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How to upgrade your TV sound

We’re all watching more TV than ever while the coronavirus stay-at-home orders are in effect, but even the best TVs have terrible speakers. Investing in a decent audio system makes a lot of sense now that you’re stuck at home with plenty of time to enjoy it. Upgrading your TV’s sound doesn’t have to be …

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Ultimate webcam tips: How to look and sound great online

We’re all on more web conferences and video meetings via Skype, Zoom, Google Meet and WebEx lately, so you may as well make a professional impression and get your point across memorably. Here are the six easiest ways to look (and sound) sharp when you meet online. Now playing: Watch this: You have to look good on a webcam today 7:47 Coronavirus …

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Google reportedly working on new Chromecast Ultra

Google is reportedly planning to bring a new Chromecast Ultra to market this year. The device will be a dongle with an external remote and will be based on Android TV 9to5Google reported Tuesday, citing unidentified sources. This means it could be able to access streaming apps like Disney Plus, Hulu, Netflix and YouTube TV. The new Chromecast Ultra is …

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JVC’s monster 70

If you’ve been biding your time on a new TV, wait no more: Walmart has a deal that, on paper at least, seems downright incredible. For a limited time, and while supplies last, the JVC 70-inch 4K UHD Roku TV is on sale for $499.99. That’s $30 less than it was just a few weeks ago and officially an all-time …

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8K video recording is a great idea, even if you don’t have an 8K TV

Samsung’s recently announced S20 phones can record 8K video. There are rumors that upcoming cameras from Canon and Sharp will be able to do the same, and the number of devices that record in 8K will only grow in the coming years. Today cameras and phones are mostly recording in 1080p however, and with 4K TVs only recently becoming affordable, …

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Updated Apple TV 4K possibly spotted in beta code

The Apple TV 4K is a more-than-capable streamer, even two years after its September 2017 debut. That said, its A10X Fusion processor is getting a bit long in the tooth. However it looks like an update may finally be on the horizon.  According to 9to5Mac, beta code for an upcoming version of the company’s TVOS includes references for an unreleased …

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Just in time for game day: The TCL 65

Here’s the scenario: The big game is in a few hours and all you have to watch it on is a tiny 42-inch TV. Like some sort of caveman. Well, fear not: There’s still time to close the deal on a new 65-inch set and have it ready in time for kickoff. Over at Best Buy, I found the TCL …

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Walmart vs. Best Buy vs. Target vs. Costco: What’s the best store for buying a TV?

The easiest way to buy a TV is online, right? A few clicks and a few days, and there’s a TV on your porch. But if you’re not sure exactly which one you want, or you at least want to physically check out the TV before you buy it, you’re going to have to head to a store. This is …

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This 22

Tired of hunching over your laptop? Consider connecting a desktop monitor, something that will give you a larger screen and, potentially, more ergonomic setup. Amazon has a bunch of monitors (and laptops) on sale today, with one notable standout: The Sceptre E225W-19203R 22-inch LED monitor for $64.99 — an all-time-low price. See it at Amazon This isn’t some crummy low-end …

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You can watch YouTube TV from any screen. How to get started

It’s hard enough to keep up with all of your favorite shows when you’re at home, but add travel into the mix and it’s easy to fall behind. Or maybe you want to share the fun at a friend’s house. Either way — whether you’re going somewhere that doesn’t have a cable subscription or going on a road trip — …

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