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A Lionel Messi promo for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Yep, Messi has made MLS Season Pass even more popular

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV saw its three most-viewed matches between July 19 and July 26 — which happens to coincide with Lionel Messi joining the league.
NFL Sunday Ticket info for YouTube TV as seen on a phone.

Verizon is giving away NFL Sunday Ticket for free

Close-up of earcup on Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones.

Sony updates WH-1000XM5 with head-tracked spatial audio and better multipoint

The Fluance RT81+ Elite turntable with a white speaker on a table.

Fluance’s new RT81+ flagship turntable is $300 worth of versatility

Spotify on an iPhone.

Spotify CEO says a HiFi option ‘has value,’ but only for ‘aficionados’

Hisense U6K mini-LED TV.

Hisense’s mini-LED U6K TV arrives, starting at $500

Denon AVR-S770H AV receiver in black.

Denon’s small-room 8K AV receivers start at $549

The My Netflix section of the Netflix app on an iPhone.

New My Netflix tab looks to make streaming on the go a bit easier

Nakamichi Dragon Surround System Review

Nakamichi increases the price of its Dragon 11.4.6 soundbar

Spotify Premium on an iPhone.

As expected, Spotify Premium is now more expensive

Spotify Premium on an iPhone.

Spotify set to finally announce a price increase, WSJ reports

YouTube Premium on iPhone.

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are now more expensive, too

Tidal app for iOS on an iPhone 14 showing now playing screen with Max quality track.

Tidal’s new hi-res FLAC option couldn’t be more annoying

Adding hi-res FLAC to Tidal is something audiophiles have wanted for years. But now that it's here, they're not going to be happy.
The Netflix logo in app.

Netflix kills Basic plan in U.S., U.K. as ads bring in more revenue

Netflix has already said its ad-supported plan is more lucrative than its $10 per month Basic plan, and so it's killing the latter in more countries.
The Peacock TV app.

It’s going to be more expensive to stream Yellowstone

It's going to cost you a little more to subscribe to Peacock starting in August. Here's what you need to know.
Man wearing Beyerdynamic Blue Byrd ANC neckband earbuds.

Beyerdynamic adds noise canceling to its Blue Byrd neckband earbuds

Beyerdynamic's neckband-style wireless earbuds get noise cancellation, transparency, and USB audio.
The Roku Channel app on Google TV.

The Roku Channel is now available as a Google TV app

The Roku Channel — the free, ad-supported streaming service from Roku — is now available on Google TV and Android TV as a standalone app.
A press image of the Samsung 83-inch S90C OLED television.

This Samsung S90C OLED TV news is literally huge

Samsung's excellent S90C OLED line now comes in a whopping 83 inches, with a price tag to match.
The Tidal app icon on an iPhone.

The Tidal music service is getting more expensive in August

Streaming music service Tidal is raising its prices on its HiFi and Family plans starting August 2023.
The Lightning connection on the AirPods Pro case.

A new USB-C case may be in AirPods Pro’s future

It's no great secret that Apple is moving to USB-C, but the switch may not be quite what you think at first.
Montblanc MTB 03 wireless earbuds inside charging case.

Montblanc’s first wireless earbuds get a little help from Axel Grell

Montblanc has followed up its 2020 entrance into the world of audio with its first set of wireless earbuds, tuned by Axel Grell.
Bose Acoustimass 6 Series V Home Theater Speaker System - Black

Bose recalls subwoofer bass modules over fire risk

Bose is recalling over 1 million bass modules due to a potential fire risk. Here's how to know if your system is affected.
best buy offers free tidal with select products

Tidal begins its rollout of hi-res lossless audio

Tidal's HiFi Plus subscription service has launched the availability of hi-res lossless audio in FLAC format to a limited number of its users.
Vizio SmartCast Home Screen 2023.

Vizio’s aging SmartCast reborn as Vizio Home Screen, with better content discovery features

Vizio gives its smart TVs a full visual and usability refresh with an updated home screen that makes content discovery easier.
Woman working out at home using LG's Smart Cam.

LG’s $100 webcam lets its newest TVs do video calls and more

LG's new webcam costs $100 and will let owners of newer LG smart TVs do video calls, fitness classes, and telehealth.
DirecTV Stream app icon on Apple TV.

DirecTV Stream will have NFL RedZone, for what it’s worth

NFL RedZone and the NFL Network will still be available on DirecTV, DirecTV Stream, and U-verse, leaving the legacy services at least some football.
Stitcher app on iPhone 14 Pro.

One of the biggest podcast apps is shutting down in August

Stitcher used to be one of the biggest podcast apps on the planet. This August, it's officially closing its doors.
Formula E is coming to The Roku Channel in 2024.

Formula E adds Roku for streaming and expands on CBS

Formula E will find 11 races streamed on The Roku Channel, starting with its 2024 season.
The Skullcandy Ounce Bluetooth portable speakers.

Skullcandy’s new Bluetooth speaker lineup boasts big battery life for $30 to $80

Skullcandy has thrown its hat into the Bluetooth speaker arena with the launch of its new affordable, waterproof wireless speaker lineup.
Ultimate Ears UE Pro UE Premiere 21-driver IEMs.

Ultimate Ears somehow managed to jam 21 drivers into these in-ear monitors

The UE Pro Premiere are packed with an unbelievable 21 drivers per earbud, for what might be the ultimate sound.
YouTube TV and Hulu apps on the Roku homescreen.

YouTube TV is expanding multiview to more than just sports

YouTube TV will now let you watch news, weather and business channels alongside live sports, all at the same time.
Klipsch Gig XL party speaker with wired microphone.

Klipsch cranks up the karaoke with its first wireless party speakers

Klipsch has debuted its first wireless Bluetooth party speakers – the Gig XL and Gig XXL – with prices starting at $249.
An example of a Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 Sound Platform-equipped USB-C dongle.

Qualcomm promises sub-20-millisecond latency for Bluetooth audio

Gamers are soon going to have more options for wireless earbuds and headphones that can keep up with their favorite fast-action titles.
Denon Perl Pro earbuds.

Nura’s personalized earbuds are reborn as the Denon Perl

After Nura was acquired by Denon in April 2023, the company's personalized sound wireless earbuds are now back as the Denon Perl.

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