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Sonos chops price of first-gen Move speaker by $100
Following the arrival of the redesigned Move 2, the original Move speaker is getting a 25% price cut to just $299.
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Ring Stick Up Cam Pro review: Strong surveillance, indoors or out
Bird’s Eye View remains a solution looking for a problem, but the radar-based motion detection in this versatile security camera delivers plenty of other benefits.
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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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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: Taking it to the max
If you’re looking for the very best in over-ear, active noise-cancellation, the all-new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones deserve your inspection.
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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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How to watch NBA games without cable TV
Cord-cutters can get their fill of big nationally televised games, but local broadcasts are still left on the bench.
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Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni: A supreme cleaning machine
This sophisticated vacuum-and-mop robot lets you tailor cleaning to your home.
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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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Tapo H100 Smart Hub review: Inexpensive, limited home security
The H100 can’t do much, but it does well with its slim feature set.
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New to robot vacuums? 7 things to know before you buy one one
Robot vacuums are one of our favorite smart appliances, but the labor-saving gadgets need more help than you might think.
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BluOS 4.0 review: BluOS audio hardware gets the OS it deserves
If your music hardware runs on BluOS, you'll find this latest software release to be a quantum leap beyond what you’ve become accustomed to.
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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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Amazon's new Echo Show 5 is 56% off for October Prime Day
You can grab the latest version of Amazon's five-inch Echo Show display for a mere $39.99 for October Prime Day, but time is running out.
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Eureka's NEW400: Five ways it'll totally change your home life
Eureka's combined vacuum and mop is jammed with clever cleaning features. Here are some of its best.
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Roku Home Monitoring SE review: Basic security for Roku users
Roku's inexpensive, security-focused smart home system ties into Roku streaming players, but it non-Roku users won't find it all that appealing.
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Skullcandy Smokin' Buds review: A lot of sound for little money
Good true wireless headphones needn't cost hundreds of dollars. If you can live without active noise cancellation, here's a great pair for just $25.
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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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Is this handy Apple tvOS 17 feature about to get better?
For now, the Apple TV 4K's new Enhance Dialogue feature only works with the latest HomePod, but there are signs it could soon support the first HomePod and HomePod mini, too.
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The Tapo Wire-Free MagCam can stand up to a pressure washer
The latest outdoor camera in TP-Link’s Tapo line boasts IP66 weatherization, meaning it’s impervious to dust and that it can withstand powerful jets of water.
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Best October Prime Day smart thermostat deals
Get ready for winter by picking up a great deal on a smart thermostat.
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Best October Prime Day air purifier & air quality monitor deals
Amazon Prime Day is a great time to score an excellent deal on smart appliances that can monitor and clean your air to help protect your respiratory health.
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Best Fire Stick deals for October Prime Day
Looking to save on a Fire TV stick? Prime Big Deal Days just started, and we've got killer streaming stick discounts from both Amazon and Roku.
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Best October Prime Day deals on soundbars
Upgrade your home theater during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event with soundbar deals from Bose, LG, Samsung, Vizio, and more.
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Bose QuietComfort Headphones review: Not ultra, but still great
These aren’t the best headphones you can get from Bose, but they sound fabulous and cost $80 less than the company's top-of-the-line QuietComfort Ultra.
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Ultimate Ears Epicboom review: Good sound, but expensive
Ultimate Ears promises a high-volume experience like no other.
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Yamaha True X Bar 50A review: An outstanding value
This polished, easy-to-use soundbar and subwoofer combo sounds even better with Yamaha's optional satellite speakers.
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The best soundbars for TV audio
Find the best soundbar for music and movies and that's the perfect fit for your budget.
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Hunter Douglas Duette shade with PowerView Gen 3 automation review
Already the best motorized smart shade on the market, this third-gen product is now even better—and much easier to program.
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Disney+ and Hulu price hikes: How to prepare yourself
Save money on Disney+ and Hulu, even after the October 12 price hikes.
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Stream pro hockey without a cable bill
Stream all the action on the ice with these subscription services.
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The best smart shades for your smart home
Smart, motorized shades and blinds cost a pretty penny, but do they ever bring the wow.
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Google's Pixel Buds Pro get conversation detection, clearer calls
Your Pixel Buds Pro will soon be able to pause the music when you start chatting, as well as serve up better call quality and warn you if your tunes are too loud.
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Google’s Home app is joining the generative AI party
With the help of generative AI, the Google Home app will help you sift through your smart home events, as well as respond to natural-language queries.
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Now Google Assistant is getting a generative AI boost, too
The long-anticipating pairing of Google's voice assistant with the search giant's generative AI-powered Bard will arrive in the coming months.
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Roku players add Google Photos support, expert picture settings
Roku's Photo Stream feature will finally hook into Google Photos following a slated Roku OS update. On-screen picture settings are coming, too.
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Tribit StormBox Flow review: An affordable speaker with good sound
This portable speaker pumps out the bass, boasts IP67 protection from the elements, and ticks all the feature boxes, including the latest Bluetooth 5.3 radio.
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DisplaceTV retools its stick-to-the-wall smart TV's safety features
During a live demo in San Francisco, the Displace V team showed off the latest prototype of its fascinating and completely wire-free, battery-powered 4K TV.
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Discovery+ is getting a price hike, just like every other streamer
You'll now have to pay $2 a month extra to stream the standalone ad-free version of Discovery+.
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Jabra's Elite 10 delivers great ANC, comfy fit, so-so call quality
Jabra's new flagship earbuds deliver terrific noise cancellation and Dolby Atmos, but call quality could be better.
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Narwal Freo review: For the price, this robot mop/vac lacks polish
This 2-in-1 floor robot cleaner performs well enough, but it needs better obstacle avoidance and a much more refined app to justify its high price tag.
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AMC+ is the latest streamer to go the ad-supported way
As promised earlier this year, AMC Networks is rolling out an ad-supported version of AMC+, joining the ranks of Netflix, Disney+, Max, and (soon) Amazon Prime Video.
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Amazon might charge extra for a “remarkable” version of Alexa
Today's Alexa will remain free, but you might have to pay up for a new version of Alexa powered by generative AI, Amazon's outgoing hardware chief says.
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Sony Bravia XR A80L review: Excellent value among OLED TVs
This aspirational OLED is a premium performer, particularly for movie enthusiasts.
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Samsung's HW-Q990C soundbar is another top-notch flagship
Packing 22 drivers and 11.1.4 channels, Samsung's refreshed high-end soundbar follows in the footsteps of last year's version.
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ZapperBox M1 review: An ATSC 3.0 tuner for early adopters
Our in-depth review of the ZapperBox M1 tuner box for ATSC 3.0 broadcast channels reveals a work in progress.
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Disney+ sets the table for its own password-sharing crackdown
A revised Disney+ user agreement that specifically forbids accounts sharing is making its way around Canada, and it's bound for the U.S. soon.
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What is Bluetooth LE Audio? A minor wireless audio improvement
The latest update to the Bluetooth standard delivers better connectivity—and a small bump in audio quality compared to the aging SBC codec.
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