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Cord-Cutter Confidential
Cord-cutting terms defined: We cut through all the jargon
Cord-cutting is full of confusing jargon. Here are clear explanations for all the video streaming terms you need to know.
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New Apple HomePod release date: What we know so far
Could a new version of the full-size Apple HomePod be on the way? Here's what we've heard about a successor to Apple's HomeKit hub.
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Apple takes another shot at high-end audio
Apple once again asks a premium price for a home audio device.
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It's time for cord-cutting 2.0: The movement needs a reboot
To save money with cord cutting in 2023, you'll need to take a scrappier approach.
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Plex is now more popular as a streamer than as a media server
More people use Plex for streaming entertainment these days than use it as a network media server.
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Wyze Cam OG series gets back to basics—and then some
The $24 Wyze Cam OG features a 120-degree field of view, while the $34 Wyze Cam OG Telephoto boasts a 3x telephoto lens. Both are discounted by $4 at launch.
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YI’s Home Camera is your ticket to cheap 24/7 monitoring
YI's budget security camera has limited features, but an ultra-affordable 24/7 monitoring plan sweetens the deal.
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Robot vacuum features that mean you’ll never step in crumbs
New robot vacuums have surprising features that can instantly upgrade your home life. Here are some of the best, along with the robots that have them.
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Amazon seems to have crippled universal guide apps on Fire TV
Why Plex's "Discover" feature doesn't work as well on Fire TV devices.
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ATSC 3.0 in 2023: Why NextGen TV still needs another year
The latest on ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV, and why your current TV will still work for years to come.
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Internet radio aggregator TuneIn says it’s nearing a tipping point
EV manufacturers are increasingly dropping AM radios in favor of audio systems with internet radio, TuneIn’s specialty.
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Wyze unveils an outdoor version of its pan-and-tilt security cam
The Wyze Cam Pan v3 arrives with IP65 weather resistance, twice the amount of tilt coverage, and a feature that quickly blocks the camera lens for privacy.
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The Brane X portable speaker knocked us for a loop at CES
This less-than-8-pound battery-powered portable speaker rattled our fillings.
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Rise Gardens’ modular indoor smart garden gets an upgrade
The new Rise Garden Charcoal Collection features more durable electronics, a larger water reservoir, and a new color scheme for growing vegetables indoors year round.
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The best products we've seen at CES 2023
Wireless TVs, superb soundbars, security cameras for your car, tech for communicating with your pets, and more. CES was packed with great products.
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You might actually want a TiVo TV someday
TiVo OS preview: These smart TVs make sense of streaming.
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Victrola bows a lower-cost Sonos-compatible turntable at CES
The all-new Victrola Stream Onyx features the same connectivity features as the Stream Carbon, but with lesser-expensive components to reduce its price tag.
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Baracoda's BBalance bathmat at CES has an integrated scale
This smart bathmat will measure your weight, body composition, balance, and posture.
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Twinkly wants you to know it offers more than cool holiday lights
The smart lighting manufacturer’s new app lets you create dynamic scenes across multiple light sets, and it says it will have a new line lower-cost lights this fall.
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Sennheiser's CES focus: New earbuds and hearing enhancement
The headphone specialist introduces an affordable entry in its wired-earbud line, the $150 Sennheiser IE 200, and shows new hearing-enhancement products.
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Securam jumps into the in-wall smart light switch market at CES
The switches and dimmers have ambient light sensors, nightlights, and backlit buttons; two have laser-based motion sensors.
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Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones: Hands-on at CES
These cans, coming to the U.S. in March, promise to tackle both noise and air pollution.
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Reolink shows off 3 new wireless home security cameras at CES
The company plans to release two new indoor/outdoor, pan/tilt models in 2023, plus an outdoor pan/tilt model with PoE support.
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Leviton’s 2nd-gen Decora Wi-Fi line to get Matter updates in 2023
Firmware updates delivering Matter compatibility will begin in early 2023, with the in-wall Decora Smart D26HD Dimmer and D215S Switch first in line.
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SmartThings Station has a Thread radio, but not a Z-Wave one
Samsung continues to move away from supporting Z-Wave in its smart home products.
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Cleer debuts two wireless earbuds, portable Bluetooth speaker
The company unveiled an upgrade to its Arc on-ear earbuds at CES, plus new noise-cancelling earbuds and a rugged Bluetooth speaker.
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Samsung Display unveils new 2,000-nit RGB OLED panel
Samsung Display's 2022 RGB OLED panel was a huge hit, powering top-ranked Sony and Samsung TVs. This year's version offers significant gains in brightness and power efficiency.
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Bird Buddy shows off a smart hummingbird feeder at CES 2023
Designed specifically for hummingbirds, the feeder is the first of more species-specific models from the company.
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Lutron unveils new Diva colors, Claro accessory switch at CES
The Diva and the new Claro accessory switch are available in white, black, gray, brown, ivory, and light almond.
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SwitchBot debuts Matter-enabled Hub 2 with thermometer at CES
The Hub 2 connects Switchbot’s quirky Bluetooth smart devices, including the button-pushing Bot, to your smart home.
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Home Connectivity Alliance releases its smart appliance standard
Working on what is essentially a parallel track to Matter, this alliance of smart appliance manufacturers released its first interoperability standard at CES.
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Ring’s airborne Always Home Cam makes flyby at CES
Flying under the radar since its invite-only debut, Ring’s Always Home Cam made an appearance in Vegas this week.
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Masonite's M-Pwr is the front door every smart home needs
On display at the Z-Wave Pavilion at CES, the high-tech door can be purchased from custom installers now and will be available at Home Depot later this year.
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Ring has yet another place for you to stick a camera: In your car
The new Ring Car Cam is a dual-facing security camera that mounts to your car’s dashboard, where it can record motion-triggered video and audio even when your automobile is turned off.
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Focal’s Vestia speakers feature tweeters developed for its car audio line
The all-new Vestia line of loudspeakers includes three sizes of floorstanding speakers, a bookshelf speaker, and a center channel.
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Rachio’s Smart Hose Timer is a hose-based smart sprinkler
On display at CES 2023, this smart valve connects to an outdoor spigot and offers most of the features found in Rachio’s sophisticated sprinkler controller.
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Davis reveals a new smart-home-ready weather station console at CES
The WeatherLink Console is designed to integrate seamlessly with Davis’ Vantage Vue and Vantage Pro2 weather stations.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Why Roku is making its own smart TVs
Roku will release its own smart TVs this spring. Here's why that makes sense for Roku.
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Samsung updates its M8 smart monitor line with a 27-inch model
A smaller version of the 32-inch M8 sits easier on your desktop and both versions now pivot and sport a higher resolution webcam.
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TCL's 2023 soundbars will offer 3D audio and room calibration
Unveiled at CES, TCL’s new soundbars boast virtualized 3D audio courtesy of DTS Virtual:X.
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Philips Hue lights can now sync with Samsung TVs, for a price
A new—but pricey—Philips Hue app lets you sync your Hue lights with the images on a Samsung TV. Also: A color-capable Hue floodlight just made its debut.
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TCL shows off its new S- and Q-series smart TVs at CES
TCL builds affordable smart TVs, and its 2023 lineup promises high-end features including mini-LED backlights and fast variable refresh rates in its Q-series.
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FluentPet Connect is almost like sign language for cats and dogs
By tapping on buttons embedded in interlocking color-coded pads, your pet can convey simple messages like "treat," "outside," “water,” "stranger," and more.
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Hisense's 2023 TVs bring mini-LEDs to the masses
At CES, Hisense announced it will offer mini-LED backlighting throughout its 2023 lineup, including the affordable U6 series.
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Roku announces plans to sell its own TVs in 2023
And based on the sneak peek we got in December, Roku TVs will offer a bright, sharp picture with excellent image processing.
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Sony won't be announcing any TV news at CES 2023
Sony had no news to share at CES about its TV offerings for 2023, but we expect the company will announce something in the near future.
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GE Profile’s new smart mixer takes the guesswork out of baking
On display at CES this week, the GE Profile Smart Mixer weighs your food to ensure it's mixed right.
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Roborock debuts flagship S8 robot vacuums at CES
The S8 line has improved suction power and a new roller design that's less prone to hair tangles.
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Greenworks steps into the smart home at CES
The maker of battery-powered tools unveiled smart cameras, a video doorbell, and a new robot lawn mower in Las Vegas this week.
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