Ty Pendlebury

LG’s UltraGear GP9 soundbar has battery power for gamers on the move

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. LG has unveiled the UltraGear GP9, its first dedicated gaming soundbar, at CES. The all-in-one G9 is designed to complement LG’s range of UltraGear gaming monitors and offers battery-powered operation — a rare feature for gaming …

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Hisense’s 2021 laser projection TVs promise better colors than OLED or quantum dot

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. TV manufacturer Hisense has announced a new range of laser projection TVs at CES that the company claims boasts better color performance than any other screen technology. Hisense says its new TriChroma Laser TV is the only display that meets the BT2020 color …

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JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam soundbar offers rare Amazon Multi

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. JBL has unveiled its latest all-in-one soundbar ahead of CES 2021, the JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam, which offers Wi-Fi streaming including Amazon MRM and simulated Dolby Atmos effects. The soundbar uses JBL’s proprietary beam-forming technology, MultiBeam, to bounce surround channels off your …

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Samsung’s 2021 soundbars have subwoofer microphones because bass

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung has unveiled its soundbars for CES 2021 and key features include calibration microphones, Dolby Atmos playback and even better matching with QLED TVs. The company is planning a range of S series and Q series soundbars in 2021. These include more models compatible …

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Onkyo and Pioneer’s 2021 receivers back in black with 8K video, from $499

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. After taking a year off, Pioneer and Onkyo return to CES with brand-new receivers for 2021, offering up-to-date features including 8K video and Dolby Atmos. Prices start at $499 (roughly £370 or AU$650) for the TX-NR5100, which is due in June. All …

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There’s never been a better time to cut the cord. These days, more than ever, people are looking to save money on streaming, and the selection of robust, affordable live TV streaming services make cable TV totally unnecessary. T-Mobile is throwing its hat into the ring with its revamped TVision service. After spending some quality hands-on time with TVision, I …

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Best soundbars and home audio for the holidays

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. With a lot of people still staying close to home, many of us have been spending a lot of time hunkered down watching TV and listening to music. So if there’s a music fan or movie buff in your life, this year it makes sense to …

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Best Cyber Monday deals on Sonos wireless speakers (Update: Expired)

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Update, Dec. 1: These Cyber Monday deals have expired. Please read our list of best Cyber Monday deals still available, and check out the CNET Holiday Gift Guide for our top gifts picks.   Sonos has been in the multiroom streaming game for longer than anybody, and the current …

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Cyber Monday TV soundbar deals: Discounts on Roku, JBL, Vizio, Polk and more (Update: Expired)

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Update, Dec. 1: These Cyber Monday deals have expired. Please read our list of best Cyber Monday deals still available, and check out the CNET Holiday Gift Guide for our top gifts picks.  Black Friday may have ended but don’t worry, today is Cyber Monday! Want to pump up the …

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Best audio gear under $500

We’re all under more stress and spending a lot of time at home, and nothing eases the mind like some new music. But what if you want those tunes to sound seriously better? If you’re looking to give your ears and soul a real treat during these troubled times, there’s no better investment than upgraded audio.  Here, I’ve chosen audio …

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