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Philips debuts new Dolby Vision UHD TVs, plus one meant just for your kitchen

Philips has unveiled a lineup of TVs offering Dolby Vision HDR, as well as a new UHD Blu-ray player and a TV meant just for the kitchen.
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Ethereal Machines’ Halo takes 3D printing to a new dimension, literally

Ethereal Machines' Halo 3D printer takes 3D printing tech further by adding a few steps to the process for what it calls 5D printing.
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LG products powered by A.I. will be tied together under the new ThinQ brand

From today forward, all LG products powered by A.I. from home appliances to TVs will be tied together under company's new ThinQ brand.
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Ventev’s Scott Franklin gives us a look into the future of wireless charging

Ventev's Scott Franklin joins us to talk about the company's latest wireless charging products and the future of wireless charging.
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LG’s Tim Alessi discusses Wallpaper TV, and ‘all the wonderful things OLED can do’

Tim Alessi, LG’s senior director of product marketing, joined us to talk about LG's new wallpaper OLED TV and its latest Super UHD TVs.
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Plex resets users’ passwords after forum hack, attacker demanding ransom in Bitcoin

A hacker looking for ransom paid in Bitcoin compromised popular media streaming app Plex's forums on Wednesday. Plex has reset users passwords as a result.
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Netflix pays people to watch TV all day, but some say it’s no dream job

Being paid to watch TV all day might sound like the best job ever, but some of the members of Netflix's "Project Beetlejuice" team would disagree.
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Pyle’s 1,000-Watt Street Blaster X is a Bluetooth speaker on steroids

Many Bluetooth speakers sacrifice volume for portability, but Pyle’s new 1000-watt Street Blaster X portable speaker takes a different approach.
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Samsung will be showing three new personalized TV services at CES 2017

Samsung aims to substantially improve your TV viewing experience with the of launch three new personalized smart TV services.
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Speakers for TV, surround sound speakers, soundbars, more: Speakers Explained

Whether you are looking for speakers for your TV, surround sound speakers, computer speakers, or a simple soundbar, we explain different types of speakers and what they are good (and bad) for, from big towers to tiny satellites.
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ESPN will once again show Heroes of the Dorm college tournament

This spring, Heroes of the Storm fans can tune into ESPN2 and ESPN3 to watch college students compete in the Heroes of the Dorm competition.
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ESPN in discussions to expand streaming offerings, but won’t offer standalone app

ESPN president John Skipper says the company is in discussions to expand its streaming options, but those plans don't include offering a standalone app.
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ESPN's 'The Undefeated' will explore sports, race, and culture starting next month

ESPN's The Undefeated, a new multimedia platform that will focus on the role of race and culture in sports, is set to launch on May 17.
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ESPN and Verizon reach settlement in FiOS Custom TV lawsuit

ESPN and Verizon have reached a settlement in the lawsuit filed by the former shortly after the launch of its FiOS Custom TV skinny bundles last year.
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FLAC vs. MP3

There are a lot of different audio file formats out there to use for your digital music collection, with FLAC and MP3 being two of the most popular, but what is the difference? We’re here to explain the good and bad about each format as well as when you might want to use one over the other.
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Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition review

Creative’s Sound BlasterX H7 Tournament Edition keeps what gamers loved about the original while tweaking certain elements for better sound, making for a solid headset in its price range despite some stiff competition.
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Marshall’s updated Bluetooth speakers merge improved tech with iconic looks

Marshall's Acton, Stanmore, and Woburn Bluetooth speakers offer up massive sound in a package that replicated the iconic look of amplifiers that helped define rock-and-roll, and now updated versions of these speakers offer improved sound, Bluetooth 5.0, and an updated feature set.
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Apple Music adds another Android-exclusive feature with its new widget

Apple Music continues to actually pay attention to the differences between its home platform and Android, as evidenced by the new widget it just added.
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The new Spotify + Hulu bundle could save you some green

Spotify and Hulu are offering a new bundled service, including a Spotify Premium subscription and Hulu’s Limited Commercials plan for just $13 per month.
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Movies Anywhere service adds Comcast films to its library and devices

Movies Anywhere, owned by Disney, lets you watch movies purchased from different services all in one place. And now, its first pay-TV provider, Comcast, has joined the service, meaning you can watch movies purchased from the service on Comcast Xfinity devices and vice versa.
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YouTube is hopping on the internet TV bandwagon

First Hulu confirmed it is working on a live TV service to complement its current offerings, and now YouTube could be offering its own internet TV service.
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Sony unveils its first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, $15K HDR projector

Sony has unveiled its first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player at CEDIA, alongside a $15,000 HDR-ready projector.
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Apple announces three new Beats headphones, all using its W1 chip

Apple's own AirPods might have gotten most of the audio-related attention at the company's event, but three new headphones from Beats were also announced.
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Hulu with Live TV has an updated UI that runs on even more platforms

Hulu with Live TV is a great option if you want to keep up on your favorite shows but still have access to Hulu’s expansive library of on-demand content. Now it’s available on even more devices, while some devices that already had the app are getting an updated user interface.
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Hulu to be the first live TV streamer on the Echo Show smart home hub

Amazon’s Echo Show is a handy gadget that users often end up using the most in their kitchens, so it makes perfect sense that it is about to become the equivalent of a kitchen TV when Hulu becomes the first live TV streaming service to be available on the Alexa-powered smart home hub.
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JVC will begin shipping Roku TVs, likely by the end of the year

Roku TVs are a great option if you want an all-in-one entertainment solution without shelling out big bucks, and now you'll have even more options, as Roku has announced that JVC will begin producing its own Roku TV models, which will likely begin shipping by the end of the year.
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Apple might launch a Netflix competitor around the world in 2019

Despite the eventually shelving of its plans for a live TV streaming service, Apple is reportedly planning to launch a service in the first half of 2019 that would compete with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video -- first in the U.S., then in more than 100 countries around the world.
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How to install Kodi on an Amazon Fire TV

Looking to watch your home media on your Fire TV with Kodi? It’s much quicker and easier than you might think, but there are some security risks involved that may have you second guessing the decision. In our guide we'll help you decide if you should install Kodi on your Fire TV and show you how.
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Grace Digital’s SiriusXM Sound Station offers big features in a small package

If you’re looking for a portable satellite radio that doesn’t skimp on features, the Grace Digital SiriusXM Sound Station may be worth a look.
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Ultimate Ears’ new Party Up feature lets users connect more than 50 UE Speakers

If you find yourself amassing a number of Ultimate Ears speakers, the new PartyUp feature allows you to easily connect and control over 50 of them.
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Amazon’s faster new Fire TV Stick has Alexa in the remote, still costs $40

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick was already a great option for cord cutters on a budget, but with a new update adding an Alexa-powered remote, it looks even better.
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Braven’s newest Bluetooth speaker aims to be music lovers’ constant companion

With its newest entry in its Active Series line of Bluetooth speakers, Braven is looking to provide a speaker that can act as a constant companion.
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Sol Republic frees up its popular in-ears from wires with the Relays Sport Wireless

Once again, Sol Republic has improved its already popular Relays series of in-ear headphones with the introduction of the new Relays Sport Wireless.
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Sony debuts new Signature Series headphones, amplifier, and Walkman models

Sony kicked off its IFA 2016 press conference with the announcement of new Signature Series headphones, a headphone amplifier, and two new Walkman models.