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Tidal app showing on iPhone 15 Pro.

Tidal vs. Qobuz: Which hi-res music streaming service is for you?

In the battle between music streaming services Tidal and Qobuz, there's a clear winner thanks to features, price, and genre focus.
A person watching a Samsung TV.

Best Samsung TV deals: Save on 4K TVs, QLED TVs, OLED TVs, 8K TVs

The Apple Airpods Pro in their charging case.

Best AirPods Pro deals: Get Apple’s flagship earbuds for $122

A woman wearing the Apple AirPods Max.

Best AirPods Max deals: New and refurbished for $440

The Optoma UHD55 projector.

HD to 4K: these home theater projectors are up to $2,000 off

Paramount Plus logo on an Apple TV.

Best Paramount Plus deals: Get your first month free

The Ninm Lab Playdisc.

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

Samsung S95D OLED

Don’t miss this clearance sale on Samsung OLED TVs — up to $1,900 off

Yamaha MusicCast Vinyl500

Get up to $1,000 off Victrola, Mobile Fidelity, Yamaha turntables today

The Hisense PX3-Pro Laser Cinema.

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

The Tubi app icon on Apple TV.

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

The onn. 75” Class 4K UHD (2160P) LED Frameless Roku Smart TV is a living room with orange walls.

Crazy! This 75-inch 4K TV is under $450 at Walmart right now

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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.
Ahn Eun-jin in Goodbye Earth.

The best hidden gems on Netflix right now

The best hidden gems on Netflix in April include Goodbye Earth, Our Living World, The Good Cop, Happy!, Fisk, The Guardians of Justice, and more.
The onn. 75” Class 4K UHD (2160P) LED Frameless Roku Smart TV is a living room with orange walls.

Don’t miss your chance to get this 75-inch TV for less than $450

Walmart has cut the price of the Onn. 75-inch Frameless 4K TV so it's down to just $448. Snap it up now if you want a big screen experience for less.
The Samsung 70-inch Class 7 Series 4K TV in a living room.

Best 70-inch TV deals: Get a big screen for sports for $420

Grab a new big screen TV at a discount with these 70-inch TV deals, which include the likes of LG, Samsung, and Hisense.
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.
Vizio D-Series TV in bedroom.

This 40-inch TV is under $150 right now, and it’s selling fast

Walmart has cut the price on the Vizio 40-inch D-Series TV making it even more affordable for anyone who wants a cheap TV.
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.
The Sony WH-1000-XM5 on top of a book for study, next to a notebook and pen.

The best noise-canceling headphones you can buy are 18% off

This deal from Walmart will let you snag one of the best headphones on the market for just $328, instead of the usual $400.
LG OLED Flex TV

This LG TV has a bendable OLED screen (really) and it’s $999 off

LG has cut the price of its unique LG 42-inch Flex OLED TV by $999 and it's the ideal screen for avid gamers.
The LG C3 Series OLED 4K TV in a living room.

LG’s fantastic C3 OLED 4K TV is up to $1,300 off right now

The LG C3 OLED TV is the TV that everyone wants in their life and it's currently on sale now at LG. Here's why it's so essential.
LG 75-Inch Class UN6970 Series LED 4K UHD Smart TV

Walmart just dropped the price of this 75-inch LG 4K TV under $600

Save $100 and take home a new 75-inch TV for just $598 with this deal on an LG 4K smart TV at Walmart.
People watching football on a wall-mounted Vizio 50-inch Class V-Series Smart TV.

Hurry! This 65-inch Vizio 4K TV is on sale for $348 this weekend

This deal on the 65-inch model of the Vizio V-Series 4K TV is your chance to add a big screen TV to your home for just $328.
An iPhone with the Home section of the Spotify app on it.

The best music streaming services of 2024

Finding it hard to decide which music streaming service is best? From music discovery to quality, we've selected the most popular services available today.
You Asked Ep 33

You Asked: Sony surround, FlexConnect vs. Sony HT-A9, LG G4 vs. Samsung S95D

This week on You Asked: Should you use Samsung's Intelligence Mode? The differences between Dolby FlexConnect and Sony HT-A9. A preview of a big OLED showdown.
Event listing for Chappel Roan on Spotify, seen on an iPhone.

How to cancel Spotify Premium on any device

Is it time to part ways with your Spotify Premium account? Here’s how to cancel your Spotify subscription on your desktop PC and mobile devices.
The ESPN+ logo on a black background.

ESPN+ Free Trial: Can you sign up for free in 2024?

Thinking of signing up for ESPN+ and looking for a way to try it for free? Here's the current scoop on an ESPN+ free trial, along with some ways you can save.
An iPhone with the Home section of the Spotify app on it.

Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service is the best?

Apple Music or Spotify? It’s a question many have asked, and an answer we’re going to explore. Here’s our side by side comparison of both platforms.
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.
An iPhone 15 Pro showing Qobuz app.

What is Qobuz? Music, features, and pricing explained

Calling all audiophiles! There's a streaming platform called Qobuz that prioritizes hi-res audio playback. Here's everything you should know about the service.
Tidal app for iOS on an iPhone 14 showing now playing screen with Max quality track.

Tidal vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service has the features you need?

Spotify may be king of the streaming music world, but when it comes to audio quality, Tidal offers some big competition. Join us as we compare both platforms.
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.

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Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.

When he’s not writing, editing, or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer. He’s also a candidate for Pensacola City Council, District 1.

Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.

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