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Save $50 on the new Xgimi Mogo Pro portable 1080p Android TV projector

The perfect portable projector has yet to be invented, but the new Xgimi Mogo Pro comes close. I’ll explain why below, but first here’s the deal: For a limited time, you can save $50 on the Mogo Pro 1080p projector with promo code 2020MOGOPRORICK. That brings the $550 price down to $500 — still a …

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Dabby just might be the cure for your streaming subscription fatigue

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Cord cutters who are experiencing TV streaming service overload and getting tired of endlessly scrolling through Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, Amazon Prime and the like may have a new option that doesn’t involve going back to cable.  A home entertainment device …

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Amazon Fire TV passes 40 million active users, seeming to stay atop of Roku

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Amazon’s Fire TV streaming media devices have surpassed more than 40 million active users, up from the 37 million the company reported in September, seeming to continue a lead over Roku.  Roku, also considered one of the most popular streaming video …

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Roku TV Ready will enable users to control soundbar with Roku remote

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Roku has announced its new “Roku TV Ready” certification at CES 2020 that is designed to enable soundbars and audio equipment to work seamlessly with the company-branded TVs. Products displaying a Roku TV Ready badge have been certified work a Roku …

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This 70

Not long ago, I bought a 48-inch UHD TV for about $600. While I don’t exactly regret my purchase, I am constantly amazed at how low prices have fallen, to the point that TVs now seem about as inexpensive as a large package of tube socks. Right now, for example, you can snag a JVC 70-inch UHD Roku TV for …

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Konka brings OLED TV to the US to take on LG and Sony

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Chinese TV manufacturer Konka will join LG, Sony and maybe more TV makers soon in selling OLED TVs to US customers. The new 4K OLED TV, the X11 Series, will be available in 55- and 65-inch sizes this spring. TV that use OLED, …

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Just got a new TV or streamer? You need to change these privacy settings

So you just got a new smart TV, or maybe a Roku or Fire TV streamer as a holiday gift (maybe from yourself, but who’s counting?). Congrats! Whether it was a discounted doorbuster or a fancy new OLED, now is a great time to enjoy your big screen.  One thing you might want to consider about any new TV, just like a …

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Sling TV review: The best budget live TV streaming service

Live TV streaming services are designed to replace cable TV by letting you stream live channels over the Internet, but the category is still in a state of flux. The big names are all increasing the prices of their plans, removing or adding large chunks of programming, or bowing out altogether. Amid all of the turmoil there’s one service that sticks out as …

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You can win a 65

We’re saying goodbye to 2019 by giving away a 65-inch TCL 6-Series! This TV won our Editors’ Choice this past October for having “excellent image quality, an affordable price and best-in-class Roku TV smarts.” The 6-Series also features 4K UHD resolution with QLED color technology, and Dolby Vision HDR. Check out our full review below. To enter this giveaway, make …

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Best media streamer gifts for the holidays

Just because you don’t have a smart TV, it doesn’t mean you need a smart TV. In this age of streaming video content, cable TV cord cutting, Netflix, Amazon Prime video, and YouTube, there’s plenty of ways to stream that video onto your TV. But the cheapest is a dedicated media streamer from a company like Roku or Amazon Fire …

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