charge all the things
Anker PowerHouse 200 review: Portable power done right
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This is overkill for your basic charging needs. But it's a godsend for some real on-the-go juice.
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Hey Google it's about time ...
Google Assistant is (finally!) headed to the Sonos One and Sonos Beam
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Look for a software update coming next week.
Stay tuned ...
No, Android TV is not dead
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It's just taking a bit of a backseat at this year's Google I/O.
Cover up!
The Nest Hub Max misses the most important feature
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A physical shutter over the camera lens is a simple — and obvious — way to make a home hub more trustworthy.
Google I/O 2019
YouTube TV is getting a new on-screen guide on smart-home screens
Because if you don't know what's on, how will you know if you want to watch it?
DEALZ!
STARZ is offering up three months of premium shows for just $5 a month!
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That's going to be tough to pass up. Watch American Gods, Outlander and more for the price of a good coffee.
Listen up!
Netflix now streaming with 'high-quality audio', because your ears matter, too
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Bitrates will now adapt depending on your bandwidth on 5.1 surround and Atmos-enabled content.
Control all the things
Caavo universal remote gets more compelling with a lower price and new features
A better starting price, the ability to control Sonos, remote management and so much more are tucked into this latest update.
Sportsball!
YouTube and YouTube TV will exclusively stream 13 of the remainder of MLB's hundreds of games this season
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They'll come in the second half of the season, but we don't know who we'll be watching yet.
T-Mobile gonna T-Mo
T-Mobile: Not going to bundle streaming video and broadband — we're going to disrupt
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And then CEO John Legere dunks a horrendous Dad Joke on AT&T.
Watch this!
What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in May 2019
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A mustachioed Clooney, the determined women of 2018, the hilariously important Fleabag, and so much more coming up on your favorite streaming services.
Universal Remotes
Logitech Harmony Express review: Why, Alexa, why?
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Logitech Harmony is the king of the universal remote control experience. But improving the setup experience doesn't rid us of the limitations of voice commands.
Where are all the buttons?
The Logitech Harmony Express universal remote trades complexity for Amazon Alexa
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Setting up activities — and attaching them to myriad buttons — are a thing of the past as the remote is simplified, and relies on the power of your voice.
HALP
What to do if you're missing new channels on YouTube TV
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YouTube TV adds new channels from time to time. Here's what you need to do if they're not showing up for you.
Bring The Funny
Netflix is launching its own comedy channel on SiriusXM
Netflix Is A Joke Radio debuts April 15 on SiriusXM Channel 93.
Going up!
YouTube TV increases its monthly price to $50 a month, but adds Discovery channels
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Existing subscribers will start paying more, too, beginning in May.
Ding Dong
Which Ring doorbell should you buy?
Confused on the main differences between Ring's four video doorbells? Don't worry, we've got you.
watch this
What's new on TV in April 2019? Dragons — and other stuff
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Game of Thrones is back for the last time. Nothing else matters.
RIP
Apple AirPower is (was) hardly the only wireless multi-charger in town
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There are plenty of other options that actually exist, and I've been using a great one for a long time.
Watch this!
What's new on Hulu in April 2019
Into the Dark, Ramy — and a full slate of live TV you don't want to miss.