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Gizmodo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
If You Need a Brilliant Soundbar, Amazon Is Liquidating Its Stock at a New Record Low Price
Amazon offers a large range of products with an excellent value-for-money price: Based on its wide marketplace information and experience with other brands, Amazon can offer good quality products at affordable prices, and this is applicable to a large extent with the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus. As we move beyond Prime Day and head into the early Back to School season, this soundbar can be had for a new all-time low price of $179, a savings from the $249 list price. This limited time offer is one you don't want to miss in order to upgrade your home sound. See at Amazon This Fire TV soundbar is the latest model that can elevate your audio experience to new levels with its built-in 3.1 channel system and subwoofer. The soundbar delivers a huge upgrade from the low quality of TV speakers with its powerful sound and booming bass which makes movies and music more enjoyable. It also comes with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support for 3D sound that seems to move around you. Installation is simple and painless, especially for those who want to get more out of their sound without the frustration of technical nonsense: Simply connect the included HDMI cable into your TV's HDMI eARC or ARC port. Once connected, the sound stays in perfect sync with your picture and avoids any frustrating delay in action and sound. The soundbar is Fire TV compatible, i.e., you can operate the TV and the soundbar with a single remote. Aside from acting as a newer speaker for your television, this soundbar also functions as a Bluetooth speaker for everyday use in your living room. This convenience makes it easy to transition from watching programming to listening to music, with improved sound quality compared to standard Bluetooth speakers. The built-in subwoofer provides depth to bass-heavy music that smaller speakers usually lack. The sleek and slender design rests well in any home entertainment system without taking up too much space or cluttering your room. Its performance and style balance earns it a great place in every home, especially for those who desire straightforward audio improvement with no ugly systems or additional components. Make sure you don't miss this opportunity to buy it at a record low price. See at Amazon
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Martin Short Revives ‘Match Game' on ABC — and Sling TV Is the Best Way to Watch Live
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Martin Short is returning to primetime as the host of ABC's newly revived 'Match Game,' premiering Wednesday, July 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The reboot of the classic game show, which has been a staple of television since the 1960s, now features Martin Short as host in a version that blends the original format's campy fun with his own quick wit and signature energy. More from Variety Major League Cricket on Sling TV: How to Watch the 2025 MLC Championship Match Live Online Sling TV in 2025: A Flexible, Budget-Friendly Streaming Option for Cord-Cutters Martin Short to Host 'Match Game' Revival on ABC Each episode will feature four contestants trying to match fill-in-the-blank answers with a rotating panel of six celebrity guests. Two full games are played per hour, culminating in a Super Match round where contestants can win up to $25,000. Like its previous iteration, 'Match Game' leans heavily on celebrity banter and innuendo-laced punchlines, a format tailor-made for Short, who also serves as an executive producer. The series will air weekly on ABC, but the best way for cable-cutters to tune in live is on Sling TV. $25.50 $50.99 50% off STREAM 'MATCH GAME' ON SLING TV Sling's Blue package, which includes local ABC affiliates in select major markets, allows subscribers to watch 'Match Game' as it airs live on the network. Starting at $40 per month, or $55 for the combined Orange + Blue plan, Sling remains one of the most competitively priced live-TV streaming platforms on the market. Plus, their plans are currently half off for the first month, bringing down their Blue plan to only $25.50. In addition to live access, Sling TV includes up to 50 hours of cloud DVR storage, giving subscribers the ability to record and rewatch episodes at their convenience. The service is compatible with nearly every major device — including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, mobile apps, and web browsers — offering maximum flexibility. For fans who like to watch with friends, Sling's Watch Party feature adds another layer of interactivity, letting users co-view in real time with built-in video chat and messaging. ABC also ran the previous version of 'Match Game,' which was hosted by Alec Baldwin. That edition debuted in 2016, and ran for five seasons (and approximately 69 episodes) before being canceled in 2022. The most recent season was shot before the pandemic began, with nine episodes spread out between May 31, 2020, and Oct. 29, 2020, and then the final two on July 21 and July 28, 2021. Stream the reboot of 'Match Game' on Sling TV here. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
Forbes
7 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Samsung Signs Up Multiple New Global TV Partners For Its Tizen OS Smart System
Samsung has revealed a major expansion of the licensing programme for its Tizen OS TV smart system that will see it being introduced on TVs from a host of new TV brands in multiple territories across the world. The most notable new additions to the manufacturers and brands licensing Samsung's Tizen OS for their TVs include RCA (Kayve Groupo) in Mexico, RCA (Treasure Creek) in the United States and Canada, Axdia in Germany, and EKO and QBELL (Ayonz) in Australia and Europe. Samsung's Tizen OS has greatly expanded its family of licensed TV brands. Given the truly international scope of these latest additions to the Tizen OS licensing 'family', and the fact that the list of new licensees includes prominent original design manufacturers, it's perhaps not surprising that Samsung also reveals in its announcement of its new licensing deals that its smart platform now includes tailored marketing kits and digital content toolkits for each individual region. Samsung also states that it's broadening Tizen OS's regional coverage, as well as introducing more affordable hardware solutions and working to improve app availability in every territory where its OS is now being adopted. These moves will all make it easier for regional partners to highlight what Samsung identifies as key Tizen OS features such as premium content access, fast performance and advanced smart connectivity. All backed by both enhanced access for any license partner to Samsung's specialized R&D support plus, of course, the trusted power of the Samsung global brand. Now into its 8th generation, Tizen OS's latest key enhancements include AI-backed advanced content discovery tools; integration with Samsung's TV Plus service of streamed TV 'channels'; expanded and enhanced cloud gaming support via the dedicated Gaming Hub section of Tizen OS's interface; and ever more seamless multi-device connectivity through Samsung's SmartThings protocol/platform. Given the explosion in the number of different content streaming services consumers now have access to, it's really not surprising that we're starting to see the smart TV interface world increasingly consolidating around a small number of large, well-established smart platforms. It's just impractical for relatively small brands to take on themselves, with their own home-grown smart platforms, all the necessary content deals and software technicalities associated with onboarding all the apps consumers now expect to find on a smart TV. Other major platforms also doing brisk licensing business right now include Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, Hisense's VIDAA system, Tivo, Roku and LG's WebOS. Samsung's latest Tizen OS includes new content finding features and an enhanced Gaming Hub. 'Tizen OS is recognized for its performance, reliability, and innovation,' said Jooyoung Kim, Vice President at Samsung Electronics. 'This year, we are focused on expanding our licensing program and creating diverse collaboration strategies for our key partners. We are serious about growing our global partner network and enhancing the ecosystem. By offering expanded regional support, an enriched app ecosystem, and tailored marketing resources, we aim to deliver even greater value to consumers worldwide.' Grupo Kayve's Head of Marketing & Communications, Jonathan Vera, adds: 'We are proud to expand our RCA TV portfolio across Mexico and Latin America through our partnership with Samsung's Tizen OS. The Tizen team provides comprehensive technical and marketing support, enabling an agile go-to-market process.' Samsung states that it expects 'many more' global brands to sign up to Tizen OS in the second half of 2025. — Related reading Roku Launches New Upgraded TV Range LG OLED And LCD TVs Are About To Get Easier To Use Freely Streaming Service Signs Up Two More Major TV Brands
Business Wire
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Shoppable Test Drive Live Channel Launches on FreeCast and Roku
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FreeCast is announcing the launch of a next-gen shoppable FAST channel, Test Drive Live. The channel will be launching on Roku and FreeCast's own service, before coming to additional FAST channel platforms in the following weeks. Through FreeCast, the channel will be immediately available on Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV, Xbox, iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and most streaming devices. Test Drive Live redefines shopping channels and leverages the latest in streaming technology to pair the information consumers want to know about popular products with an opportunity to purchase those products, often below retail prices, thanks to direct partnerships with manufacturers and sellers. Test Drive Live is a new type of shopping channel, featuring an incredible number of cool and trending products that are popular on social media and retail platforms. The innovative shopping TV experience starts with unboxing videos, showing consumers exactly what they get with each product, followed by a live and unfiltered demo, and then an unbiased review from our experts. This format reflects the type of information that consumers are most likely to search for when considering a product, and does so within a shoppable experience that's informative and helpful, not driven by ads or branding. As the media industry shifts from linear TV to web-based streaming, more sophisticated viewing experiences are going to become the norm, and FreeCast is at the forefront of that shift. Test Drive Live is built on the FreeCast FAST platform, demonstrating the ability of the company's technology not only to power FAST channels for wider distribution, but to enable cutting edge advertising and shoppable television. FreeCast CEO William Mobley discussed the reimagined shopping channel: 'This isn't your parents' cable shopping channels, instead it's shopper-centric, and designed to inform ready-to-buy viewers on the products they're considering. Unboxing lets you see exactly what you're getting, demos let you see the product in action, and an honest and straightforward review helps you decide. Those are the experiences people actively seek out via Google or YouTube, and that's very different from the infomercial-style programming you'll see on traditional shopping channels.'
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
These last-minute Prime Day deals are still expensive, but they're up to 53% off their regular prices: Apple AirPods, Dyson Airwrap & more
We're in the final hours of Amazon Prime Day 2025, and if you're looking to save on big-ticket items, you have until 11:59 p.m. PST tonight (Friday, July 11) to take advantage of the deals. Prime Day is a phenomenal opportunity to save on brand-name tech, home and kitchen appliances, beauty products and other goods that rarely go on sale. If you're working with a small budget, there are, of course, a ton of cheap deals available (these are all under $25, for example), but Prime Day is especially handy if you want to save $100s — or even $1,000s — on higher-priced items. Below, we've listed some of the sale's best deals on high-ticket items, including Apple AirPods and Apple Watches, Bose headphones, Oral-B electric toothbrushes and more. These items are unlikely to go on sale again anytime soon, so if you're not willing to wait until Black Friday or Boxing Day, now may be the time to take the plunge — just remember, Prime Day requires an Amazon Prime membership. Not yet a member? Save $82Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds $175 off: Apple Watch Series 10 [GPS 46mm] Smartwatch Save $70: PlayStation 5 Digital Edition - Call of Duty Bundle $190 off: Apple AirPods Max $250 off: Amazon Fire TV 55" smart TV Save $215: Beats Studio Pro Save $250: Amazon Fire TV 55" Omni Mini-LED Series smart TV $200 off: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise-Cancelling Headphones Save $170: Ninja Foodi 10 QT 6-in-1 DualZone Smart XL Air Fryer $350 off: Philips 3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine Save $180: Ninja Luxe Café Essential Series $130 off: Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Digital Air Fry Oven Save $240: Shark Vertex DuoClean PowerFin Upright Vacuum $82 off: YETI Hopper Flip 12 Portable Cooler Save $173: Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum $405 off: MOVA P10 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Save $170: Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler and Dryer Save $119: Oral-B iO Series 7L Electric Toothbrush $86 off: Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
