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Google Music announces free, ad-supported streaming ahead of Apple Music debut

Amid growing controversy over the lower royalties earned by ad-supported streaming, Google Music went all-in today, announcing a free, ad-supported service.
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3 reasons Apple bowed to Taylor Swift’s demand to pay artists

Taylor Swift called out Apple Music for refusing to pay artists during the service's forthcoming free trial. Hours later Apple backed down -- but why?
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Marshall Headphones’ signature sound goes portable with the potent Kilburn speaker

We check out Marshall Headphones latest Bluetooth speaker layered in rock nostalgia, the Kilburn.

Yamaha + Dolby Atmos = The Ultimate Audio Experience

Yamaha adds new perks to its latest Aventage receiver rollout, including the latest in object-based surround sound, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, and much more.
SVS Prime Speakers

SVS Prime Series speaker system review

Hit the beach with UE’s totally dunkable Bluetooth speaker, the Roll

UE continues its knack for designing durable Bluetooth speakers with the new waterproof Roll.
Dolby Vision at the El Capitan theater

We saw the movie theater of the future, with dual laser projectors, 80 speakers

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8 Jurassic World moments that pay serious homage to Jurassic Park

Jurassic World

‘Jurassic World’ review

Jurassic World

Jurassic World is no joke for Chris Pratt, and he told us why

Ahead of the anticipated release of Universal's new blockbuster, Jurassic World, we got a chance to sit down with the cast and director in Hollywood.
Apple Music

With live radio and unlimited play, Apple Music steps up to Spotify

After months of speculation, Apple finally unveiled its new music streaming service, Apple Music, at WWDC 2015.
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Sol Republic’s Relays Sport are form-fitting in-ear headphones for $50

Sol Republic puts a new spin on the form fitting Relays in-ear headphones with the Relay Sport.
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Justice Department probes major theater chains for antitrust violations

The biggest movie theater chains in the country are being probed by the government for potential antitrust violations.
Game of Thrones Recap

Game of Thrones Recap: Dany and Tyrion chat and Jon Snow learns a hard lesson in ‘Hardhome’

Dany and Tyrion have a poignant conversation while Jon Snow and the Wildlings are attacked by the most fearsome enemy in Westeros.

Style meets substance in the Marshall Headphones Major II | Video Review

Those looking for affordable headphones with style, comfort, durability, and performance will want to check out the Major II from Marshall Headphones.
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Android TV Channels aims to line up streaming apps alongside live TV

Google's new feature for the Android TV smart platform allows users to surf through traditional TV channels and select apps in the same channel grid.
Point Break Reboot

Epic action and a Keanu drawl dominate this Point Break reboot trailer

The new trailer for the Point Break reboot offers the same characters and high-flying stunts as the original, but set to an all new storyline.
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Foul play? Two of B.B. King’s daughters allege legendary musician was murdered

Less than two weeks after B.B. King's death, two of the legendary musicians daughters are claiming foul play was involved.

Get a load of Yamaha’s four new affordable V79 series network receivers

Yamaha adds four new network AV receivers to the company's affordable V79 series, starting under $500.
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Check out this crazy industrial rock ad for David Lynch’s coffee brand

David Lynch has his own coffee, and the eccentric director's daughter has made an amazingly bizarre, utterly catchy ad for the brand.
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Strap on DTS’ wireless virtual surround sound courtesy of Samsung’s new 4K TVs

Select Samsung TVs will now stream DTS: Headphone X wireless surround sound to any Bluetooth headphones.
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Netflix doubles down on Bojack Horseman with 12 more episdes

Netflix' raucous animated original series, Bojack Horseman, gets slated for a second season.
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Want a paper-thin OLED TV that sticks on the wall with magnets? LG’s got it

LG display's latest wonder is a 55-inch ultra-thin OLED display that can stick on the wall with nothing more than a magnet
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T.R. Knight added to Hulu’s upcoming 11/22/63 as antagonist for James Franco’s character

T.R. Knight joins the cast of Hulu's anticipated new series about a time traveller determined to stop the JFK assassination starring James Franco.
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We go hands-on with Philips’ stylish Fidelio NC1 noise-cancelling cans

Philips' slim and stylish noise-cancelling on-ears, the Fidelio NC1, have a lot to offer, but their $300 price pits them up against serious competition.
AK380 feature

When no mere iPod will do, Astell & Kern makes this $3,500 high-res music player

Astell & Kern ups the ante in the portable high resolution audio market once again, demoting the $2,500 AK240 for a new flagship in the AK380.
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Amazon’s Fire TV now connects to Bluetooth headphones for wireless private listening

Amazon's Fire TV streaming devices add Bluetooth compatibility with wireless headphones for easy late-night listening with no strings attached.

Steely cans: RHA’s new T20 load mold-injected steel with all new drivers

Offering all the features of their predecessor the T10i, along with an innovative new driver system, RHA's T20 headphones are poised to dazzle.
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Watch R2-D2 go Dirty Harry on a bunch of Jawas in new Lego fan film

See R2-D2 go berserker like you've never seen him before in this new Lego short film from the folks at BrotherhoodWorkshop.
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Game of Thrones episode breaks piracy record with 2.2 million downloads in 12 hours

Game of Thrones' latest episode breaks a piracy record in its first 12 hours, being downloaded over 2.2 million times.
Eric Neumann Mad Genius

Meet the mad genius who wants to save the music industry with a smarter Pandora

Mad Genius Radio's CEO Eric Neumann has an ambitious new plan to get users to throw in some cash in support of streaming music.

Go big or go home: Definitive Technology’s Symphony 1 are a bold first effort

Check out Definitive Technology's new wireless, active noise cancelling headphones, the Symphony 1.
Chris Hemsworth Hangs Out

Chris Hemsworth lets it all hang out in the raunchy new Vacation trailer

The new trailer for the Vacation reboot may be too hot to handle for some audiences, but it does serve up some real laughs
Audeze EL-8

Audeze EL-8 review