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TCL TVs CES 2017

TCL plans to release 25 Roku TVs in 2017, all featuring high dynamic range

TCL seems to have a big year ahead of it, with the company announcing that it will release 25 Roku TV models in 2017, all of which feature HDR support.
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Sony debuts 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, TVs, and ultra-short throw projector at CES

While the company’s Bravia A1E OLED TV might be the star of its CES lineup, Sony’s impressive roster also includes a new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
H10D Series

Hisense rolls into CES with a bounty of TVs, including a quantum dot model

Hisense arrived at CES in full force this year, debuting a TV lineup that includes a quantum dot TV and HDR ultra-short throw projector.
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Two new turntables celebrate the 50th anniversary of an iconic Beatles album

Pro-Ject audio systems has released two turntables to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Pioneer MRX-3

Pioneer upgrades A/V receivers, more with Chromecast, outs wireless speaker

On Tuesday, Pioneer announced that a new firmware update brings Chromecast built-in functionality to many of its existing A/V receivers.
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RCA will begin shipping its first Roku-powered TVs in the coming months

Roku and the RCA brand have announced that RCA will be debuting its first Roku-powered smart TVs in the coming months.
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Conduit Sports headphones combine bone conduction, standard in-ear drivers

The Conduit Sports headphones combine both bone conduction and standard in-ear headphones, and are perfect for any workout.
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Just in time for the holidays, Altec Lansing launches new Bluetooth audio gear

Altec Lansing has just announced four new products, including two Bluetooth speakers, wireless headphones, and sport-focused in-ears.
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Bose allegedly collected and sold personal user data, including listening habits

A lawsuit alleges that Bose is using its Bose Connect app to collect users' listening habits and preferences and sell that information.
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Sling TV becomes the first live TV streaming service on LG’s Smart TVs

Sling TV has announced that it has become the first live TV streaming service available on LG’s webOS-powered Smart TVs.
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V-Moda’s Forza Metallo neckband headphones combine ergonomics, style

On Wednesday, V-Moda unveiled its Forza Metallo wireless headphones, which the company calls the world’s first ergonomic neckband headphones.
Aftermaster Pro

Is your TV either shouting or whispering? This pocket-sized box wants to fix that

The Aftermaster Pro claims to fix audio headaches from quiet dialog to loud commercials, and it's now available for pre-order via Indiegogo.
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Master & Dynamic creates ‘new geometry of sound’ with the MA770 wireless speaker

Master & Dynamic has announced its latest wireless speaker, the MA770, which marries bold design with a loving attention to detail.
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Razer’s Hammerhead V2 line of in-ears grows with new Bluetooth, iOS models

On Tuesday, Razer announced the latest models in its Hammerhead V2 line of in-ear headphones, with new Bluetooth and iOS options.
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Bose boasts its 360-degree Revolve and Revolve+ are its best Bluetooth speakers yet

On Thursday, Bose announced its new SoundLink Revolve and SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth speakers, both of which offer 360-degree audio.
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New deal may mean more local NBC channels are coming to live TV streaming services

NBC and the NBC Television Affiliates Board have reached an agreement that could bring more local NBC channels to live TV streaming services.
Roku Premiere+

Roku signs multiyear licensing deal with Tivo, but the long-term goal is murky

TiVo has signed a multiyear deal with Roku, giving the company access to its library of more than 6,000 patents.
Vizio M-Series 65-inch review

LeEco’s $2 billion acquisition of Vizio has officially been called off

On Monday, LeEco and Vizio announced that LeEco's planned $2 billion acquisition of Vizio had been called off due to "regulatory headwinds."
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Samsung prices out 2017 midtier 4K TVs, bringing HDR hotness to everyone

Samsung has announced pricing and availability for its 2017 MU series TVs, which are one step below its QLED TVs but still feature HDR.
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Epson’s latest superbright projector plays your movies, games, and sports

Epson has unveiled its latest projector, the Home Cinema 1450, which features 4,200 lumens of brightness and can be used for games and sports.
DTS Virtual:X coming to Denon AVRs

Fine-tune your audio with Audyssey MultEQ Editor app for Denon and Marantz receivers

Denon and Marantz have announced the new $20 Audyssey MultEQ Editor app, giving users more control over exactly how their A/V receiver sounds.
Onkyo TX-8270

Onkyo’s latest stereo receiver supports hi-res audio and wireless multiroom audio

Onkyo has announced its latest stereo network receiver, the TX-8270, which features support for high-resolution audio and more.
Apple TV

After shuttering streaming plans, Apple may bundle HBO, Showtime, Starz instead

After putting its live TV streaming plans aside, Apple may instead offer a bundle of premium TV services including HBO, Showtime, and Starz.
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Monster’s Ravebox isn’t just a Bluetooth speaker, it’s a party in a box

Monster’s Ravebox Bluetooth speaker features built-in lighting that syncs up to the beat of the music you’re listening to.
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Pioneer to release a lower channel count A/V receiver with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision

Pioneer has announced the first A/V receivers in its 2017 lineup, including a 5.1-channel model with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
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Over-ear Marshall Monitor Bluetooth headphones offer over 30 hours of playback

Marshall has announced its new Monitor Bluetooth headphones, the company's first wireless over-ear headphone design.
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Samsung’s 34-foot Cinema Screen is the world’s first HDR LED theater display

Samsung has announced the Cinema Screen, a 34-foot screen that is the world's first LED display for cinemas to offer High Dynamic Range.
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Onkyo unveils two midrange A/V receivers in the TX-NR676 and TX-NR575

Following up on the announcement of its entry-level TX-SR373 receiver on Monday, Onkyo announced two mid-range models on Tuesday.
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Yamaha refreshes its RX-V receiver lineup for 2017 with the new RX-V 83 Series

Yamaha has announced the latest models in its RX-V line of A/V receivers -- the RX-V 83 Series consisting of four new models.
Vizio D-Series

Vizio offers 4K Ultra HD on the cheap with its 2017 D-Series TVs

On Tuesday, Vizio announced its 2017 D-Series TV lineup, featuring a 4K Ultra HD models up to 65 inches in size for under $1000.
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Onkyo’s latest entry-level A/V receiver packs plenty of features for the price

Onkyo has unveiled its latest entry-level 5.2-channel A/V receiver, which even packs the company's AccuEQ room correction technology.
Comcast

The next live TV streaming service could come from an unlikely source: Comcast

Comcast is said to have acquired rights from cable networks that could allow the company to offer its own live TV streaming service.
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Eaos’ SlimBuds aim to bring easy audio and communication to those who live to ride

The Eaos SlimBuds are the first earbuds meant for motorcycle riders, with a slim fit, custom noise canceling, and handlebar-mounted controls.
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Vudu’s updated mobile app now lets you convert your discs to digital movies

On Thursday, streaming service Vudu released Mobile Disc-to-Digital, letting users easily convert DVD and Blu-ray discs to digital movies.