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JBL Boombox review

JBL Boombox review

The JBL Boombox might have a retro name, but it’s got distinctly modern features. The massive, $450 speaker makes most portable Bluetooth speakers look puny by comparison, boasting a beefy 20,000mAh battery which can charge two phones at once. It also sounds good, thanks to plenty of park-thumping bass.
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RHA’s acclaimed MA650 wireless earphones now come in white

Scotland-based audio manufacturer RHA makes some seriously nice headphones, including their acclaimed MA650 Wireless. Now, you can get the excellent $100 earbuds in white. With IPX4 sweat resistance and 12 hours of battery life, these could become your new everyday earbuds.
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Celebrate 4/20 with the dopest weed gadgets in the observable universe

The 20th of April has arrived, and you know what that means. Stoners across the world are preparing to celebrate their favorite holiday by lighting up and getting lifted. For tech lovers, we picked out the coolest weed gadgets around, including vapes, grow boxes, and more.
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These AirPod look-alikes blend bold style with slick features

Chinese manufacturer Mobvoi launched an Indiegogo campaign for the Ticpods Free, a pair of fully wireless earbuds that look similar to Apple's popular AirPods. The Ticpods feature touch controls, in-ear detection, and excellent battery life.
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‘Kingsman’ star Taron Egerton to portray Elton John in ‘Rocketman’ biopic

Back in September, Kingsman: The Golden Circle star Taron Egerton announced his casting as Elton John in an upcoming biopic, titled Rocketman. Today, Paramount officially greenlit the musical, which is set to begin production sometime this summer.
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Kygo Sound A9/600 BT review

Norwegian DJ Kygo has his own line of signature headphones. We got the opportunity to test out the flagship model -- the A9/600 BT -- and came away impressed.
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Steven Spielberg to direct DC’s ‘Blackhawk,’ his first superhero movie

In today's box office, the only thing more reliable than a superhero movie is a Steven Spielberg movie. The two are set to become one, as Spielberg has decided to produce and direct a film based on the Blackhawk DC Comics character. Fans will have to wait, though, while he finishes up Indiana Jones 5.
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‘Westworld’ creators to take their talents to Amazon for new sci-fi series

If you're a fan of HBO's hit series Westworld, hold onto your hats. Showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy just signed on with Amazon Studios to adapt William Gibson's acclaimed 2014 sci-fi/noir book The Peripheral into an original series. Novelist Scott B. Smith will write the screenplay.
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Netflix is in a war with the Cannes Film Festival

Last year, a controversial decree regarding theatrical distribution banned Netflix films from competition at Cannes Film Festival. Now, the ultra-popular streaming company is cutting ties with Cannes altogether, citing the festival's "archaic" distribution requirements.
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Ikea’s Eneby Bluetooth speakers blend seamlessly into the background

If Ikea is your go-to solution for everything home-related, your time has come. The Swedish furniture superstore just announced the affordable new Eneby Bluetooth speakers, designed with a postmodern aesthetic and built to fit into any home.

Irons, Tigers, and pars: Here’s how to watch the 2018 Masters online

Golf nut? If you're wondering how to watch the 2018 Masters online, you're not alone. Luckily, we've thrown together a comprehensive guide to keep you locked in through all four rounds. Only time will tell if this is Tiger's comeback year.
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What is YouTube Red? What you get, how it works, and how much it costs

Curious about YouTube Red? We cover what you get with a subscription and how much YouTube Red costs, along with how YouTube Red works with Google Play Music to make a great music streaming service.
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I ditched Spotify for YouTube Red with Google Play Music and never looked back

Everyone loves Spotify, but sometimes, the most popular streaming platforms just aren't enough. Here's why I switched over to Youtube Red.
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The Walkman just went wireless with JLab’s Retro headphones

JLab is capitalizing on the upswing of '80s nostalgia with the new Rewind Wireless Retro headphones, which bring back the classic Walkman design in a wireless form factor.
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Logitech G560 review

Looking to upgrade your gaming cave? Look no further than the Logitech G560 gaming speakers, which offer powerful sound and multicolor light arrays which react to the games you’re playing.
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Netflix orders a series based on Frank Miller’s upcoming ‘Cursed’

Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler haven't published their graphic novel collaboration yet, but that hasn't stopped Netflix from going ahead and ordering a series based on it. Cursed will follow Arthur and Nimue, the Lady of the Lake.
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Dust off that magnifying glass! Carmen Sandiego is getting a Netflix movie

Last year, Netflix cast Gina Rodriguez in the lead role of its upcoming Carmen Sandiego animated series. Now, she'll take the role on live camera, too.
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The LG ThinQ is a new Google Assistant smart speaker taking aim at Alexa

LG's 2018 speaker lineup features a Google Assistant-enabled smart speaker, a slick soundbar, and some party speakers.
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Tired of your superyacht’s tiny TV? Enter the crazy, 200-inch C Seed Supermarine

Do you own a superyacht? If so, you can now buy a massive TV and speakers that retract into the deck. C Seed's Supermarine products are absurdly awesome.
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Gaming-focused Logitech G560 may be most immersive computer speakers ever

Logitech's new G560 gaming speakers boast colorful, reactive LED arrays that developers can use to make games more immersive.
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Sony’s Spider-Man universe might include ‘Nightwatch’ film helmed by Spike Lee

Ready for more Marvel? Sony is reportedly planning a film featuring the lesser-known Nightwatch character, an antihero with a badass suit. Spike Lee is rumored to helm the film.
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The Solo looks unlike any speaker you’ve ever seen (and a lot like an ashtray)

Studio19 just launched a crowdfunding campaign for its Solo wireless speaker, and we took it for a quick spin. Here are our thoughts.
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To little surprise, Netflix renews ‘Black Mirror’ for season 5

'Black Mirror' is one of the most unique shows around, and Netflix knows what the fans want. The anthology series will be back for a fifth season.
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Kids hijacking your Netflix account? Here’s how to delete items

Wondering how to fix your viewing recommendations after little Timmy watched Paw Patrol on your profile? Here's how to delete Netflix history.
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How to watch the 2018 Winter Olympics online

The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea are here. Here's how you can watch the two-week event, with or without a cable subscription.
Massdrop x NuForce EDC3 in-ear headphone review

Massdrop x NuForce EDC3 in-ear headphone review

After the $60 EDC headphones proved quite popular, Massdrop and NuForce reconnected for the EDC3, boasting more drivers and better sound. We review.
Braven Ready Elite review

Braven Ready Elite review

Braven's Ready speaker series is built to withstand the elements, and the new Ready Elite stands above them all. How does it match up with the competition?
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Get your first peek at ‘Unsane,’ Steven Soderbergh’s thriller shot on an iPhone

The first trailer has been released for 'Unsane,' Steven Soderbergh's new thriller shot entirely on an iPhone.
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SpaceX just fired its most powerful rocket ever. Next stop, a Tesla in space

After a long series of delays and unexpected setbacks, SpaceX successfully completed a static fire engine test for its Falcon Heavy rocket today at Pad 39A of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. 
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Erato Verse fully wireless earbuds review

We loved the Apollo 7 wireless earbuds. Do the new mid-tier Erato Verse measure up to their big sibling? Read our review to find out.

TVs want to be the center of your smart home, but does that really make sense?

TV manufacturers like Samsung are pushing their new digital assistant-enabled TVs as the future hub of your smart home. Will that bear out?
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At CES, Stern Pinball flexes its bumpers and tries not to tilt

We caught up with Zach Sharpe, pinball master and Marketing Director for Stern Pinball, one of the world's biggest machine manufacturers.
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Peloton Tread is an internet-connected treadmill with a massive touchscreen

The Peloton Bike has been a big hit for several years, and now the same company makes a treadmill, too. We spoke with CEO John Foley at CES.
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The future of weed? Cloudious 9’s Hydrology 9 combines vaping and smoking

Cloudious 9 has made waves by combining vaporizers and water pipes. We spoke with CEO Richard Huang at CES about the Hydrology 9.