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 Google has unveiled its latest product for the living room, the . It replaces the Chromecast and is a standalone set-top box as opposed to the dongles we’ve been used to. The tiny wedge-shaped doodad supports all the expected features, including HDR, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and spatial audio. But Google is also making a big deal of the device’s smart home bona fides, with support for Matter and Thread. You’ll get a popover Google Home panel too, letting you tweak your smart home from the comfort of your TV.

The Morning After: Google replaces Chromecast with the TV Streamer

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For an average size space, a 75-inch TV is humungous. But, if you have a wall that's big enough, this size TV can provide a theater-like experience, especially when you combine the TV with a surround-sound system and maybe some smart lighting for added ambiance. A 75-inch or larger smart TV is perfect for watching blockbuster movies, live sports and all your favorite shows. And gaming comes with amazing visuals, too.Best 77-inch smart TV overall: LG OLED Evo G4 smart TV Best 75-inch smart TV for most households: Samsung's Frame TVBest budget smart 75-inch TV: Roku 75" Select Series 4KBest value smart...

The 8 best 75-inch TVs of 2024 let you skip the theater

The Google TV Streamer (4K) is Google's new streaming device for the home, and it comes with all of the necessary upgrades. The device also doubles as a smart home hub with Matter and Thread support. The Google TV Streamer (4K) comes with a brand new design, one that changes...

Google TV Streamer (4K) is a streaming device and smart home hub that costs $99

Some things just don’t matter, even if you think they really do. Recall, if you will the spring of this year. Seems like years ago, right? [ten thousand yard stare] Anyway, there was a big hullabaloo when Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said Apple would first ship the M4 in the iPad Pro. “Unpossible!” people said, defying both English and, well, actual events. “New members of Apple”s M-series of chips should come in Macs first! Gurman must have heard it wrong. That guy’s hopped up on goofballs! His head’s not on straight! He’s six meatballs short of a sub!” (Remember? That was totally a thing we were saying back in the spring. You couldn’t stop saying it.)

Forget changing the rules–Apple’s just making them up as they go

The feature might roll out to older Android and Google TVs via a software update in the future. The new Google TV Streamer features a home panel that allows users to control smart home devices directly through their TV screen. The home panel feature is currently exclusive to the Google...

Google TV Streamer’s new smart home panel won’t come to older devices (for now)

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VIEWERS have about a week left to make sure they’re not affected by the big Netflix switch-off and avoid missing their favourite shows. The Netflix app is set to disappear from 60 TVs by the end of the month, even if the remote has a dedicated Netflix button. Due to technical limitations, dozens of TVs […]

Netflix viewers warned one week left before app disappears from 60 TVs – check now to avoid missing favourite shows

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

ROKU users have an endless stream of ways to unlock free content, but the list keeps growing with the addition of "secret" channels. Users traditionally add channels to their accounts through Roku's official channel store, but they may be missing out. "Secret" or private channels are technically part of the...

Roku users can unlock hundreds of free shows and movies using little-known “secret” channels – but find them first

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Save $1,700 on the 85-inch Samsung Frame TV for an immersive experience in your living room.

Samsung's 85-inch Frame TV Is $1,700 Off Just in Time for the 2024-25 NFL Season

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

One of the best bundles we’ve seen in a long time is on sale right now, featuring the Apple AirPods 2nd gen and the HomePod Mini for just $180 at Best Buy, down from its original $230 MSRP. Basically, you can get awesome audio whether you’re on the go or at home.

This AirPods and HomePod mini bundle is $50 off right now

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The 2024-5 NFL season begins September 5, but preseason games are already on. To see every can't-miss detail -- whether it's on a broadcast channel, Netflix, Amazon or Peacock -- choose a big-screen TV that's designed for high-action sports. This means no motion blur, stuttering or pixelation. You'll want a 4K resolution TV with at least a 120Hz refresh rate, plus extra features that use AI to present a picture with accurate color, a high level of contrast, and buttery-smooth action.Here are the six best TVs for watching the 2024-5 NFL football season, or any of your favorite sports:Best TV...

The 6 best TVs for watching the 2024-5 NFL season

To be fair, Chromecast has lasted longer than a good number of other products from Google. And it’s easy to understate just how important — if unassuming — a product it’s been. But now, after 11 years, Chromecast has earned a plot in the Google Graveyard.

Chromecast now has a place in the Google Graveyard

A federal court ruled on Monday that Google has illegally maintained a monopoly over internet search, entering into exclusivity agreements to build and maintain its monopoly over search services. The company paid $26 billion in 2021 to device makers, carriers, browser makers, etc. to be the default search engine. Doing...

Federal judge rules Google an illegal search monopoly

The last Apple USB SuperDrive sitting in the company’s warehouse in the U.S. has left the building. According to the online U.S. (and Canadian and Australian) Apple Store, the Apple USB SuperDrive is “Sold Out” and while Apple hasn’t officially made an announcement, we don’t expect the company to replenish its stock. After all, the days of optical media have come and gone.

Apple stops selling its SuperDrive after 16 years: Here’s where to still buy one

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While Google has been deemed a monopolist, Apple will retain its exclusive deal with the company citing Bing's search quality issues.

Apple says 'there's no price Microsoft could pay' to make it ditch Google: "They offered to give us Bing for free"

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

At PCMag, we know products—our experts review and recommend thousands of them. Our deals team works tirelessly to find the lowest prices on the technology you want most. Catch some amazing tech discounts at Walmart today! There's a TCL 75-inch TV set with a 120Hz refresh rate and low input lag that's perfect for gamers not looking to break the bank. A 22% discount will certainly help with that. Then there are the Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones, discounted by 34%, for bass-forward audio and seamless syncing with iOS devices. Complete your gaming setup with the Xbox Elite Controller Series 2, available at a 20% discount. Talk about some great deals!

Walmart Deals of The Day: Save Over $300 Off on an Excellent TCL TV

ROKU customers have been warned that they might fall victim to a cheeky remote prank at the hands of their neighbours. It sees the prankster switch off your TV from afar, while you're still watching - even when your Roku TV remote is right next to you. Roku TV remotes...

Roku owners warned of cheeky remote prank that turns people’s TVs off – and users are ‘tempted’ to do it to neighbours

YOU may be missing out on a sharper picture by making a common mistake on your Roku-compatible TV. Whether you're hunkering down for movie night or watching a live sports game, picture quality can make or break the viewing experience. Display technology called 4K Ultra High Definition with High Dynamic...

Roku shares exact picture settings to get best image on your specific TV brand – common mistake means you miss out

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TV Streamer is the most Apple device Google has ever made

If you’re looking for a cheap 4K streaming device, you can’t do much better than the Chromecast with Google TV. Available for $50 with 4K HDR...

TV Streamer is the most Apple device Google has ever made

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