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Google countersues Sonos, adds fuel to intellectual property feud

Google has responded to Sonos' initial lawsuit with its own legal complaint, accusing the whole-house audio company of infringing on five different patents.
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Sennheiser celebrates 75 years with limited-edition headphones

To mark the company's 75th anniversary, Sennheiser is releasing a limited-edition set of one of its classic pairs of headphones, the HD 25, with a retro design.
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1More Dual Driver ANC Pro review: Listen to this

1More's newest headphones, the Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless, offer 20 hours of battery life, active noise cancellation, and solid-but-affordable sound quality.
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Microsoft Surface Earbuds review: Productivity for a price

Microsoft's new Surface Earbuds are designed to integrate seamlessly with productivity-focused software, while also incorporating competitive everyday features.
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Google Pixel Buds 2 review: New design, better sound

Google's second-generation Pixel Buds, the company's first true wireless product, have tons of features built-in and a reimagined design for a more secure fit.
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Microsoft Surface Earbuds will launch May 6, according to reports

Microsoft's new true wireless earbuds were originally unveiled at the company's annual hardware event in October 2019, but were delayed until the spring.
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Google Pixel Buds 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds: Which true wireless buds are best?

With Google's newly released Pixel Buds 2, consumers are going to want to know how they stack up to one of the biggest competitors: The Samsung Galaxy Buds.
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Sony WH-CH710N headphones review: A wireless value

Sony's new WH-CH710N headphones provide a more budget-friendly alternative to the company's flagship model, while still offering solid features for their cost.
Shure Aonic 50 headphones

Shure Aonic 50 headphones review: Uncompromising audio quality

Shure's newly released Aonic 50 wireless headphones put an emphasis on sound quality, while still managing to incorporate some solid features into the mix.
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Ramen Hero meatless kit review: Quick, tasty ramen

Ramen Hero has launched a pair of meatless ramen kits that come with all the ingredients you need to prepare a ramen dish within the span of about 15 minutes.
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Veritone launches DraftClips.com, a website full of free college football content

DraftClips.com will feature thousands of clips and hundreds of hours of more than 150 prospects, allowing fans to check out hopefuls prior to the NFL draft.
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Disney is making new Frozen animated shorts for your kids to watch on YouTube

Disney's new Frozen streaming series, At Home With Olaf, is the product of Disney animator Hyrum Osmond and actor Josh Gad. It is being created at their homes.
Sony WH-CH710N headphones

Sony’s latest wireless earbuds and headphones bring bass at a lower budget

Sony has unveiled the WH-CH710N headphones and WF-XB700 earbuds, the latest additions to the electronics company's lineup of true wireless listening devices.
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Roku OS 9.3 update aimed at helping viewers find content quicker

Roku has announced its new operating system, dubbed Roku OS 9.3, which provides new features and focuses on enhancements to the streaming devices' voice search.
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Marshall adds the compact Uxbridge Voice to its smart speaker lineup

Marshall has announced the newest addition to its smart speaker family, and it happens to be the smallest. The Uxbridge Voice will be available in early April.
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As coronavirus shuts movie venues, home theater industry remains strong

As the coronavirus infects every part of daily life, industry experts believe the audio and video landscape will emerge relatively unchanged on the other side.
House of Marley Redemption ANC

House of Marley Redemption ANC review: Sustainable sound

House of Marley has released the Redemption ANC, the brands new true wireless earbuds complete with active noise cancellation and a sustainable design.
Ultimate Ears Hyperboom

Ultimate Ears Hyperboom review: Big bass in a Bluetooth speaker

Ultimate Ears has announced the UE Hyperboom, a huge Bluetooth speaker designed to easily play music, and play it loud enough to be the foundation of any party
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Samsung Galaxy Buds+ review: Slick and simple, with monster battery life

Samsung's Galaxy Buds are back in the form of the updated Galaxy Buds+. With new features and 11 hours of battery life per charge, this is a stellar sequel.
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The best Super Bowl 2020 commercials

The countdown to Super Bowl LIV is still underway, but that hasn't stopped companies from rolling out some seriously funny commercials ahead of Sunday's big game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Here are the best of this year's bunch we've seen so far.
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All the best Super Bowl trailers of 2020

Commercials aren't the only things that dominated the screen between the action of this year's Super Bowl. Plenty of new movie and TV productions took advantage of the moment to release new footage. Here are the best Super Bowl trailers released for film and TV projects during the game.