Neil Young left Spotify last week in protest of the platform’s support for controversial podcaster Joe Rogan. As a result, artists* and listeners alike have vowed to boycott Spotify in solidarity. Are you also looking to delete the music app? Thankfully, there is a bounty of good music streaming services out there, and some are …
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The next version of broadcast TV, called NextGen TV or ATSC 3.0, is rolling out across the US, and will reach an estimated 75% of households by mid-2022. Upgrades over current antenna TV potentially include 4K resolution, enhanced sound quality and the web-like ability to interact with broadcasters via your television set. Unlike cable or streaming services, you can watch these broadcast channels …
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Spotify has answered Neil Young’s challenge. The service deleted the artist’s entire back catalog this week after Young offered an “it’s-him-or-me” ultimatum, forcing the streaming giant to choose between him and podcaster Joe Rogan. Rogan’s show, a Spotify exclusive, has been repeatedly criticized by medical experts for being a source of COVID-19 misinformation to his millions of listeners. So where does that …
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With its more than 200 million subscribers and seemingly just as many new shows to watch every week, Netflix is now the Kleenex of the streaming video world — and our favorite streaming service. But does it necessarily represent the best value? There are plenty of competitors looking to usurp Netflix’s place, and one of the most popular is Hulu. …
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Sony has unveiled its latest budget soundbar, the HT-S400, which features a wireless subwoofer and Bluetooth connectivity to Bravia TVs. The 2.1-channel design offers simulated surround via Sony’s S-Force Pro Front Surround tech, and Dolby Digital decoding via both HDMI and optical. If you were expecting Dolby Atmos this isn’t something I’ve ever seen for this amount of money. The …
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In its six-year life span, DirecTV Stream has had one of the most tumultuous histories of all of the live TV streaming services. After starting life as DirecTV Now in 2016, it’s endured three different name changes, flip-flops on compulsory hardware and a series of price hikes. The current version of DirecTV Stream is separate from the DirecTV satellite service, and instead competes …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. British hi-fi manufacturer Cambridge Audio has announced two new Bluetooth tables at CES 2022 — the Alva TT V2 and Alva ST — with prices starting at $1,000. The turntables follow on from the 2019 Alva, which included aptX HD Bluetooth …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. At CES 2022, Klipsch has pulled the covers off a brand-new range of Reference speakers that feature updated Tractrix horns and an understated aesthetic. The line consists of three new floorstanders — the R-605FA (Atmos), R-600F and R-800F — and two …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. It’s been a long time coming but products that feature the NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) standard have arrived at CES 2022. The Tablo ATSC 3.0 Quad HDMI is a hybrid four-tuner DVR, which features compatibility with NextGen TV as well as …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Hisense unveiled its 2022 range of televisions, which include models equipped with mini-LED backlights and a pair of so-called Laser TVs — short-throw projectors with screens included. Some sets include new technologies such as NextGen ATSC 3.0 tuners and gaming-friendly HDMI 2.1 …
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