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ESPN as a standalone streaming service is coming in 2025
Even as it eyes a joint sports bundle with Fox and Warners, Disney is forging ahead with a standalone streaming version of ESPN.
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Disney, Warner, Fox sports streaming deal blows up the TV bundle
For the first time, programmers are splitting off sports and broadcast channels from the rest of their cable-channel lineups.
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Ring Battery Doorbell Pro delivers wire-free radar detection
Ring's latest consumer flagship doorbell doesn't require hardwired power to deliver a birds-eye view of who's on your porch—and how they got there.
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All the ways you can stream the 2024 Super Bowl
Options abound for checking out the match between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers on whatever screen you choose.
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SharePlay music control coming to Apple HomePods, Apple TV
Soon, you'll be able to allow others to take charge of music playback on your HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV.
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Samsung yanks Google Assistant from its smart TVs
Starting March 1, Alexa and Bixby will be the only voice assistant options on Samsung smart TVs.
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The new Abode Lock converts your deadbolt into a smart lock
Abode Systems' retrofit smart lock and keypad bundle promises to make it easier and less expensive to add the convenience of keyless entry to your home.
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Following Netflix, Hulu begins password-sharing crackdown
Netflix's password-sharing crackdown worked like a charm. Now, it's Hulu's turn to clamp down on password sharing.
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What TV entertainment trend will come after cord-cutting?
How the state of TV may evolve after cord-cutting, from the rise of free streaming to the return of scrappier approaches.
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Arlo hikes single-camera subscription prices by 60%
A year after hiking the prices of its subscription plans, Arlo is raising prices again for Arlo Secure users with just a single camera.
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Manage family schedules on the massive Skylight Calendar Max
Skylight says its 27-inch touchscreen smart calendar makes it easy to keep track of an entire family’s activities, ranging from appointments and holidays to chores and meal planning.
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Amazon scoots away from iRobot acquisition plan
Looks like Amazon won't be getting into the robot vacuum business after all.
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Sling's free streaming DVR puts Tubi and Pluto on notice
Sling Freestream adds a 10-hour DVR that lets you skip through commercials.
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Police can no longer use Ring’s Neighbors app to get video clips
The latest updates to Ring's Neighbors app bars emergency agencies from asking for and receiving video footage from Ring video doorbells and cameras.
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Netflix's 3-pronged strategy is working, like it or not
Price hikes, a password-sharing crackdown, and ads. Hate 'em? Sure, but get used to it. They're what put Netflix back on top.
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Wyze Cam Floodlight v2 ups resolution to 2K, boosts brightness
The successor to Wyze's first floodlight cam offers sharper resolution, brighter LEDs, and a wider field of view.
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Netflix ready to rumble with live WWE wrestling
With its $5 billion deal for the WWE's weekly "Raw" flagship, Netflix just jumped into the ring with other sports-streaming competitors.
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Philips Hue unveils new outdoor lights, security cam bundle
Add splashes of color to your outdoor walls with Philips Hue's new Dymera decorative light. Also coming soon: a starter kit for Hue's Secure camera.
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Get ready for more ads on the Roku home screen
Roku already has ads on the home screen of its streaming sticks and TVs, but now it’s eying additional “immersive” and interactive ads, according to a report.
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Doubts swirl around Amazon's plans for paid Alexa, report says
Amazon wants to charge for a new, generative AI-powered version of Alexa, but the “Alexa Plus” project has hit choppy waters, according to a report.
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Amazon Fire TV devices can now create AI-generated art
Just give Alexa a prompt, and your supported Fire TV can crank out AI-generated artwork that can be used as wallpaper for your TV screen.
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Matter Casting looks superior to AirPlay, Chromecast. Can it win?
Amazon is spearheading a clever new standard for sending video from phones to TVs. Will anyone care?
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DTS Play-Fi Home Theater promises convenient immersive audio
Platform developer Xperi says it can do it all without wires—and without burdening your Wi-Fi network.
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Peacock's exclusive NFL playoff game was just the beginning
Sunday's streaming-only AFC wild-card game was a huge hit, and given the monster ratings, it won't be the last.
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These are the streaming apps coming to the Apple Vision Pro
You'll have plenty of streaming options when Apple Vision Pro arrives next month, but the biggest streaming player appears to be sitting out the launch.
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Harman and JBL speakers to get even smarter in 2024
You don’t need to pick Alexa or Google Assistant with Harman’s new lineup. Its latest smart speakers support both voice assistants at the same time.
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Ultrahuman Home aims to help you ensure a healthy dwelling
With its new smart home device working in conjunction with its smart ring, Ultrahuman says it can monitor the health of your living quarters as well as your body.
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Airthings breezes into CES with its first smart air purifier
The Airthings Renew boasts a four-stage HEPA filter, auto and whisper-quiet modes, and app control.
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Swann unveils its first personal security device at CES 2024
The Swann ActiveResponse Personal Alarm can be worn, carried, or clipped to a key ring or bag.
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xMEMS' breakthrough micro-speakers debut in earbuds at CES
Both Creative Labs and Noble Audio are showing off true wireless headphones that incorporate solid-state MEMS micro-speakers. We gave them a listen.
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Legrand adds Matter lighting controls to its Radiant Collection
The lighting manufacturer credits Amazon’s Alexa Connect Kit for enabling its engineers to quickly design 5 new products for its Radiant Collection.
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The new Abode Edge Camera boasts 1.5-mile transmission range
This security cam has a Wi-Fi HaLow chip for insane range, on-camera computer vision, and can operate for a full year between battery charges.
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Primax Electronics debuts 3 smart home access solutions at CES
New products include a new smart lock, keyless smart reader, and video doorbell.
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TP-Link’s Tapo smart home collection grows by leaps and bounds
In other CES news, TP-Link announced that its Tapo and Kasa Smart smart home products can now be controlled with the same app.
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Li-ion batteries with silicon anodes could store 65% more energy
With horizontally stacked cells that require less constraint in their packaging, Enovix's 100% silicon anode batteries are said to offer a big boost in energy per gram; i.e., longer battery life.
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This solar cell manufacturer is coming for your batteries
Ambient Photonics has a new dye-sensitized solar cell that could replace the batteries in low-power devices, including contact sensors and TV remotes.
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Smart home device builder Aqara embraces Matter and Thread
Aqara unveiled three new Matter-compatible products: The Hub M3; the Border Router Plug, with Wi-Fi and Thread radios; and the Smart Lock U300 lever lock.
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U-tec expands beyond locks with Matter smart home devices
The company’s all-new U Home initiative is an entire smart home ecosystem with lighting, security, and more.
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Ecovacs combines robot vacuum and mop with a handheld vac
The Deebot X2 Combo keeps everything we loved about the X2 Omni while adding a handheld vacuum that charges and empties at the same base station.
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Google Assistant loses 17 features as Google chops Assistant staff
Music alarms, step-by-step recipes, and managing stopwatches are just some of the features that Nest speakers and displays will lose in the coming weeks.
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Why you might finally want ATSC 3.0 in 2024
A look at the state of ATSC 3.0 in 2024, including new features, external tuner boxes, and TV support.
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Ambient Weather stations to supply data to AccuWeather network
The partnership between the two companies entails AccuWeather incorporating data collected from Ambient Weather stations into its comprehensive forecasts.
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The latest Philips smart lock is a palm reader
It won’t tell your fortune, but it will grant you access to your home when it recognizes the distinct patterns in the palm of your hand.
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This wireless coffee maker pulls water out of thin air
Just insert a coffee pod into the Wi-Fi-enabled Kara Pod and it will brew a cup of joe, no water required.
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LG stole CES with this amazing transparent OLED TV
With its stunning 77-inch transparent screen, the LG OLED T made for one of the best demos at CES 2024. Here's what people are saying.
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Lymow One robot mower lifts its blades to climb over obstacles
This robot mower can lift its front-mounted mowing deck and clamber over 2-inch-high obstacles. Onboard cameras ensure those obstacles aren't living things.
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Govee’s AI-powered HDMI sync box can now handle 8K video
Embracing the HDMI 2.1 standard, Govee’s AI Sync Box Kit 2 can sync PC visuals with your lights while passing through 8K video, or 4K video at 120Hz.
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Eureka announces new 2-in-1 robot vacuum/mop at CES
The J20 features a unique mopping system that prevents cross-contamination between hard and carpeted floor surfaces.
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Aiper reveals 5 robot pool cleaners and its first robot lawn mower
The maker of our favorite robot pool cleaner brings the all-new Scuba series to market. Will Aiper’s expertise with pool cleaners carry over to robot mowers?
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