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iHeartRadio Holiday Visual Playlists

iHeartRadio turns your TV into a holiday-themed music photo frame

Forget the usual fireplace channel. iHeartRadio has a collection of visual playlists that turn your cable box or smart TV into a multimedia holiday experience.
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Vizio M-Series 5.1 soundbar shows up as a Costco exclusive for $300

Vizio continues to release its 2021 soundbar models, including the $1,000 Elevate and the newest addition, a $300 5.1 M-Series model that is only at Costco.
Definitive Technology Studio 3D Mini Sound Bar System

Definitive’s Studio 3D Mini Sound Bar delivers Dolby Atmos in a tiny package

Getting immersive 3D Dolby Atmos or DTS:X sound from a soundbar means dealing with some big speakers, but the Studio 3D Mini Sound Bar is unusually compact.
Amazon Fire TV Stick

Numbers don’t lie: Roku’s streaming spats have given Amazon the edge

Roku -- once the undisputed leader in streaming devices -- has been eclipsed by Amazon's Fire TV platform, which reports more monthly active users globally.
Disney+ on a TV.

I was ready to cancel Disney+ — then they went and pulled this

After concluding that Disney+ didn't deserve to stay among our streaming options, the company's content news has forced me to consider a stay of execution.
The Disney Plus app interface on a smart TV.

Disney+ announces its first price hike as subscriber numbers soar

It's been almost a year to-the-date that Disney launched its Disney+ streaming service, so now it's time for a price increase. Monthly rates are going up by $1.
Scendo Snapods on phone with case

Snapods: Magnetically attached earbuds offer quirky convenience

Most true wireless earbuds come in a charging case that must be carried. Not so with the Snapods, which cling like a sea lamprey to the back of your phone.
Apple AirPods Max

Are Apple’s AirPods Max headphones really worth $549? Never say never

Apple has launched its first-ever headphones, the AirPods Max. But their price has left observers wondering what in the world the Cupertino company is thinking.
A woman wearing the silver Apple AirPods Max.

Apple’s over-ear AirPods Max noise-canceling headphones cost an eye-watering $549

With active noise cancellation, computational audio, and a slick digital crown for major controls, the AirPods Max look spectacular and are priced to match.
honor 9x pro review selfie cam up

Radical transparency: How under-display cameras will change our screens forever

New technology is going to eradicate the smartphone notch and make video calls more natural, but trust will be critical. Our hidden camera future is now.
Bose Sport Open Earbuds FCC photo

FCC filing reveals Bose Sport Open Earbuds with mini speakers

Bose's next true wireless earbuds may have been spotted in an FCC filing. Photos show an earhook-based design that will leave ears open to outside sounds.
Oscar Isaac in Duke Leto Atreides lookign to his left in Dune

HBO Max to get Dune, Matrix 4, all 2021 Warner Bros. films same day as theaters

Warner Bros. Pictures will premiere Dune, The Matrix 4, and the rest of its 2021 movies on streaming service HBO Max on the same day as theaters.
Wonder Woman 1984

Wonder Woman 1984 will mark HBO Max’s 4K HDR debut

HBO Max has an enviable catalog of content, but the absence of 4K, HDR, or Dolby Atmos has been a problem. A hotly anticipated DC movie debut could change that.
A closeup of a Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos soundbar.

Sonos releases microphone-free Arc SL Shadow Edition soundbar for $750

Sonos appears to be selling a microphone-free version of its Dolby Atmos-capable Arc soundbar for $750 -- $50 less than the regular Arc.
Amazon Fire TV Cube two-way video calling

Amazon adds two-way video calling to the Fire TV Cube

Starting today, owners of the 2nd gen Fire TV Cube can hook up a USB webcam and do free two-way video calling with any other Alexa device that has a screen.
The Roku Ultra is shown with its remote and headphones plugged in.

Roku Ultra discounted to $69 at Amazon for Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday Roku Ultra Deals are here! You save up to 30% on a Roku Ultra (2020) with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and 4K -- it's the most powerful Roku player.
LG Real 8K Logo

The best Cyber Monday 8K TV deals for 2020

The best Cyber Monday 8K TV deals are here! We've found prices so low, you'd swear they were for 4K TVs. But you'd better hurry as these deals won't last.
TCL Alto 8+ 2.1 soundbar with Fire TV

TCL Alto 8+ soundbar with Fire TV down to just $75 for Black Friday

Black Friday soundbar deals are here and we've found an exceptionally low price on the TCL Alto 8+ soundbar that doubles as a 4K Fire TV streaming media player.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live in their charging case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live get a $30 price cut for Black Friday

The best Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Black Friday deals are here but they won't last long. Act quickly and score $30 off these unique hybrid-design ANC earbuds.
Vizio V-Series V21-H8 2.1 Soundbar

Vizio V-Series 2.1 Soundbar review: Your TV’s new best friend

If you're looking for better TV sound on a budget, Vizio's V-Series 2.1 Soundbar sounds great, comes with everything you need, and it won't break the bank.
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Hulu + Live TV prices hikes will bring it on par with YouTube TV

Hulu + Live TV will cost the same as YouTube TV for live TV streaming when a planned price hike takes effect in December, right before the holidays.
Glow-in-the-dark Powerbeats 4

These glow-in-the-dark Powerbeats power your run while keeping you safe

For those who like to work out after the sun goes down, Beats' glow-in-the-dark Powerbeats 4 headphones offer convenience and a little extra safety, for $200.
House of Marley Champion True Wireless Earbuds

House of Marley’s Champion: Sustainable, affordable true wireless earbuds

House of Marley's $70 Champion true wireless earbuds now make it more affordable to get the convenience of wireless earbuds while being kinder to the planet.
Sonos Radio HD

Sonos Radio HD offers ad-free, CD-quality streaming for $8 per month

Sonos is launching Sonos Radio HD, a paid, premium tier of its Sonos Radio service that removes ads and boosts audio quality significantly, for $8 per month.

Sonos gives its longtime customers up to 30% off new purchases

Own Sonos products? They might be eligible for a discount code of up to 30% toward the purchase of a new Sonos product, and you can keep your existing speakers.
Amazon Fire TV Stick (2020)

Amazon Fire TV Stick/Stick Lite review: The best budget streamers

You don't have to spend a lot to get a great streaming device. In fact, these Amazon Fire TV devices can do voice control, HDR, and Dolby Atmos for $40 or less.
Roku Ultra

Roku adds AirPlay 2, HomeKit to select 4K devices

Select 4K Roku devices get Apple's AirPlay 2 and HomeKit technologies today, giving Apple owners new ways to interact with the popular streaming media players.
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R.I.P. Slingbox: All devices will stop working by 2022

Sling Media's Slingbox, the device that let users stream their live cable or satellite TV content outside the home, has been discontinued as of November 9.
Dolby Vision image of a cave.

HDR is a mess, and porn isn’t going to save us this time

High Dynamic Range (HDR) TV is easily the best thing to happen to picture quality. But it's also a nightmare of formats that snare unwary buyers. We need a fix.
Netflix banner

Is Netflix planning to compete with live TV?

Netflix Direct is a new France-only experiment that signals the company's willingness to expand beyond its on-demand model with a live TV streaming option.
Jabra Elite 85t

Jabra Elite 85t review: The best AirPods Pro alternative

If you have $230 to spend on true wireless earbuds and want an alternative to Apple's AirPods Pro, look no further than Jabra's stylish Elite 85t with ANC.
Enclave Audio's CineHome Pro all-in-one home theater sound system.

Enclave Audio now makes the most powerful Roku TV wireless speakers

Enclave Audio's CineHome wireless home theater speakers can now be configured and controlled from a RokuTV, making them an easy way to add 5.1 surround sound.
bang and olufsen beolit 20 bluetooth speaker with wireless charger 2

Bang and Olufsen’s Beolit 20 sticks a wireless charger into a wireless speaker

Bang and Olufsen's $500 Beolit 20 adds the convenience of a built-in Qi wireless charger to a powerful and beautiful Bluetooth speaker you can take anywhere.
Vizio 2021 M-Series Quantum 4K HDR TV

Vizio’s 2021 TVs get a major gaming upgrade with FreeSync

Vizio has good news for gamers who are considering buying a new TV. The company is updating its 2021 TV models with AMD's FreeSync VRR display technology.