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LG OLED TV gets more affordable with A1 series starting at $1,300

OLED is the king of TVs and LG is the king of OLED. The company offers more varieties of OLED screen than any manufacturer and its 2021 lineup is more diversified than ever, in both price and capability. There’s a step-up G1 series called Evo that packs an all-new panel that’s been re-engineered to improve light …

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Netflix can download movies and shows it thinks you’ll want to binge next

Netflix wants to stay a step ahead of your binge watching. The streaming service on Monday introduced a new featured called Downloads for You that it says will automatically download recommended shows and movies to your phone based on your tastes.  The new feature goes a step beyond Smart Downloads, which deletes shows you’ve watched offline and automatically downloads the …

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Best soundbars and audio gear for the big game 2021

You may have bought yourself a TV to watch the the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the picture is only half of the story. Compared to the cruddy speakers in a TV, a soundbar or full-fledged speaker system makes sporting events both more exciting and easier to track — and you don’t need to spend much at all. …

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Best TVs for the big game 2021

On Sunday, Feb. 7 the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to determine the 2021 pro football championship. Pitting quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes against one another promises to create one of the most exciting matchups in years. But is your TV up to the task? Big games like this are a great excuse to …

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Get your game on with the best TV sale of January

January has been unusually quiet on the TV-deal front, as this is the time of year when a certain big game tends to produce lots of sales. Maybe we were just spoiled by all the big discounts during the holidays. Thankfully, there are still solid deals to be had if you look hard enough. We’ve gathered up the best TV …

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TCL TVs make 8K more affordable, slim down Mini

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. TVs with 8K resolution have been around since late 2018 and we’ve always told people not to buy them. Their extra pixels don’t especially improve image quality in my experience, and no TV shows or movies are available in 8K anyway. …

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Best TV and streamer gifts for the 2020 holidays

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. If you’re looking for an amazing holiday gift idea for 2020, when people are spending more time at home than ever, a new TV would truly deliver. But a new media streamer, which is a lot less expensive, would also pack quite the punch. There’s still time to get a streamer …

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Netflix is testing an audio

Netflix is working on an audio-only mode that’s popped up for some subscribers, the company confirmed, Wednesday. Those with access to the feature will see a “video off” button toward the top of their full-screen player. This way, your favorite show could function something like a podcast playing in the background, Android Police reported. “We’re always looking for new ways …

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NFL streaming: Best ways to watch and stream 2020 Week 14 live without cable

With the 2020 NFL season now into Week 14, there are plenty of options for following the most popular sport in the US. Paying up for a cable subscription is the simplest solution. It allows you to watch your local team and a bunch of others without worrying about which channels are available. For cord-cutters who want to save some …

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Best 3D printers, scanners and laser cutters for makers and creators in 2020

Maker culture is alive and well, thanks to an army of creators who have a passion for making things by hand. My interest in 3D printing started back in 2018, when I got pretty deep in the weeds, creating everything from phone stands to tabletop game accessories to a sweet mini Millennium Falcon. Since then, I’ve doubled down, getting into 3D scanning and …

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