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You’re wasting money on audiophile cables, new tests suggest

A lab test comparing a $7 RCA cable with a $4,000 model found no real difference in sound quality, challenging a core audiophile belief and showing your upgrade budget is better spent elsewhere.
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Sony’s new open-back gaming headset could be a budget surprise

Sony could soon bring open-back gaming audio to a lower price point with a new Inzone headset aimed at budget-conscious players.
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You Asked: Gaming on the TCL QM6K and deciding if your old TV needs replacing

When is it actually worth upgrading your TV, and do options like the TCL QM6K or LG’s C5 vs G5 OLEDs make a meaningful difference?
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LG’s C5 OLED evo drops to $1,399 with a $1,300 saving, and nothing at this price touches it for picture quality

The LG 65-inch C5 Series OLED evo is down to $1,399.99 at Best Buy, saving you $1,300 off its $2,699.99 list price. Here's why it's the TV deal worth prioritizing right now.
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It’s just $1, but Netflix is again raising the hit on your streaming wallet

For the ad-free plan, the price hike is worth two dollars. Also, if you add a co-subcriber, you pay extra for them, as well.
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Your Apple TV can now recommend shows and movies based on your viewing habits

Apple’s tvOS 26.4 is here with smart show recommendations, seamless Dolby audio transitions, on-the-fly subtitle customisation, and the long-awaited farewell to iTunes apps on your Apple TV.
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Walmart’s next move could reshape your Google TV setup

Walmart may be preparing both a new Google TV streamer and a lineup of Onn smart TVs, signaling a broader push into affordable home entertainment hardware built around one platform.
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Apple TV Not Working? 12 Common Problems and Expert-Verified Fixes (2026)

Apple TV is my favorite device for watching streaming shows and services. Here are remedies to common problems, updated for 2026 and tvOS 17
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Samsung unveils new 2026 TVs with Mini LED upgrades and smarter AI

Samsung has launched its 2026 TV lineup with new Neo QLED and Mini LED models, focusing on AI-powered picture enhancements and broader pricing options.
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Spotify wants you to explore music like never before with SongDNA

Spotify has launched SongDNA in beta, a feature that maps connections between songs, artists, and samples for deeper music discovery.
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TCL X11L Review: An impressive blend of display excellence and surprisingly great audio

If you are in the market for a large, premium television and you want the best picture quality that Mini-LED can currently offer, then the TCL X11L deserves serious consideration
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You Asked: What is QLED+? Can a Mini LED TV be edge lit?

In this episode of You Asked, we tackle TV reliability, break down what QLED Plus actually means, and decide if the ultra-bright Hisense U9 is worth the price. Plus, we clear up the confusion around Mini LED vs edge-lit TVs so you know exactly what you’re buying. When TVs fail too soon @RatchetDuck asks: My […]
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Hisense opens XR10 pre-orders with $1,700 off and an HT Saturn included

Hisense's XR10 Triple Laser Projector is now available for pre-order. Pre-order before April 24 and save $1,700, plus get a free HT Saturn soundbar worth $1,299.
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This utterly simple fix can make buffering less frustrating while streaming videos online

Instead of freezing to buffer, videos could play slightly slower without you noticing, with research showing this approach feels smoother and less frustrating for most viewers.
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Hisense’s new CanvasTV doubles as wall art, and it’s arriving in the US

Hisense’s new CanvasTV combines art-frame styling with 4K QLED visuals and 144Hz gaming support. And it's now releasing in the US.
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Spotify has a new Exclusive Mode to please audiophile ears with bit-perfect playback

Spotify’s new Exclusive Mode lets you bypass system audio processing on desktop, delivering bit-perfect playback and a cleaner listening experience, especially if you are using external DACs or high-end audio gear.
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House of Marley’s new Bluetooth speaker has a built-in bottle opener

This new Bluetooth speaker from House of Marley packs 20 hours of battery, rugged IP67 protection, and a built-in bottle opener to make your outdoor hangouts more convenient.
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Best Amazon Spring deals on Hisense TVs: Mini-LED and Canvas models at major discounts

Amazon’s Spring Sale is bringing steep discounts on several popular Hisense TVs, offering buyers the chance to upgrade their home entertainment setup at some of the lowest prices of the year. The promotion includes a mix of Mini-LED smart TVs and lifestyle display models with savings ranging from around 12% to 40%, depending on the […]
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OLED for under $600 and a 98-inch TV for under $1,300: the best TV deals to shop this week

The best TV deals available include LG OLEDs from $599, a 98-inch TCL QLED for $1,299, and budget Insignia 4K Fire TVs from $179. Here's what's worth buying.
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The Hisense U65Q 85-inch 144Hz TV just dropped in price, and the deal makes it a no-brainer

The Hisense 85-inch U65Q packs a native 144Hz Mini-LED panel, 1000 nits of brightness, and a built-in subwoofer into one seriously capable TV.
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This Hisense QD7QF Mini-LED TV delivers cinematic picture quality for under $300

The Hisense QD7QF Mini-LED brings Dolby Vision, rich QLED color, and gaming-ready features to your living room, starting at $279.
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This 144Hz “Picture Frame” 4K TV is an artistic living room upgrade that is $350 off right now

The Hisense CanvasTV S7N blends art-frame styling with 4K QLED visuals and a 144Hz refresh rate — now available for $649.
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AirPods Max 2 arrive with H2 chip, better noise cancellation, and smarter audio features

Apple has launched the AirPods Max 2 with the H2 chip, bringing improved noise cancellation, lossless audio over USB-C, and smarter listening features like Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness.
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You Asked: LG 42-inch OLED TV as a monitor? Plus Samsung TV fixes and TCL QM6K Pro tips

In this episode of You Asked, we tackle viewer questions about using the LG C4 as a PC monitor in 2026, fixing greyed-out picture settings on Samsung TVs, getting the best performance out of the TCL QM6K Pro, and connecting a satellite box to a Sony Bravia TV running Google TV. Is the LG C4 […]
Samsung Micro RGB R95H TV with eye and sleep friendly certification.

Samsung says its Micro RGB TVs likely won’t up your sleep cycle

Samsung's Micro RGB TV has earned two VDE certifications for eye safety and sleep cycle support — making late-night viewing a little less guilty and a lot more science-backed.
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The LG C5 OLED is a gorgeous, if increasingly niche TV.

Let’s get this out of the way now. OLED is absolutely undefeated when it comes to contrast and viewing angle. If I had the budget to build a dedicated home theater space in my home, and money was no object, I would be mounting the largest OLED TV I could get my hands on in […]
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Two new hosts join Digital Trends

Meet the newest hosts joining the Digital Trends YouTube channel. Sam and Faiz introduce themselves, share the tech they’re most passionate about, and talk about the perspective they’ll bring to future videos. Expect more reviews, deep dives, and hands-on coverage as the channel continues to grow. Subscribe to follow along.
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Sonos is wading into budget speaker waters with the new Era 100 SL speaker

Sonos strips the Era 100 SL back to what actually matters — great sound, simple controls, no voice assistant. Here's everything you need to know before buying.
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YouTube is finally addressing the riskiest side of deepfaked videos

YouTube is expanding its AI “likeness detection” system to journalists, government officials, and political candidates to help detect deepfake videos impersonating them.
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Sonos ends long product draught with the $299 Play speaker

Sonos is back with something worth paying attention to. Two new speakers, a long-overdue feature, and a company that really needed to get this one right.
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Samsung Glasses-free 3D gaming is getting 120 reasons to exist

Samsung's glasses-free Odyssey 3D monitor now supports over 60 games and is on track to hit 120 by the end of 2026, with Hell Is Us arriving this month and Cronos: The New Dawn later in the year.
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Hisense launches 2026 U7 and U6 series with big features and friendly prices

Hisense has announced its 2026 ULED MiniLED TV lineup, featuring the U6 and U7 series with larger screen sizes, brighter MiniLED panels, and gaming upgrades.
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Vizio accounts are merging with your Walmart account, or just going away

Vizio is merging its account system with Walmart, giving users a straight choice: link your old profile to a Walmart login or delete it entirely. New TVs require the decision immediately.
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You Asked: Sony’s next flagship, game mode problems, and giant TVs

On today’s episode of You Asked: What’s on the way from Sony to replace the Bravia 9, and should you still consider buying one in 2026 versus more recent competition? And why does picture quality take a dip in game mode? What’s replacing the Sony Bravia 9 in 2026? @willgatlin8229 asks: What’s taking the Sony […]
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Amazon’s new Fire TV interface helps you find something to watch faster

Amazon’s Fire TV update brings less scrolling, smarter recommendations, and an Alexa that actually works. Oh, and there’s a fancy new TV for your living room too.
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A 100-inch 144Hz Mini-LED TV under $1,400 is the kind of deal that makes you rearrange furniture

The 2025 Hisense 100" QD7 Series Mini-LED 4K Fire TV is listed at $1,397.96. With QLED color, a 144Hz panel, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, ALLM, and Game Mode Pro, it’s a massive-screen upgrade at a surprisingly realistic price.
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LG finally reveals pricing for its 2026 OLED TVs, and it’s good news

LG has announced pricing and availability for its 2026 OLED evo G6 and C6 TVs. The new models start at $1,399 and $2,499 respectively, matching last year’s launch pricing despite upgraded display technology.
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Nothing’s new Headphone a brings you the best of the Headphone 1 for $199

Nothing's new Headphone a brings premium features to a budget-friendly price, offering long battery life, adjustable ANC, and much more.