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Josef Krebs  |  May 19, 2023  |  2 comments
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In this darkly satiric thriller about conceptual dining, mockery is made both of foodies and society’s growing obsession with the dramatically experiential. A group of wealthy culinary enthusiasts, snobby gastronomes, and famous experts are whisked by yacht to a private island where an unforgettable meal awaits them at a highly exclusive gourmet restaurant.

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Audio Video News
Spears & Munsil Introduces Greatly Expanded 2023 Test Disc Set
Bob Ankosko  |  May 18, 2023  |  3 comments
Spears & Munsil has announced a vastly enhanced and expanded 2023 version of its popular Ultra HD Benchmark home theater calibration tool.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Technics Unveils New, Improved Wireless Earbuds
Bob Ankosko  |  May 18, 2023  |  1 comments
Technics today introduced two noise-cancelling wireless earbuds that improve on the sound quality and comfort of its previous designs.
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SmartStream
Disney to Move Hulu Content to Disney+
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 17, 2023  |  2 comments
By the end of the year, Hulu will be rolled into the Disney+ app and viewers will be able to find and stream both services' content without switching between apps. The strategy was announced in a call with Disney investors last week.
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Audio Video News
Startup Telly Gives New Meaning to ‘Free TV’
Bob Ankosko  |  May 17, 2023  |  1 comments
If you have a tolerance for TV commercials, startup Telly has an unusual proposition for you. The company wants to give you a 55-inch 4K HDR TV/soundbar system for free in exchange for personal information advertisers will use to deliver targeted commercials.
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4K TV ReviewsOLED TV Reviews
LG G3 OLED Evo 4K TV Review
Tom Norton  |  May 17, 2023  |  3 comments

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $3,299

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Stunning brightness
Excellent color
Outstanding blacks
Minus
Cluttered WebOS
Little else

THE VERDICT
Today’s best HDTVs are sure to more than satisfy even the most critical buyer. That goes double for 2023 LG’s G3. Despite a few ergonomic quirks (a personal call, to be sure), it makes a strong case for itself as it jostles for the top of the hill as the best 4K HDTV on the market.

This is the third edition of LG's Gallery Edition OLED, replacing last year's 65-inch G2.

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A/V Veteran
Survey Suggests Media Rooms More Popular than Dedicated Theaters
Thomas J. Norton  |  May 16, 2023  |  1 comments
Home theater encompasses a range of possibilities. For most enthusiasts it's a DIY affair. For others, it's a matter of hiring a custom installation pro to do the job.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
New Sanus Tilt/Swivel Mounts Add Flexibility to Sonos Era Series Speakers
Bob Ankosko  |  May 16, 2023  |  0 comments
Sanus, the Minnesota-based company specializing in mounts and accessories for TVs and speakers, has introduced adjustable wall mounts designed specifically for the new Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 wireless speakers.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
TCL Shares S Class & Q Class TV Pricing, Availability
Mark Henninger  |  May 15, 2023  |  0 comments
TCL has announced the pricing and availability specifics for its 2023 lineup of 4K HDR, QLED, and mini-LED TVs, initially showcased at CES earlier this year, as well as the S2 and S3 entry-level HDTVs.

The company's diverse range includes six series spread across two distinct classes—S Class and Q Class—with models varying in size from compact 32-inch screens to expansive 98-inch displays at prices ranging from $170 all the way up to $10,000.

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Music Disc Reviews
Remaster Class – The Doobie Brothers: The Captain and Me
Mike Mettler  |  May 15, 2023  |  0 comments
The Doobie Brothers are the consummate 1970s band. Their Northern California-bred sound consists of a harmonious amalgamation of rock, R&B, soul, and blues — a veritable melting-pot musical blend that continues to galvanize audiences the world over five-plus decades later, especially given The Doobies are currently on the road all summer long in continuation of their pandemically delayed 50th anniversary tour.
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