Peacock is raising its prices this summer
Just in time for the Summer Olympics and the fall football seasons, Peacock becomes the latest streaming service to implement a price increase.
The 6 best soundbars with subwoofers in 2024
The best soundbars with subwoofers offer booming audio, support for Dolby Atmos, and offer plenty of smart connections. Here's a look at six of our favorites.
You Asked: Is Amazon hiding the Blu-rays? And where’s the Sony XM6?
On this week’s You Asked: Is Amazon trying to kill Blu-ray discs? Are the Sony XM6 headphones coming?
How to watch Apple TV+ on your Chromecast
Do you want to catch up on some Apple TV+ content but don't have an Apple device on your TV? Chromecast is your solution! Here's what to do.
Why pause ads in YouTube aren’t the end of the world
Display ads that appear when you pause a video are about as unintrusive as it gets. You might not like them, but don't throw out the baby with the bathwater.
How much is Apple TV+?
Apple TV+ is a solid streaming platform, but how does its cost and overall value stack up to the streaming landscape competition? Allow us to weigh in.
9 of the best free movie download sites for 2024
You don't need to turn to a life of crime to watch movies. Stick to these legitimate movie download sites and apps. Here's nine of our preferred services.
OTC hearing aid sale discounts 15 models, from just $80
Crutchfield has a big sale on OTC hearing aids with many popular brands heavily discounted. Here's what we recommend.
Tidal vs. Qobuz: Which hi-res music streaming service is for you?
In the battle between music streaming services Tidal and Qobuz, there's a clear winner thanks to features, price, and genre focus.
This CD/Walkman-inspired MP3 player aims to be the next mixtape
What happens when you cross a compact disc, a Sony Walkman, and an iPod Shuffle? You get the $70 Playdisc, an MP3 player that's meant to be given away.
Get up to $1,000 off Victrola, Mobile Fidelity, Yamaha turntables today
Crutchfield is offering discounts on turntables made by some of the most popular brands in the space. Hurry if you want to enjoy the savings of up to $1,000.
Hisense’s PX3-Pro Laser Cinema gets AI, a bigger picture, and better sound
Hisense today unveiled its latest ultra short throw projector, the PX3-Pro Laser Cinema. It boast a brighter and bigger image, plus 50 watts of built-in sound.
Tubi teams with DAZN for sports as free TV service continues its takeover
Women's soccer from across the world is headed to Tubi, thanks to a partnership with streaming service DAZN.
B&O’s iconic six-disc CD player is back and can be yours for just $55,000
Bang & Olufsen has resurrected its gorgeous 6-disc CD changer and packaged the refurbished device with high-end wireless speakers -- for a sky-high price.
YouTube just massively angered Apple fans by adding a feature
The YouTube app is showing previews of videos after the app sits idle 270 seconds — exactly 30 seconds before the Apple TV screensaver launches.
Sonos app gets a major overhaul as the company prepares for next-gen products
Sonos is about to release its biggest app redesign to-date, with a simplified interface and more customization, while a new web app replaces PC clients.
Apple close to landing streaming rights for major soccer tourney, report says
Apple is reportedly close to inking a deal with FIFA for the exclusive streaming rights to a revamped version of soccer's Club World Cup.
The best music streaming services of 2024
Finding it hard to decide which music streaming service is best? From music discovery to quality, we've selected the most popular services available today.
You Asked: Sony surround, FlexConnect vs. Sony HT-A9, LG G4 vs. Samsung S95D
This week on You Asked: Should you use Samsung's Intelligence Mode? The differences between Dolby FlexConnect and Sony HT-A9. A preview of a big OLED showdown.
How to cancel Spotify Premium on any device
Is it time to part ways with your Spotify Premium account? Here’s how to cancel your Spotify subscription on your desktop PC and mobile devices.
ESPN+ Free Trial: Can you sign up for free in 2024?
Thinking of signing up for ESPN+ and looking for a way to try it for free? Here's the current scoop on an ESPN+ free trial, along with some ways you can save.
Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service is the best?
Apple Music or Spotify? It’s a question many have asked, and an answer we’re going to explore. Here’s our side by side comparison of both platforms.
Hey LeBron, is that a new Beats Pill speaker by any chance?
The L.A. Lakers just posted a video of LeBron James and the basketball superstar appears to be holding an unreleased Beats Pill speaker.
What is Qobuz? Music, features, and pricing explained
Calling all audiophiles! There's a streaming platform called Qobuz that prioritizes hi-res audio playback. Here's everything you should know about the service.
Tidal vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service has the features you need?
Spotify may be king of the streaming music world, but when it comes to audio quality, Tidal offers some big competition. Join us as we compare both platforms.
A $20 Chromecast with Google TV is perfect for this one reason
If you travel at all, you should consider a $20 Chromecast with Google TV. It's just tough to pass up at that price.
Wiim Ultra, a music streamer with a color touchscreen, teased ahead of May launch
LinkPlay is giving fans a sneak peek at the new Wiim Ultra, a network media streamer with a 3.5-inch touchscreen that it will officially launch May 9.
What is Deezer? Features, pricing, and music quality explained
Deezer may not get the kind of attention that Spotify and Apple Music attract, but it's still a phenomenal music-streaming platform with hi-res audio playback.
SiriusXM’s Taylor Swift channel is free if your car has satellite radio
All cars equipped with SiriusXM hardware can listen to Channel 13 (Taylor's Version) for free through the first week of May. You're welcome, world.
Netflix to hide its subscriber numbers starting in 2025
Netflix says that it no longer will give regular updates about how many paid subscriber it has, because it's about quality, not quantity.
What we want to see from the next Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K is the best streaming device you can buy — but that doesn't mean it can't be better. This is what we'd like to see added to the next version.
Tablo’s four-tuner/antenna bundle is just about perfect
If you need a simple and relatively inexpensive way to get your over-the-air broadcast channels, this bundle from Tablo is tough to beat.
Nothing’s new earbuds upstage Apple, Google, and Amazon by embedding ChatGPT
By adding instant voice access to ChatGPT, Nothing's earbuds leapfrog Apple, Google, and Amazon in the AI race.
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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.
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