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Best smart lighting for your connected home
Today’s smart lighting is brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right solution for your environment remains a challenge.
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Govee Glide Hexa Light Panels review: These panels are smart, but Nanoleaf’s are smarter
Govee’s light panels cut a lot of corners compared to Nanoleaf’s panels, but they’re not much cheaper.
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All-streaming ESPN would be "ultimate fan offering," says Disney CEO
You still can't get all of ESPN on the ESPN+ streaming service, but change is in the air.
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Best noise-cancelling headphones
Noise-cancelling headphones aren't just for travel, they will isolate you from all sorts of audio distractions so you can concentrate on your music. We'll guide you to the best models.
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Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Sony raises the bar for noise-cancelling headphones–again
Yes, you can have it all: Sony delivers best-in-class active noise cancellation with virtually no compromise in sonic performance.
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Bluesound's new Hub welcomes turntables, other legacy audio sources
BluOS expands its ecosystem with its $319 hub, which is expected to arrive in June.
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Roku’s top-of-the-line streamer now comes with its best remote
The Voice Remote Pro will replace the step-down “enhanced” remote that originally came with the Roku Ultra.
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Goldring's Eroica HX moving-coil turntable cartridge works with a moving-magnet input
The British manufacturer says its new cartridge can deliver higher vinyl audio performance without requiring listeners to upgrade all the rest of their gear.
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KEF opens the floor to high-res music streaming with the KEF LS60 Wireless
Looking for a more powerful alternative to self-powered, networkable bookshelf speakers? Check out these massive floor-standers.
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Ears-on with the entry-level, HDMI-less Sonos Ray soundbar
Set to arrive in early June for $279, the Sonos Ray eschews Dolby Atmos and even HDMI, but it keeps Sonos’s vaunted multi-room capabilities.
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Hey Sonos: 7 things to know about the new Sonos voice assistant
Who will be voicing Sonos’s new voice assistant, what commands will it understand, and what music services will it work with? We’ve got answers to those questions and more.
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The Google Nest Hub Max is making it easier to skip saying “Hey Google”
Soon you’ll be able to start speaking to Google Assistant just by looking at the Nest Hub Max’s screen, or by saying a specific “quick phrase.”
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YouTube TV unbundles with new standalone Spanish-language plan
Viewers can get the 28 plus-channel Spanish Plan for $35 a month or a Spanish Plus add-on.
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TV antenna marketing gets ever more sleazy
Beware of extra long-range antennas on Amazon, Walmart, and eBay
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Best Bluetooth speakers: Reviews and buying advice
We'll help you find the best wireless speakers for pairing with your smartphone or tablet—whatever your budget, and whatever music floats your boat.
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Sony LinkBuds review: These open-back earbuds fall well short of awesome
Sony's LinkBuds feature a unique open-back design that has more minuses than pluses.
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Netflix with ads might arrive before the end of this year
Besides rolling out an ad-supported tier by the end of 2022, Netflix is also expected to start cracking down on password sharing at the same time, according to a report.
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Here’s who qualifies for free high-speed internet service
The Biden administration estimates 48 million households will benefit from the new government subsidies.
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Rumored Xbox streaming device and Samsung app will bring games direct to TV
Is it a stick? Is it a puck? Microsoft is reportedly launching the streamer within the next 12 months.
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