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Funny seeing you here: Comedian Sinbad tells us what’s caught his eye at CES

We ran into none other than stand-up comedian Sinbad at CES 2018. He tells us what's caught his eye while walking the show floor this year.
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Dolby’s Giles Baker chats with us about Dolby Vision and Atmos at CES

We sat down with Giles Baker, senior VP of the Consumer Entertainment Group at Dolby, to chat about Dolby's role in home entertainment.
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We discuss wallpaper TVs, roll-up TVs, and OLED canyons with LG’s Tim Alessi

We talk with LG about its wallpaper OLED TVs, Technicolor partnership, roll-up TV, and canyons made of OLED screens.
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Bang & Olufsen looks to the future with new headphones and Airplay 2 support

At CES 2018, Bang & Olufsen detailed new headphone models, and updates that will bring Google Assistant and Airplay 2 to existing products.
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Watch Samsung’s CES 2018 press conference live at 2 p.m. PT today

Samsung will take the stage Monday, January 8, for its CES 2018 press conference. Here's how to watch along, and what to expect.
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TCL’s Alto audio line arrives at CES 2018, headlined by the Roku Soundbar

At CES 2018, TCL announced a collaboration with Roku for the first in its Alto Family of soundbars, the TCL Roku Smart Soundbar.
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First-ever Alexa-integrated projector headlines Optoma offerings unveiled at CES

Optoma made big projector announcements at CES 2018, including portable models, new 4K models, and the first-ever Alexa-integrated projector.
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Nearly 500 original TV programs aired in 2017, in case you feel like bingeing

2017 saw a massive increase in the number of original TV programs available across streaming services and traditional cable alike.
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BenQ’s HT2550 4K HDR projector shatters price barrier at $1,500

Benq has announced a new, native UHD 4k HDR projector, the CineHome HT2550, which will is available now at an entry-level price.
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Amazon’s Alexa assistant looks to smarten up select 2018 Hisense TVs

Ahead of CES 2018, Hisense has announced a partnership with Amazon to bring Alexa to select Hisense 4K smart TV models in 2018.
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Web browsers on the Fire TV make second screens a thing of the past

Amazon's Fire TV already serves as a great streaming device and even a gaming machine, but now it can surf the web, too.
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‘Mr. Robot’s’ hacktivist agenda has been renewed for a fourth season

The official 'Mr. Robot' Twitter account has officially announced that the series has been renewed for a fourth season.
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Picture-in-picture mode comes to Hulu with Live TV’s beta web interface

Hulu with Live TV has added new features to its beta web browser, including picture-in-picture, new search functionality, and more.
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Ridley Scott’s big idea for the next Alien film: Fewer aliens

While Ridley Scott's 'Alien' prequels have been divisive, his ideas for what the next Alien film may look like might make some chests burst. 
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The Damson S-Series lets you mix and match your way to a full Dolby Atmos setup

Damson has launched a new modular Dolby Atmos home speaker system, the Damson S-Series, that can be mixed and matched for a customized setup.
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Phiaton BT 150 NC in-ear headphones review

Our Phiaton BT 150 NC review explains how Phiaton's latest wireless in-ears make blocking out the outside world easy, with great sound to boot.
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LG’s killer OLED TV deals let you skip the Black Friday nightmare

You'll be hard-pressed to find better TV discounts than this year's LG OLED Black Friday deals. So now's the best time to take the plunge.
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SteelSeries Arctis 7 wireless gaming headset review

A good wireless headset for all your gaming needs is a tough find. SteelSeries makes the search simple. Read our Arctis 7 review to learn why. Game on!
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This projector’s low input lag means you can’t blame losing on your controller

Benq's newest short throw projector, the TH671ST, has been designed to be as great for gaming as it is for the home cinema experience.
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RHA MA750 Wireless headphones review

With excellent build quality, but middling sound, our RHA MA750 Wireless review teaches us to never judge a book by its cover.
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Help a forest sprout when you buy House of Marley’s Uplift 2 Wireless headphones

Bob Marley's "One love, one world" philosophy lives on in the eco-friendly Uplift 2 Wireless earphones from House of Marley.
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Disney preps new Rian Johnson-helmed Star Wars trilogy, new live-action series

Disney has tapped "The Last Jedi" director Rian Johnson to develop a new Star Wars trilogy, and reports are a TV series is on the way, too.
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Hulu gives you the binge-watch option you’ve been needing on the Switch

Hulu is now available on the Nintendo Switch, making it the first streaming service to be available on Nintendo's newest console.
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Audeze makes planar headphones even more portable with the LCD-MX4

Audeze has launched a new pair of studio-quality planar magnetic headphones, the LCD-MX4, and a set of plugins for mixing/mastering with them.
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Devialet takes things up a level with its Phantom Elevate wireless speaker

Devialet's newest member of its stylish Phantom wireless speaker line, the Phantom Elevate, cuts price but boosts power and sound.
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Who makes the best 4K streamer? Apple, Roku, Amazon, and more square off

We compare the Roku Streaming Stick +, Fire TV, Nvidia Shield, Apple TV, and Chromecast Ultra to find the best of the best 4K streamer.
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RCA upgrades its Roku Smart TV lineup with affordable 4K models

TV manufacturer RCA is launching three new affordable 4K UHD TVs, expanding its already robust line of Roku Smart TV models.
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Vinyl listening is getting simpler with The Plus Record Player from Plus Audio

For vinyl-heads who want great sound quality along with their simplicity, you may want to check out Plus Audio's all-in-one The+Record Player.
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As 'House of Cards' comes tumbling down, rumors of spinoff series mount

Netflix is looking into exploring other stories in the House of Cards dark political universe after the series ends next year.
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Amazon Alexa will now help Dish customers watch TV without using their hands

If you're going to live the couch potato life, you might as well embrace it. Here to help you do that is the latest Alexa skill from Dish.
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The Ecoboulder+ Bluetooth speaker can do almost anything — even open your beer

Ecoxgear's new portable speaker, the Ecoboulder+, is armored like a tank and tricked out like a Swiss Army knife.
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Phiaton’s BT 150 NC Bluetooth headphones might just be your new travel buddy

Phiaton's BT 150 NC, its newest pair of Bluetooth headphones, is built specifically with business travelers in mind.
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Sennheiser's new reference model headphones, the HD 660 S, build upon its legacy

Sennheiser unveiled the HD 660 S, a new pair of $500 reference model headphones aimed directly for the audiophile.
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Hulu with live TV rolls out TV guide features to some customers

Hulu with live TV is getting a number of much needed updates, including TV guide and content curation, but its not ready for every platform.