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What's up with Netflix's password sharing crackdown?
Netflix's plans to hinder password sharing—which it planned to roll out in Q1 2023—haven't materialized in the United States.
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Turn off your Nexx smart garage door controller right now
A vulnerability in Nexx smart devices could allow hackers to open or close Nexx-controlled garage doors at will, from anywhere in the world, a researcher says.
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Samsung's 2023 Neo QLED smart TVs now hitting store shelves
Samsung says its 2023 QN90C- and QN900C-series Neo QLED TVs are now available at retail.
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Spotify still dragging its feet on HomePod, AirPlay 2 support
Apple opened up the HomePod to third-party music services nearly three years ago, yet Spotify still doesn't support Apple's smart speaker. What gives?
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Apple Music Classical: 5 biggest missing features
Apple's latest app finally treats classical music right when it comes to metadata, but there are still plenty of missing features.
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Best new movies to stream on Netflix right now
Find out why we recommend skipping Alejandro González Iñárritu's 'Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths' and Jonah Hill's 'You People.'
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Netflix with ads on Apple TV is finally working
Apple TV users can now stream using Netflix's cheaper, ad-supported plan following an update of the Netflix tvOS app.
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TP-Link’s Tapo brand adds a hub to its smart home offerings
The Tapo H100 Smart Hub with Chime works with Tapo contact and motion sensors. It’s cheap, but it's not the brains for a full smart home system.
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T-Mobile and Amazon team up for hands-free Alexa calls
T-Mobile just became the latest carrier to offer hands-free calling through Alexa, joining AT&T and Verizon.
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Bowers & Wilkins' Pi5 S2 and Pi7 S2 in-ear headphones
The British audio company will soon ship second generations of the true wireless, noise-cancelling headphones it brought to market in 2021.
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Eve's first out-of-the-box Matter devices are now available
The Matter-ready Eve Energy smart plug is now on sale, while the Matter-enabled Eve Motion and Eve Door and Window sensors will arrive next month.
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Philips Hue reportedly delays its Matter update
The smart lighting brand said it wants to take "a little more time" before releasing its Matter update, which was originally due in the first quarter of 2023.
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Blueair’s latest air purifiers promise to scrub the air more quickly
The new Blue Pure Max purifiers are faster and quieter than their predecessors, Blueair says.
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Is Blockbuster coming back? Here's what the website says
A teasing message on the official Blockbuster website hints that something's afoot with the legendary video rental brand. But what?
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Trouble cancelling a streaming subscription? The FTC is on it
The FTC’s proposed click-to-cancel rule would make it easier to cancel recurring subscriptions, including those for cable and streaming services.
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The BenchSentry Delivery Box hides and protects your packages
The 7-cubic-foot storage chest keeps packages out of sight and can be upgraded with a Wi-Fi-connected smart lock and keypad.
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LG's 2023 soundbars just shipped; here's what they cost
Unveiled at CES this year, the LG SC9 and LG SE6 will both sync their audio with the speakers on select LG TVs.
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Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ is no longer free
If you want to stream Apple's exclusive Friday night baseball coverage, you'll need to pony up for an AppleTV+ subscription.
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Nanoleaf’s first Matter-compatible bulbs available for pre-order
Nanoleaf's Matter-ready A19 bulb and light strip will ship in April, but you can place an order now.
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Wyze’s Lock Bolt can now be unlocked from anywhere
Wyze’s smart deadbolt just gained the ability to use the Wyze Video Doorbell Pro as a Wi-Fi bridge, meaning you can now unlock your door remotely.
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FuboTV drops the TV, rebrands as Fubo
Looking to refresh its image, sports streamer FuboTV now goes by Fubo, and it's debuting a new ad campaign produced by Ryan Reynolds.
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A HomePod with a screen? Your wait just got longer
Apple still has plans for a HomePod smart display, but it probably won't arrive this year, according to the latest buzz.
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Samsung prices its 2023 QD OLEDs (mostly)
On the heels of its LCD pricing announcements, Samsung has finally revealed what five out of its six 2023 QD OLEDs will set you back
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Belkin's Matter pause doesn’t matter much, at least not yet
Belkin's "step back" from the nascent Matter standard only matters if other smart home manufacturers hit the brakes, too.
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YouTube TV hikes prices in advance of NFL Sunday Ticket
Get ready to pay more for YouTube TV, which will soon be the new home of NFL Sunday Ticket.
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Is Verizon +play a good deal?
Verizon offers free Netflix to promote its subscription marketplace, but caveats apply.
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Roku 4 streaming player won't get any more feature updates
Roku's first 4K-enabled streaming device will still get critical patches, but no more OS or channel updates, Roku says.
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Apple Music Classical app: Release date, pricing, and more
Apple is finally dropping the needle on its long-awaited classical music app. Find out when it will arrive, how much it will cost, and more.
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Amazon launches a March Madness Hub for Fire TV users
Fire TV users: Say “Alexa, fill my bracket” for an interactive experience that displays your predictions and outcomes during the 2023 NCAA basketball tourney.
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Sports streaming is a mess. Who will clean it up?
Apple, Roku, and reportedly ESPN want to help make sense of sports streaming options, but it won't be easy.
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New Ring Battery Doorbell Plus promises higher video resolution
The $180 video doorbell also offers a 150- x 150-degree field of view, but you'll still need a Ring Protect subscription get event recordings.
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The Sonos Era series should cement the company's leadership
Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300 feature Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity. The larger speaker delivers spatial audio from a single cabinet or a two-piece set.
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LG updates its loud and proud XBoom party speaker lineup
Powerful amps, big woofers, colorful lighting, and IPX4 weather resistance highlight LG's new XBoom XL5 and XL7 party speakers.
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The best movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video
TechHive's resident film critic names his favorite Amazon Prime Video original movies.
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LG announces prices for its 2023 wired OLED TVs
With CES well in the rear view mirror, we now find out how much LG's new and improved 2023 OLEDs will set us back.
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What's up with YouTube TV video quality?
Has YouTube TV video quality increased? It's hard to say.
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Sony finally unveils its 2023 TV and soundbar lineup
Five updates to the Sony Bravia XR lineup include a new QD OLED in the Sony Master series, three new mini-LED series, and a new full-array backlight series.
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Make the most of free streaming services with these 8 tips
Between Pluto TV, Tubi, The Roku Channel, and countless others, cord-cutters have plenty of options for free streaming. Here's how to make the most of them.
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Final ZE8000 earphones promise no-compromises ANC
The Final ZE8000 true wireless earphones with active noise cancellation feature a bold design that makes them stand out in a crowded earbud market.
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Save $50 on MLB TV with this hidden deal (Update)
The best MLB TV deal saves $50 on the full 2023 season.
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Eufy launches the Mach brand of smart cleaning devices
The Mach V Ultra, a cordless stick vacuum/steam mop combo that cleans and sterilizes hard surface floors, is the the premium cleaning brand's first product.
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Fubo promises no hidden fees, but there's a big one
FuboTV regional sports fees increase the price by at least $11 per month, despite "no hidden fees" marketing.
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The 20 best romantic comedies to stream on Valentine's Day
Find out if your favorite rom-coms made our list. We'll also tell you which services—paid ones like Netflix or free channels like PlutoTV—are streaming them.
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Unbundling HBO Max and Discovery+ is a win for a la carte TV
Warner Bros. Discovery backtracks on killing Discovery+ after bringing its catalog to HBO Max.
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The HBO Max-Discovery+ merger is getting a rethink
A stand-alone version of Discovery+ will stick around following the debut of a "supersize" streaming service combining HBO Max and Discovery content.
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Sennheiser retools a classic headphone to deliver the HD 660S2
A replacement for Sennheiser’s highly respected open-back HD 600, the all-new HD 660S2 promises improved bass and more detail than its predecessor.
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Thermacell’s EL55 will repel mosquitoes while lighting your table
The latest portable device from the mosquito-repelling experts at Thermacell features a 200-lumen lamp and a rechargeable battery.
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KEF updates its R-series speaker lineup with noise-reducing tech
KEF’s Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) promises to create an “acoustic black hole” that eliminates distortion.
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The Marshall Middleton Bluetooth speaker is ready to rock
The Middleton is the latest speaker from Sweden's Zound Industries, which builds speakers and headphones under license from Marshall Amplification.
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