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Motorola Tech3 review: Wireless earbuds without range anxiety

True wireless earbuds are great, but they eventually run out of juice, and you can't plug them into your phone. Motorola's Tech3 solve both problems for $100.
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Free on Apple TV: Pearl Jam’s new album is now a Dolby Vision/Atmos experience

Pearl Jam has a treat for fans who are stuck at home: The band's Gigaton album will be presented as a free visual experience on Apple devices with Dolby tech.
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This could be our first look at the Google Pixel Buds 3

Google's first true wireless earbuds, the new Pixel Buds 2, aren't even on sale yet, but there are already some signs the company is readying the next version.
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Here’s how much every 2020 Sony 4K and 8K TV will cost

It's been a long wait since Sony showed these 2020 TV models at CES, but we now know what they cost and when we can buy them. Here's Sony's full 2020 TV lineup.
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Samsung is bringing health and wellness apps to its smart TVs

Originally planned as a Samsung Health app rollout later this year, the company has released six health and fitness apps to owners of 2018 and 2019 smart TVs.
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Sonos takes aim at Apple Music and Spotify with ad-free, original radio stations

With the launch of a free, ad-supported streaming service called Sonos Radio, the wireless speaker company has entered the fiercely competitive content space.
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Fandango buys Vudu because movie theaters are dead (for now)

Movie ticket company Fandango is hedging its bets against a long-term downturn in the theater business by buying Walmart's movie purchase and rental service.
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These were the biggest TV technology fails of all time

From Sony Betamax to security concerns around cameras, TV technology has failed more than once. We take a walk down memory lane to look at the biggest blunders.
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Spotify now lets premium users hide songs they hate from playlists

Playlists might be the best thing about Spotify, but that doesn't mean they can't get better. Now, any playlist can reflect your personal taste by hiding songs.
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Apple is finally letting people buy replacement AirPods Pro eartips

Given how easy it is to lose or damage the white eartips that come with Apple's AirPods Pro, you'd think it would be just as easy to replace them. Now it is.
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Augmented-reality cable technicians are here to fix your internet

Using a clever combination of smartphones and augmented reality, tech support staff can troubleshoot your problems remotely as if they were there in real life.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 could have active noise cancellation at just $140

It's looking increasingly likely that Samsung's next true wireless earbuds, which leaked earlier this month, will have active noise cancellation at a low price.
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Bose denies firmware fried ANC on QC35 headphones but will allow downgrades

After a lengthy investigation, Bose claims it caused no harm to the ANC feature of its QC35 headphones via a firmware update, but will let users downgrade.
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Movies Anywhere users can now share their movies — with a few catches

Having a cloud-based library of movies is cool, but being able to loan those movies out is cooler. That's what Movies Anywhere Screen Pass does — mostly.
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You can now buy or rent videos in Amazon Prime Video for iPhone and Apple TV

Apple has recently lifted a requirement that it earn a 30% commission on all digital purchases within premium video subscription apps, giving users more choice.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds vs. Galaxy Buds+

We compare Samsung's latest Galaxy Buds+ true wireless earbuds to the original Galaxy Buds to see how much Samsung has upped its true wireless game since 2019.
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Marshall Tufton Bluetooth speaker review: Big, bold block rocker

Most Bluetooth speakers are small, personal devices that emphasize portability over power. Not so with the Marshall Tufton. It's a no-compromises crowd-pleaser.
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All-day battery life and ANC are about to become standard true wireless features

Qualcomm has good news for those who wish things like all-day battery life and noise cancellation were available on affordably-priced true wireless earbuds.
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YouTube reduces default video quality for all users for one month

Following similar measures already taken in Europe, YouTube has decided to switch the default quality of its videos to standard definition for all of its users.
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 vs. Apple AirPods Pro: Which should you buy?

On the hunt for true wireless earbuds that sound great and offer ANC? Two of the best options to consider are the AirPods Pro and the Momentum True Wireless 2.
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 vs. Momentum True Wireless: ANC now included

Sennheiser is back with the Momentum True Wireless 2, the sequel to an already very good set of wireless earbuds. Here's how they stack up to the originals.
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Amazon Video makes family content available to all customers, no Prime needed

In response to the growing number of families stuck at home in the wake of the pandemic, Amazon is making a selection of its Prime Video family content free.
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Comcast adds Hulu to Xfinity Flex and X1 as social distancing ramps up

With the increase in folks staying home amid coronavirus concerns, Comcast subscribers can now access Hulu from their set-top boxes, without adding devices.
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Hulu + Live TV comes to Sony PlayStation 4, giving folks another option to PSVue

Sony has shuttered its PSVue live-TV streaming service for the PS4, but today users have a new choice: Hulu + Live TV joins YouTube TV on the gaming console.
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Apple AirPods vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds+

Apple's AirPods are undoubtedly popular, but can Apple compete with Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ true wireless earbuds? Read our side-by-side comparison to find out.
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Disney+ app finally shows up on all Vizio SmartCast TVs

After a three-month delay, owners of Vizio SmartCast TVs can now access Disney+ without the use of a secondary device, thanks to an automatic software update.
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Pre-order glitch suggests Google Pixel Buds 2 will be here soon

Though Google has still not given us a release date for its new Pixel Buds earbuds, they may soon arrive. A pre-order page appeared and was quickly removed.
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Redbox launches a free, ad-supported live TV streaming service

Looking to further reduce its dependence on the rental of physical discs from its ubiquitous red kiosks, Redbox Free Live TV is an ad-supported service.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds+: Everything we know following Unpacked 2020

Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ are widely expected to debut in February 2020 as the follow-up to the company's successful Galaxy Buds true wireless earbuds. Here's a round-up of all the latest rumors, including a leaked image which suggests that the new buds will be free with the pre-order of the Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds+ finally debut, and they have a killer battery life

The rumors and leaks were right: Samsung has unveiled its $150 Galaxy Buds+ with 11 hours of battery life and much-improved sound quality. ANC is a no-show.
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Jabra Elite 75t vs. Amazon Echo Buds: Whose buds are the best?

Jabra's new $180 Elite 75t is the latest in a long line of excellent true wireless earbuds. But the competition is fierce, and newcomer Amazon has impressed with its $130 Echo Buds. Should you spend the extra $50, or save it? Let's find out as we match up Jabra Elite 75T vs. Echo Buds to see which ones come out on top.
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AirPods, AirPods Pro shortages could worsen due to coronavirus outbreak

Apple's already heavily back-ordered AirPods Pro could become harder to get due to the Coronavirus outbreak in China. Regular AirPods could also see delays.
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Apple’s tvOS 13 and the Apple TV app: Everything you need to know

Apple's redesigned tvOS, tvOS 13, is here with an all-new look and plenty of fresh features. We'll explain everything you need to know about Apple tvOS 13, as well as the new Apple TV app, so you can use both to the best of their abilities and get the most out of your Apple TV experience.
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Sony’s 2020 4K HDR TVs are up for pre-order starting at $700

First announced at CES 2020, Sony has now revealed some of its pricing and pre-order info for its latest 2020 4K HDR LED TVs. We've got all of the details.