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The Venu Sports logo mark.

The Disney/Fox/Warner Bros. Discovery sports streamer is called … Venu

We still don't have pricing or a launch date, but the new sports streaming service from three major players finally has a name.
The Netflix logo is displayed on a TV screen while red lights illuminate the wall behind.

Netflix reveals that its ad tier is proving mighty popular

Netflix's ad-supported tier has almost doubled in size since January and now has 40 million monthly users globally.
The Android TV interface on a TV.

Android 14 is finally headed to the Android TV OS

Android 14 is coming to Android TV, bringing with it a host of new features for developers and end users alike.
Apple's Music Haptics accessibility feature on an iPhone.

Apple’s Music Haptics feature helps the hard of hearing feel the music

Apple announced a slew of accessibility features, including Music Haptics that uses tactile feedback to help deaf and hard of hearing users feel the music.
The Xming Episode One projector by Formovie.

Formovie’s new Xming Episode One projector is $299 worth of compact cuteness

Formovie's sub-brand, Xming, has just launched a cute and compact 1080p projector. The Episode One is just $300 and is primed for summer movie nights.
2024 TCL QM89 4K mini-LED TV.

TCL prices its insanely bright, 115-inch QM89 4K TV at $27,000

TCL has priced its 2024 collection of TVs, including its new 115-inch monster, and you may be surprised at how affordable they are.
TCL 2024 S Class S45H soundbar.

TCL’s 2024 Dolby Atmos soundbars have room calibration and start at $180

TCL's 2024 soundbars are priced to compete with Vizio's, and they have a number of special features that TCL TV owners will want to check out.
The new Q Acoustics 3000c speaker lineup.

Q Acoustics’ new 3000c speakers target entry-level audiophiles

British speaker makers Q Acoustics has just announced its new affordable 3000c series of loudspeakers aimed squarely at entry-level audiophiles.
Wiim Ultra.

Wiim reveals Ultra streamer pricing and unleashes the Amp Pro

Wiim's new Ultra network music streamer music player gets a price and detailed specs, and so does the new Pro version of the Wiim Amp.
Sonus Faber Sonetto G2 collection of speakers.

Sonus Faber brings flagship tech to its new Sonetto G2 speakers

Italian speaker makers Sonus Faber announce that its upcoming Sonetto G2 collection will be the first to adopt some tech from its flagship Suprema lineup.
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.