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CES 2019: Hisense goes higher

It’s not easy bringing a new brand name into the US TV market. Televisions are expensive and last a long time, and people tend to want a name they can trust. Hisense, one of the TV brands in domestic China, is a less-familiar name to Americans than even TCL, a fellow Chinese brand that has …

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TCL debuts 8K Roku TVs, quantum dot and more dimming zones at CES 2019

TCLis joining LG and Samsung on the list of TV makers that will sell sets with 8K resolution this year. At CES 2019, the increasingly popular China-based TV maker said its 8K TV will be available in “late 2019,” and it will be the first 8K TV powered by Roku’s smart TV system. The best TVs of CES 2019 +58 more See …

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CES 2019: TCL tries again at launching sound bars

We found out at CES 2019 that, after a false start 12 months ago, TCL is finally launching two new sound bars — the smaller Alto 5 for TVs 43-inches and larger, and the Alto 7 for TVs 55 inches and above. The sound bars offer “specialized sound modes” in addition to “precision playback for any TV as well as …

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We are giving away a Sony Aibo

This is your chance to take home the limited-edition bundle of Sony’s Aibo! Now playing: Watch this: My week living with Aibo, Sony’s robot dog 6:55 The one-of-a-kind robotic pet uses its sensors and cameras to be the perfect companion. It can remember 100 different people thanks to its use of artificial intelligence and deep learning technology. Those OLED-screen eyes …

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JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth speaker gets bigger sound, better battery life, USB

Lay the JBL Flip 5 next to last year’s Flip 4 like I did at this year’s CES in Las Vegas and you’ll notice that the Flip 5 looks pretty similar but is slightly bigger than its predecessor. That increased size has allowed JBL’s engineers to equip the Flip 5 with a larger battery and more power so that it …

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At CES 2019, Apple finally sets iTunes, AirPlay loose

Apple’s finally opening up its services to TV makers — and it’s doing so at CES. Apple’s never had an official presence at CES, opting instead to host its own flashy events to launch its newest products. While Apple often has executives roaming around the massive electronics trade show floor, it doesn’t have a booth or host a press conference …

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Garmin partners with Verizon for its first LTE fitness watch at CES 2019

There are a good handful of cellular-equipped smartwatches, but no really great LTE fitness trackers. Garmin has joined the cellular fold with a Verizon LTE-ready version of its Vivoactive 3 Music fitness watch, announced at CES 2019. Garmin’s “Vivoactive 3 Music – connected by Verizon” (as it’s called) will use its LTE features largely for good: There are added safety …

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How to watch the HTC Vive VR CES press conference, and what to expect

Monday is a massive day of press conferences at CES 2019, and nestled among them is HTC. The company’s livestreaming its press conference on Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. PT (4 p.m. ET, 9 p.m. UK) and CNET will be there. You can watch everything just by staying on this page. HTC has already delivered its own big tease of… …

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Add Lenovo to the list: New Legion Y740, Y540 gaming laptops get Nvidia’s latest

At CES 2019, graphics chip maker Nvidia announced a slew of new gaming laptops would be coming with mobile versions of its 2060, 2070 and 2080 GeForce RTX graphics cards. That list includes the new Lenovo’s Legion Y740 and Y540.     Last year’s Y730 and Y530 laptops were two of my favorite mainstream gaming laptops for their smart and …

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We found the poor man’s Magic Leap headset at CES 2019

One of the biggest challenges to mixed reality headsets is the size. Compared to virtual reality, MR headsets like the Magic Leap One and Microsoft HoloLens are small. But on the muted Jackson Pollock-style carpet of the Mirage Hotel at CES 2019, the company Nreal announced a pair of MR glasses the size of a pair of chunky Oakleys. The small …

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