Nielsen, the television ratings giant, is making a change to its rules that may mean the commercials you watch on TV start to feel like the ones in your Facebook feed: better targeted to you and your interests. But advancements in ad targeting bring questions about the privacy of your data, and TV’s data practices …
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Comcast and Walmart are in talks about getting into the smart TV market, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The retailer is apparently looking at promoting TVs that carry Comcast software, anonymous sources told the paper. A deal would give Comcast the opportunity to promote Peacock, the streaming service it launched earlier this year, the Journal noted. Neither Comcast nor …
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It’s the rare TV that wouldn’t benefit from an audio upgrade, in part to get speakers that are actually pointed at you (rather than down) and in part to bring bass into the mix (courtesy of a subwoofer). Let’s not forget overall volume, either. Even a cheapie soundbar would improve your aural experience — though, as evidenced by today’s deal, …
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Amazon Prime Day may be over for 2020, but there are still a number of great deals to be had, even on audio gear. While Amazon’s own Echo Studio smart speaker is sold out, there are Atmos soundbars and some truly excellent passive loudspeakers up for grabs. The most unexpected is the JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass — CNET’s favorite soundbar under …
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Roku 4K TVs and streaming players will soon become more useful to people who own Apple devices. Before the end of the year, thousands of media players and smart TVs powered by Roku will receive a free software upgrade that adds support for Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit. The catch? Only 4K-compatible Roku devices will work with AirPlay, which leaves out the …
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TCL has gone from strength to strength with its TVs — CNET’s David Katzmaier recently said its 6-Series Roku TV offers “the best picture quality for the money I’ve tested this year.” As a complement to its 2020 TV range the company has announced five new soundbars, and they’re competitively priced. The Alto 9 Plus flagship, for example, tops out at $300. …
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Just when we thought hybrid soundbar-streamers couldn’t get any cheaper than the $180 Roku Smart Soundbar, the company says, “hold my beer.” The new Roku Streambar lowers the price of entry to $130 (£129 or about AU$230) and still manages to pack in some sophisticated features for the money. See it at Amazon As its name suggests, the Streambar is a …
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If you’re running out of stuff to watch on Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime, now is the perfect time to widen your streaming horizon. A bunch of new services have come online recently, including Apple TV Plus, Quibi and HBO Max, and the latest is called Peacock. Owned by NBC, it has tons of familiar shows and movies, including all seven seasons of both …
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Peacock, the free streaming service from Comcast‘s NBCUniversal that launched on July 15, is finally coming to Roku. After news broke that NBCUniversal’s other apps on Roku were going to be removed from the streaming platform on Friday, the two sides were able to finally reach a deal. As part of the deal, those apps — which include the main NBC app — …
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For the last two years TCL’s 6-Series Roku TV has been the best TV for the money and the new 2020 version performs better than ever. It adds mini-LED technology for improved brightness and contrast quality as well gaming-friendly extras such as 120Hz, variable refresh rate and THX game mode. Unlike last year’s model, this one also comes in a 75-inch size. These improvements combined with an affordable …
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