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Hulu with Live TV.

Hulu with Live TV: plans, price, channels, bundles and more

Ready to ditch your cable box, but want to hang onto linear programming? You should take a look at Hulu With Live TV. Here’s everything you should know.
The LG G3 OLED TV on a stand, showing a mountain scene on the screen.

How to mirror your smartphone or tablet on your TV

Casting apps and streaming services to your TV from your phone is cool, but with screen mirroring you can share whatever you see on your device. Here's how.
The Google TV home screen on a Hisense UX.

What is Google TV? Here’s everything you need to know

Google TV is packed with entertainment apps, built-in smart home controls, and so much more. Here’s everything you need to know about the smart TV OS.
Product image of the Viotek GFI27DBXA 27-inch 180Hz gaming monitor

IPS vs. VA displays: Which is best for your monitor or TV?

If you're looking to buy an affordable monitor or TV for gaming or watching content, there's one question you need to ask yourself: Should you buy IPS or VA?
The BenQ V5000i in a living room.

The 10 best short throw and ultra short throw projectors

Ultra short throw projectors are great for getting a big image if you don’t have the space for a standard projector. Here are some of the best available.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) and Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023).

The most common Fire TV Stick issues and how to fix them

Is your Amazon Fire TV Stick having Wi-Fi issues? Here’s a list of the most common Fire TV Stick problems, and how to troubleshoot and fix each bug or glitch.
The Anker Nebula Vega portable projector with its remote control.

This Anker portable projector is on sale for $400 — 50% off!

The Anker Nebula Vega portable projector, featuring a built-in battery and the Android TV interface, is on sale from Crutchfield for $400 after a 50% discount.
The MoGo 2 Pro projector with the lamp shining from the land.

The best projectors for 2024: from 4K to ultra short throw

Home theater projectors can deliver an awesome big-screen experience, offering some of the most impressive visuals out there. Here, we've rounded up the best.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K.

Roku closes the barn door, badly, after a half-million accounts are compromised

Roku has finally turned on two-factor authentication -- after it learned that more than 500,000 accounts were hit by a credential-stuffing attack.
[EMBARGO IMAGE 04/12] Cambridge Audio CXA81 integrated amplifier.

Cambridge Audio’s CXA81 Mk II amplifier gets a tune-up and a sweet new DAC

Cambridge Audio announced a slightly improved version of its award-winning CXA81 integrated amplifier, called the CXA81 Mk II. It launches in May for $1,199.
An iPhone with the Rolling Stones playing on the Tidal app.

What is Tidal? The hi-fi streaming music service fully explained

In search of the highest-quality streaming music available? Check out Tidal. It has a huge music catalog and higher-quality audio than many others can claim.
Sony ULT Wear and ULT Field 1.

Sony’s ULT Power Sound headphones and speakers go big on powerful bass

Sony has grouped its most popular headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and party speakers under a single brand: ULT.
An actual picture of an Apple TV, with a camera lens added by Photoshop's generative AI feature.

Let’s discuss an Apple TV 4K with a camera

Can Apple put a camera in Apple TV 4K? Sure. But that doesn't mean it'd make much sense — especially when the iPhone exists.
Phil Nickinson with the Sennheiser Momentum Sport, and a thermometer.

Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds take your temperature the easy way

The Sennheiser Momentum Sport squeezed a thermometer in the earbuds. The real question is whether you actually need that sort of stat in your daily workout.
The KEF LS50 Wireless II placed on a surface in a living room.

These KEF wireless bookshelf speakers are $300 off at Crutchfield

Over at Crutchfield, you can enjoy a pair of KEF wireless bookshelf speakers for $300 off, instantly boosting your sound quality at home.
The Hisense 75-inch U6 placed on a wall.

This 65-inch Mini-LED TV just had its price slashed to under $500

Snap up a Hisense 65-inch Mini-LED QLED TV for substantially less as part of a deal going on at Walmart right now.
A handout picture of the Roku Pro Series television.

Roku Pro Series TVs finally go after the high(er) end, start at $899

With a new operating system and higher-end hardware, the Roku Pro Series smart TV hopes to start to break in to the more premium side of the market.
Jabra Elite 10 in case with lid open.

Save $50 on the Jabra Elite 10 true wireless earbuds at Best Buy

The Jabra Elite 10 are fantastic noise-cancelling and versatile earphones and they're even more tempting while they're on sale at Best Buy.
The Epson Home Cinema 2350 4K projector on a white background.

Save $200 on this Epson 4K home theater projector at Best Buy

The Epson Home Cinema 2350 projector, which offers 4K Ultra HD resolution and screen sizes of up to 500 inches, is available from Best Buy with a $200 discount.
Woman wearing Soundcore C30i clip-style open earbuds.

Soundcore’s clip-style earbuds are glasses- and budget-friendly

Soundcore follows Bose's Ultra Open Earbuds with a much more affordable set of clip-style earbuds.
Cambridge Audio CXN network streamer.

Best network music streamers 2024: make your hi-fi smarter

Adding a capable network music streamer to your audio system is the best way to bring hi-quality digital sound to your home from your streaming services.
The JBL Bar 500 and Subwoofer hooked up to a TV in a living room.

Snag this JBL soundbar with wireless subwoofer while it’s $200 off

The JBL Bar 500 5.1-channel soundbar, which comes with a 10-inch wireless subwoofer, is available from Best Buy for an affordable $400 after a $200 discount.
Spotify AI Playlist logo.

Spotify’s new AI Playlist feature uses text prompts to curate playlists

Spotify announced that it is beta testing a new AI Playlist feature to Australian and UK Premium customers that uses text prompts to generate playlists.
The Soundcore Boom 2 Bluetooth speaker.

Soundcore Boom 2 review: big fat bass, skinny price, and it floats!

Want big, smooth bass you can take to the pool? The Soundcore Boom 2 is a floatable, rugged, $130 Bluetooth speaker that punches well above its weight.
You Asked Ep 31 Feature Image

You Asked: HDMI 2.1 and Blu-ray, TV life spans, and 2023 TV price drops

How long should a QLED TV last? Will 2023 TV prices go down even further? And whatever happened to dual-cell TV tech?
Klipsch Flexus Core 200 soundbar.

Klipsch’s Onkyo-powered Flexus modular home theater sound system starts at $349

The Klipsch/Onkyo Flexus Dolby Atmos soundbar system can be expanded with wireless subwoofers and surround speakers.
screenshot showing Peacock on Apple TV.

What is Peacock? Pricing, content, and how to get it, explained

NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service has a lot to offer from films, TV shows, sports, news, and more. But is Peacock right for you?
DirecTV Stream app icon on Apple TV.

What is DirecTV Stream: plans, pricing, channels, and more

AT&T TV has gotten yet another new name -- DirecTV Stream. Here's the latest on what's changed, what's stayed the same, and exactly what subscribers get.
Discovery+ app icon on Apple TV homescreen.

Discovery Plus free trial: Stream for a week for free

Discovery Plus is a great way to break in a new home entertainment system, and a Discovery Plus free trial is a great way to get to know the streaming service.
The Fire TV Stick 4K connected to a TV.

Does ExpressVPN work on the Amazon Fire TV Stick?

Wondering if ExpressVPN works with Amazon Fire TV Sticks? We've got everything you need to know.
A diagram of headphone-based spatial audio.

Spatial audio via headphones: how science crams 9 speakers and a subwoofer inside your head

If spatial audio formats like Dolby Atmos normally use a bunch of speakers arranged around your room, how can you hear it using headphones?
A toucan shown on an LG G3.

The 6 best OLED TVs for 2024

If you want the kind of TV that pushes amazing contrast levels and cinematically-accurate colors, look no further than one of these six best OLEDs for 2024.
The Sony Bravia X93L Mini LED TV on a TV stand.

The 7 best QLED TVs for 2024

The best QLED TVs are made by the TV brands we love the most, including Samsung, Sony, and TCL. Here’s seven of our favorite models for 2024.
Sony WH-1000XM5

Sony WH-1000XM6: the design and features we want Sony’s next headphones to deliver

Sony dropped the WH-1000XM5 in 2022, which means the XM6 is probably around the corner. Here's what we think Sony needs to keep its top spot.
Section Editor, Audio/Video

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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