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Sony expands HDR support for 2015 4K UHD TVs, strikes content deal with Amazon

More of Sony's 2015 TV will be able to support HDR thanks to a firmware update expected soon. The catch is: It will only work for Amazon HDR content.
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New Apple TV brings touch remote and tvOS, embraces games and Siri

Apple finally released a new Apple TV at its special event, and as expected, it is poised to compete well with Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
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Hi-res audio was big at IFA 2015, but are you willing to pay for it?

Many companies proved their support for hi-res audio is unwavering at IFA 2015. But will they win the battle for consumer attention?
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Bang & Olufsen’s BeoPlay A6 wireless speaker looks like a boomerang, sounds like a beast

At IFA 2015, Bang & Olufsen announced the launch of its A6 wireless speaker, and in true B&O style, it is simultaneously eye-catching and ear-catching.
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How Yamaha’s new Dolby Atmos sound bar creates a room-filling ‘dome of sound’

Yamaha's new sound projector is so impressive, it one our Best Tech of IFA 2015 award for the audio category. Here's why.
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Parrot’s futuristic Zik 3 headphones offer wireless charging, Apple Watch control

Parrot's latest offering, the Zik 3 wireless headphones, offer stylish design, and a host of new features from wireless charging to Apple Watch control.
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IFA Day 2: A retina-scanning phone, Logitech’s home remote, 4K UHD Blu-ray

We round up just a few of the highlights coming from IFA 2015's second press day, including a 4K UHD Blu-ray player.
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Forget the flat form factor, HDR is the finest feature on LG’s new OLED

The LG EF9500's flat form factor is fine and good, but what's getting missed in the excitement is its ability to process and display HDR content.
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Day 1 of IFA brings fresh OLED competition, 4K phones, a turntable revival

The first of two press-only days at IFA 2015 is now in the books, and it was Panasonic and Sony who nabbed the biggest headlines.
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Watch out, LG: Panasonic elbows in on OLED with the 4K CZ950

Panasonic joins LG in the OLED TV space with the introduction of the CZ950, a 4K UHD OLED meant to offer the best color accuracy available in a television.
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Finally a flat OLED! LG irons out its 4K OLED for store shelves in September

LG will release its first flat OLED TV to stores this September. The set will offer 4K UHD resolution and full HDR compatibility.
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Finally! How Pearbuds cracked the code to cut the cord on ear buds

We speak with Eric Tsoi, co-creator of the Pearbuds, a truly wireless pair of stereo earbuds, and he explains how he will succeed where others have failed.
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Give them time, and the remarkably comfy q-Jays reward you with sweet, detailed sound

We go ears on with the q-Jays, a $400 dual-balanced armature in-ear headphone with a remarkably compact and lightweight design.
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When sound matters but you can’t skimp on style, you want NAIM’s $1,500 Mu-so

The NAIM Mu-so is one of a very few premium wireless speakers. Its design is second to none, and its sound quality will bowl listeners over.
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Buy the Amazon Echo speaker at Staples … so you can buy more stuff from Amazon

Staples will now offer Amazon's Echo speaker for sale at its website, marking the first time the speaker has been solid outside of Amazon's own site.
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U-Turn Audio’s Orbit is, by far, the best bang for your buck we’ve seen in a turntable

U-Turn Audio's Orbit turntable offers an ideal blend of sweet sound and affordability, making it an ideal choice for a new or returning vinyl enthusiast.
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GoldenEar Technology Triton Five review

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Nobody puts baby in the corner! Paradigm’s latest sub deserves to dance in the spotlight

Some subwoofers are best heard and not seen, but Paradigms new Prestige Series subs deserve to take center stage under the spotlight.
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Organize your expanding vinyl collection with these stylish wood dividers

Need to wrangle your wax collection into a more organized state? Ditch those lame plastic dividers for something with some style.
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This $60,000 speaker system sounds so good we’re having trouble doing our jobs

No other audio system that's graced our listening room has captivated and mesmerized our staff quite like Technics Reference system. Our video shows why.
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Meet the Swiss Army Knife of Bluetooth speakers: The Braven BRV-Pro

Check out Braven's latest Bluetooth speaker up close as we show you what makes it the most versatile and resilient portable speaker we've seen yet.
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How a mob of Kickstarter vigilantes are killing the world’s smallest earbuds

Ivan Kan set out to bring a wireless Bluetooth earbud to the U.S. via Kickstarter, but skeptical backers turned a lack of understanding into a witch hunt.
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JVC XX Elation Bluetooth headphones: Surprisingly solid sound, expectedly low price

Watch JVC's budget-friendly Bluetooth headphones surprise us with their balanced sound, optional bass boost, and impressive battery life.
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The tiny Bluetooth earbud that broke its Kickstarter goal in hours was just shut down

We go hands on with the Dot, a small, wireless Bluetooth earbud available in a mono and stereo version.
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LG 65EG9600 4K OLED TV review

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Having trouble with Apple Music on your iPad? Here’s how to fix it

An iOS 8.4 bug may cause iPad users confusion as the Apple Music app looks wrong, and is missing key features such as 'For You' and 'Now.' Here's the fix.
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We piled 480 pounds of Klipsch speakers in 1 room to prove why bigger is better

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The experts agree: LG’s flagship 4K OLED TV is the best in the world

The annual Value Electronics TV shootout has come and gone, and LG's 4K Ultra HD OLED came out on top.
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Paradigm classes up its Prestige line with two gorgeous, ultra-powerful subwoofers

Loaded with features, the new Prestige subwoofers aim to deliver impeccable bass performance for home theater and music enthusiasts alike.
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Kick the milk crates to the curb and store your vinyl in style with Wax Stacks

A trio of music lovers has created a remarkably simple, yet necessary storage system for vinyl records. The attractive crates hold 50 records easily.
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Ultimate Ears’ Roll portable speaker takes a dunkin’ and keeps on thumpin’

Watch us dunk UE's new Roll Bluetooth speaker in a pitcher of water, proving its resilience is no joke. Turns out, neither is its sound quality.
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Samsung vs. LG cage match: Watch their best TVs fight, no Pay Per View needed

We pit LG's 4K UHD OLED TV against Samsung's flagship JS9500 SUHD TV. Each uses different technologies for incredible picture quality, but which is best?
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Video Review: The best-looking 4K TV ever is now even better

LG's 2014 flagship OLED earned our highest ever TV rating, and now the updated 2015 model is here. We cover what's new, what's not, and pricing details.
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Torque takes personalization to the extreme with its line of customizable headphones

Torque takes the notion of customization to the extreme with a new line of headphones that lets users swap parts in order to adjust the sound signature.