream Carbon is an $800 turntable with a twist: it can stream records directly to any Sonos speaker without any additional hardware.
Nothing Ear Stick teaser.

Nothing teases its next wireless earbuds with photos of a lipstick-like case

Nothing teases its next wireless earbuds with photos of a lipstick-like case

Nothing has teased the Ear Stick, its next set of wireless earbuds, with photos of their lipstick-like case. The earbuds will launch later this year.
amazon prime video thursday night football streaming issues week 3 steelers

Thursday Night Football stream struggles continue for Prime Video

Thursday Night Football stream struggles continue for Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video still has some things to work out when it comes to streaming a live NFL game in 2022.
Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on Amazon Prime Video.

How to watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football

How to watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football

Pittsburgh and Cleveland kick off Week 3 of the NFL season with an AFC North rivalry on Thursday Night Football.
Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video.

Amazon saw 15.3 million watch Thursday Night Football on Prime Video

Amazon saw 15.3 million watch Thursday Night Football on Prime Video

Amazon's numbers for its first solo venture in streaming Thursday Night Football were good. Really good.
Denon AVR-X2800 8K A/V receiver.

Denon updates 8K AV receivers with prices starting at $399

Denon updates 8K AV receivers with prices starting at $399

Denon has released its 2022/2023 lineup of 8K AV receivers, including a new flagship that supports 15 channels and four dedicated subwoofers.
Chromecast with Google TV.

Google’s new Chromecast is cheaper, tops out at HD resolution

Google’s new Chromecast is cheaper, tops out at HD resolution

Google has taken the wraps off a new $30 Chromecast with Google TV that saves money by skimping on a couple of features you might not need.
Amazon Fire TV Cube

Is new Fire TV hardware on the way at Amazon’s fall event?

Is new Fire TV hardware on the way at Amazon’s fall event?

Amazon's next hardware event is scheduled for September 28. But will there be anything new on the Fire TV front?
psb announces alpha iq streaming powered speakers withturntable

PSB Alpha iQ Streaming Powered Speakers connect to pretty much anything

PSB Alpha iQ Streaming Powered Speakers connect to pretty much anything

Canadian speaker makers PSB announces the BluOS-driven, all-in-one Alpha iQ Streaming Powered Speakers that can connect to pretty much anything.
Sony SRS-XV900 top panel.

Sony’s SRS-XV900 pumps its party speaker lineup to the next level

Sony’s SRS-XV900 pumps its party speaker lineup to the next level

Sony's new SRS-XV900 is a rolling tower of party power, with nine discrete drivers, LED lighting, a karaoke function, and a 25-hour battery.
NFL Sunday ticket logo.

DirecTV to reimburse NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers for Week 2 fumble

DirecTV to reimburse NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers for Week 2 fumble

NFL Sunday Ticket struggled again this week, and DirecTV is going to reimburse subscribers for their troubles.
Thursday Night Football on Prime Video.

Thursday Night Football streaming issues ‘going to be less and less a thing’

Thursday Night Football streaming issues ‘going to be less and less a thing’

The executive producer and director of Thursday Night Football on Prime Video say they expect Amazon to make the stream as good as it can be for everyone.
Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video.

Prime Video’s first solo Thursday Night Football NFL game went … fine

Prime Video’s first solo Thursday Night Football NFL game went … fine

Amazon Prime Video's first solo NFL stream went just fine, except for when it didn't.
FIFA World Cup on Tubi.

Tubi launching a 2022 FIFA World Cup on-demand channel

Tubi launching a 2022 FIFA World Cup on-demand channel

Tubi, the free and ad-supported channel from Fox, is launching a dedicated World Cup channel ahead of this year's tournament.
sony ws audiology announce partnership ota hearing aids widex moment sheer aid

Sony to bring over-the-counter hearing aids to the masses

Sony to bring over-the-counter hearing aids to the masses

Sony has partnered with well-known hearing device makers WS Audiology to bring over-the-counter hearing aids to the the U.S. market.
Platin Audio Monaco 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos WiSA system.

Platin Audio’s wireless home theater speaker system now handles Dolby Atmos

Platin Audio’s wireless home theater speaker system now handles Dolby Atmos

In theory, the WiSA wireless audio system has always been able to support Dolby Atmos, but the Platin Audio Monaco 5.1.2 is the first product to offer it.
Sonos Sub Mini in white.

Sonos finally has a smaller, more affordable wireless subwoofer

Sonos finally has a smaller, more affordable wireless subwoofer

Sonos has confirmed that its much-rumored and anticipated Sub Mini is real and that it will start selling it on October 6 for $429.
Roku OS 11.5 home screen.

Roku adding Bluetooth headphone support in OS 11.5 update

Roku adding Bluetooth headphone support in OS 11.5 update

Roku is adding support for Bluetooth headsets along with improvements to its home screen in Roku OS 11.5.
Roku Wireless Bass.

Roku rolls out a cheaper subwoofer and updated low-end streaming box

Roku rolls out a cheaper subwoofer and updated low-end streaming box

Roku's new Wireless Bass offers a cheaper subwoofer experience, and a new Roku Ultra is on the way.
A dark black and white image of AirPods Pro 2022 above a hand.

Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 use your iPhone camera to examine your ears

Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 use your iPhone camera to examine your ears

Apple's new AirPods Pro build on the popularity of the originals with better battery life and noise-cancellation.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II in Triple Black.

Bose shrinks the size and ups the performance of its noise-canceling earbuds

Bose shrinks the size and ups the performance of its noise-canceling earbuds

Bose's QuietComfort Earbuds II improve on the company's previous design with a much smaller size, a new custom tuning feature, and longer battery life.
YouTube TV on Roku.

YouTube TV recovering after apparent licensing error causes outage

YouTube TV recovering after apparent licensing error causes outage

YouTube TV is down for many viewers, showing a blank screen instead of live TV.
YouTube TV on Apple TV.

YouTube TV now supports 5.1 surround sound on Apple TV, additional Fire TVs

YouTube TV now supports 5.1 surround sound on Apple TV, additional Fire TVs

YouTube TV now supports 5.1 surround sound on Apple TV and additional Amazon Fire TV devices.
Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX SR soundbar.

Polk’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbars make for compelling Sonos Arc alternatives

Polk’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbars make for compelling Sonos Arc alternatives

Polk Audio's new MagniFi Max AX and AX SR are Dolby Atmos soundbars that have up-firing drivers and Wi-Fi connectivity, making them strong Sonos alternatives.
Apple logo on screen in front of group of people.

Apple all set to reveal AirPods Pro 2, report says

Apple all set to reveal AirPods Pro 2, report says

Just a few days out from Apple’s big reveal event, a reliable leaker has revealed his final predictions for what he believes the tech giant will announce.
Apple TV 4K.

Will there be a new Apple TV at the September event?

Will there be a new Apple TV at the September event?

It's possible that a new version of Apple TV hardware could be announced at the September event — but don't hold your breath.
LG XBoom 360 X03 speaker.

LG updates its XBoom 360 speaker with better sound, battery, and water resistance

LG updates its XBoom 360 speaker with better sound, battery, and water resistance

We liked LG's XBoom 360 speaker, but we like the look of the new X03 model even more now that it has improved sound, battery life, and water resistance.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus.

Sennheiser’s killer Ambeo soundbar now has a smaller, cheaper sibling

Sennheiser’s killer Ambeo soundbar now has a smaller, cheaper sibling

Sennheiser has added a new Ambeo soundbar to its lineup -- the $1,500 Ambeo Soundbar Plus, which is joined by a new $700 Ambeo wireless subwoofer.
Paramount Plus on a TV.

The Paramount+ and Showtime bundle is now available

The Paramount+ and Showtime bundle is now available

You can save a few bucks on the Paramount+/Showtime streaming bundle through October 2.
TCL 6-Series Roku TV, 2022 model.

TCL unveils its latest Roku-powered 5-Series and 6-Series TVs

TCL unveils its latest Roku-powered 5-Series and 6-Series TVs

TCL has dropped details on its newest 5-Series and 6-Series Roku TVs — and they're good.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Theatre seen integrated with a TV.

Bang & Olufsen’s latest soundbar costs a fortune, but it might be the last one you ever own

Bang & Olufsen’s latest soundbar costs a fortune, but it might be the last one you ever own

Bang & Olufsen has released its latest Dolby Atmos soundbar -- the Beosound Theatre -- and it's a glorious work of art and design that starts at $6,890.
TiVo Smart TV.

TiVo pairs up with Europe’s Vestel for its first smart TV

TiVo pairs up with Europe’s Vestel for its first smart TV

TiVo will start to ship its first smart TVs in Europe in 2023 with manufacturing partner Vestel.
LG OLED Flex LX3 curved television.

LG’s 42-inch LX3 OLED TV can bend when you want it to

LG’s 42-inch LX3 OLED TV can bend when you want it to

LG has announced a 42-inch TV that can curve itself on demand, or be viewed as a traditional television.
Sony HT-A3000 Dolby Atmos soundbar.

Sony’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar is smart, modular, and one of its most affordable

Sony’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar is smart, modular, and one of its most affordable

Sony's $700 HT-A3000 brings Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, expandability, and a wealth of smart features to its most affordable A-Series soundbar.