Where to begin? The PS Audio Sprout 100 is an update of the original Sprout, which was the first affordable amp from a high-end manufacturer. The first model showed a lot of promise, so what’s been changed? With the new one, there’s a doubling of the amp’s Class D power to 100 watts per channel …
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DirecTV Now is rolling out an updated app for web browsers, iOS and Apple TV, expanding its cloud DVR program to all customers and adding and local channel streaming on-the-go. The new interface emphasizes favorite channels as well as offering more on-demand content with up to 25,000 titles. The DVR currently offers 20 hours of recording a month and users …
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The new Oculus Go ($352 at Amazon) VR headset is earning high marks from reviewers and users alike, with CNET’s Scott Stein awarding it an 8/10 rating and Best Buy customers scoring it 4.5 stars (out of 5) on average. Already got a Go? Let’s take a look at some ways to make the most of it, from adding your …
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Since it launched a year ago, Hulu’s live TV service has had its share of complaints about the interface. In particular, it’s been tough to find what’s actually on now. Today the company introduces a new tab that should be familiar to anyone used to a cable TV or satellite box. Hulu calls it a live guide, and it’s basically a …
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Apple’s TV app is aiming to cut out the middleman even further. The app, which offers iPhone, iPad and Apple TV users a central place to watch videos from services like Amazon’s Prime Video, Hulu and HBO Now, will begin selling subscriptions to those kinds of services directly, according to Bloomberg. The report did not specify which subscription services might …
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The TVs of 2018 just started to hit store shelves, and Netflix has already blessed a few of them. According to Netflix, the following 2018 televisions are officially “Netflix Recommended.” LG 4K UHD TVs with WebOS 4.0 Sony W800F- and WF800-series Android TVs Yep, it’s a short list. In fairness, the first line actually encompasses the vast majority of LG’s 2018 TVs, …
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As live TV streaming services mature, one of the biggest differentiators is the ability to record shows, play them back later and (maybe) skip commercials. Now one of the cheapest such services, Sling TV, has expanded its cloud DVR feature to work with a bunch more devices. Sling now supports the DVR on the Chrome browser, Chromecast, Xbox One, LG …
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Brian Blau was in China two years ago when he found the killer app that could remake how we use virtual reality. Blau, a longtime analyst for Gartner, was meeting with VR headset makers and app developers, hoping to glean insights about the way their customers acted, and perhaps find the elusive must-have app that convinces people to buy their …
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In need of a relaxed day just sitting back streaming some of your favorite shows and movies? You won’t want to miss this online sweepstakes! One lucky winner will take home their very own 32GB Apple TV 4K, as featured in our best media streamers list. With support for Netflix, Hulu, HBO and more, this prize is perfect for streaming …
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My Cleveland Browns are on the clock. After completing a winless season, the Browns have been on the clock pretty much since last September. As any Browns fan will tell you, the NFL Draft is the most exciting time of the year. It’s our Super Bowl. I will make sure I’m in front of my TV or streaming on my …
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