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Apple TV+ hit sci-fi show just keeps getting better: first reviews here

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-19 05:17:17

Apple TV+ kicked off the year with a major win in Severance, but the streamer has another sci-fi series returning next week that’s much bigger in scope: Foundation season 3 is almost here, and reviews say the show’s better than ever. Foundation season 3 reviews praise the show as Apple’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Foundation premiered on Apple TV+ in fall 2021 as a big-budget adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s sci-fi series that had long been thought impossible to adapt. Did Apple pull off the impossible? S

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Why I recommend this LG OLED model over competing TVs - especially at $900 off

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-19 13:17:27

ZDNET's key takeaways The LG C5 OLED boosts dazzling brightness and color. It features an ultra-slim body, with material choices that evoke premium. It's priced relatively high for the nominal upgrades over last year's model. $1,779 at Walmart $2,296.99 at B&H Photo-Video $1,796.99 at Crutchfield more buying choices Major retailers have discounted LG's latest C5 OLED TV as much as $900 off. I would argue that the most crucial aspect of any television set is its picture quality. Never mind it

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MLS Season Pass is now 50% off

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-08-19 17:00:06

The MLS Season Pass price is now $49 for the remainder of the season, which lets subscribers stream all MLS regular season and playoff games, live and on-demand. The price drop reflects the fact that the 2025 season is about halfway finished. As always, Apple TV+ members get an additional discount: MLS Season Pass is now just $39 if you are a TV+ subscriber. The monthly plan price is unchanged. As usual, this does not reflect a permanent change in pricing strategy for MLS Season Pass. It is me

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This Hisense 40″ Smart Fire TV Is Just 3 Months Old and Already Almost 50% Off Thanks to 4th of July Deal

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2025-08-19 17:10:07

TVs can be pretty darn expensive nowadays. Sure, they’re better than ever, but keeping on the cutting edge will cost a lot, and sometimes high-end features are just going to be wasted on what you want the TV for anyway. There are a lot of times when you’d be better off going for a more budget option that’ll get the job done without all of the bells and whistles, but even then, you might be looking at a couple of hundred bucks. It’s a good job that deals come around here and there then, isn’t it?

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The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $35 for Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-19 21:25:12

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 . If you already plan on using Prime Day as an excuse to upgrade your home theater, Amazon has a great deal on one of its premium streaming dongles that could be the perfect thing to complete your setup. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is available for $25 off for Prime Day, lowering its

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Can't hear TV dialogue? I found 3 ways to dramatically improve the audio quality

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-20 03:45:12

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Say you're watching an edgy new streaming series and find yourself turning up the volume for every scene where two actors are engaged in a dramatic dialogue. It seems like both characters are whispering -- until an explosion happens on screen, and the sound is the opposite, almost deafening. Also: The next big HDMI leap is coming soon - what the 2.2 standard means for you What's up with that? It's not just the imbalanced proportion of sound that bothers you, and it's not that

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The best 85-inch TVs you can buy in 2025: Expert tested big-screens

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2025-08-20 04:00:15

A large television can serve as a centerpiece in any home, and at 85 inches, TV displays become truly impressive. Whether you need a new TV for movie night or to cheer on your favorite team, you have options. Brands like Sony, Samsung, and TCL have all made admirable additions to their 85-inch TV lineups over the past few years, and other models may be more affordable than you think. Supersized TVs aren't just for movie buffs and series binge watchers -- console gamers can take advantage of hig

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7 Best Streaming Devices for TVs (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-08-20 05:34:00

Roku is our favorite streaming OS because it has just about every streaming app there is, and the setup is hassle-free. You don't have to be technologically savvy to figure it out. Roku also isn't made by one of the major tech companies. Even though it has moved to include home security in its lineup, the company survives on how well its streaming device platform performs. Chromecast used to eschew an interface altogether, but more recent versions have Google TV built in. Though casting is no l

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The best TVs of 2025: Expert tested picks from LG, Samsung and more

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2025-08-21 05:54:54

If you're looking to upgrade your home theater with a high-end OLED TV for the ultimate entertainment center or just need a budget-friendly second screen, there are tons of great options from both big brands like Samsung and Sony, as well as smaller brands like TCL and Hisense. With updates like improved OLED panels and object tracking sound, it's easier than ever to find a quality TV no matter your budget. For anyone who has cut the cord with their cable or satellite provider, almost all new T

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How to clear your TV cache (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-21 09:46:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET In the age of smart TVs, convenience is king. With just a few clicks, we can dive into endless entertainment -- but that ease comes with a downside: the buildup of cache data. Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference) Just like on your phone or computer, a cluttered TV cache can lead to sluggish performance, app crashes, and even hinder new content from loading properly. That's why it's important to clear all that extra cache and make y

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This 98-inch TCL TV is nearly 50% off at Best Buy right now

zdnet.com Taylor Clemons 2025-08-21 09:59:22

Looking to upgrade your home theater with a truly cinema-sized TV for catching summer sports and movie streaming premieres? Right now at Best Buy, you can get the 98-inch TCL Q65 for just $1,600, saving you almost 50% on one of the biggest TVs you can buy. (Amazon has it for the same price as well.) Also: The best Amazon Prime Day TV deals live now An updated version of TCL's midrange TV, the Q65 offers support for both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for improved picture quality and virtual surr

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These Amazon Fire TV apps are being blocked for promoting piracy (Update: Amazon says otherwise)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-21 09:30:30

TL;DR Amazon has begun blocking certain apps from its Fire TV platform for promoting piracy. The list of freshly blocked apps includes Blink Streamz, Flix Vision, Live NetTV, and Ocean Streamz. The disabled apps can no longer be used, and can only be uninstalled. Update: June 30, 2025 (8:30 AM ET): Amazon responded to an email inquiry by Android Authority, confirming the steps were in response to the malicious behavior shown by these apps. Here’s a statement by an Amazon spokesperson: Safegua

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Skipping F1 movie in theaters? Why you shouldn’t wait for Apple TV+ release

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-21 16:44:19

F1 The Movie is turning out to be the hit Apple was hoping for. Early box office results show it’s the company’s biggest theatrical success by far. But while plenty of people might be waiting for it to hit Apple TV+, here’s why F1 The Movie is uniquely worth seeing in theaters. F1 offers unique theatrical experience that Apple TV+ can’t match Apple is the iPhone company, a device that—for better or worse—movies and TV shows are commonly viewed on today. But out of all the movies you might wat

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TCL 5.1 Channel Soundbar Is Now 3x Cheaper Than JBL’s, Best Buy Has This 5-Star Deal for a Limited Time

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-08-21 21:10:58

There’s nothing like great sound to take movie nights, sports games, and even casual TV watching to the next level. Sure, your TV’s built-in speakers can do the job. “A” job, even. But you’re not going to get much out of your audio from movies and TV shows without a soundbar that can really help to project the sound. In fact, a good soundbar can completely transform the experience, especially if you’re still relying on your TV’s built-in speakers. If you’ve been holding off on upgrading, now mig

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Fire TV Stick 4K Is Now at Its Prime Day Price, Amazon Is Looking to Empty Its Stock Fast

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-22 05:15:04

Amazon hardware is always among the first to get discounted when major shopping holidays like Prime Day roll around, and this year is no exception. Even though Prime Day is still a couple of weeks away, some of the most popular Amazon devices (Fire TVs, Kindles, eero routers, Blink cameras) are already on sale at their lowest prices of the year. What’s even better is that these deals are for everyone, not just Prime members. The earlier you order, the better because waiting can result in slower

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Apple TV+ confirms return date for award-winning animated series ‘Stillwater’

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-23 05:44:39

Stillwater is one of the highest-rated Apple TV+ shows for kids, and it has snatched quite a few awards since it premiered in 2020. And after a two-year hiatus since the end of last season, Apple has officially confirmed the show’s return date for season 4. Stillwater returns for season 4 on August 1 For those unfamiliar, Stillwater is Apple’s gentle, mindfulness-focused animated series based on Jon J Muth’s bestselling Zen book collection. The show follows three siblings, Karl, Addy, and Mic

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The best deals on 4K TVs

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2025-08-23 05:25:01

Things are looking bright for those who want to nab a great TV in 2025 at a substantial discount. There’s usually a great deal happening on a mid- or high-end TV from LG, TCL, Hisense, or Amazon’s own Fire TV brand — even if the biggest discounts remain reserved for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Amazon Prime Day, and during the lead-up to the Super Bowl. Right now, there are a number of discounted 4K TVs to choose from, spanning a wide variety of prices, sizes, and feature sets. Whether you want

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How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it make such a big difference)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-23 09:12:00

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

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Your TV's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you're not taking advantage of

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-23 13:00:00

Adam Breeden/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 featu

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Amazon Offers Fire TV Soundbar for Practically Free to Clear Out Stock Just Before Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-23 13:08:58

It’s never a bad time to elevate your home entertainment setup whether it’s in your living room, bedroom or home theater, especially if you love hosting. Don’t underestimate just how important audio is when it comes to immersive viewing. What you want is a really good sound system, and the good news is you don’t need to break the bank to install one. Right now, Amazon has its Fire TV soundbar on sale for 29% off. Normally going for $120, that discount is enough to bring this television audio acc

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Samsung S95F OLED TV Review: Fantastic Picture, Superior Anti-Glare

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-23 09:00:00

8.9 / 10 SCORE Samsung S95F OLED TV $3,098 at Amazon Pros Best picture quality I've ever tested Reduces reflections better than other OLED TVs Cons It's expensive Not as bright as the LG G5 in some cases OLED, or organic light-emitting diode, is a display technology used in everything from iPhones to gaming monitors to high-end TVs. It's good and getting even better. In 2025, two OLED TVs stand out -- Samsung's S95F and the LG G5. The LG G5 may be the brightest OLED I've tested, but the com

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This lesser-known T-Mobile discount may be on its way out the door eventually

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-23 17:09:48

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile is phasing out its Philo and YouTube TV discount perk, though it might remain available for up to two more years. Customers will now pay Philo directly but receive reimbursement as a T-Mobile account credit. Those affected should monitor future communications from T-Mobile closely, as the offer might end earlier. If you’ve been with T-Mobile for a while, you might recall that it initially tried to break into the TV market with its TVision service

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Amazon’s Practically Giving Away the Newest AI-Powered 4K Fire TV Stick for 50% Off Before Prime Day

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-08-23 17:40:57

Is your TV dumb? That’s not a personal slight directed at your big screen, but just in case it’s not a smart TV, we have a $25 solution that will blow your mind while giving your TV a better one. Amazon’s selling its latest and best version of the Fire TV Stick — the 4K Ultra HD version — for half price. This is the lowest price on the Fire TV Stick 4K since the Black Friday/Cyber Week blowout sale last year, and even with Prime Day just weeks away, the price might not go lower than it is now.

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This 5-Star 43″ Amazon Fire TV Hits All-Time Low, Includes 4-Year Protection a Week Before 4th of July

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-08-23 21:10:02

Your entertainment center at home is your way to enjoy all your favorite movies and TV shows. Why not make it as extravagant as possible, as long as it fits within your budget? If that’s something you’re interested in, you can make it happen thanks to this fantastic deal, straight from Amazon. See at Amazon Head to Amazon now to get the 43-inch Amazon Fire TV for just $261, down from its usual price of $385. That’s $124 off and a discount of 32%. This TV also comes with a 4-year protection pla

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These Amazon Fire TV apps are being blocked for promoting piracy

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-24 05:56:30

TL;DR Amazon has begun blocking certain apps from its Fire TV platform for promoting piracy. The list of freshly blocked apps includes Blink Streamz, Flix Vision, Live NetTV, and Ocean Streamz. The disabled apps can no longer be used, and can only be uninstalled. Following sharp criticism for failing to stop piracy on its Fire TV platform, Amazon has started blocking several streaming services that pirate otherwise DRM-protected content. The list includes at least four video streaming apps, i

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The best streaming devices for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-24 15:00:38

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 . Most TVs on the market today are smart TVs — but there are still a few compelling reasons to get a streaming device. These sticks and set-top boxes let you access a user interface that might be easier to suss out than the built-in one on your set. In the case of older or cheaper TVs, a

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I recommend this Amazon Fire TV soundbar to most people - especially now that it's on sale

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-24 15:30:19

ZDNET's key takeaways The Fire TV Soundbar Plus is perfect for those who want an affordable plug-and-play solution, available now for $250 standalone or $480 for the bundle. Bass is impressive (especially with the subwoofer), and the dialogue enhancement feature is helpful for clarity. It lacks built-in Wi-Fi streaming, smart features, or Alexa integration, connects with Bluetooth, and doesn't have a companion app. View now at Amazon View now at Amazon more buying choices Thanks to a new Prim

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New Apple TV+ series starring Taron Egerton starts streaming today

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-08-24 15:30:00

Reeling of the success of prior Apple originals Black Bird and Tetris, Taron Egerton returns to Apple TV+ with a new crime drama Smoke, which starts streaming today. The show is both hot as in fire, as the series centers on tracking down serial arsonists, and hot as in acclaimed, garnering a positive early reception from critics. You can watch Smoke exclusively on Apple TV+. The nine episode series drops new episodes every Friday through August 15, with a two-episode premiere available to watch

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Are you paying more for cable and internet? It's bad all over

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-08-25 13:02:51

bgblue/Getty Images Whether you pay for internet, cable TV, streaming services, or all of the above, the costs just feel like they keep getting higher and higher. Well, it's not just you. New analysis from J.D. Power shows that prices in general have been creeping up. For its new report "Average TV and Wired Internet Bills Rise in Q1, Unbundled Wireless Internet Costs Fall," J.D. Power breaks down the ups and downs of such monthly subscriptions. Focusing on providers of cable TV, streaming ser

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This 30-second fix made my Roku TV run like new again (and why it works)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-25 16:01:00

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The first Roku device was launched 17 years ago. It was initially developed in partnership with Netflix to stream its "Watch Instantly" service. Since then, the company has released numerous generations of streaming players and its very own Roku TVs -- which means you might own one of these older devices. What is a cache? Just like your computer or smartphone, your Roku TV also stores temporary data (the cache) to help apps load faster. It's like a digital shortcut; when you

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Apple TV+ hit sci-fi show just keeps getting better: first reviews here

Why I recommend this LG OLED model over competing TVs - especially at $900 off

MLS Season Pass is now 50% off

This Hisense 40″ Smart Fire TV Is Just 3 Months Old and Already Almost 50% Off Thanks to 4th of July Deal

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $35 for Prime Day

Can't hear TV dialogue? I found 3 ways to dramatically improve the audio quality

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The best TVs of 2025: Expert tested picks from LG, Samsung and more

How to clear your TV cache (and why it greatly enhances your viewing experience)

This 98-inch TCL TV is nearly 50% off at Best Buy right now

These Amazon Fire TV apps are being blocked for promoting piracy (Update: Amazon says otherwise)

Skipping F1 movie in theaters? Why you shouldn’t wait for Apple TV+ release

TCL 5.1 Channel Soundbar Is Now 3x Cheaper Than JBL’s, Best Buy Has This 5-Star Deal for a Limited Time

Fire TV Stick 4K Is Now at Its Prime Day Price, Amazon Is Looking to Empty Its Stock Fast

Apple TV+ confirms return date for award-winning animated series ‘Stillwater’

The best deals on 4K TVs

How to turn off ACR on your TV (and why it make such a big difference)

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This lesser-known T-Mobile discount may be on its way out the door eventually

Amazon’s Practically Giving Away the Newest AI-Powered 4K Fire TV Stick for 50% Off Before Prime Day

This 5-Star 43″ Amazon Fire TV Hits All-Time Low, Includes 4-Year Protection a Week Before 4th of July

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I recommend this Amazon Fire TV soundbar to most people - especially now that it's on sale

New Apple TV+ series starring Taron Egerton starts streaming today

Are you paying more for cable and internet? It's bad all over

This 30-second fix made my Roku TV run like new again (and why it works)

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