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Plex launches more than 80 free, ad-supported livestreaming TV channels

Plex has announced the addition of more than 80 free, ad-supported livestreaming TV channels, like Tastemade, to its media management and playback platform.
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Spotify’s video podcasts bring hosts — and advertisers — closer to fans

With its new Spotify video podcast experience, Spotify is making is podcast ambitions clear: It wants to be YouTube for podcasts, and it's all about the ads.
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Zoom for Home devices give you a second screen just for video calls

Zoom, the videoconference company that has become synonymous with work-from-home video calls has announced its first home-based hardware and software products.
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FuboTV boosts content via Disney deal that licenses ESPN and other channels

FuboTV, the sports-centric live TV streaming service brings ESPN's three channels on-board through a deal with Disney that also brings in National Geographic.
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$90 TicPods ANC herald a new era of affordable true wireless noise cancellation

Active noise cancellation is among the top features people want in a set of true wireless earbuds, but it's usually pricey. TicPods ANC offer it for under $100.
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HBO Max proves your ISP can make a streaming offer you can’t refuse

AT&T's announcement that its internet customers won't face data overage charges when streaming HBO Max is cause for concern. Is this the end of net neutrality?
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With its Joe Rogan exclusive, Spotify’s new podcast strategy is to kill podcasts

Spotify's acquisition of The Joe Rogan Experience is a huge win for the streaming media company, but it sends a dark message about the open future of podcasts.
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What is contrast modulation, and how does it impact your TV’s picture quality?

Hardly ever discussed, contrast modulation plays a role in your TV's picture quality. We explain what it is, and how it could affect your next TV purchase.
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Free on Apple TV: Pearl Jam’s new album is now a Dolby Vision/Atmos experience

Pearl Jam has a treat for fans who are stuck at home: The band's Gigaton album will be presented as a free visual experience on Apple devices with Dolby tech.
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This could be our first look at the Google Pixel Buds 3

Google's first true wireless earbuds, the new Pixel Buds 2, aren't even on sale yet, but there are already some signs the company is readying the next version.
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Fandango buys Vudu because movie theaters are dead (for now)

Movie ticket company Fandango is hedging its bets against a long-term downturn in the theater business by buying Walmart's movie purchase and rental service.
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What is Real 8K TV? LG’s approach to 8K fully explained

8K TV is here and with it comes a slew of new labels. LG's Real 8K is one of them, and it's likely going to raise some questions. We've got the answers.
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Spotify now lets premium users hide songs they hate from playlists

Playlists might be the best thing about Spotify, but that doesn't mean they can't get better. Now, any playlist can reflect your personal taste by hiding songs.
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Apple is finally letting people buy replacement AirPods Pro eartips

Given how easy it is to lose or damage the white eartips that come with Apple's AirPods Pro, you'd think it would be just as easy to replace them. Now it is.
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These were the biggest TV technology fails of all time

From Sony Betamax to security concerns around cameras, TV technology has failed more than once. We take a walk down memory lane to look at the biggest blunders.
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Augmented-reality cable technicians are here to fix your internet

Using a clever combination of smartphones and augmented reality, tech support staff can troubleshoot your problems remotely as if they were there in real life.
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Bose denies firmware fried ANC on QC35 headphones but will allow downgrades

After a lengthy investigation, Bose claims it caused no harm to the ANC feature of its QC35 headphones via a firmware update, but will let users downgrade.
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Movies Anywhere users can now share their movies — with a few catches

Having a cloud-based library of movies is cool, but being able to loan those movies out is cooler. That's what Movies Anywhere Screen Pass does — mostly.
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You can now buy or rent videos in Amazon Prime Video for iPhone and Apple TV

Apple has recently lifted a requirement that it earn a 30% commission on all digital purchases within premium video subscription apps, giving users more choice.
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The best Alexa skills for kids and teens

It's never easy keeping kids from boredom, but right now it's especially challenging. If you have an Alexa smart speaker, these skills can help fill the time.
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All-day battery life and ANC are about to become standard true wireless features

Qualcomm has good news for those who wish things like all-day battery life and noise cancellation were available on affordably-priced true wireless earbuds.
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YouTube reduces default video quality for all users for one month

Following similar measures already taken in Europe, YouTube has decided to switch the default quality of its videos to standard definition for all of its users.
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Amazon Video makes family content available to all customers, no Prime needed

In response to the growing number of families stuck at home in the wake of the pandemic, Amazon is making a selection of its Prime Video family content free.
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 vs. Sony WF-1000XM3: ANC earbuds shootout

Sony's $230 WF-1000XM3 ANC true wireless earbuds are among the best. Should you even consider the more expensive $300 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2? Yes.
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Comcast adds Hulu to Xfinity Flex and X1 as social distancing ramps up

With the increase in folks staying home amid coronavirus concerns, Comcast subscribers can now access Hulu from their set-top boxes, without adding devices.
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 vs. Apple AirPods Pro: Which should you buy?

On the hunt for true wireless earbuds that sound great and offer ANC? Two of the best options to consider are the AirPods Pro and the Momentum True Wireless 2.
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Hulu + Live TV comes to Sony PlayStation 4, giving folks another option to PSVue

Sony has shuttered its PSVue live-TV streaming service for the PS4, but today users have a new choice: Hulu + Live TV joins YouTube TV on the gaming console.
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Google Pixel Buds 2 Vs Samsung Galaxy Buds+: Battle of the Android buds

If you're wondering whether the Google Pixel Buds 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ should be your next set of true wireless earbuds, we've got a great comparison!
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Pre-order glitch suggests Google Pixel Buds 2 will be here soon

Though Google has still not given us a release date for its new Pixel Buds earbuds, they may soon arrive. A pre-order page appeared and was quickly removed.
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Redbox launches a free, ad-supported live TV streaming service

Looking to further reduce its dependence on the rental of physical discs from its ubiquitous red kiosks, Redbox Free Live TV is an ad-supported service.
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Disney+ app finally shows up on all Vizio SmartCast TVs

After a three-month delay, owners of Vizio SmartCast TVs can now access Disney+ without the use of a secondary device, thanks to an automatic software update.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds+ finally debut, and they have a killer battery life

The rumors and leaks were right: Samsung has unveiled its $150 Galaxy Buds+ with 11 hours of battery life and much-improved sound quality. ANC is a no-show.
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AirPods, AirPods Pro shortages could worsen due to coronavirus outbreak

Apple's already heavily back-ordered AirPods Pro could become harder to get due to the Coronavirus outbreak in China. Regular AirPods could also see delays.
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Apple AirPods vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds+

Apple's AirPods are undoubtedly popular, but can Apple compete with Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ true wireless earbuds? Read our side-by-side comparison to find out.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds vs. Galaxy Buds+

We compare Samsung's latest Galaxy Buds+ true wireless earbuds to the original Galaxy Buds to see how much Samsung has upped its true wireless game since 2019.
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Sony’s 2020 4K HDR TVs are up for pre-order starting at $700

First announced at CES 2020, Sony has now revealed some of its pricing and pre-order info for its latest 2020 4K HDR LED TVs. We've got all of the details.
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Roku’s Wireless speakers will link up with its smart soundbar for true surround

Getting a surround sound system for your home theater is both affordable and easy now that Roku's Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer work with the company's Wireless Speakers to create a $500 wireless surround system. Though it may not pack the punch of other surround systems, for this price it's hard to knock it.
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Sonos CEO tries to calm customers, says products will work ‘as long as possible’

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has written an open letter to his customers clarifying the company's previous announcement that it will end software updates for older products in May 2020. Though it's not a reversal by any means, it may be enough to calm some of the angry voices on social media outlets.