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JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam soundbar offers rare Amazon Multi

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. JBL has unveiled its latest all-in-one soundbar ahead of CES 2021, the JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam, which offers Wi-Fi streaming including Amazon MRM and simulated Dolby Atmos effects. The soundbar uses JBL’s proprietary beam-forming technology, MultiBeam, to …

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Onkyo and Pioneer’s 2021 receivers back in black with 8K video, from $499

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. After taking a year off, Pioneer and Onkyo return to CES with brand-new receivers for 2021, offering up-to-date features including 8K video and Dolby Atmos. Prices start at $499 (roughly £370 or AU$650) for the TX-NR5100, which is due in June. All …

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Roku passes 50 million active users as it races to catch Amazon

Roku is celebrating a new milestone as it battles with Amazon to be the top streaming platform. In a blog post on Wednesday, Roku said it hit 51.2 million active accounts in the three-month quarter ending Dec. 31, up by approximately 14 million accounts in 2020. In addition, Roku said its users streamed 58.7 billion hours of content in 2020.  …

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The 25 best battery life laptops for 2022

It should come as no surprise that battery life is one of the key things we look for in a laptop computer. What is surprising is which laptop brands and models take the top spots when it comes to battery life. They’re not always the usual suspects. Why are we so obsessed with battery life? More than screen size, processing power, …

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OnePlus’ Nord N10 5G heads to T

T-Mobile’s relationship with OnePlus is expanding, and the nation’s second-largest carrier will begin selling the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and the 4G LTE-only N100 on Jan. 15.  The carrier is pricing the N10 5G at $300, with the N100 running $180. T-Mobile says it will be the exclusive US carrier for both devices and will bring the two phones to …

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Best gifts under $250 for 2021

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. In this time of social distancing, giving a thoughtful gift has more power than ever. It’s a way to say “I’m thinking of you, even though we can’t be together.” If you’re looking to truly wow someone in your life with a great present and …

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Best phones to give as gifts: iPhone 12, Galaxy S20 FE, Pixel 4A 5G and more

The holidays may be over, but if you’re looking to start the year by gifting a new phone to a loved one, or nabbing one for yourself, 2020 gave us an abundant supply of fantastic phones with relatively affordable prices. Yes, high-end phones still exist, like the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. But as we become …

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Best gifts under $250 for 2021

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. In this time of social distancing, giving a thoughtful gift has more power than ever. It’s a way to say “I’m thinking of you, even though we can’t be together.” If you’re looking to truly wow someone in your life with a great present and …

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Best gaming phone for 2019

If you’re on a quest to find the best gaming phone out there, you have a wide array of specialist options to consider, including the Asus ROG, Razer Phone 2, Nubia Red Magic Mars, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Xiaomi’s Black Shark.  The best gaming phones are designed especially for playing games, with features including Super AMOLED screens, large screens, superfast processors, advanced cooling systems, stereo …

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Best prepaid phones for 2022

From 5G connectivity to foldable screens, phone manufacturers are innovating faster than ever to capitalize on many carriers’ unlimited data, unlimited talk and unlimited text offerings. While Samsung’s Galaxy line and Apple’s iPhone are many people’s top smartphone choice, there are other cell phone-makers gunning for their place. Android phones with facial recognition, mobile phones with extended battery life and an …

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