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An iPhone playing Dolby Atmos Music from Apple Music sitting in front of a Sonos Arc soundbar.

Spatial audio over AirPlay could be a game changer for Dolby Atmos

Apple quietly announced that its AirPlay streaming protocol is about to get a big new upgrade.
An Apple AirPlay icon hovering above an Apple HomePod speaker.

What is AirPlay 2? Apple’s wireless sharing system explained

Amazon Fire TV on Echo Show 15.

Amazon is trying to prove that AirPlay and Chromecast don’t matter

DOK-ING-XD-Speedometer

Can we talk about wireless audio’s missing speedometer?

Customers inspect the new Apple HomePod at an Apple Store on February 9, 2018 in San Francisco, California.

How to use Apple AirPlay and AirPlay 2

A TCL Roku TV and soundbar mounted to an outdoor wall.

How to use AirPlay on Roku to stream content

iPhone and a MacBook on a desk.

How to use AirPlay to stream or mirror your screen

Several Apple devices sitting together.

How to use AirPlay on a Mac

DTS Play-Fi Home Theater.

DTS Play-Fi wants to eliminate the speaker wires in your 5.1 home theater setup

MacOS Monterey and iPadOS 15 at Apple's WWDC 2021 show

AirPlay will work between multiple Macs for wireless screen sharing

A woman wears Apple AirPods Max.

Just wait. Apple’s shocking audio mistake is part of a much bigger plan

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How to turn any speakers into AirPlay speakers with an Apple Airport Express

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Netflix for iOS suddenly stops working with Apple AirPlay after 6 years

Netflix for iOS suddenly no longer supports Apple's AirPlay, preventing iPhone and iPad owners from instantly playing the content on their TVs. The feature had been available since 2013, but it has been removed due to technical limitations, according to a document on the official Netflix website.
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Beam up the videos: AirPlay support is coming to VLC player

VLC Player has picked up plenty of features since it was first introduced, and there's more ahead in the future. At CES 2019, the developers of the app announced they are adding support for Apple's Airplay feature, allowing consumers to beam video and other content from their iPhone and Android devices to an Apple TV. 
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Apple HomePod tips and tricks to get you started

Did you know your Apple HomePod can do way more than play music? If you don't already know these HomePod tips and tricks, you'll be glad you read them. Learn about how to unlock the full set of features available on your HomePod.
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Remote desktop patents are the focus of latest Apple infringement investigation

A new lawsuit alleges Apple infringement of patents relating to screen sharing and remote desktop access on Mac systems.
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Google Photos approaches media powerhouse status with new Apple TV compatibility

iPhone users can use the control center to send photos to Apple TV -- but now old files can be shared on the big screen using Google Photos.
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Multiroom wireless speaker shootout: Which entry-level Wi-Fi speaker is best?

We compare the least expensive Wi-Fi speaker options from Sonos, Denon, and Yamaha and decide which is worth your time and money.
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Facebook now lets you use Google Cast or AirPlay to stream video on your TV

Want to enjoy Facebook videos on your TV instead of smartphone? Facebook has enabled a new feature on its mobile app that allows you to do so.
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Google Play Movies iOS app now features AirPlay support

Google Play Movies & TV has added Airplay support, allowing users to stream their content from their phones to an HDTV with compatible Apple TVs.
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When sound matters but you can’t skimp on style, you want NAIM’s $1,500 Mu-so

The NAIM Mu-so is one of a very few premium wireless speakers. Its design is second to none, and its sound quality will bowl listeners over.
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This copper-clad cone-shaped speaker learns what music you like and streams it via Wi-Fi

The Aether Cone speaker is a Wi-Fi and AirPlay enabled speaker unlike anything we've evaluated before. In our hands-on video we explain how it's different.

The new OD-11 Cloud Speaker is a blast from the past with a very modern twist

Teenage Engineering has revived the famous OD-11 speaker designed by Carl Stiggson in the '70s, with an all-new modern take.
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Nocs reveals new edition of NS2 speakers with Bluetooth and Spotify connect

Nocs announced today that its next "v2" run of the speakers has been made more versatile by integrating Bluetooth compatibility and Spotify Connect support.

MartinLogan’s Crescendo brings sexy back to wireless speakers

MartinLogan's Bluetooth- and AirPlay-enabled Crescendo bring's the company's vaunted Folded Motion tweeter technology to the wireless speaker world.

Apple TV’s new firmware lets you stream straight from the cloud

Apple has released Apple TV 6.0, an update that allows AirPlay streaming from iCloud, access to iTunes Radio, and a handful of other features.

Yamaha’s network-ready RX-S600 AV receiver packs robust features into a waif-ish chassis

Yamaha's new RX-S600 network-ready AV receiver is a feature-packed device that comes in at about 35 percent smaller than standard receivers in its class.
Chromecast vs. Apple TV

Upcoming Apple TV update is a swat at Chromecast and Roku. But is it too late?

Apple will reportedly update its Apple TV hardware so that media can be streamed from the cloud. It will also allow users to stream to others' Apple TVs.
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Roku updates iOS app, now streams video to TV

Roku has updated its iOS app, allowing users to now stream video stored on their iOS devices directly to their TVs as an answer to Apple’s AirPlay.
Chromecast vs. Apple TV

Apple TV vs. Chromecast: Which belongs in your home theater?

Google unveiled it's new Chromecast streaming device. But how does the small dongle, which sells for only $35, stack up against the established Apple TV.

CE Week 2013: Monitor Audio takes on NAD with the Airstream A100 integrated amp

Monitor Audio is in attendance at CEWeek showing off its new $500 Airstream A100 integrated amp which sports AirPlay, DLNA and high-quality 24/96 DACs.

Cambridge Audio does Airplay and Bluetooth with its new Minx Air wireless speakers

Cambridge Audio has unleashed its Minx Air series of AirPlay and Bluetooth-enabled loudspeakers. All 3 are built like tanks and ready to rock.
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The benefits of trickle down technology: NAD shows off new gear aimed at the ‘digital native’

We take a look at NAD's new D 7050 network receiver and the D 3020 hybrid digital amplifier and learn how NAD is adapting to serve a new kind of listener.
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Harman Kardon AVR 3700 7.2 receiver brings support for 3D, 4K/Ultra HD and Airplay

For under $1,000, the new AVR 3700 from Harman Kardon offers support for Ultra HD 4K, 3D, and AirPlay but no MHL or high resolution audio formats.