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Snag these $350 JBL speakers for $99 and party inside or outdoors
JBL is selling a pair of Control X speakers for just $100.
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Sony’s 360 Reality Audio smart speakers are coming soon and can be pre-ordered today
The Sony SRS-RA3000 and SRS-RA5000 feature the company’s spatial sound technology and sell for $299 and $699 respectively.
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Astell&Kern offers a USB-C DAC for mobile high-res audio
The tiny USB-C Dual DAC Cable can be used with smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other mobile devices equipped with a USB-C port.
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Have a cord-cutting question? We have answers
Cord-cutting questions answered: Internet options, antenna issues, DVR solutions, and more.
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Snag the newest Amazon Echo Dot for just $35
Amazon is selling the fourth-generation Echo Dot for $35.
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Amazon’s on-sale Echo Show comes with Food Network Kitchen for free
Amazon is selling the Echo Show 5 for $50 and the Echo Show 8 for $75, and throwing in a free year of Food Network Kitchen, to boot.
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Today only, a wildly popular uninterruptible power supply is 30% off
Amazon has a one-day sale on APC gear including a UPS for $75 and a "wall wart" surge protector.
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Have a robot vacuum for you for just $120
Amazon has the Dser RoboGeek 23T robot vacuum for $120.
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The Sonos Roam will be the company’s smallest and least expensive speaker at $169
Weighing less than a pound, the Sonos Roam promises to be lighter and far more affordable than Sonos' previous portable, the six-pound, $399 Move.
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50% off: Sony’s wireless noise-canceling headphones are just $98
Amazon has Sony's WH-CH710N wireless noise canceling headphones for $98.
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Save $100 on the fantastic Roborock S4 Max robot vacuum
The Roborock S4 Max is $330 at Amazon right now.
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Save $42 on Eufy’s keyless smart lock, today only
The Eufy Security Smart Lock Touch is just $128, but only for today.
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Sonos will show off new audio hardware on March 9
A new, smaller Move speaker could become a reality at an upcoming Sonos product event.
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An Amazon Alexa app is headed for the Xbox
Microsoft and Amazon have posted a "Coming Soon" sign for an official Amazon Alexa app for your Xbox.
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Enclave Audio offers add-on subwoofer upgrades for its CineHome Wireless Audio Systems
Besides adding more boom to your room, deploying multiple subwoofers can result in smoother and more accurate bass response.
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SmartThings will end support for its first-gen hub and some other legacy devices this summer
The original SmartThings hub, a SmartThings-powered ADT security system, and the SmartThings Link dongle for the Nvidia Shield are about to become paperweights.
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Samsung’s 76-inch MicroLED TV will be its smallest yet
Samsung’s pricey MicroLED line is about to get more affordable, but it certainly won't be cheap.
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Save $20 on Amazon’s Fire TV Cube with Alexa voice control
The online retailer is selling its voice-controlled set-top box for $100.
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Gear up for warm weather with this sale on Anker Bluetooth speakers
Amazon has a one-day sale on Anker speakers for home, work, and play.
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Streaming TV’s invisible annoyance
Does your streaming video get too loud or too quiet? Here's why, and what you can do about it.
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Don’t worry, Spotify Free users: You can still cast to Google speakers
The “Premium only” error that Spotify Free users saw while trying to cast music to Google Assistant-powered speakers was just a bug, Spotify says.
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This monstrous 58-inch 4K smart TV is just $300
Best Buy is selling a 58-inch Westinghouse 4K smart TV for $300.
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Spotify will roll out CD-quality audio streams later this year
Spotify HiFi will arrive next year in “select markets,” although there’s no word on how much the new audio tier will cost yet.
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Relax and let this $150 robot vacuum clean for you
Amazon is selling the Shark Ion AV752 for just $150, today only.
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Google’s Nest Thermostat E is on sale for just $139
Google via eBay is selling the Nest Thermostat E for $30 off the MSRP.
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Save over $150 on these ultra-capable robot vacuums
Amazon is selling the Roomba i6 Plus for $500 and the Roborock S6 for $420.
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A new Sonos product arriving in March. Could it be a smaller Move?
A recent FCC filing from Sonos hints at a compact portable speaker, although there’s been chatter about wireless headphones, as well.
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Start streaming in 4K HDR with the Roku Premiere for $25
Amazon is selling the Roku Premiere set-top box for $24.99.
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Focal has a new entry-level model in its high-end headphone lineup: The closed-back, over-ear Celestee
The Celestee will replace the well-regarded Elegia headphone.
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Amazon’s new Echo Show 10 and its rotating display will finally ship on Feburary 25
Better late than never, the third version of Amazon’s biggest smart display has a 10-inch screen that follows you around the room.
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Save a massive 30% on Eufy’s Security Wi-Fi video doorbell
Amazon is selling its 1080p Wi-Fi video doorbell for $30 off.
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Polk Audio’s $250 React soundbar packs Alexa
The all-in-one Polk React can be upgraded with a wireless subwoofer and a surround speaker kit, and it comes with built-in Alexa.
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Today only, this 43-inch TV with built-in streaming is $200
Amazon has a one-day sale on a 43-inch Hisense Android TV for $200.
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This Yamaha soundbar with wireless subwoofer is $50 off for the big game
Amazon has the Yamaha YAS-209 soundbar with wireless subwoofer for $300.
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Save $30 on the Editors’ Choice award-winning August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
Amazon is selling the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock for $183, down from $212.
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ATSC 3.0 in 2021: Why it’s still early days for antenna TV’s big upgrade
ATSC 3.0 in 2021: Why NextGen TV is still early days for cord cutters.
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KEF introduces Uni-Core subwoofer technology and its KC62 sub
The KC62 is the first sub to implement KEF's new tech that promises deeper bass from smaller boxes.
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Evoca promises cord-cutters an alternative to dependence on the internet
The company’s service is based on ATSC 3.0 broadcasts, aka Next Gen TV.
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Best of CES 2021: The smart home and home entertainment products that captured our attention
Attending a virtual tradeshow is a suboptimal experience, but these new offerings still made an impression.
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Sony expands its 360 Reality Audio ecosystem, adding video support and more
The 3D object-based immersive-audio system gets a suite of new services and devices.
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JBL unveils Tour-, Tune-, and Live-branded wireless headphones at CES
Several new models in those product lines caught our attention.
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The WiSA SoundSend streams high-resolution, multi-channel audio to compatible wireless speakers
The AC-powered puck plugs into the HDMI ARC of any smart TV.
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Ampere’s Shower Power is a Bluetooth speaker that operates on water power
A backup battery keeps the tunes going while you dry your hair and get dressed.
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The Denon Home series of wireless speakers will soon answer to Alexa
A firmware update this spring will add built-in Alexa to Denon’s HEOS-enabled Home speakers. Also coming soon from Denon: a new Dolby Atmos soundbar.
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JBL’s SA750 integrated amp and L100 Classic 75 speaker rock the vintage look
The fabled audio company celebrates its 75th anniversary with updates to two classic products.
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Google adds a privacy-oriented Guest Mode to its Home and Nest smart speakers and displays
Want to have an off-the-record chat with Google Assistant on your smart speaker? Now you can, thanks to Google’s just-launched Guest Mode.
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V-Moda unveils its first wireless headphone with active noise cancellation, the M-200 ANC
These Hi-Res Audio-certified Bluetooth cans aim to please curmudgeonly audiophiles resistant to wireless audio.
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Sonos announces new artists contributing to its Sonos Radio services
Both the free Sonos Radio and subscription-based Sonos Radio HD will feature contributions from the likes of Björk, D’Angelo, and FKA twigs.
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