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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ will be HBO Max’s first 4K title
HBO Max will start streaming shows and movies in 4K HDR this month, starting with the new Wonder Woman movie.
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Deck the halls with Amazon’s rocking one-day Anker speaker sale
Amazon has a one-day sale on Anker Soundcore speakers with many at all-time-low prices.
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Black Friday Hulu deal: Get a full year of cord-cutting for $1.99 a month
Hulu is offering 67 percent off its ad-supported subscription plan for Black Friday.
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Black Friday streaming deals: An upgrade guide for 2020
The Black Friday streaming device deals that are actually worth your money
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The best Black Friday deals for streaming and cord-cutting
If you're cutting cable, these Black Friday streaming and cord-cutting deals will save you even more money.
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12 movies to stream and be thankful for this Thanksgiving
This isn’t the typical collection of holiday-themed movies, these are simply films to be thankful for.
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The cable networks are just daring you to ditch your TV bundle
With Hulu + Live TV price hikes, the TV industry is daring you to ditch your bundle.
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Cord-cutting deals: Grab Roku video streamers at deep discounts
Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Roku itself have early Black Friday discounts on Roku Ultra, Premiere, Streambar, and Streaming Stick+.
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Save big on headphones, including a Bose model with active noise cancellation
Headphones from Bose and Cleer—including a pair that won our Editors' Choice award—are on sale today.
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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ will land on HBO Max and in theaters on Christmas Day
The latest Hollywood blockbuster to skip theaters in favor of streaming, 'Wonder Woman 1984' joins the likes of 'Soul,' ‘Mulan,’ ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music,’ 'Greyhound,' and more.
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HBO Max app finally arrives on Amazon Fire TV devices
Starting on Tuesday, Fire TV users will finally be able to watch Succession, Game of Thrones, Big Little Lies, and more using the HBO Max app.
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Sonos jumps into paid CD-quality music streaming with Sonos Radio HD
Streaming 16-bit FLAC files for just $8 per month could make this a phenomenal deal, even if it’s not direct competition for Qobuz and Tidal.
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AirPlay on Roku: This changes everything
Roku gets AirPlay support, and it changes everything.
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Slingbox brilliantly solved a problem that no longer exists
Once upon a time, Slingbox was pretty much the only way to stream live TV to your phone or PC.
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Haystack is the best free streaming news app you’re probably not using
Haystack News is an underrated streaming news app for cord cutters.
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Netflix hikes prices for its standard and premium plans
Both Netflix’s standard and premium plans are getting price increases in the U.S., while the basic plan is staying as is.
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This excellent Vizio soundbar system with Dolby Atmos is $200 off
Vizio's 5.1.2-channel soundbar system with a six-inch subwoofer is $200 off the MSRP.
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T-Mobile’s new streaming TV bundle makes a lot of sense
TVision by T-Mobile is cheaper and more flexible than other live streaming options.
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The 5 best streaming services cord-cutters need to visit this Halloween
It’s never too early to watch scary movies, and our top picks have fiendishly good treats.
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How to host virtual Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Amazon, Hulu, and YouTube watch parties
Browser extensions make it possible to hold a movie watch party on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Amazon, Hulu, and YouTube with friends and family—all while still social distancing.
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Boost your TV’s sound with this Polk Audio soundbar, on sale for $139
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Never pay for CBS All Access [note: code has expired]
How to get CBS All Access for free every month
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Streaming speeds compared: Roku vs. Fire TV vs. Apple TV and more
Which streaming device gives cord-cutters the best connection? It's complicated.
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Best Prime Day deals on TVs, soundbars, media streamers, and more
Whether you want to trade up to a new 4K (or 8K!) TV or you're in the market for a soundbar or a streaming player, there are great Prime Day deals to be had for home entertainment.
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Grab the Roku Premiere 4K media streamer for just $27 right now
The Roku Premiere is under $30 at Amazon today.
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Q Acoustics builds its first self-powered loudspeakers
Bookshelf and floor-standing tower models will be available, with a Q Active Control Hub included with both sets.
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You can now stream Netflix on your Portal TV
Besides Netflix streaming, Facebook’s Portal TV is getting a new remote with one-touch buttons for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Facebook Watch.
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How to pick the right Roku player from an increasingly confusing lineup
Roku features compared: 4K, Dolby Vision, AirPlay, built-in audio, and more.
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Google TV looks to be the best part of the new 4K Chromecast
Chromecast with Google TV also promises smart home integration with Nest cameras and doorbells.
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Disney+ GroupWatch lets you stream shows and movies with friends
Up to seven people can join a Disney+ GroupWatch session at a time, but everyone in the group must be a Disney+ subscriber.
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Roku unveils a Dolby Vision-enabled Roku Ultra and the tiny 2.0-channel Streambar
The refreshed Ultra is the first Roku player to support Dolby Vision, while the diminutive Streambar promises room-filing sound. Meanwhile, 4K Roku devices are getting AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support.
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‘The Mandalorian’ soundtrack composer is curating a Sonos Radio show
Ludwig Göransson is also responsible for the music in the films ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Tenet.’
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Amazon rockets into cloud gaming with Amazon Luna
Amazon launches its Luna cloud gaming service in early access for $5.99 per month and $49.99 for a dedicated Luna Controller that Amazon says will connect directly to its cloud servers.
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How to make the most of Apple TV’s picture-in-picture
Apple TV picture-in-picture support is hard to find in tvOS 14, but there is a workaround.
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Sling TV rolls out its Watch Party feature with video chat
While other video services have launched their own watch-party features, Sling is the first to include live video chat.
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Spotify begins testing in-app polls for podcast episodes
"The Rewatchers" will be among the first podcasts to get Spotity’s new polling feature.
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You can now control Disney+ on a Google smart display with your voice
Hey Google, play "The Mandalorian."
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NBCU’s Peacock app finally arrives on Roku following Comcast standoff
A peaceful settlement between the sparring companies led to the arrival of NBCU’s Peacock app on Roku early Monday.
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Over-the-air DVR: An illustrated guide for cord-cutters
TiVo vs. Tablo vs. HDHomeRun: An illustrated guide to cord-cutting DVRs
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Microsoft’s Xbox Series S (code name Lockhart): What we know, what we expect
Microsoft announces a second, cheaper console to complement its Xbox Series X: the Xbox Series S. Here's what we know about it so far.
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Amazon Music rolls out free podcasts, taking on Spotify
DJ Khaled, Becky G, Will Smith and more are slated to produce exclusive Amazon Music podcasts.
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Harman Kardon’s swanky Go + Play Bluetooth speaker is over 50% off
Harman Kardon's Go + Play Bluetooth speaker is 56 percent off right now.
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Bowers & Wilkins unveils its PX7 Carbon Edition wireless noise-cancelling headphones
The headband and earcup arms in the latest edition of B&W’s high-end Bluetooth headphones are fabricated from a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer.
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Spotify now lists virtual concerts by your favorite artists
Want to know when your favorite band is hitting the virtual road? Spotify can help.
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Google will reveal new Chromecast and smart speaker in late September
Will the new Chromecast incorporate Android TV and come with a remote? What will the new smart speaker be called, and how much will it cost? We’re about to find out.
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Naim Audio, Focal, and Bentley Motors join forces to design high-end home audio components
The three-way collaboration results in the Naim Mu-so for Bentley Special Edition all-in-one audio system, and the Focal for Bentley Radiance headphone.
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Cable-box competition rules have been completely dismantled—to the detriment of consumers
The FCC dismantles CableCARD and cable-box competition rules for good.
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Apple TV app comes to Vizio SmartCast TVs
Vizio’s SmartCast TVs have long supported Apple’s AirPlay 2, but the actual Apple TV app has been a no-show on the SmartCast app store, until today.
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For local NFL streams, Locast is a cord-cutter’s secret weapon
How to stream over-the-air TV with Locast in any city, just in time for NFL season.
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