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CES 2022: Samsung soundbars tee up wireless Dolby Atmos, improved Q Symphony feature
Samsung’s latest soundbars can receive Dolby Atmos audio over Wi-Fi, no cables required.
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TCL’s Google TVs return to stores after ‘significant’ software update to fix bugs
Listings for TCL’s 5- and 6-Series Google TVs are back on Best Buy, with TCL promising improvements to both “stability and speed.”
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LG teases a 9.1.5-channel soundbar with an upfiring center driver
Slated to make its first appearance at CES, LG’s new flagship soundbar comes with a dialogue-enhancing upfiring driver for the center channel.
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Polk Audio unleashes its first Dolby Atmos soundbar
The Polk Audio Signa S4 comes with upfiring drivers that bounce Dolby Atmos height cues off the ceiling.
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LG shows off rollable and fabric-covered TVs ahead of CES
You can roll LG’s stand-mounted StanbyME TV from room to room, while the Objet TV and its motorized fabric cover can be leaned against a wall.
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TCL promises fixes after Best Buy yanks its buggy Google TVs
Users of TCL’s 5- and 6-Series sets had been complaining for months about the Google TV interface.
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Light Field Lab’s SolidLight offers a true holographic video display
Many have tried to make a true holographic video display, but none have succeeded—until now.
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Save $200 on iRobot’s Roomba s9+, the most sophisticated robot vacuum ever created
The iRobot Roomba s9+ is down to $899 at Amazon.
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Toshiba unveils M-series 4K Fire TV with local dimming, hands-free Alexa
Toshiba’s new flagship Fire TV set lets you summon Alexa without lifting a finger.
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Verizon unveils two Android TV-powered soundbars with Bang & Olufsen sound
The new Verizon-branded soundbars boast virtualized Dolby Atmos audio along with an Android-powered streaming interface.
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Cyber Monday TV deals 2021: Where to find the best sales
Looking to score a killer deal on a 4K or 8K TV during Cyber Monday? We’ll help you find the steepest discounts.
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Cyber Monday soundbar deals 2021: Where to find the best sales
Ready to upgrade your TV’s audio? We’ve spotted great deals on soundbars from the likes of LG, Polk Audio, Roku, Samsung, Vizio, and more.
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Cyber Monday smart speaker deals 2021: Where to find the best sales
Whether you’re shopping for an Alexa-powered Amazon Echo speaker or a Google Nest display with Google Assistant, we have some great Cyber Monday deals for you.
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Eufy Security’s Floodlight Cam 2 Pro gets a $101 Black Friday discount
You can snap up this home security camera/floodlight mashup for just $198.99 once you apply the $11 coupon.
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Best Black Friday security camera deals 2021: Sales on Arlo, Nest, Ring, and more
Now's the time to pick up a new camera so you can keep an eye on the homestead.
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The Amazon Echo Auto is 70% off again for Black Friday
Reviews are mixed on the Echo Auto, but there’s no arguing with $14.99 price tag, a massive 70-percent discount.
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Snag this Roku TV-ready TCL soundbar for just $29 on Black Friday
The budget-priced, 2.0-channel TCL Alto 6 can punch up the sonics of a second, smaller screen, and it plays nice with Roku TVs.
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This TCL 65-inch 4K TV is one of our favorite Black Friday deals
At just $799.99, TCL's eye-popping 65-inch mini-LED 4K TV is a fantastic Black Friday value. Grab it now on Amazon.
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The absurdly cheap Roku LE streamer is on sale for just $15
The 1080p Roku LE is the perfect stocking stuffer for streaming newbies, but this Black Friday special won’t be around for long.
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Best Black Friday video doorbell deals 2021: Bargains on Ring, Nest, Arlo, and more
Foil porch pirates and welcome visitors with a new video doorbell, and prices are never cheaper than on Black Friday.
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Best Black Friday robot vacuum deals 2021: Where to find the best sales
Black Friday came early this year, and we’ve found all the best deals so you don’t need to search.
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Black Friday smart home deals 2021: Big savings on Nest, Ring, Philips Hue and more
We've scoured retailer listings to find the best Black Friday smart home deals. Here's what to expect in every category, from smart speakers to smart lighting and everything in between.
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Hulu’s Black Friday madness returns: Get a year for just 99 cents a month
Hulu's back with its 99 cents per month offer for the next year for new and returning subscribers.
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Black Friday smart home starter pack: Get a Ring Doorbell and Echo Dot for $42
Amazon is selling the Ring Video Doorbell Wired and the third-generation Echo Dot for just $42.
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Google’s Black Friday deals begin: Get a Nest Hub for 50% off
Google's Nest Hub smart display is half off right now, along with deals on Nest Wi-Fi and Nest Thermostat.
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Early Black Friday insanity: This 43-inch 4K TV is just $220, today only
Whether you need a 4K TV, sound bar, or a regular 1080p TV Amazon is the place to get an excellent deal today.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Smart TV vs. streaming player: Which is best for cord-cutting?
Do you need a streaming device if you have a smart TV? Here's how to decide.
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Sonos Arc and Beam finally get DTS support
An update to the Sonos S2 app finally brings DTS decoding to Sonos soundbars, along with other new features.
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Black Friday madness continues: The Fire TV Stick is an insane $20
Amazon is currently selling the latest version of its 1080p streaming stick for 50 percent off.
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First Sonos headphone may use an outsider’s design
As first reported by IDG’s Tech Advisor, Sonos acquired a popular but failing British audio company that was working on a high-end noise-cancelling headphone design.
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Grab an Amazon-made Fire TV at a steep discount this month
Amazon has some excellent pre-Black Friday deals on its new 50- and 55-inch 4-Series and Omni Fire TVs.
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Shure introduces Aonic Free True Wireless in-ear headphones
Newest addition to the Aonic family promises studio-quality sound in a budget-friendly package.
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Netflix rolls out mobile games for worldwide Android users, iOS support coming soon
The five Android games are free for all Netflix subscribers, with iOS titles “on the way.”
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Bring the theater experience home with this Samsung soundbar for just $208
Samsung's 3.1-channel HW-A650 soundbar supports Dolby audio and DTS Virtual:X 3D sound, and it's $90 off right now.
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Bring the beat back with the Harman Kardon Go + Play portable speaker for $160
Harman Kardon's Bluetooth-enabled Go + Play boombox is $20 to $70 off its usual price.
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One-day deal: These Ecovacs robot vacuums have never been cheaper
If you want to clean up the house without doing all the work yourself grab a robot vacuum at a solid price today on Amazon.
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Samsung’s The Frame TVs are on sale, including a 43-inch 4K HDR model for $800
If you need a good TV with a focus on decor, Samsung's The Frame TVs are on sale at Amazon right now.
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Apple’s third-gen AirPods add spatial audio and water resistance
The new AirPods are finally getting a proper IP rating, as well as spatial audio and Apple’s Adaptive EQ feature. Still no active noise cancellation, however.
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Stream it in Dolby Atmos with the Roku Ultra set-top box for just $69
Amazon is selling Roku's top-of-the-line Ultra streaming player for 31 percent off the MSRP.
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Save up to $100 today on Sony headphones at Amazon
These Sony over-ear cans and true wireless earbuds are on sale at Amazon for all-time low prices, but only for today.
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Capture squirrel antics with this Eufy outdoor security cam system for $214.19
Amazon is selling Anker's EufyCam 2 starter kit with two cameras and a base station for more than $30 off.
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The iconic Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin wireless speaker is back—and entirely new
The new speaker boasts Alexa onboard, and it will support multi-room configurations with a firmware update promised for 2022.
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Make your yard extra scary with these Halloween smart lighting deals from Philips Hue
Philips is offering scary-good Halloween deals on atmospheric smart lighting.
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Q Acoustics extends its exciting Concept speaker line to lure a wider audience
The Concept 30 bookshelf, Concept 50 floor-stander, and Concept 90 center channel deliver the company’s high-end technologies in more affordable variations.
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Beyerdynamic introduces new headphones for content creators
The high-end audio device manufacturer’s new Pro X line also includes new microphones.
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Roborock’s one-day sale boasts all-time lows on some of our favorite robot vacuums
Amazon is selling a number of Roborock robot vacuums at their all-time low prices, including the excellent Roborock S5 Max.
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Clap these Beats Studio3 headphones over your ears for just $170 today
The popular Beats Studio3 headphones with Apple's W1 chip are on sale at Amazon, and they've never been cheaper.
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THX and Qobuz partner to drive high-res audio adoption
Buy a THX Onyx DAC/headphone amp and get three months of Qobuz's high-res music-streaming service for free.
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The original Echo Show 5 is still a great smart display, and it’s just $45 right now
Shopping for your first smart display? For a mere $45, the first-gen Echo Show 5 is an amazing deal.
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