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Roku OS 9.3 update aimed at helping viewers find content quicker

Roku has announced its new operating system, dubbed Roku OS 9.3, which provides new features and focuses on enhancements to the streaming devices' voice search.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review: The best sound

Sennheiser's second-generation true wireless earbuds, rolling out in April 2020, are coming packed with improved battery life and active noise cancellation.
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Marshall adds the compact Uxbridge Voice to its smart speaker lineup

Marshall has announced the newest addition to its smart speaker family, and it happens to be the smallest. The Uxbridge Voice will be available in early April.
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NFL, NBA offer free subscriptions as coronavirus cancels live sports

The NFL announced that it will offer complimentary access to NFL Game Pass, the league's digital platform that carries every game from the past decade.
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Apple Powerbeats 4 earbuds: Everything you need to know

Apple's follow-up to its Powerbeats 3 wireless earbuds is here. Simply called Powerbeats, they're cheaper than the previous model, yet promise better sound.
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As coronavirus shuts movie venues, home theater industry remains strong

As the coronavirus infects every part of daily life, industry experts believe the audio and video landscape will emerge relatively unchanged on the other side.
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Meet Sonos S2, a New App and OS — and legacy product solution

Sonos has announced a new app and operating system that will add features for its newer products, with older products still being supported by the old OS.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 2 boost battery life, add noise cancellation

Sennheiser has announced its second generation true wireless earbuds, which will feature active noise cancellation, a smaller design, and better battery life.
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Google may be working on a new Chromecast Ultra with an external remote

Google is reportedly working on the second generation of its popular streamer, the Chromecast Ultra, which will include an external remote for the first time.
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Apple’s over-ear headphone rumors reignited by leaked icons

Over-the-ear headphones by Apple have been rumored since 2018, without much evidence to fuel the claims. Now, a pair of leaked icons have stoked the flames.
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Sonos decides to trash its controversial Recycle Mode

In response to backlash, Sonos is backing down its decision to "brick" older speakers and devices as part of a trade-in program for discounted newer products.
Apple AirPods Pro

Apple’s entry-level AirPods Pro nearing production, report says

A more budget-friendly version of Apple's AirPods Pro has been rumored for weeks, and the latest report suggests these new buds could enter production soon.
House of Marley Redemption ANC

House of Marley Redemption ANC review: Sustainable sound

House of Marley has released the Redemption ANC, the brands new true wireless earbuds complete with active noise cancellation and a sustainable design.
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Google certifies second-gen Pixel Buds for wireless charging

Google's upcoming true wireless earbuds, the second-generation Pixel Buds, have their wireless charging certification, possibly hinting at an upcoming release.
Samsung IconX Wireless Earbuds

Samsung may have spilled the beans on its next wireless earbuds

A supposed trademark request may have revealed that Samsung is working on its next wireless earbuds, a pair designed for fitness-minded people to enjoy.
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Fox Sports, YES still available on YouTube TV for now

A contract dispute between YouTube TV and Sinclair was expected to cause the removal of Fox Regional Sports and YES networks, but a temporary truce prevailed.
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Spotify polishes its Apple interface with refreshed icons

Spotify has updated its iOS interface for both free and premium subscribers, refreshing icons with the focus of streamlining the listening experience.
Ultimate Ears Hyperboom

Ultimate Ears Hyperboom review: Big bass in a Bluetooth speaker

Ultimate Ears has announced the UE Hyperboom, a huge Bluetooth speaker designed to easily play music, and play it loud enough to be the foundation of any party
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ in ear

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ review: Slick and simple, with monster battery life

Samsung's Galaxy Buds are back in the form of the updated Galaxy Buds+. With new features and 11 hours of battery life per charge, this is a stellar sequel.
Marshall Monitor II ANC

Marshall blends serenity with rock ‘n’ roll in the noise-canceling Monitor II ANC

Marshall has announced the Monitor II A.N.C headphones, the company's first over-ear active noise cancelling phones.
The Sonos One on a stand.

Sonos One vs. Amazon Echo Studio

The Sonos Play One and Amazon Echo Studio happen to be two incredibly similar speakers disguised in a pair of significantly different packages. But which speaker is the best of the two?
Samsung's The Wall Business

The Wall, Samsung’s epic microLED display, just got 300 inches bigger

Samsung's giant microLED TV just got a few new additions to its lineup, including an incredibly massive 583-inch, 8K display known as The Wall Business
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The best Super Bowl 2020 commercials

The countdown to Super Bowl LIV is still underway, but that hasn't stopped companies from rolling out some seriously funny commercials ahead of Sunday's big game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Here are the best of this year's bunch we've seen so far.
Emily Blunt an a young girl stare with intent in A Quiet Place.

All the best Super Bowl trailers of 2020

Commercials aren't the only things that dominated the screen between the action of this year's Super Bowl. Plenty of new movie and TV productions took advantage of the moment to release new footage. Here are the best Super Bowl trailers released for film and TV projects during the game.
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How to watch the 2020 Super Bowl in 4K or HDR, with or without cable

On Sunday, February 2, the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will meet in Super Bowl LIV, the pinnacle event of American football. Whether you'll be watching with a group or staying comfy at home, there's plenty of ways to watch this year's big game. One of them will even broadcast in 4K HDR.
Patrick Stewart as Jean Luc Picard.

Star Trek: Picard’s pilot is available free on YouTube and Pluto TV

For a limited time, CBS has made the pilot episode of its new series, Star Trek: Picard, free to watch on YouTube. The series is part of CBS All Access, the streaming video service of ViacomCBS.