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Between the Streams: 'Stranger Things 2,' Avengers feud, Gene Wilder tribute

Stranger Things 2, a crazy new Westworld trailer, Luke Skywalker's Star Wars future, a tribute to the late Gene Wilder, and so much more!
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Yamaha’s fantastical self-playing pianos add a whole new dimension: multiroom audio

Yamaha’s self-playing Disklavier pianos have now set out to conquer a whole new echelon in the musical world: multiroom audio.
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This little iPad stand packs built-in speakers to raise your streaming game

Love that iPad but hate the sound? The Amp is an iPad stand with built-in speakers that easily pairs to your device via Bluetooth to offer stereo audio.
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Comedy legend Gene Wilder, star of ‘Willy Wonka,’ dies at 83

Gene Wilder, the comedic legend who captivated the world with his unique take on a wide array of roles, has died at the age of 83.
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Between the Streams: ‘Don’t Breathe’ sees the light, Justice League goes Dark

This week: Justice League Dark movie, Don't Breathe, Guardians of the Galaxy concept art, and the problem with TV dramas.
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RHA shows off two high-end headphones, first-ever headphone amp ahead of IFA 2016

RHA unveiled two new headphone models, as well as the company's first-ever portable headphone amplifier and DAC, the Dacamp L1, ahead of IFA 2016.
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Between the Streams podcast: ‘Kubo’ astonishes, Spidey gets a ‘new’ leading lady

This week: Spider-Man gets a new poster and a new Mary Jane to go with it, Kubo and the Two Strings changes everything for stop-motion animation, and more.
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Sennheiser PXC 550 review

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Focal takes its Dôme Flax speakers to new heights with an Atmos upgrade

Focal's gorgeous new 5.1.2 Dôme Flax speaker system offers a more refined solution to the Dolby Atmos conundrum.
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BTS Podcast: 'Sausage Party' remakes stoner comedies, Tales from the Crypt returns

This week: Seth Rogen's brilliantly crass animated film Sausage Party, Rogue One's latest trailer, and more.
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Yamaha’s entry-level sound bar gets classier and more versatile

Yamaha unveils its latest sound bar aimed at the cheap seats in the new YAS-106, which offers a slimmer design, HDMI connection, and Bluetooth streaming.
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Audiophiles unite: Roland buys V-Moda to help ‘inspire the future of music’

V-Moda has been acquired by the seminal synth maker Roland in a deal that will see the two companies partner up to expand into the broader marketplace.
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Between the Streams: Suicide Squad scrum — is DC in trouble?

This week: Suicide Squad conundrum, alternatives at the box office, a potential Star Wars TV show on ABC, Stranger Things 2 news and more.
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How Comcast plans to pipe 6,000 hours of Olympics coverage into your house

Comcast has revamped its X1 platform for the Rio Olympics to help deliver thousands of hours of extra coverage, from highlights to internet streams.
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Hands on: Yamaha TransAcoustic guitar

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Between the Streams: Jason Bourne (again), Black Mirror 3, Wonder Woman’s big week

This week, we're talking Matt Damon's Chinese film about monsters and the Great Wall, Wonder Woman's attempts to save the DC universe, and much more.
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Between the Streams: Stranger Things, Trekkie things, and more

This week on Between the Streams: The new Star Trek movie gets high marks, Stranger Things fever breaks out, and Louis CK preps his next hilarious series.
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Devialet Phantom review

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Between the Streams: Rogue One sizzles, Stranger Things flies, Ghostbusters doesn’t suck

The Emmy noms are in, the weekend is rich with movies, Netflix is absolutely killing it with Stranger Things, and Disney drops a new Rogue One sizzle reel .
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Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1 sound bar review

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Between the Streams: Star Trek expands, Alien sequel mania, ‘Wrecked’s’ Asif Ali (exclusive)

We interview one of the cast members of the new hit comedy Wrecked, dish about both new Alien sequels, preview the weekend box office, and more!
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Hifiman Edition S review

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Between the Streams: Tarzan whimpers, BFG stands tall, Tetris goes Hollywood

Tarzan and Steven Spielberg's The BFG openings, as well as yet more gaming movies (Tetris?!), and more.
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Jays u-Jays review

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Control live sound or just jam out with these fully wireless, AR earbuds

Available now for pre-order, the Here One wireless earbuds can alter the sound around you, play music, amplify or cancel noise, and more.
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Between the Streams: Westworld fever, Rogue One relief, Finding Dory magic

This week: The new trailer for HBO's Westworld, the strange turns for Ridley Scott's Alien: Covenant, the sheer beauty of Finding Dory, and more.
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Led Zeppelin wins landmark decision in ‘Stairway to Heaven’ trial

After a weeklong trial, a Los Angeles federal court ruled in favor of Led Zeppelin in its copyright case involving hit song Stairway to Heaven.
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Update: Michael Keaton will take flight in Spider-Man: Homecoming

Contrary to previous reports, Michael Keaton won't suit up again to play the villain in Marvel-Sony's co-produced Spider-Man film, Spider-Man: Homecoming.
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To finally conquer speakers, Samsung built this secretive sonic skunkworks

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Between the Streams: ‘Finding Dory,’ Star Wars cologne, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

On today's show, we talk about some big titles ahead, from Disney/Pixar's Finding Dory to Curb Your Enthusiasm season 9.
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Apple clears up the Apple Music clutter, adds daily playlists to take on Spotify

Apple showed off its redesigned Apple Music interface at WWDC, which clears up some of the clutter, adds new daily playlists, and more.
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As TV cuts commercials, product placement is worming its way into your shows

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Between the Streams: AI writes a movie, The Conjuring 2, Warcraft, and more

This week we cover a movie written entirely by an AI algorithm, big opening weekends for Warcraft and The Conjuring 2, Netflix's Voltron reboot, and more.
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Between the Streams: Comedian Eliza Skinner, Rogue One scare, lady wrestling

In town for the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, comedian Eliza Skinner joins us. We'll also talk Rogue One reshoots, Netflix's lady wrestling show, and more.