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Qplay ditches set-top box, hitches wagon to Chromecast

The short-form video aggregation service designed by the creators of TiVo brings its iPad app to the Chromecast.
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Damson’s bone-conduction speaker tech will go to your head (literally)

Damson's new headphones include bone conduction paired with noise-canceling ear buds for a bid to be your one-stop sonic solution.
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Are these the world’s first truly wireless in-ear headphones?

These clever earbuds aim to be truly autonomous, cutting out the wire that's always plagued "wireless headphones."

Music industry titans unite to standardize high resolution audio

Massive players in the music and electronics industries have joined forces to create a standard definition for hi-res audio files.
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JBL Authentic L8 review

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Vizio S5451w review

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Rock out your workout like Lebron with Beats’ new Powerbeats2 Wireless Earphones

Beats unveils a new pair of wireless earphones, offering 6 hours of runtime, and water-resistance to help you rock your workout.
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New study: Google Chromecast usage takes a dive

A new study from Parks and Associates shows that users are increasingly turning to other devices to get their streaming fix.
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Can Sony put the ‘TV’ into its new Playstation TV media device?

Sony's E3 announcement for a U.S. release of the Playstation TV brings a bevy of streaming and gaming options into play. But could it do even more?
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Slim down your home theater system with Marantz’s strapping NR1605

Marantz's new NR1605 brings all the modern features of a top notch AV receiver, in a frame that will fit just about anywhere.

Turtle Beach dishes delicious earsnacks at E3 with DTS Headphone:X headsets

Check out a preview of Turtle Beach's new gear, on display at E3 this year.
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Vizio aims to redefine value with its full-array M-Series LED TVs

Vizio unveils some serious upgrades for its new M-Series, including a host upgrades to the display, a slimmer, more attractive design, and key new features.
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Netflix calls Verizon out on the big red screen [Update: Netflix backs off]

A tweet of a screenshot in which Netflix specifically called out Verizon for sluggish streaming has started a bit of an uproar online.
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Blue Microphones Spark Digital review

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‘Orange is the New Black’ season 2 premieres, trends hotter than ‘House of Cards’

Netflix premieres season 2 of the popular series today, which has gained a huge amount of buzz on social media and elsewhere.
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Room for two? Braven’s new Mira speaker wants to hop in the shower with you

Braven introduces a stylish new water-resistance speaker that can be hung up or propped up wherever you roam.
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Blumoo review

Yamaha unveils its stylish new audiophile-level amplifier and CD player

The audiophile-grade units are available at authorized dealers starting this month.

Update: Verizon completes rollout of FiOS Quantum TV, new media server

Verizon unveils its new media server, the VMS1100, which promises up to 2TB of storage and the ability to record a whopping 12 programs at once.
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Internet TV vitals fade as OnCue’s creator leaves Verizon after only five months

Five months after Intel sold its OnCue OTT system to Verizon, the system's creator announced he will be stepping down.
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Sony HT-CT770 review

Denon takes on Sonos with its new HEOS wireless speaker series

Denon takes on the champ, launching a Sonos-esque series of three new multi-room wireless speakers called HEOS.

Vimeo funds its first original series, ‘High Maintenance’

Vimeo, announced its first funded original content. The site will fund six new episodes of the popular Web series 'High Maintenance.'
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Beats’ long-term designer says goodbye as Jony Ive says hello

The chief designer behind Beats Electronics, Robert Brunner, will not be joining the company in the next era. What will that mean for the iconic brand?
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Philips HTB3525B review

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Apple makes Beats buy official, to the tune of $3 billion

Apple purchased Beats Electronics today for $3 billion. The deal will see Apple acquire Beats hardware, Beats Music and more.
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Update: Apple slices price for Beats Electronics to $3 billion

The Cupertino tech firm will reportedly be purchasing Beats and all of its spoils, with an announcement to come in the next week.

Denon In-Command receiver lineup sports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4K

Denon's new upgrade to its In-Command receiver lineup pulls in modern wireless connection, the latest in 4K tech, and a host of other features.
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Samsung HW-H550 review

Google’s stance on Net neutrality is good for you, and very good for Google

Google's latest blog post promises that its new Fiber internet will work to connect Netflix and other streaming sites for free, unlike competing ISPs.

Hisense releases feature-packed H6 Smart TV with Android 4.2.2

Hisense swings for the fences with its new H6 Smart TV, which boasts a 55-inch screen, Android's OS with Chrome browsing, and a pile of apps for only $700.
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Dish Network releases its Virtual Joey DVR app for Playstation 3, PS4 owners still waiting

Dish unleashed its Virtual Joey app for PS3 owners on Tuesday, allowing users to access on-demand, DVR, and live TV content from their console.

Sony adds the SRS-X2 and SRS-X3 to its growing family of portable speakers

Sony unveils two brand new Bluetooth-powered models to round out the lower rung of its expansive SRS-X line of portable speakers.
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Awesome or deplorable? Check out Michael Jackson’s new ‘holographic’ performance

Michael Jackson posthumously performs via projection last night during the Billboard Music Awards. Check out the video and let us know what you think.