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Soundbars are gaining in popularity because of their sleek design and ability to provide an ample boost in audio quality compared to built-in TV speakers. Despite their plug-and-play nature, you can make a few adjustments to help fulfill your pursuit of the best possible sound quality. Whether you're new to soundbar setups or a self-proclaimed audiophile, familiarizing yourself with some key settings can take your viewing and listening experience to new heights.

Have a soundbar? I found 5 ways to maximize your audio quality

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Meghan Markle's venture into the lifestyle space has not been met with universal acclaim, particularly from one well-known figure: Martha Stewart. Earlier this year, in March, Meghan unveiled her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The brand immediately drew comparisons to other celebrity wellness empires, particularly that of culinary icon Martha Stewart. However, these comparisons have reportedly struck a nerve with Stewart, who finds them both "irritating and insulting."

Meghan Markle 'Insulted' Martha Stewart as She 'Won't Hesitate to Take Her Down

With an average price of $5,873.59 and listed for no less than $7,997.99 on Amazon (according to Camelcamelcamel), the 98-inch Samsung Q80C smart TV with Alexa support, 4K resolution, and 120 Hz refresh rate is now available for $4,497.99. The result of a 44% discount, this price is the all-time low of this TV.

Deal | 98-inch Samsung Q80C QLED 4K TV returns to all-time low price of $4,997.99

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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:...

TV dialogue hard to hear? 3 ways to improve your audio - and 2 are free

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One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

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Our experts pick the best rebrands of the 1970s, and explain why they worked so well.

The best rebrands of the '70s, from Sega to Apple and Kodak

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Whether you're watching a new TV show or having a family movie night, you want the best sound you can possibly get from your home entertainment system. But setting up immersive sound can be a bit of a pain, and quite expensive at that. If you don't have the room for an entire set of speakers or you want to keep things simple and affordable, a soundbar is a great alternative.And opting for a Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbar is a good idea. Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that creates a three-dimensional soundscape. Unlike traditional surround sound systems, these soundbars use upward-firing...

The best Dolby Atmos soundbars in 2024

In April, developer Alex Fox released Mood.Camera, an iPhone camera app that promises authentic filmic character for smartphone photos. A new update has added Portrait Mode, and it looks fantastic. “I’ve always loved the idea of portrait mode on the iPhone but often found it looked artificial, and as a...

It’s Hard to Believe the Photos From Mood.Camera’s New Portrait Mode Were Shot on iPhone

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This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more.. Looking for great deals? Walmart is currently offering up to 70% off on their Flash Deals! Don't miss out on the chance to save big on a variety of products, including the Foldable PE Wicker Brown Hanging Egg Chair, Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller, and Dyson Airwrap Multi-styler. Plus, enjoy free shipping on orders over $35. Hurry, this deal ends on 8/16!

Save up to 70% on Walmart Flash Deals - Limited Time Offer!

Acustica Audio are offering 53% off Lace, now only €89.00, (usually €189.00).. The offer ends September 1st. Lace is an advanced, true peak, brick wall limiter, designed to elevate your loudness levels without compromising sound quality. This unique tool ensures exceptional transparency while preserving the transients and low frequencies of your audio.

Acustica Audio’s Lace Is Less Than Half Price!!

The Denon PerL earbuds are on sale for $159 on Amazon. These are the best-sounding pair of earbuds I've found at this price point. They produce crisp, crystal-clear sound straight out of the box. Six hours of battery life might be on the low side for some. You've probably heard...

One of the best earbuds I've listened to are not by Bose or Sony (and they're 20% off)

Sony adds two 4K handheld professional camcorders with AI-based subject recognition Autofocus, tracking, and Auto Framing. Titled HXR-NX800 and PXW-Z200, those cameras are armed with a 1.0-type CMOS sensor, and a newly designed 20x optical zoom lens that offer recording and streaming capabilities ideal for broadcast, corporate, and education content creation. The goal is to match the look and feel belongs to the acclaimed Cinema Line, but with a smaller sensor.

Sony Introduces 4K Camcorders: Less Sensor, More AI

Here’s a rumor that might cause some people’s heads to spin. A new report says Samsung might not be releasing a new Galaxy S Ultra smartphone next year. Instead, its new top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 phone could have a new, yet familiar name. According to leaker Yogesh Brar, Samsung...

Samsung may not release a Galaxy S25 Ultra in 2025

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Apple is getting ready to launch the iPhone 16 soon, and a new leak shows off what appears to be several 16 Pro Max colors, including the rumored bronze-gold hue.

New iPhone 16 Pro Max leak shows off  bronze-gold color — now I'm excited

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Overloud has recently launched a free collection of reverb impulse responses taken from its Studio Sessions series of expansion packs by Morevox for the REmatrix multilayer convolver plugin. Studio Sessions Free contains 15 IRs and 15 presets that capture reverb units from Lexicon, Yamaha and Eventide. Studio Sessions Free has...

Overloud releases Studio Sessions Free expansion for REmatrix

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New Google Messages UI update in beta adds Material You to the Send button for more visual contrast. Previously, only elements of your keyboard, like the return and clipboard buttons, featured a Material You coat. The UI change is available to try out in Google Messages 20240813_00_RC00 beta . Google...

Google Messages adds a splash of Material You color to the send button

This past April, we received the sad news of the passing of Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and one of the greatest and most lyrical and melodic guitarists of all time. Dickey became a primary inspiration for me from a very early age and has remained one of my biggest influences.

“My father talked the owner of the club into letting his six-year-old son (me) sit in the back and watch Dickey perform… That experience changed my life”: Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to one of his biggest influences, Dickey Betts

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“Any clean tone would benefit from some Airchild tonal enrichment”: J Rockett Airchild 660 review

We didn’t have a Fairchild 660 lying around to compare it to, of course, so we can’t comment on how close to one the Airchild sounds....

“Any clean tone would benefit from some Airchild tonal enrichment”: J Rockett Airchild 660 review

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