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Exploded view of the Sonos Ace.

ChatGPT says to pair your Sonos Ace headphones with the room decor

Maybe don't use a large-language model just yet to choose which color Sonos Ace you should buy. Stick to the human experts, for now.
Speaqua Barnacle Pro 2.0 Bluetooth speaker

The Speaqua Barnacle Pro 2.0 waterproof speaker is perfect for pickleball

The Speaqua Barnacle Pro 2.0 is a waterproof Bluetooth speaker with a built-in clip, suction, memory, and other features that make it ideal for outdoor sports.
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Nit Nerds News: New MLA OLED gaming monitor slays and affordable Beats buds

Welcome to Nit Nerds News, all the news you need to know about the stuff you watch and the stuff you use to watch it on in just a few quick minutes. 
A video preview (or screensaver, if you will) for abstract pouring techniques on YouTube, as seen on an Apple TV.

YouTube apparently rolls back feature that irked Apple TV users

You can let the YouTube app run idle on Apple TV without fear of YouTube showing you a screensaver before Apple's own screensaver can launch. Crisis averted.
The Apple TV app listing in Google Play.

Does a job listing mean Apple TV is getting an Android phone app?

A new job listing from Apple has folks convinced a proper Apple TV app for Android phones is on the way. Problem is, they really have no idea.
Search results for The Sandlot on Amazon Fire TV.

Amazon celebrates a decade of Fire TV with (what else?) an AI update

AI is everywhere, and starting this week it will be powering search results on Amazon Fire TV.
A Chromecast tip on a TV.

Wait! What did Google just rename this time?

Chromecast built-in is now just Cast. Doesn't matter what you call it, though — it still does the exact same thing.
Klipsch X-Men '97 contest promo.

Win a Flexus Core 200 soundbar in Klipsch’s X-Men ’97 contest

Klipsch and X-Men '97 are joining forces to bring you a sweet giveaway opportunity. We've got full details.
Track star Sha'Carri Richardson wearing the red Beats Solo Buds.

The new Beats Solo Buds go on sale June 18

The Beats Studio Buds will be widely available in four colors at $79 when they launch on June 18, 2024.
Some of the games in YouTube's Playables collection.

YouTube Playables gets wider availability — here’s where to find it

YouTube has officially launched Playables, a collection of more than 75 free games that you can play via its mobile app or website.
Morel Audio BIGGIE in the Ruby Red finish, sitting atop a coffee table.

Morel Biggie wireless speaker promises big sound in a small package

The Morel Biggie is anything but. It's a compact Bluetooth speaker you can take around the house, and even outside, thanks to the extended 50-meter range.
LG Tone Free T80 wireless earbuds

LG’s Tone Free T80 wireless earbuds come with head tracking — and a free portable speaker

The LG Tone Free T80 wireless earbuds boast a graphene speaker driver, Dolby Head Tracking, and a limited time promotion for a free Bluetooth speaker.
The Fubo app icon on Apple TV.

Fubo adds one of YouTube TV’s best features

You can now record as much as you want on Fubo's streaming service, up from the mere 1,000 hours it previously offered in its plans.
The Cambridge Audio CXN100 with the VU meter update.

Cambridge Audio adds a retro-cool VU meter to its CXN100 streamer

Cambridge Audio is bringing some retro cool to its CXN100 network streamer with a software update that turns its screen into an old-school VU needle meter.
A promo lifestyle image of the Hisense QD6 television.

Hisense takes its Amazon Fire TV QLED televisions to Costco

Costco is now home to five sizes of Hisense's QD6 television lineup, with prices ranging from $199 to just under $600 on the high end.
The Sonos app now shows an option for Bluetooth headphones, but it's not for just any old Bluetooth headphones.

Can you use any Bluetooth headphones with the Sonos app?

The Sonos app now shows an option for Bluetooth headphones, but it's not for just any old Bluetooth headphones.
Sonos Ace in matte black and matte soft white.

What color Sonos Ace should you get?

Sonos Ace headphones are available in white or black — or if you're brave enough, maybe even in both.
Phil Nickinson with the 2023 Amazon Echo Buds.

Amazon’s Echo Buds got a little bit better this week

You no longer have to say "Alexa" if you want to wake up your Echo Buds without touching them.
The Orange Pyramid Audio System.

Orange’s new Pyramid Audio System is a slice of psychedelia

Classic British amplifier makers Orange have ventured into the hi-fi realm with the launch of its first mini system, the psychedelic Pyramid.
Sonos Ace inside travel case.

In (mostly) eschewing its app, Sonos did the Ace headphones a favor

At launch, the relationship between the Sonos Ace headphones and the Sonos app is basically like another other set of Bluetooth headphones. That's a good thing.
A handout image of a TV showing the logos of Netflix, Peacock, and Apple TV Plus.

Legacy cable company invents $180-a-year streaming bundle

Comcast's StreamSaver Bundle isn't a bad deal, saving you about $8 a month on Netflix, Peacock, and Apple TV+.
The Sonos Roam 2.

Sonos Roam 2 gets a surprise release alongside an app update

As Sonos released its first set of headphones today, it also surprised Bluetooth speaker lovers by launching the Roam 2, the second gen of its popular portable.
Sonos Ace in soft white.

New Sonos Ace wireless headphones look amazing, but some fans may be disappointed

After years of rumors and leaks, the Sonos Ace wireless headphones are official. But are they everything fans had hoped for?
YouTube TV multiview options on an Android phone.

Android users finally get YouTube TV parity with iPhone

Multiview has been available in YouTube TV on iPhone and iPad for months. Now, Android device owners finally get to watch more than one thing at a time.
LG Tone Free T90S.

LG updates its Tone Free earbuds with ‘pure graphene’ drivers

LG's latest wireless earbuds are claimed to offer better sound quality thanks to the use of pure graphene drivers.
The remote control that came with our Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device.

Walmart says Onn 4K Pro will eventually only ship with a backlit remote

Some early units of the Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device shipped with a remote control that doesn't have backlit buttons. Walmart says that'll change.
The Venu Sports logo mark.

The Disney/Fox/Warner Bros. Discovery sports streamer is called … Venu

We still don't have pricing or a launch date, but the new sports streaming service from three major players finally has a name.
The Netflix logo is displayed on a TV screen while red lights illuminate the wall behind.

Netflix reveals that its ad tier is proving mighty popular

Netflix's ad-supported tier has almost doubled in size since January and now has 40 million monthly users globally.
The Android TV interface on a TV.

Android 14 is finally headed to the Android TV OS

Android 14 is coming to Android TV, bringing with it a host of new features for developers and end users alike.
Apple's Music Haptics accessibility feature on an iPhone.

Apple’s Music Haptics feature helps the hard of hearing feel the music

Apple announced a slew of accessibility features, including Music Haptics that uses tactile feedback to help deaf and hard of hearing users feel the music.
The Xming Episode One projector by Formovie.

Formovie’s new Xming Episode One projector is $299 worth of compact cuteness

Formovie's sub-brand, Xming, has just launched a cute and compact 1080p projector. The Episode One is just $300 and is primed for summer movie nights.
2024 TCL QM89 4K mini-LED TV.

TCL prices its insanely bright, 115-inch QM89 4K TV at $27,000

TCL has priced its 2024 collection of TVs, including its new 115-inch monster, and you may be surprised at how affordable they are.
TCL 2024 S Class S45H soundbar.

TCL’s 2024 Dolby Atmos soundbars have room calibration and start at $180

TCL's 2024 soundbars are priced to compete with Vizio's, and they have a number of special features that TCL TV owners will want to check out.
The new Q Acoustics 3000c speaker lineup.

Q Acoustics’ new 3000c speakers target entry-level audiophiles

British speaker makers Q Acoustics has just announced its new affordable 3000c series of loudspeakers aimed squarely at entry-level audiophiles.