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Nearly 100 classic NFL games headed to YouTube

The NFL and YouTube have a new agreement that brings classic NFL games in full to Google's video site, as well as more NFL content in Google search.

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Ricky Gervais, the Coen brothers, Star Wars: TFA, and more, streaming this week

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you may even be rendered speechless.

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Apple denies report it will stop selling iTunes music downloads in as little as two years

A new report claims that Apple is planning to "terminate" iTunes Store downloads in favor of Apple Music streaming.

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Nest releases open-source version of Thread networking protocol for smart devices

Thread, an open wireless protocol for the Internet of things, is getting a boost from one of its biggest boosters, Google-owned Nest Labs.

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Google's Chirp may be the Amazon Echo rival that brings 'OK Google' into your home

"OK Google" may soon become much more useful if rumors of a Google-powered Amazon Echo rival dubbed "Chirp" prove accurate.

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Fender FXA6 Pro in-ear monitors review: These earphones are something special

You might think they’re expensive at $400, but their sound and fit rival custom-made monitors that cost nearly three times more.

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Raumfeld multi-room audio system review: Watch your back, Sonos

A newish audio company from Germany takes on market leader Sonos and scores some solid points.

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New Siri sibling Viv may be next step in AI evolution

Analysts agree Viv's a big step forward if it works as promised, but say it's still early and the system will need to learn to be most effective.

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No, Netflix isn’t saving you from 160 hours of ads per year

A widely-circulated report suggests Netflix could cut six days of commercial viewing out of your life ever year, but the real effect is more subtle.

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Microsoft's killing Windows 10's controversial Wi-Fi Sense password sharing feature

Wi-Fi Sense is gone from the latest Windows 10 Insider build and will probably disappear from your Windows 10 machines this summer.

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How a Hulu skinny bundle could succeed (and where it could falter)

Hulu plans a competitor to Sling TV and PlayStation Vue, but is its ownership a blessing or a curse?

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Bowers & Wilkins T7 Portable Wireless Speaker review: Big sound with a few small problems

Few Bluetooth speakers sound or look as good as the T7 Portable Wireless Speaker, but it has some flaws.

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New Pioneer and Yamaha receivers cater to entry-level music fans

An entry-level integrated amplifier from Yamaha and home-theater receiver from Pioneer give budget-conscious fans lots to cheer about.

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Apps that put Amazon Alexa on your phone aren’t as good as they could be

Lexi and Roger can turn your phone into an Amazon Echo, but with limitations.

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Amazon's new YouTube rival shoves cash at video creators

Amazon Video Direct woos creators away from YouTube with a whole bunch of ways to make money.