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If You’re a Prime Member, the Fire TV Stick Range Is 50% Off on Amazon

For Prime Day, Amazon is (once again) rolling out some of the best deals of the year on its own products. Whether you’re interested in a Kindle, a Ring or Blink security system, or the ever-popular Fire TV Sticks, these limited-time offers are the best you can get. This year, the discounts on Fire TV Sticks go even deeper than last year with the Amazon HDMI streaming dongles hitting their lowest prices ever. It’s important to note that these are Prime Deals, so you’ll need a Prime membership to

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The best streaming deals: Get three months of Audible for only $3, plus save on Paramount+, Disney+ and more

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Streaming services keep raising prices. At this point, if you subscribe to all the major services out there, you're basically paying the same price as cable — those antiquated local monopolies that streaming was supposed to save us from. But streaming still has one big advantage over t

1945 TV Console Showed Two Programs at Once

As I try to write this article, my friend and I have six different screens attached to three types of devices. We’re working in the same room but on our own projects—separate yet together, a comfortable companionship. I had never really thought of the proliferation of screens as a peacekeeping tool until I stumbled across one of Allen B. DuMont’s 1950s dual-screen television sets. DuMont’s idea was to let two people in the same room watch different programs. It reminded me of my early childhood

This New Ninja 65QT Cooler with Wheels Is a Prime Day Hit, Now at a Record Low Price Before Summer

Ninja is actually a kitchen and outdoor equipment master, and the FrostVault 65QT Cooler (with wheels) is actually considered the best cooler on the market today. With an incredible 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 300 reviews and Amazon offering an unbeatable Prime Day deal, now is the perfect moment to take your outdoor adventures to the next level. The best part? Anyone can benefit from this deal, not only Prime members. Ninja 65QT Cooler is now available for $265, down from its regular price of

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Is 40% Off, Now at a New All-Time Low Price for Prime Members

Prime Day is a unique even, and it offers the biggest savings you’ll find on Amazon all year—beating even Black Friday. Just a few days ago, the buzz was all about Amazon dropping the price of its Fire TV Soundbar Plus to $174 which was already a record low. Now, as Prime Day kicks off, the price has dropped even further to $149, a level never seen before. This is a Prime Deal so it’s only available to Prime members. If you’re not a member yet, you can join the free 30-day trial and receive this

Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max drops to $35 for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Amazon Prime Day can be a good time to upgrade your home theater setup thanks to all the tech deals we usually see. As was to be expected, Amazon has discounted nearly all of its own streaming devices, including the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, which is on sale for only $35 right now. That's

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Your TV's USB port has hidden superpowers: 5 features you're not using enough

Kerry Wan/ZDNET After the initial setup, most people rarely engage directly with their smart TV. With wireless connectivity, phone apps, and remote controls, there's little need to. Tucked next to the essential HDMI ports, a USB 2.0 port -- likely sitting unnoticed on the back or side panel -- offers more potential than you might expect. Also: Don't cancel Netflix yet: I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalog of shows USB ports are easy to overlook, but they're a standard feature

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No Need To Be a Prime Member, Amazon Is Giving You This 32″ Smart TV Almost for Free

The best-selling smart TV on Amazon right now isn’t from a tech giant, but Insignia, a Best Buy-owned brand. Insignia TVs have become super popular for being so trustworthy and inexpensive and this model’s Prime Day price is unbelievable. This 32″ HD Fire TV is available for only $69, down from its normal price of $129. That’s 46% off and better still is the fact that this sale is open to anyone (not just Prime subscribers). Whether you’re looking for a TV for a bedroom, guest room, kitchen or

Best Indoor TV Antenna (2025): Mohu, Clearstream, One for All

If you Like free stuff, an indoor TV antenna should be high on your list. For a small up-front fee you get free, high-quality digital broadcasts like local and national news, sports, movies, and tons of TV shows from past and present. Today's digital antennas already provide multiple high-definition channels, and thanks to support for ATSC 3.0, we can expect even more features in the future, from HDR to 4K UHD and beyond. To find the best indoor TV antenna for your money, we tested multiple mode

The curious rise of giant tablets on wheels

Over the past few years, LG has set off a strange tech trend that’s been rolling onto devices sold across Amazon and other online electronics retailers. In 2022, the company launched the StanbyME, which is essentially a $1,000 27-inch tablet running LG's smart TV operating system (OS), webOS, but lacking a tuner. LG's press release announcing the device described it as a “wireless private TV screen with a built-in battery” that is easily portable and ideal for watching shows and movies, in addi

I compared my Sonos Arc Ultra with Samsung's flagship soundbar, and it's pretty dang close

ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung HW-Q990F home entertainment system is available for $2,000, including a soundbar, external subwoofer, and two rear speakers. The Q990F is packed with software features, plenty of audio modes, and delivers big, room-filling sound. There aren't many substantial upgrades over last year's model, leaving no urgency to upgrade. $1,597.99 at Amazon $1,599.99 at Samsung $1,597.99 at Walmart more buying choices For a limited time, Samsung is selling the HW-Q990F sound

How to Choose the Right Soundbar (2025): Size, Price, Surround Sound, and Subwoofers

if you've just bought a fancy new TV, you may be surprised to find it sounds just as bad as your old one (or worse). Even the best TVs we've tested need a hand to provide sound that keeps up with their fantastic displays. But it can be tough knowing where to start when it comes to upgrading your TV audio. Never fear, intrepid buyer: The easiest and most affordable solution is to just get a soundbar. Modern soundbars come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. Here, we've made a checklist of sorts to

Internet and TV Bundle Prices Are Up This Year. How to Cut Back

If you've noticed your TV and internet bills going up recently, you're not alone. Internet and TV bundles increased for the first quarter of 2025, recent JD Power data shows. Though surprisingly, unbundled internet bills saw a slight decrease. Finding ways to cut back on monthly bills can feel nearly impossible, especially when there's a price increase every few months. But it's possible. Here's more on JD Power's findings and what CNET experts recommend to help lower your TV and internet bills

These were the most-watched Apple TV+ movies and shows in June

Looking for something new to stream this weekend? JustWatch has released its latest rankings of the most-watched Apple TV+ titles last month, based on viewer data from June 1 to 30. See the two full lists below. Top 10 Apple TV+ movies in June, worldwide 1: Echo Valley Julianne Moore is Kate, whose secluded life is interrupted by her troubled daughter (Sydney Sweeney) when she shows up frightened and covered in someone’s blood. As Kate unravels the shocking truth, she learns how far she’ll go

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This Sony Bravia is my pick for best TV for the money - and it hit a new low price for July 4th

ZDNET's key takeaways What the Sony Bravia X90L lacks in eye-popping specs, it more than makes up for in real-world picture performance and Sony upscaling technology, which delivers great video for movies, sports, cable, and streaming. Regarding the features you'll love for daily use, the X90L has an excellent remote that feels premium, is just the right size, includes backlighting, and has a good balance of just the right number of buttons The X90L also has Google TV built-in. The closest ri

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This Sony Bravia is my pick for best TV for the money - and it hit a new low price for 4th of July

ZDNET's key takeaways What the Sony Bravia X90L lacks in eye-popping specs, it more than makes up for in real-world picture performance and Sony upscaling technology, which delivers great video for movies, sports, cable, and streaming. Regarding the features you'll love for daily use, the X90L has an excellent remote that feels premium, is just the right size, includes backlighting, and has a good balance of just the right number of buttons The X90L also has Google TV built-in. The closest ri

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Apple TV+ is having its best year ever, and here’s what’s coming next

Apple TV+ has been on a hot streak for a while now, with 2025 so far being its best year ever. And there are plenty more likely hits on the way. Here’s what’s coming. Apple TV+ has found critical and commercial success like never before No matter how you measure it, 2025 has been an especially good year for Apple TV+. Critically, the streamer has achieved a higher quality bar with its new and returning shows this year. It still has the occasional misfire, but those have more rare than ever.

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How to Pick the Best Roku Device (2025): A Guide to Each Model

Rokus continue to remain our favorite TV streaming devices. They're super easy to use and offer a wide array of streaming channels. Their displays aren't fancy, but they offer just what someone needs: quick, direct access to their favorite streaming services. However, figuring out which one to buy is not so easy. There are currently four Roku streaming devices available, plus TVs, soundbars, and ones sold exclusively at certain retailers (not to mention older models still floating around places

How to Choose the Right TV: Quantum Dots, HDR, RGB, and More in 2025

TVs can be tricky to buy. Whether you read our exquisite guide to the Best TVs or not, you probably won't find every top model at your local Walmart, Best Buy, or Costco. And when you're browsing retail websites, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by marketing speak like HDR, QLED, or “local dimming.” That's why we've collected a few tips, tricks, and terms to help you shop smarter when buying a new TV. Think of this as a checklist to consider before you buy your next big screen. Be sure to check ou

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Amazon Offers Fire TV Cube With Luna Controller for 40% Off as Cloud Gaming Bundle for Early Prime Day

You have a bunch of options when it comes to finding the right streaming device. Heck, there’s plenty of choices just within Amazon’s family of Fire TV products. However, the crown jewel of streaming is The Fire TV Cube. It’s Amazon’s fastest streaming media player with its app’s loading faster than any other Fire TV. The octa-core processor is to thanks, making it twice as powerful as the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Right now, you can score the Fire TV Cube with a bonus Luna gaming controller for the

The best OLED TVs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

OLED TVs are among the most popular options for most shoppers, and with good reason. They offer some of the best picture quality you can buy, they can have stellar audio quality, and the prices are better than ever. Sony and LG have cornered this market for the longest time, but other companies now offer LED TVs at more affordable prices. Samsung uses object tracking sound while LG and Sony utilize Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound for more immersive experiences. OLEDs are also great choices f

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Best TVs for 2025: Tested by CNET's Experts

The Sony Bravia 8 II is a new flagship OLED David Katzmaier/CNET With all of the TVs available today, and all of the technical terms and jargon associated with television technology, it can be tough to figure out what's important. Here's a quick guide to help cut through the confusion. Picture quality: Broadly speaking, the type of display technology helps dictate how good a TV's picture quality is, but OLED is typically the best display technology, and this is followed by LCD (including QLED,

Amazon to shut down Freevee streaming TV service in August

Amazon is discontinuing its standalone free streaming TV service next month as it looks to consolidate its content offerings under Prime Video. The service, called Freevee, launched in 2019 underneath IMDb, the film and TV site Amazon bought in 1998. It offered a stable of free, ad-supported video, including original series and some Prime Video content, primarily through an app. The Freevee app will shut down in August, at which point users will be able to watch shows and movies on Prime Video

Amazon is shutting down its Freevee app in August

Amazon plans to shut down its stand-alone Freevee app in August, according to an in-app notice to users. The free, ad-supported streaming service is directing viewers to continue watching Freevee content on Prime Video. “Prime Video is the new exclusive home for Freevee TV shows, movies and Live TV,” the notice to readers states. “The Freevee app will be accessible until August 2025. Continue watching your favorite Free Originals and our library of hit movies, shows, and live TV on Prime Video

Apple TV+: Dennis Lehane, creator behind Smoke and Black Bird, to host Reddit AMA today

As part of the marketing campaign to promote its new thriller Smoke, Apple has arranged for series writer and creator Dennis Lehane to host its first AMA on Reddit and answer your… burning questions. Here’s how to join in. In the past, Apple has promoted AMAs with creators and authors like Dan Erickson (Severance) and Blake Crouch (Dark Matter). Now, it’s time for Dennis Lehane to step up to the keyboard and answer Redditors’ inquiries about his creative process, adapting stories across mediums

Why I recommend this TCL Mini LED TV over pricier OLED models (especially at $700 off)

ZDNET's key takeaways The TCL QM8K (65-inch) is currently available for $2,199. It handles HDR content with eye-popping, true-to-life brightness. The addition of a soundbar would make its audio more immersive. View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices Various TCL QM8K sizes are currently discounted (up to $1,500) across major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. TCL continually punches above its weight, offering impressive TV tech at prices that demand a cost-benefit analysi

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Android TV gets silently updated with more home screen content tabs — whether you like it or not

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Android TV devices are receiving new content tabs on the home screen via a server-side update. These new tabs add “Top Selling Movies,” “Popular Movies and Shows,” and “Trending on Google” to the home screen. There’s no way to opt out of the update, so users who dislike the added clutter can consider switching to alternative Android TV launchers. Android TV, as a platform, is still very much around, but it has been overshadowed by Google TV, a content

New Apple TV 4K could be launching at the best possible moment

Believe it or not, the first Apple TV product preceded even the iPhone with its initial introduction. Yet for almost two decades, the product has remained fairly niche in Apple’s lineup. But the new Apple TV 4K launching this fall could be the best chance yet to change that. New Apple TV 4K might be the first to go mainstream In the early days of the Apple TV, the product was referred to by Apple as a “hobby.” It wasn’t expected to achieve the kind of success found by the Mac or iPod, or subs

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How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience)

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Did you know that whenever you turn on your smart TV, you invite an unseen guest to watch it with you? These days, most popular TV models utilize automatic content recognition (ACR), a form of ad surveillance technology that gathers information about everything you watch and transmits it to a centralized database. Manufacturers then use your data to identify your viewing preferences, enabling them to deliver highly targeted ads. Also: Your TV's USB port is seriously underutili

Got a Samsung TV? I recommend changing these 6 settings for the best performance

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Say you recently picked up a shiny new TV. You unbox it like a kid at Christmas and prepare to indulge in all its visual glory. You think to yourself, "This is 2025. TV technology is sizzling, and it's going to look amazing no matter what." So you plug it in and don't take one look at the default settings. Big mistake. Also: How to clear your TV cache (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience) I've been guilty of it. And I'm OK with that because it's widely accepted