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Hitachi will be the next company to offer Roku-enabled TVs, starting this fall

With Roku TVs increasing in popularity, Hitachi America Ltd. has signed a deal to become to next manufacturer to offer Roku-enabled TVs in the U.S..
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Look ma, no hands! Siri and Google Now come to the UE Boom 2 and UE Megaboom

The UE Boom 2 and UE Megaboom are already popular speakers, but they'll likely become even more popular now that they feature Siri and Google Now support.
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Sony announces pricing for three new series in its 2016 4K Ultra HD smart TV lineup

Following up on its Android-powered 4K Ultra HD TVs released earlier this year, Sony has announced pricing and availability for three new series of TVs.
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Devialet’s latest addition to its Phantom speaker line is the most over the top yet

If you've got $3,000 burning a hole in your pocket and are in the market for a new wireless speaker, Devialet's new Phantom Gold may be for you.
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Bose unveils build-it-yourself speakers for kids, with shiny lights inside

Bose is entering familiar yet different territory for the company with the announcement of its BOSEbuild line of built-it-yourself speakers for kids.
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For $100, this pair of earphones promises sound customized to your ears

Plenty of in-ears have offered a customized fit before, but the Even headphones use a process called EarPrint to actually customize the sound.
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Amazon brings Dolby Vision TVs into the HDR fold with short list of titles

Since Amazon video began streaming HDR last year, only HDR10 was supported, but now the other major HDR technology, Dolby Vision.
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The Kube is literally the coolest speaker we've seen, and it's finally coming out

We first spotted the Kube Bluetooth speaker and cooler combo at CES 2015, and while it's been a while, it is finally going on sale in September.
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Epson unveils new wallet-friendly projectors with 4K and HDR

Epson has unveiled its latest Home Cinema and Pro Cinema projectors, two of which are priced under $3,000 and all of which support 4K and HDR.
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Pioneer’s latest Elite series A/V receiver aims to be your home’s entertainment hub

Pioneer is showing off plenty of products that it has already released at CE Week, but it saved the best for last with its new Elite SC-LX501 receiver.
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BitTorrent dives into Spotify’s world with on-demand streaming app BitTorrent Now

BitTorrent's Bundle platform is being renamed as BitTorrent Now and is supporting Music and video streaming as well as a suite of mobile apps.
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Astell & Kern debuts new entry-level, high-res audio player and updated in-ears

Astell & Kern debuted two new products at CE Week: its new entry-level AK70 high-resolution audio player, and its updated AK T8iE in-ear monitors.
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Sonos Controller app for iOS gets lock screen controls, more in latest update

The latest Sonos update for iOS brings a host of improvements including lock screen controls, support for Force Touch, and simplified Trueplay calibration.
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SoundCloud takes on Spotify’s Discover Weekly with new Suggested Tracks feature

SoundCloud is introducing a new Suggested Tracks feature, offering music discovery similar to Spotify's Discover Weekly playlists.
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Focal’s new high-end headphones offer something for most budgets

Focal North America has unveiled three high-end headphones, ranging from the $4,000 Utopia open-back reference model to the $250 mobile-centric Listen.
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Hulu’s live-TV package could be pricier than Sling TV or PlayStation Vue

Hulu's upcoming live-TV streaming service might still be a long way off, but a survey sent to customers shines a light on how pricing could be structured.
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Roku owners get another live-TV streaming option with addition of PlayStation Vue

The potential user base for Sony's PlayStation Vue live-TV streaming service just got bigger. It is now available on Roku devices and TVs.
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Sears takes its Kenmore brand out of the kitchen with new line of TVs

Sears has officially unveiled its brand new line of Kenmore-branded televisions, available in both HD and 4K UHD varieties.
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Lionsgate signs deal to become the 5th studio to offer films in Dolby Vision

Lionsgate has partnered with Dolby Laboratories to bring its films into customers' homes featuring both Dolby Vision visuals and Atmos sound.
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NFL-owned channels go dark on Dish Network after deal falls through

Dish is already busy battling Tribune Media over fees for its channels, but has also dropped both NFL Network and NFL RedZone after negotiations stalled.
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Microsoft’s PC releases will come to Steam, but the company isn’t saying which

Xbox division head Phil Spencer says that Microsoft PC games will still be sold via Steam, but isn't sharing any details on exactly which ones.
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Libratone’s new 360-degree speakers promise spacious sound in a portable package

Just in time for summer, Libratone has introduced two new portable Bluetooth speakers that keep the company's trademark style intact.
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Green is gorgeous in Hazang’s handmade bamboo speakers

We've seen wooden Bluetooth speakers before, but Hazang's, now on Kickstarter, are handmade in Vietnam from locally sourced materials.
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Denon’s new AVR-X3300W A/V receiver has more features than you’ll probably need

Last month, Denon introduced two new models to its X series of receivers, and now it's following up with the AVR-X3300W, offering even more features.
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Step slowly away from your remote: ransomware now targeting smart TVs

Since May 2015, the FLocker ransomware has been making life tough for Android users, and now it seems it can also infect Android-powered smart TVs.
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Buy Philips' Ultra HD Blu-ray player for $400 and get 'Creed' for free

If you're planning on buying Philips' new Ultra HD Blu-ray player but are wondering what to watch to show it off, the company already has that covered.
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Fluance wants you to #RespectTheRecord with two affordable new turntables, out now

Earlier this year, Fluance unveiled a pair of new turntables in the RT80 and RT81, both of which are now available for sale.
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Transparent sound takes on a whole new meaning with this directional glass speaker

At E3 next week, Turtle Beach will be showing off a directional speaker that also happens to be the world's first made using a transparent pane of glass.
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TiVo will soon be an entirely different company

Rumors were rampant last month that Rovi was looking to acquire TiVo, and it turns out they were true. The DVR maker is being acquired for $1.1 billion.
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Jabra makes calls a priority with its new Halo Smart wireless headphones

With many headphones, calls are treated as an afterthought despite the ubiquity of smartphones. The Jabra Halo Smart wireless headphones aim to change that.
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Spotify aims to get artists’ fans more engaged with CrowdAlbum acquisition

Following other acquisitions earlier this year, Spotify announced today that it has acquired the photo and video aggregator startup CrowdAlbum.
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Vimeo makes a deal to help it take on YouTube by offering creators more money

Vimeo announced today it will acquire white-label video streaming service VHX as part of its plan to compete with YouTube by offering creators more money.
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Like Apple Music but hate its design? Just hang on until June

Apple Music is reportedly getting a user interface overhaul that will better integrate streaming and downloaded music, just in time for WWDC this June.
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Vizio debuts new SmartCast line of Google Cast-enabled sound bars

Vizio has announced its new SmartCast line of sound bars that not only beef up your TV's sound, but also feature Google Cast audio streaming.
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One of Braven’s most popular speakers gets an update that makes it even better

Braven is already well known for its rugged Bluetooth speakers, and now it's adding another member to the family with the BRV-1M.
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AT&T buys streaming partner to deliver TV ‘however, whenever, and wherever’

AT&T announced today that it will acquire Quickplay, the company powering its multiple upcoming DirecTV streaming plans.
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Bye-bye Marvel? Hulu’s new live TV service has Disney CEO rethinking Netflix deals

Disney CEO Bob Iger says he's excited about Hulu's upcoming move into live TV as the user interface is "tremendous" and will keep other providers honest.
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TiVo Bolt owners can now watch TV anywhere thanks to a new software update

TiVo has introduced a software update that brings fixes to many models, but the biggest change is that the TiVo Bolt now supports out-of-home streaming.