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The new Apple TV home screen is so close to nailing it. If only…
Apple's tvOS 17.2 update brings big changes to the TV app, including a way to filter the home screen by streaming service.
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Google TV devices are getting more speed enhancements
Google is rolling out speed-boosting updates aimed at optimizing memory and storage for Google TV streaming players.
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Say goodbye to the iTunes Movies & TV Shows apps on Apple TV
With the release of tvOS 17.2, you'll need to go to Apple’s TV app to rent or purchase movies and TV shows on an Apple TV.
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You may soon be hearing more Atmos tracks on Apple Music
Apple will reportedly give "added weighting" to Dolby Atmos music tracks starting next year, thus incentivizing more musicians to mix their songs in the format.
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2023 Cord-Cutter Awards: Best streaming services, devices & more
These streaming devices, streaming services, and over-the-air tools make cord-cutting easier in 2023.
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Get ready for Hulu in your Disney+
Starting today, subscribers to the Disney Bundle will see Hulu content within the Disney+ app.
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Philips Hue bulbs may soon double as motion sensors
Philips Hue's sibling brand already lets its smart lights act as motion sensors. Is Hue about to follow suit?
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Amazon's live Fire TV Channels come to Echo Show displays
You can now ask Alexa to tee up some live streaming shows from Fire TV Channels on your Echo Show device.
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You can now join Zoom meetings on your Apple TV
Ready to Zoom in your living room? All you need is an Apple TV 4K and a recent iPhone.
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First-gen Nest Outdoor cam makes its way to Google Home app
Three months after the original Nest Cam Indoor began making its way to the Google Home app, the Nest Cam Outdoor is getting its turn.
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Plex users rage over Discover Together privacy concerns
Some Plex users were blissfully unaware that their watch histories were being shared with others, until the weekly activity emails began to arrive.
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Walmart's new $15 HD Google TV streaming stick goes on sale
Just as expected, Walmart has unveiled a revamped budget HD streaming stick, complete with Google TV and a remote.
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Ikea unveils three new smart sensors, delays Matter support
Ikea’s new sensors detect motion, water leaks, and whether doors and windows are open or shut. Also: Matter support for Ikea’s hub has been pushed back.
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The new WiiM Amp music streamer drives loudspeakers directly
Linkplay Technology’s new WiiM Amp integrates the best features of its excellent music-streaming devices with a 60-watt Class D stereo amplifier. Just add speakers.
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Black Friday streaming deals: Buy this, not that
Black Friday can be a great time to save money on streaming, but it can also be a source of wasteful spending.
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Sonos headphones may arrive as soon as April, report says
A slew of upcoming Sonos products just got leaked, including the long-rumored headphones, a TV set-up box, a new high-end soundbar, and more.
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Xfinity now offers DIY sensors to its home security customers
Subscribers to Xfinity broadband with the Home Security add-on can expand their systems with door/window and motion sensors they install themselves.
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Black Friday deal: Score a 40-inch TCL 1080p TV for just $100
This 40-inch full-HD TCL TV is getting an eye-popping 57% discount over at Best Buy.
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Ding-dong! Who’s there? The Grinch!
The Grinch is answering Ring video doorbells for the holidays.
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Apple’s classical music app adds an iPad version
More than seven months after arriving on iOS, the Apple Music Classical app finally offers a version formatted for iPad.
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Amazon's Astro becomes a guard dog for business owners
After two years in invite-only limbo, Amazon's Astro is finding new life as a watch dog for small- and medium-sized businesses.
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You can skip through streaming ads with PlayOn's free DVR
Netflix and others keep raising the price of ad-free TV. This DVR provides a workaround.
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The MyQ garage door controller just got harder to control
Chamberlain, the manufacturer of the popular MyQ garage door controller, has effectively blocked access to Homebridge and Home Assistant users.
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All about Max: The HBO Max and Discovery+ combo explained
Six months after the arrival of the new Max, many ad-free subscribers are about to lose 4K streaming support. What gives?
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Fire TV banner ads are about to get worse
Amazon's Fire TV will soon advertise physical products on the home screen, while mixing sponsored tiles into search results.
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Apple nixes Siri-only Apple Music Voice plan
Just two years after its debut, Apple has pulled all mention of its low-priced, Siri-accessible Apple Music Voice plan from its website.
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Netflix will allow ‘with ads’ subscribers to download videos
Netflix is breaking ranks with its streaming competitors, who don’t allow downloads for users on their ad-supported tiers.
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YouTube just slashed NFL Sunday Ticket prices by 50%
You can now grab the rest of the 2023-24 season on NFL Sunday Ticket for just half off.
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Plex's latest feature shows what your friends are streaming
Discover Together boosts the social aspect of Plex, allowing you to see what your friends are watching, rating, and adding to their Plex watch lists.
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The Psync Camera Genie S is an AI-powered security camera
This inexpensive motorized pan/tilt camera is interesting even without the GPT angle.
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Anker's first open-ear wireless buds support Sony's LDAC codec
The open-ear Soundcore AeroFit Pro support the high-resolution LDAC codec at an affordable price.
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Klipsch debuts Music City series of portable Bluetooth speakers
Austin, Detroit, and Nashville are renowned for their recording studios and live music scenes. Klipsch pays tribute with 3 new speakers named after them.
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Individual NFL Sunday Ticket games are 'nowhere in our future'
Wish you could buy just one NFL Sunday Ticket game rather than the entire season? Me too, but the NFL isn't interested.
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12 more scary stories to stream in the dark for Halloween 2023
Even more underrated fright flicks that will leave you wanting to keep the lights on tonight.
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12 scary stories to stream in the dark for Halloween 2023
You’ve probably seen all the best horror movies people talk about during the season; so, here’s a dozen fresh frights for your streaming pleasure.
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Apple TV+ joins the price hike parade, again
More streaming video price hikes on the way, this time from Apple.
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Alexa’s generative AI preview for kids is both safe and boring
Now anyone can take Alexa's new generative AI chatting abilities for a spin, but the kid-oriented "Explore with Alexa" preview is so safe it’s a snooze.
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Wyze Video Doorbell v2 offers 2K resolution for $39.99
The revamped version of Wyze’s budget video doorbell ups the resolution to 2K, boosts the field of view, and supports local storage.
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Matter standard adds 9 new device types, with more to come
Refrigerators, dishwashers, robot vacuums, and air purifiers are among the new device types supported in the updated Matter specification.
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How Netflix went back on its word about price hikes
Remember that silver lining about Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown? Turns out it was a mirage.
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Samsung's 98-inch 8K mini-LED TV is big, bright, and expensive
The largest 8K TV from Samsung is a sight to behold, and so is its price tag.
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Netflix to reward binging 'with ads' viewers with ad-free episodes
Subscribers to Netflix’s ad-supported tier who just binge-watched a few episodes of a show may get an ad-free episode as a bonus, but there’s a catch.
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Netflix’s first live sports event is a celebrity golf tournament
Stars from "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" and "Full Swing" will face off in “The Netflix Cup” golf tournament, Netflix’s first foray into live sports.
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Smart thermostat maker Ecobee ships its first video doorbell
The company that makes our favorite smart thermostat is shipping its second security cam: The wired Ecobee Smart Video Doorbell.
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Blu-ray is going the way of vinyl, if we’re lucky
You might not find any Blu-ray discs at Best Buy starting next year, but that's doesn't mean the Blu-ray format is dead.
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Netflix drops support for more streaming devices
Another wave of Netflix subscribers just learned their streaming players won't work with Netflix anymore. We can help you pick a new one.
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Google still "exploring" bringing Nest Protect into its Home app
Looks like we'll have to keep waiting for Google's popular smoke and carbon monoxide detector to make its way to the Google Home app.
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For the love of all that is holy: No more Micro-USB ports on media streamers
Roku and Amazon keep using the outdated Micro-USB connector on their streaming devices.
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Google rolls back Nest speaker group restrictions after legal win
Following another twist in its spat with Sonos, Google will once again allow certain Nest speakers and Chromecast devices to join multiple speaker groups.
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