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Person wearing Nothing Ear earbuds

I used earbuds that made me feel like I’m living in the future

Nothing's earbuds bring ChatGPT into your ears. I tried it out for myself, and it's a (mostly) magical and futuristic experience.
The Shokz OpenSwim Pro (left) and OpenFit Air, on a small outdoor table.

Shokz updates earbud and bone-conducting offerings for land and sea

Sleep timer settings in the Sonos app.

Sleep timer returns to Sonos app as improvements trickle in

Sonos Ace in soft white.

The Sonos Ace have a stand worthy of their stature

Sonos Arc on a media unit.

The best Sonos soundbar, the Sonos Arc, is $180 off today

Sonos Roam SL in black on a rainy rock outdoors.

This Sonos Bluetooth speaker has a discount in time for beach weather

The Samsung S90C in a living room environment.

It’s your last chance to get up to $1,900 off a Samsung OLED TV

A painting being displayed on a Samsung The Frame QLED.

You have until June 9 to save $500 off an 85-inch Samsung The Frame TV

LG C3 OLED

The fabulous LG C3 OLED TV is up to $1,800 off right now

Best Android Phone 2022 Galaxy S22 Ultra in hand with S Pen feat image.

Best Samsung deals: The Galaxy S24 Ultra is up to $870 off

TCL's 5-Series 4K QLED Google TV.

Best TCL TV deals: 4K TVs as low as $150

A Vizio 65 inch TV hangs on a living room wall.

Best 65-inch TV deals: Get a 65-inch 4K TV for under $400

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The Max app on Apple TV.

The ad-free options for Max are getting more expensive

Two of the three plans on Max — the ones that get rid of advertising — will cost you more, effective immediately for new subscribers.
An Apple TV 4K sitting on a wood entertainment center with a HomePod Mini behind it.

The best streaming device you can buy is $40 off at Verizon

Apple TV 4K rarely goes on sale, so you're definitely going to want to check this offer out.
The Philo streaming app.

Philo adds AMC+ to bundled plan, expands FAST offering to non-subscribers

Philo is upgrading its Core bundle to now include access to AMC+ for a slightly higher fee. It's also offering access to FAST channels to non-subscribers.
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Subscribe to Dish TV and you could be watching it the very same day

If you subscribe to Dish TV early enough in the day, you'll get same-day installation for free. Or, next-day at the latest. How awesome is that?
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II beside charging case.

Best Buy just knocked $80 off the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II with active noise cancellation and an IPX4 water and sweat resistance rating are down to $199 from Best Buy for $80 in savings.
The Samsung Q70D QLED 4K TV on a white background.

Save $400 on this Samsung 65-inch QLED TV at Best Buy

The 65-inch Samsung Q70D QLED 4K TV with the Tizen operating system is currently on sale from Best Buy with a $400 discount that drops its price below $1,000.
A couple watches TV with a Sonos surround set with Arc wireless soundbar set up.

Best Sonos deals: Save $341 on speakers, soundbars and more

Right now you can save big on one of the best brands in the audio business with the the best Sonos deals on soundbars, Bluetooth speakers, and more.
Sling TV app icon on Apple TV.

Best Sling TV deals: Save 50% off your first month and more

Sling TV is a great way to replace your cable subscription with an online live TV streaming service. Here are the best ways to save money on a new plan.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and their charging case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds deals: As low as $80 today

We've tracked down all of the best Samsung Galaxy Buds deals to help you save on a new set of earbuds for your favorite music and other digital content.
Sonos Ace.

Initial review: The Sonos Ace are high-flying wireless headphones

The Sonos Ace are loaded with tech, yet designed with simplicity in mind. Does that give them an edge versus top rivals from Sony, Bose, and Apple?
Spotify on an iPhone.

Spotify is getting more expensive, again

A little less than a year since its last price increase, Spotify is increasing its monthly cost again in the U.S.
The JBL Xtreme 4 Bluetooth speaker. [Embargoed image 06/03]

JBL Xtreme 4 review: a sweet-sounding battery beast with AI smarts

The JBL Xtreme 3 is a tough act to follow, but the Xtreme 4's 30-hour battery, AI smarts, and gorgeous, clear sound make it 2024's Bluetooth speaker to beat.
The Samsung Q80C placed in a living room on a TV stand.

Best Buy has a Samsung 75-inch TV for only $700 today

Looking for a great TV for less? Best Buy has a Samsung 75-inch 4K TV for $700 and it's packed with picture improving features.
Man watching NFL on Dish.
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Fun Fact: Dish lets you skip commercials on primetime shows

Dish's AutoHop feature takes programming from your DVR and filters out the ads automatically. Here's how it works, what you need to do, and where to get it.
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7 reasons you should consider cable TV instead of streaming

Times are changing and you'll be surprised to know that there are advantages of cable TV and traditional TV services that you may have missed out on recently.
An iPhone with the Home section of the Spotify app on it.

How to access your Spotify listening history

You're a devourer of music on Spotify, so much so that you can't remember it all. Here's how to check your Spotify listening history to keep it all straight.
Filmmaker Mode Explained

Everything you wanted to know about Filmmaker Mode on your TV

Your new TV has all kinds of picture modes. And Filmmaker Mode may be one of the more confounding options. Here's everything you need to know about it.
You Asked Feature

You Asked: Sony vs. Sony, neon TVs, and YouTube in HDR

This week: Why buy one Sony over another, the grass can be too green, and why isn't there more HDR content on YouTube?
The front grille of the BenQ V5000i UST projector.

The 9 best short throw and ultra short throw projectors

Ultra short throw projectors are great for getting a big image if you don’t have the space for a standard projector. Here are some of the best available.
The SoundLiberty 53 next to their case.

These are the cheapest AirPods alternatives we can find — only $10

Grab the SoundLiberty 53 for just $9 while this deal lasts and finally get something that looks like the latest AirPods, works great, and won't break the bank.
Exploded view of the Sonos Ace.

ChatGPT says to pair your Sonos Ace headphones with the room decor

Maybe don't use a large-language model just yet to choose which color Sonos Ace you should buy. Stick to the human experts, for now.
The Onn. 43-inch Class 4K LED Roku Smart TV on an orange wall.

These 4K TVs are on sale for under $200 at Walmart today

Right now, a pair of deals on 43 inch TVs are putting their price under $200 at Walmart. Both are Roku, one is Onn and the other Hisense. Which will you choose?

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Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.

When he’s not writing, editing, or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer. He’s also a candidate for Pensacola City Council, District 1.

Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.

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