Soundbars are a great way to improve the sound of your TV without spending a lot of money. Most are pretty affordable and provide better sound than most TVs, which means you can get a cinematic experience at home. Best Buy has slashed the price of the LG 5.1.2 channel soundbar in half, meaning you’ll …
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. The long-rumored AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are official. Apple unveiled its latest noise-canceling true wireless headphones as part of its “Far Out” iPhone 14 event. They’re available for preorder now and will ship starting Sept. 23 for $249 (£249, …
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Sometimes, it feels like the producers of a show or movie have gone out of their way to make voices sound as quiet as possible, while cranking up the volume for music and sound effects. If you’re tired of missing key pieces of dialogue thanks to your TV’s subpar speakers, it may be time for an upgrade. There are plenty …
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The latest TVs may be able to produce amazing images, but they can also suffer from poor sound quality. But you don’t have to put up with bad sound because we’re here to help. Brett Pearce/CNET If you’re struggling to understand the dialogue in your new favorite show, it’s most likely that your tiny TV speakers are to blame. However, there could …
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No matter how long you’ve been a Netflix subscriber, there’s always room to learn something new about the service. You may have finally figured out how to disable autoplay, but don’t stop tinkering just yet. Though it’s considered one of the top streaming services with its smooth platform and originals like Stranger Things, there are ways to make your streaming experience even better by fine-tuning …
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There are a ton of perks with being a Prime Student member. Not only do you get all of the regular Prime benefits like free two-day shipping, Prime Video streaming and exclusive discounts at half the price of regular price, but you can also snag a three-month trial of Audible Premium Plus for free right now. Usually $15 per month, …
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With over 188 million subscribers worldwide as of this month, Spotify is arguably one of the most popular music streaming platforms in the world. CNET also ranks Spotify as one of the best music streaming services on the market. Spotify lets you listen to music wherever you are, recommends new songs based on your activity and provides fun, personalized streaming …
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What’s happening Samsung’s annual August Unpacked, where the company detailed its updated line of foldable phones. Why it matters In addition to showing if foldables are “there” yet for you in their fourth generation, both the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 features may foreshadow features that we’ll see in potential competing models from companies like Motorola and Google. …
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Apple’s AirPods Pro are the higher-end version of its existing AirPods, boasting several unique features, including active noise cancellation for an improved listening experience and interchangeable silicone tips to get a more comfortable fit. Rumors point to Apple updating the AirPods Pro later this year, but at this time if you want Apple’s best in-ear wireless headphones, the AirPods Pro are it. …
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When it comes time to connect your shiny new soundbar or AV receiver, your two main choices are HDMI or optical digital audio. The simplest advice is to go with HDMI when you can. But if you can’t then it’s not the end of the world. Here are the pros and cons of each connection type. The basics Both HDMI …
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