Live concert streaming service Mandolin will host a benefit tonight designed to ease the transition back to in-person events, including a performance from Cage The Elephant. The MusiCares: Music On A Mission event is a “virtual” concert with all proceeds going towards the music community. It will also feature performances from Jason Isbell, k.d. Lang …
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Spotify has added two new features to its Blend playlist function that enable users to add up to 10 people and the ability to “blend” with established artists. Spotify unveiled Blend last year as part of its Only You feature, and it combines the musical tastes of two (or now more) people in a constantly evolving playlist. In addition to …
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In the near future, live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Sling TV and FuboTV are going to replace your set-top cable box. The selection of channels on these services is diverse, just as with cable, but FuboTV differentiates itself from rivals with a sports-centric focus. But is it enough to compete against some strong contenders? At its new price of $70 FuboTV still has …
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Mar 2022 Update, Aug. 11, 2022: Disney Plus has announced a price increase for its standalone subscription and the Disney Bundle. Starting on Dec. 8, a new ad-supported plan will cost $8 a month, which is the current price for the commercial-free service. Ad-free Disney Plus will cost $11 a month, up from its current price of $8. The Disney Bundle …
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Mar 2022 Update, Aug. 11, 2022: Disney Plus has announced a price increase for its standalone subscription and the Disney Bundle. Starting on Dec. 8, a new ad-supported plan will cost $8 a month, which is the current price for the commercial-free service. Ad-free Disney Plus will cost $11 a month, up from its current price of $8. The Disney Bundle …
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News breaks at a dizzying pace, and it’s just as important as ever to stay informed. You don’t need to sign up for cable or a live TV streaming service to watch the latest TV news coverage for free. A wide array of services stream live news every day at no cost, from the latest on the war in Ukraine to COVID-19 …
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Immersive audio standard Dolby Atmos had a fairly inauspicious start when it came to soundbars, with speakers such as the Yamaha YSP-5600 being both crazy expensive ($1.5K or more) and “extraordinarily huge.” But in the following years, with the help of companies like Vizio, the size of the products and the wallets needed to fund them became more manageable. Now, with the Polk …
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Public broadcasting just took another step into the streaming world. DirecTV Stream now offers nearly 250 PBS stations live, allowing subscribers to watch local news and events programming as well as national shows like PBS Newshour, Masterpiece, Frontline and Antiques Roadshow. When DirecTV Stream began its PBS rollout in November, the live streamer said the process of adding hundreds of local …
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Marantz has announced its latest streaming amplifier, the Model 40n, which can connect to a TV via HDMI ARC and a phono input. The Model 40n features a 70-watt-per channel (8 ohms) Class A/B amplifier that the company says will power even difficult-to-drive loudspeakers. The 40n follows the release of the Model 30 in 2020, which offers more power (100W) …
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You may have bought yourself a spectacular new TV to watch Netflix, HBO Max and other streaming services, but the picture quality is only half the story. Compared to the subpar speakers on a TV, a soundbar or full-fledged speaker system makes movies exciting and enjoyable to follow — and you don’t need to spend much if you take advantage of these …
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