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Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and MagSafe review

Did your AirPods Pro noise cancellation just get worse?

All of this has happened before, and it will happen again. A firmware update has made your AirPods better. Or worse.
Taylor Swift on the SiriusXM iPhone app.

SiriusXM firing up a dedicated Taylor Swift channel on April 7

The satellite-and-streaming service presents Channel 13 (Taylor's Version) some 13 days before the release of her new album. It won't be around forever, though.
A Lionel Messi promo for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Apple (and Messi) offering a monthlong trial of MLS Season Pass

You can get a free one-month trial of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, thanks to Lionel Messi. Just sign up by April 5.
HBO Max app icon.

Max will be available to stream in Europe starting May 21

Warner Bros. Discovery will launch the Max era in Europe starting on May 21, with some 25 countries on the agenda.
Multiview on YouTube TV on an iPad.

YouTube TV just got even better on iPhones and iPads

You can now watch up to four shows at once in multivew with YouTube TV on iPhone and iPad. Just try not to burn out on all the cable news .
The LG CineBeam Q projector.

LG sweetens the deal on its new CineBeam Q projector

LG is throwing in a free portable speaker and a $200 gift card if you preorder its new CineBeam Q projector by April 8.
lg cinebeam q availability hands on

LG’s stylish CineBeam Q projector changes name, hits the U.S. in April

The LG CineBeam Q has dropped the Qube from its name and goes up for pre-order this month before its U.S. release in April. There's still no price, though.
The ESPN app featured on Roku.

ESPN’s standalone subscription could hit $30, receive preference on Roku

A new report says the standalone ESPN subscription set to be available in 2025 may cost between $25 and $30 and could get preferential treatment on Roku.
Pete Distad, CEO of the new sports streaming service from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Former Apple exec joins upcoming sports streaming service as CEO

Pete Distad, who most recently ran video and sports for Apple, will be at the helm of the new joint venture sports streaming service when it launches in 2024.
Phil Nickinson holding a Roku remote control over his eyes as the Roku screensaver plays behind him.

I don’t know what to do about Roku

Between all the advertising and data harvesting — and now a pretty major account breach that potentially could have been avoided — it's hard to recommend Roku.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Apple’s MLS Season Pass is streaming all games free this weekend

Every MLS match March 16-17 will be streamed for free on Apple's MLS Season Pass service — even if you're not a subscriber.
A promo image for music videos on Spotify.

Spotify adds music videos for Premium users in a handful of countries

Spotify is slowing testing with waters with music videos, available in a handful of countries at first, for a handful of artists.
Phil Nickinson wearing both the Ray-Ban Meta smart lasses and the Shokz OpenFit earbuds.

Your next earbuds maybe shouldn’t be earbuds at all

Since the release of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, I've found I'm not carrying around separate earbuds as often.
The search box on the ESPN app.

The upcoming sports streaming service is a textbook case of a ‘trollout’

Information about a major new sports streaming service continues to be released in dribs and drabs, which doesn't really help anyone.
Sling Arcade on Sling TV.

Sling TV adds arcade games on Fire TV and Android TV

You can now play arcade games on Sling TV in full-screen — or side by side with whatever you happen to be watching.
The Nomad Magnetic Leather Back Case on an iPhone 15 Pro.

2024’s coolest iPhone accessory is a throwback to old Android phones

Leather backs aren't actually new for phone — it's just been a while since we saw one this interesting.
The Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Apple TV 4K.

Hands-on with the Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Apple TV 4K

Belkin's MagSafe Mount for the iPhone makes video calls on Apple TV 4K that much easier. Call your mother. She misses you.
Close up of Sonos logo on a Sonos Arc soundbar.

Sonos says new product (probably headphones) coming by fall

Sonos says we can expect a major new product from the company no later than the end of September, in plenty of time for the holiday shopping period.
The Belkin iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Apple TV 4K.

Belkin drops a $50 mount for iPhone video calls on Apple TV 4K

Using your iPhone for video calls with Apple TV 4K will be a good bit easier thanks to a new $50 MagSafe mount from Belkin.
The Displace Mini TV on a refrigerator.

Suction-cup TVs, Rick Rubin is afraid of Bluetooth, and more AV news you missed

Would you put an expensive TV on ... anything ... using suction cups? And is legendary producer Rick Rubin really using $50 air tube earbuds?
Directional buttons on the Apple TV Remote app on an iPhone.

How to get a D-pad on your Apple TV Remote app

The Apple TV Remote app works really well on an iPhone and iPad, but it's not perfect. Here's how to switch from a trackpad to directional buttons.
Audiobooks on Spotify on an iPhone.

Spotify adds a paid audiobook option to its free tier

Those who stick with the free tier of Spotify can now buy access to audiobooks, with 15 hours available for $10 a month.
Sports on Paramount Plus.

Paramount serves ‘true sports fans,’ CEO says

Paramount CEO Bob Bakish doesn't appear to be threatened by the upcoming sports streaming service led by three competitors.
The LG S70TY soundbar.

LG’s 2024 slate of soundbars are tailor-made for its televisions

LG's trio of 2024 soundbars are meant to look as great as they sound — particularly if you pair them with an LG television.
The new Tubi logo.

Tubi’s rebrand looks to pull you further down the content rabbit hole

Tubi has a new look and feel as it continues to take over the free advertising-based streaming world.
Samsung's transparent micro-LED display.

Samsung’s latest see-through display uses microLED panels

Samsung has its own transparent displays on hand at CES 2024, and they use microLED technology that can be applied to all sorts of situations.
Roku Star button on the remote.

What does the Star button do on a Roku remote control?

The Star button on a Roku remote is a magical little creature. Here's a look at everything the Star button can do on your Roku TV or Roku player.
YouTube TV app icon on Apple TV.

YouTube TV fixes one of the more annoying parts of its guide

YouTube TV has fixed one of the more annoying features — or bugs — of its channel guide. No longer will it hop back to the top unexpectedly.
Warner Bros. Discovery President and CEO David Zaslav.

New streaming service looks to end endless Googling for sports

The upcoming sports streaming service from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery hopes to keep you from having to Google where a game is ever again.
Zee Family on YouTube TV.

YouTube TV just added a huge new add-on for $15 a month

With more than a dozen channels available for $15 a month, Zee Family looks to expand the reach of YouTube TV even more.
FuboTV app icon on Apple TV.

The [redacted] bits are the best part of Fubo’s sports streamer lawsuit

Fubo alleges illegal business practices kept it from being able to compete with the likes of YouTube TV and others. But the lawsuit keeps the details a secret.
The Apple Sports app on an iPhone.

Apple Sports app looks to rule live scores and stats on iOS

Apple has released its own sports app — appropriately named Apple Sports — that brings live scores, stats, and more to iPhones in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.

Samsung adding Auracast and 360 Audio to more TVs, phones, and earbuds

Samsung is expanding the capability of its phones, tablets, TVs, and earbuds, adding Auracast, 360 Audio, and fast switching.
The Vizio SmartCast homescreen.

Walmart buys Vizio — and its ad and data business — for $2.3 billion

The rumors were true. Walmart is scooping up TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in stock — and with it, Vizio's strong advertising and data business.