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Soundcloud survives, but with some key changes to leadership

Soundcloud will survive after receiving $170 million in rescue funding today. Some new faces have been installed as CEO and COO, however.
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Roku just introduced upgrades to its entire streaming lineup, plus Roku OS 8

Despite valiant attempts by Apple and Amazon to catch up in the streaming wars, Roku's newest devices look to strangle the competition.
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James Cameron is thinking about rebooting the Terminator franchise … again

James Cameron, the king of sequels, is reportedly interested in rebooting the Terminator franchise -- with a full trilogy of films.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus vs. iPhone 7 Plus: Which adds more value?

Samsung's next flagship phones promise to give the iPhone a run for its money. So how do they stack up in terms of power and performance?
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Meet Gary, your friendly neighborhood earphone organizer

Meet Gary! It's your friendly neighborhood automatic earphone organizer, built to reduce stress from tangled earbud cables.
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Ditch remotes, and talk to your television! Sony adds Google Assistant to 4K TVs

Sony announced the addition of Google Assistant to select Ultra HD televisions -- specifically, those running the Android TV OS.
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You can now control Sonos smart speakers directly from the Pandora app

On the heels of Sonos' acclaimed One speaker, the company is partnering with Pandora to allow users more freedom than ever with their music.
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Mars earbuds are equipped with space-age translation tech

Korea's Line Corporation has taken a stab at translating earbuds with the MARS, which are fully wireless and equipped with Clova AI.
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B&O Play’s new M3 speaker is built to fit any tastes, so long as they’re classy

B&O Play launched the Beoplay M3, a stylish, compact wireless speaker by award-winning Danish industrial designer Cecilie Manz.
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An upcoming Apple TV 4K update should fix its forced-HDR problem

The new Apple TV 4K has a nasty habit of forcing TVs into HDR mode, messing with the picture. Luckily, the upcoming tvOS 11.2 patch will help.
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Pioneer’s ClipWear Active earbuds are designed to withstand any workout

Pioneer's new ClipWear Active SE-CL5BT earbuds are designed to stay in place, no matter the workout -- or the weather, for that matter.
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Klipsch R-28PF and R-14PM powered reference speakers make life simple

Klipsch boasts the most complete collection of reference speakers out there, and now that collection includes powered speakers.
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From Boom to Blast, new UE speakers add Alexa and amp up the volume

Ultimate Ears' newest wireless speakers feature built-in Wi-Fi and Alexa support, allowing you to control your music without a phone.
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Netflix keeps on growing, bumps budget for original programming to $8 billion

Netflix has increased its estimated budget for original programming over the next year to $8 billion, which might explain the price bumps.
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Ponder the multiverse in this clip from 'The Man in the High Castle' season 3

Can't wait for 'The Man in the High Castle' season three, due out in 2018? Check out an exclusive clip from New York Comic Con.
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Family-focused superhero story ‘Raising Dion’ gets 10-episode order from Netflix

'Raising Dion,' based on a comic by Dennis Liu, just got greenlit by Netflix for a ten-episode season with Michael B. Jordan producing.
Bob's Burgers

Hold the mayo! 'Bob's Burgers' will get its own feature-length film in 2020

Do you love a good hamburger-based pun? Good, because 'Bob's Burgers' is getting a feature-length film adaptation, set to arrive in July 2020.
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BenQ’s new HT1070A home cinema projector marries performance and value

BenQ's HT1070 home cinema projector was extremely popular. Now, the updated HT1070A is here, with some notable spec improvements.
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RHA's new MA390 and S500 Universal earphones work with any device

British manufacturer RHA released two new budget-friendly earphones, each equipped with universal, inline remotes for maximum control.
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John Travolta plays another slick gangster in the first 'Gotti' trailer

John Travolta's 'Gotti' gangster biopic was in production limbo for years, but nw the first trailer has finally arrived.
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HBO's Spielberg documentary is almost here, and the first trailer has arrived

One of Hollywood's top directors is finally getting his due, in the form of an HBO documentary. Catch the first trailer for 'Spielberg' here.
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Pioneer’s latest Elite receiver packs brains and brawn at a nice price

Pioneer's got an excellent lineup to show off at CEDIA this year, and it's headlined by their new Elite SC-LX502 7.2-channel A/V receiver.
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Netflix lands ‘Ratched,’ a prequel series to ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’

Ryan Murphy is making 'Ratched,' a 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' prequel series. Netflix has acquired the show, starring Sarah Paulson.
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Enter to win a handcrafted, laser-cut case for your favorite device from Toast

We've partnered with Portland's own Toast to give custom, laser-cut cases and covers to a few lucky readers. Sign up for a chance to win!
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Director Colin Trevorrow leaves 'Star Wars: Episode IX' over creative differences

In the latest installment of 'Star Wars Directorial Drama,' Colin Trevorrow has left 'Episode IX' due to creative control issues.
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Australian actor Brenton Thwaites tabbed as Robin in upcoming 'Titans'

DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. partnered for the upcoming Titans and Brenton Thwaites has been cast as Dick Grayson -- aka Robin.
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Clowns, clowns everywhere! Alamo Drafthouse to hold clown-only screening of 'It'

If you're a clown enthusiast, please stop. But first, check out the Alamo Drafthouse's hilarious clown-only screening of 'IT' on September 9.
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Roku’s lead in the streaming device market keeps growing

There are lots of streaming devices around, but one brand is in control of the industry: Roku, which increased its lead over the competition.
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Check out these stunning photos of the total solar eclipse

The momentous solar eclipse has come and gone, but don't worry if you missed it -- check out our picks for the best solar eclipse photos!
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A ‘Knight Rider’ reboot is on the way, and it could star John Cena, Kevin Hart

The Weinstein Company is producing a feature-length 'Knight Rider' reboot, and has set its sights on John Cena and Kevin Hart for key roles.
Louis C.K.

Louis C.K. made a movie without telling anyone, and it's almost here

Louis C.K. has apparently been working on a film in secret, titled I Love You, Daddy. It is set to screen in Toronto next month.
DuckTales

'DuckTales' has returned, and you can see the first episode free on YouTube

Scrooge McDuck and his great-nephews are back! Disney XD's 'DuckTales' reboot is here, and you can watch the first episode on YouTube free.
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David Tennant is making a surprising return for ‘Jessica Jones’ season 2

David Tennant will reprise his role as the villainous Kilgrave in Jessica Jones season 2, according to Entertainment Weekly.
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Riz Ahmed could be playing Carnage opposite Tom Hardy's Venom

After lucking into Tom Hardy for the lead role in 2018's 'Venom,' director Ruben Fleischer might have cast Riz Ahmed as Carnage, too.