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Grovemade’s luxury wooden speakers make helping the environment look good

Grovemade's new speaker system built from domestically sourced wood proves that you can treat yourself and your environment at the same time.
NFL Action

Twitter could be planning to bring live-streaming NFL games to the Apple TV

Twitter is reportedly currently in discussions with Apple about bringing its app to the Apple TV, featuring live-streaming NFL games and other events.
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HBO Now, Crackle, and a bunch of features come to video discovery app MightyTV

MightyTV takes a Tinder-like approach to TV and movie recommendations, and now it's even better with new features and support for HBO Now and Crackle.
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Vizio’s latest and greatest HDR TVs now support both major HDR standards

Owners of Vizio's P-Series and M-Series HDR TVs now have more HDR content at their fingertips, with a new firmware update adding support for HDR10.
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Netflix launches FAST Speed Test app for super simple connection checks

Following the launch of its Fast.com speed-checking website, Netflix has launched a new mobile app to help users quickly check their connection speed.
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Prepare for kickoff: NFL Network and RedZone land on Sling TV today

Football fans can relax, as the NFL Network and RedZone have not only returned to Dish Network, they're also live on Sling TV as well.
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'Game of Thrones' to 'Stranger Things': Apple reportedly crafting streaming TV guide

Apple is reportedly working on a new type of TV guide that lets users browse shows and movies across a variety of streaming services.
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Hear the latest from artists you love, those you might like with new Spotify feature

Spotify's latest new feature, Release Radar, highlights new releases from artists you love, as well as those you might want to check out.
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Dish looks to cut the fat with its new Flex Pack skinny bundle package

Dish is looking to bring back subscribers who are leaving its satellite service behind with its new Flex Pack skinny bundle package.
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Time Warner Grabs 10 percent of Hulu. Will that mean big changes for subscribers?

Time Warner has acquired a 10 percent stake in Hulu, paying $583 million in a deal that will see several of its channels coming to Hulu's live TV service, expected to launch early next year. But what does that mean for current subscribers?
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The EcoBoulder speaker from Ecoxgear is a 100-watt party in a box

Ecoxgear's 100-watt EcoBoulder packs a Bluetooth speaker, AM/FM radio, and PA system into one waterproof package that can go anywhere you go.
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First 8K satellite broadcasts kick off in Japan, but don’t get rid of your 4K TV yet

Japanese broadcaster NHK is kicking off the first 8K satellite broadcasts at select locations in Tokyo and Osaka, including coverage of the 2016 Olympics.
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Build the Frankensteinian speaker you’ve always dreamed of with Sonic Blocks

The Sonic Blocks system, now live on Indiegogo, aims to let users customize every aspect of a speaker until it suits them perfectly.
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Why waste hard drive space? Study shows streaming made up 75 percent of piracy in 2015

These days, even pirates are increasingly turning toward streaming, with nearly 75 percent of all piracy in 2015 coming via illegal streaming sites.
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BenQ aims for all-in-one entertainment with its Colorific i500 mini-projector

With its new Colorific i500 portable mini-projector, BenQ decided to add a little extra juice in the form of a built-in Bluetooth speaker.
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Immerse yourself in the game with Sennheiser's flagship PC 373D gaming headset

For gamers seeking the highest levels of audio immersion, Sennheiser has announced its newest flagship gaming headset, the $260 PC 373D.
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The Marantz SR6011 network A/V receiver offers 9.2 channels of raw power

The Marantz SR6011 brings 9.2 channels with nine independent amplifiers, and features support for both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X out of the box.
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Beyerdynamic targets audiophiles with its DT 1990 Pro open-back headphones

Pros and audiophiles alike are in for a treat this week with the unveiling of Beyerdynamic's new DT 1990 Pro open-back headphones.
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A few small cable companies are getting the first 4K Ultra HD trials this year

Satellite operator SES is bringing the first Ultra HD trials for cable subscribers to a few small cable companies later this year.
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Beyerdynamic shows off new wired and wireless in-ear models ahead of IFA

Beyerdynamic knows a thing or two about headphones, and now the company is bringing that knowledge to smartphone users with its new Byron series.
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PlayStation Vue is targeting sports fans with the addition of NFL Network

Both NFL Network and NFL RedZone will be available on Sony's PlayStation Vue internet TV service by the start of the 2016 football season.
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The Billie amplifier combines high-res digital audio with a pinch of analog magic

Like the convenience of digital sound but miss the warm sound analog provides? The makers of the Billie amplifier want to give you the best of both worlds.
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The last VCR manufacturer is ending production

Funai, the last remaining manufacturer of VCRs, will halt production this month.
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These headphones don’t just drown out the world, they help you hear it better

The AMPSound in-ears might look like standard earphones, but they also function as a personal hearing amplifier and include a 3,000mAh Power Pack.
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Paramount Blu-rays featuring DTS:X 3D surround sound are on the way

Paramount and DTS have announced an agreement to offer DTS:X 3D surround sound on Paramount home Blu-ray releases, starting with a batch of comedies.
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Ultimate Ears’ new artist edition speaker is the psychedelic Drippy UE Roll 2

Given the popularity of the UE Roll, it's no surprise that its sequel is already getting its first artist edition with the Drippy UE Roll 2.
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The maker of some of our favorite cheap headphones is back with three new models

Headphone maker 1More USA has launched three new models: the wireless MK802 over-ears and iBFree in-ears, as well as the wired Piston Classics.
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Sharp’s massive 4K HDR Aquos N8000 TV can display a billion colors

If the models in the Aquos N7000 series Sharp debuted earlier this year were too small for you, the 75-inch N8000 series might be what you're looking for.

Apple Music’s sketchy song-matching feature is being replaced by iTunes Match

Apple is slowly rolling out iTunes Match to Apple Music subscribers, which will mean fewer mismatches between the service and your music library.
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ABC News partners with Facebook to offer live-streaming coverage of DNC and RNC

Facebook and ABC News are teaming up to offer in-depth live-streaming video coverage of the Republican and Democratic national conventions.
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CBS News launches slick new Apple TV app ahead of national conventions

CBS News has launched a new Apple TV app offering authentication-free, live-streaming news coverage, as well as built-in Siri support.
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Yamaha's new upscaling Blu-ray players aim to breathe new life into your old discs

For those not ready to go all in on UHD Blu-ray, Yamaha has announced two new upscaling Blu-ray players, both of which also feature high-res audio support.
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YouTube to offer a live 360-degree look at the Republican and Democratic conventions

The Republican and Democratic National Conventions are right around the corner, and YouTube is planning to offer streaming coverage of both in 360 degrees.
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The Starz standalone streaming app has finally arrived on Roku devices

In April, Starz took a hint from HBO Now and similar services with the launch of a standalone app. Now that app is finally available for Roku users.