Wohome may not be a household name but it makes Wi-Fi doorbells, dehumidifiers and sound bars. Makes for a rather unusual lineup, don’t ya think? Nevertheless, I persisted and requested a review sample of its S9920 sound bar. It’s priced at $110, and when unboxing this beauty it looks and feels like a higher-quality speaker than …
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If you’re looking for the best home theater experience, you’ve probably considered Dolby Atmos audio, the most cutting-edge “object-based” surround sound format available. If you decide you want it, your biggest investment will be the extra money for an Atmos-capable sound bar or an AV receiver with a full complement of surround speakers. But even then you’re only halfway there. You also …
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Super Bowl 53 is this weekend, meaning if you’re hoping to score a big screen to watch this controversial game play out, time is running out. For the past several weeks, stores have offered some great deals in advance of the big game. For example, a 49-inch 1080p Roku TV was going for just $200 (now expired), while a 75-incher can …
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Super Bowl 53 between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams is just a few days away. Is your TV ready for Sunday, Feb. 3? This year’s game will be available to watch more places than ever: You can watch it on CBS (CNET’s parent company), stream it for free at CBSSports.com or stream it with a subscription on CBS All Access or …
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The stage is set for Super Bowl 53. The New England Patriots will meet the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta on Sunday, Feb. 3. And this year you can watch it more places than ever: On CBS (CNET’s parent company) or streamed for free via CBSSports.com, or with a subscription via CBS All Access or the NFL app (for starters). Of course, …
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At CES this year, Samsung, Vizio and LG announced their connected TVs would soon support Apple’s AirPlay 2 feature. Meaning after a software update, you’ll be able to stream music, movies or photos directly to your TV via AirPlay without the need for an Apple TV ($99 at eBay). You’ll even be able to use Siri to control your TV. While …
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You may have bought yourself a TV to watch the biggest game of the year, but as any sales-floor employee will tell you, the picture is only half of the story. It’s not just hyperbole: there’s no way a tiny TV speaker can communicate the roar of the crowd, the dialogue of those must-see Super Bowl ads, or the slam …
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Viacom said Tuesday it’s agreed to buy free TV streaming service Pluto TV for $340 million in cash. Founded in 2013, the ad-supported, internet-based service streams more than 100 channels of on-demand content, including movies, sports, news and lifestyle programming. The Los Angeles-based Pluto TV has 12 million monthly active users who stream content across devices such as Roku, Amazon …
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Waiting for LG to put its industry-leading OLED TVs on sale has become an annual tradition, and the wait is finally over. After failing to get a steep discount for Black Friday 2018, LG’s B8 series of OLED TVs is finally on sale for the Super Bowl 2019. They’re not cheap by any means, but they’re less expensive than any …
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Amazon is aiming to unseat Roku as the most popular streamer, and by one count at least it has already succeeded. And now its cheapest, most popular Fire TV device is getting a major feature bump for 2019. The updated version of the $40 (£40) Amazon Fire TV Stick goes on sale today, and the main difference between it and …
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