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Jon Stewart to leave The Daily Show later this year

Shocking Tuesday's audience, Jon Stewart suddenly announced he will be leaving The Daily Show at the end of his contract, a post he has held since 1999.
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50 Shades of Grey is better with Buscemi

50 Shades of Grey is ripe for the picking when it comes to parody, so Booya pictures ups the ante by turning to the antithesis of the title roll, Buscemi.
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Car battery, or Bluetooth speaker? This stout cube from TDK shoots sound in all directions

The TDK Trek 360 is a stout little Bluetooth speaker that takes on the elements to deliver clear and present sound in all directions.
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Sling TV gets sporty, adds 9 sports channels in new $5 bundle

Sling TV's new Sports Extra package is revealed, adding 9 new channels as an add-on bundle.
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Harman Kardon Soho Wireless review

Harman Kardon takes the slim and sleek Soho headphones wireless with style, but poor performance in the low end makes these pricey cans a pass.
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7 ways Apple can build the ultimate Internet TV service we’re all waiting for

As new rumors emerge about Apple’s plans for a Web TV service to compete with Sling TV, we put together our wish list for Apple to build a superior offering.
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50 shades of blue: Sonos honors 75 years of Blue Note Records with limited edition speaker

Sonos' Play: 1 speaker gets a colorful paint job, and an exclusive playlist hand-picked by Blue Note Records artists.

These headphones promise virtual reality-style surround sound on the go

Using special software and multiple sensors, Neoh headphones aim to create theater-quality virtual surround sound in a wireless design.
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New alliances, revenge, and retribution teased in new Game of Thrones trailer

The new GOT Season 5 trailer may not answer many questions, but it will definitely get you primed to get back to Westeros this April.
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Marshall Mode EQ review

Marshall’s Mode EQ offer power when you want it, delicacy when you don’t, and a vibe that embodies their namesake.
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Klipsch R-20B review

The R20-B may be a step up from the model before it, but more sub, more drivers, and more money doesn’t always equal more performance.
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End of an era: Toshiba will shutter U.S. TV division [Update]

Under increased pressure from competition, Toshiba announces the company will be pulling out of the North American TV market completely.

Take your music into the rapids with Drytunes

Drytunes isn't your ordinary Bluetooth speaker, but a weatherized case designed to take your music, and your gear into virtually any aquatic environment.
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Tiger Woods gets a new smile and a new headphone deal with Sol Republic

Tiger Woods got more than just a tooth replacement this week, announcing a new partnership with Sol Republic headphones.
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Do you live in one of the 4 cities Google’s about to light up with Fiber?

Google has announced which four metro areas will be next to get Fiber gigabit Internet service, adds five new cities to list of potential candidates.
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Yamaha EPH-M200 review

Yamaha pumps up the bass with the EPH-M200 in-ear headphones, which proffer massive 16mm drivers serving up a potent blast of sound through ergonomic titanium tubes. However, those who prioritize balance and presence need not apply.

Netflix signs Indie-darlings Mark Duplass and brother Jay to four-picture deal

Netflix dug deeper into the movie business today, inking a deal with "The League" star and film maker Mark Duplass and brother Jay for four Indie films.
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Pioneer’s new HRM-7 headphones promise studio-grade performance on a budget

Pioneer unveils the HRM-7, which rock highly tuned drivers designed to provide accurate sound from the studio to the DJ booth.
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Sony’s The Interview crosses over from VOD to Netflix Saturday

After making the rounds to nearly every video-on-demand platform in the land, The Interview will soon begin streaming on Netflix.
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Overstock to follow Amazon into the new age of streaming video

Overstock sees opportunity in Amazon's streaming video success, preparing a competing service that will aim to entice customers to join its loyalty program.
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UE Megaboom review

While the price is certainly not for the timid, UE’s Megaboom follows up the company’s extremely successful Boom Bluetooth speaker with bigger sound, stronger armor, and the best Bluetooth range in the biz.
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Cambridge Audio Bluetone 100 review

Cambridge Audio’s Bluetone 100 leverages the company’s proprietary BMR drivers to deliver a powerful punch and wide stereo image from a compact speaker. However, with no rechargeable battery option, the speaker isn’t as portable as its peers.
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Will Netflix lose droves of BBC shows? Don’t be so sure

The rumor mill is rampant with fears that Netflix is saying farewell to virtually all of its BBC content. But is it all just a bargaining tactic?
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Look out Jack White: Trevor Jackson’s new album released on 12 old-school formats

In an homage to tangible music formats, Trevor Jackson has released his latest album, Format, across 12 different mediums, including vinyl, CD, and VHS.
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Take a first look at Marshall’s new Major II on-ear headphones

We take a sneak peak at Marshall's new Major II on-ear headphones, which add better portability, and a re-voiced sound signature for the new year.
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Yahoo snaps up Community season 6, starts streaming March 17

Season 6 of the cult-hit Community gets an airdate, and a hilarious new promotion video from the show's new home, Yahoo.
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Get a sneak peak at Cambridge Audio’s 2015 home theater gear

Cambridge throws down a fleet of new devices for 2015 in the new CX series, including new receivers, amplifiers, a Network player, and a new CD player.
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With Klipsch and LG on board, has WiSA’s wire-free home theater finally arrived?

WiSA's wireless home theater protocol has new partners that just might help turn the wireless tide, perhaps eliminating speaker wires and bulky electronics.
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Neil Young wants a ‘reawakening’ to hi-res audio, and Pono is just the start

In a candid interview with Rolling Stone Executive Editor Nathan Bracket, rock legend Neil Young talks about the future for his hi-resolution audio device.
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The Astell & Kern AK500N is an opulent audiophile network music player

Astell & Kern has unleashed the AK500N, an opulent network audio player built for the ultimate audiophile.
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The sleek and shiny treVolo electrostatic Bluetooth speaker packs style and substance

We go hands and ears-on with the treVolo at CES, the first ever electrostatic Bluetooth speaker.
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AKG and Quincy Jones bring their mighty studio chops to the N90Q headphones

The newest headphones created via a partnership between Quincy Jones and AKG offer noise cancellation, EQ, sound calibration, and sound stage adjustment.
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Sennheiser’s Urbanite XL is even better with no strings attached

Check out our first impressions of the new Urbanite XL Wireless headphones from Sennheiser.
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Philips Fidelio NC1L shun your headphone jack for the clarity of Lightning

Philips gave us a sneak peak at the new Fidelio NC1L, a fully Lightning powered pair of noise canceling headphones.