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How to quickly switch between streaming apps
App switching features explained for Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, and Apple TV
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JBL's new, retro speaker boasts big, modern sound
JBL's latest creation arrives in a cool 70s design and fills the room with rich tones, but it'll cost you.
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Black Friday: iRobot shaves up to $350 off its latest Roombas
Robot vacuum maker iRobot is starting its Black Friday deals early, with steep discounts on the affordable Roomba 694, the j6 vacuum/mop combo, and more.
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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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Edifier W820NB Plus review: Fabulous fidelity for the price
The very low-priced Edifier W820NP Plus is a light, comfortable, affordable, noise-cancelling headphone. More importantly, it sounds great–ANC and all.
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Shark Detect Pro review: Vacuuming made easy
Shark's Detect Pro automatically adjusts to conditions around it so you have less to do. But is that enough reason to buy?
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The best headphones for personal listening
Whether you're looking for an over-the-ear, on-ear, or in-ear model, we'll help you find the perfect pair.
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Zapperbox A-1 review: Sensitive TV antenna, familiar source
A good antenna rises from the ashes of the NextGen TV service Evoca TV.
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Puro Sound Labs BT2200 Plus review: Tunes for well-heeled tots
These well-crafted headphones are volume limited to protect your child’s hearing.
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Netflix with ads: What you need to know
The ad-supported version of Netflix has changed substantially in just a year, rolling out better video quality, offline downloads, and even free episodes after a binge-watching session.
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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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Bluesound Pulse M review: This all-in-one is half full, half empty
This streaming speaker gets top marks for style, but scores only a B-minus for audio performance.
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Philips Hue Secure wired camera review: Good quality, high price
Philips Hue's new security camera is easy to use and works with your Hue lights, but a subscription is required to unlock all its features.
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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 Stick 4K (2023) review: The middle child
The Fire TV Stick 4K gets updated for 2023. We examine its features and compare it to other streaming dongles.
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Victrola Hi-Res Onyx review: This is a great Bluetooth turntable
When all is said and done, this wireless turntable’s “hi-res” designation is less important than its other strong features when compared to the competition.
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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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Dyson's Purifier Big Plus Quiet is for large spaces only
Intended for large living areas, Dyson's latest air purifier is a performance monster with a brand-new design.
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Eufy X8 Pro review: Pet hair is no match for this self-emptying robot vacuum
An "active detangling" roller brush prevents hair clogs that stop other robot vacuums in their tracks.
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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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Dyson's new stick vacuum cleaner is both smart and efficient
Much has improved with Dyson's new Gen5 Detect canister vacuum cleaner, the successor to the V15 Detect.
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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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Sennheiser's Ambeo Soundbar Mini is best for small spaces
Sennheiser’s lowest-priced soundbar can match the performance of its larger siblings, but only if you use it in a small room.
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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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How to turn off Fire TV screensaver ads
Fire TV "Sponsored Screensaver" ads are annoying. Here are four ways to get rid of them.
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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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Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 review: Flawless sound, but no app
Harman Kardon's elegant portable Bluetooth speaker sounds terrific, but it could really use an app.
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Wyze Cam Floodlight Pro review: A winning cam + 3,000 lumens
It doesn’t have every bell and whistle, but its camera delivers higher resolution and its lights more lumens than some of its biggest competitors—for less money.
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Dreame R10 review: A stylish and affordable stick vacuum cleaner
Dreame's new upright vacuum cleaner does a great job of cleaning.
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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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Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) review: Better sounding, smarter
The revamped Echo Show 8 boasts beefed-up smart hub capabilities, along with spatial audio and on-screen content that adjusts based on your proximity.
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Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023) review: Storage makes a difference
An in-depth review of Amazon's second-gen Fire TV Stick 4K Max, which combines powerful hardware with chaotic software.
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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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Best smart home products for apartment dwellers & other renters
Renting? Check out these apartment-friendly smart devices, from smart speakers and lights to video doorbells and water leak detectors.
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House of Marley Stir It Up Lux Wireless review: Sustainable vibes
Featuring a plinth fabricated from bamboo, a renewable resource, this turntable can stream your vinyl over Bluetooth or wired connections.
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Creative Stage SE Mini review: This PC soundbar doesn't cut it
Creative has released a new, smaller version of its desktop soundbar, but we're not entirely convinced.
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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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Every regional sports streaming option in one place
A big list of regional sports streaming options, with via pay TV packages and a la carte.
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Lockly Flex Touch review: A streamlined fingerprint-scanning smart lock
A few operational hiccups hold this lock back from greatness.
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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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