A new, lower-priced 1080p HD Chromecast with Google TV might be on the way, according to a report Monday from Protocol. The rumored product is expected to be aimed at people who aren’t as concerned with getting the best picture quality, and instead want a more affordable TV and streaming device. Basic streaming devices like …
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There are few things more infuriating than bringing a new soundbar home, getting it all set up… and then have it not work. It’s possibly even more infuriating to have it work sometimes, and not others. A common complaint is something like, “I’ve connected my soundbar correctly, and when I play Bluetooth from my phone I get sound, but not …
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Losing a remote can be a real pain. All you want to do is sit down on the couch and watch the game, your favorite TV show or movie, but instead you need to search for that slim piece of plastic. Is it in the sofa pillows or cushions? What about under the furniture? Better check those back pockets just …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. CES 2022 wouldn’t be an electronics show without massive, expensive TVs packed with the latest jargon — er, technology. And TCL, the No. 2 TV-maker worldwide after Samsung, has filled its flagship model with impressive specifications and numbers, with a price …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. TCL went big in 2021 with its XL Collection of 85-inch Roku TVs. At CES 2022 the company upped the size ante again, introducing a new 98-inch television running Google TV software. That choice of Google’s platform makes the new QLED TV, which has the …
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Sure, there’s a plethora of subscription-based streaming platforms out there with an endless selection of movies. But you don’t always have to fork over cash to access some of the best films, as there are plenty of sites that offer totally free movies. All you need is an internet connection and your phone, tablet or TV, ideally one equipped with Fire …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. This season, the battle for “best Roku value” has been seesawing between the Roku Express 4K Plus and the Roku Streaming Stick 4K, both of which typically hover around $30. Both are 2021 models that offer full 4K streaming, as well as remotes that can control the …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Some people may look down on gift cards as kind of a cop-out when it comes to presents, but I have always been thrilled to get one for Christmas or birthdays. It’s like free money that I don’t have to feel guilty about not putting …
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If you’re getting bored or annoyed with your laptop’s tiny screen, maybe you should try using your big TV as a monitor instead in the new year. It’s great being able to sit back on your sofa and surf the web, play PC games or stream video from apps not available on your TV. Or maybe you just want a …
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Roku media streamers, as well as TVs running the company’s namesake platform, are among the most popular home entertainment products, not to mention some of CNET’s favorites. They also tend to make great gifts. Whether you receive a Roku Express 4K Plus, a Streaming Stick 4K, an Ultra box or a Roku TV this holiday season, get ready to take it out of the box and …
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