This week, sports fans can head to Prime Video, the official new home of the NFL’s Thursday Night Football. Amazon’s streaming service kicks off the season with a game on Sept. 15 and a string of new features from Alexa for its Fire TV line. The digital assistant is now equipped and ready to handle …
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Roku is updating the tech in its cheapest streaming device, the Roku Express. The refreshed Express, coming in mid-October, adds dual-band Wi-Fi for enhanced internet speeds, along with a new processor and more storage so that channels can launch more quickly. The streaming device will cost $30 and is available to preorder now through the Roku, Walmart and Amazon websites. The …
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Sometimes, it feels like the producers of a show or movie have gone out of their way to make voices sound as quiet as possible, while cranking up the volume for music and sound effects. If you’re tired of missing key pieces of dialogue thanks to your TV’s subpar speakers, it may be time for an upgrade. There are plenty …
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When I spoke with Bose reps about the company’s new $299 QuietComfort Earbuds 2, which launch Tuesday at an event in New York, they made a bold declaration: The new buds have the best noise canceling ever in a pair of headphones. Not just Bose headphones — any headphones. (Whether or not that boast covers the new AirPods Pro 2 …
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Upgrading your TV doesn’t necessarily mean you need to buy a brand-new set. With a streaming device, you can watch all your favorite content from Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney Plus, Peacock and other popular streaming apps — and with price cuts of up to 42% off Amazon’s Fire TV devices, now’s an excellent time to invest in a new …
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We’ve made no secret of the fact that Roku has consistently been a favorite streaming platform of ours. It doesn’t recommend any streaming service over any other, and it has the simplest interface along with the best search functionality. The Roku Express 4K Plus is our top overall pick, with an excellent voice remote and 4K capability. Meanwhile, the Roku …
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When you think of a voice assistant, your mind probably goes straight to Alexa. Not only is it one of the best-known voice assistants, but Alexa is also compatible with most smart devices you’ll come across. So if you’re looking for a soundbar with Alexa integrated, you’ve got plenty of options to choose from. You’ll find Amazon’s virtual assistant on the Polk Command Bar, …
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One of Roku’s signature advantages is that it’s easy to get right to your streaming content. But that doesn’t mean that your Roku device lacks tricks and advanced features to enhance the viewing experience. Roku’s are some of the most popular and well-reviewed streaming devices available for your TV because of their ability to be simultaneously easy to use and feature-rich. Whether you’re …
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One of Roku’s signature advantages is that it’s easy to get right to your streaming content. But that doesn’t mean that your Roku device lacks tricks and advanced features to enhance the viewing experience. Roku’s are some of the most popular and well-reviewed streaming devices available for your TV because of their ability to be simultaneously easy to use and feature-rich. Whether you’re …
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What’s happening The FCC is adopting new regulations to stop international scam robocalls. Why it matters Robocalls are the No. 1 complaint to the FCC, and scammers have swindled billions of dollars out of Americans. Slowing the flow of these calls is a top priority for the agency, and it’s trying to close remaining loopholes. The US Federal Communications Commission …
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