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Hands On: Roku Smart Soundbar and Subwoofer
Barb Gonzalez  |  Dec 12, 2019
The Roku Smart Soundbar and Wireless subwoofer improve TV sound with a budget price tag that is even better during the holidays.
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Hands On: Roku Ultra 2019 Streaming Player
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 17, 2019
Roku’s updated Ultra streaming player separates itself from the pack with high-quality video and audio, a host of enhanced features, and a simple user experience.
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Hands On: Roku Ultra 2020
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 11, 2020
The 2020 Roku Ultra brings improved performance over its predecessor, and it offers new features following the RokuOS 9.4 upgrade. Read how to set up Apple's AirPlay and HomeKit, and also get some fun Fandango browsing tips.
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Hands On: Roku Wireless Speakers and TCL Roku TV
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 15, 2018
In line with Roku’s goal of keeping entertainment simple, the company is turning its sights on adding better quality audio to Roku TVs. This month, Roku is releasing wireless stereo speakers that work in conjunction with any Roku TV.
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Hands On: Second Generation Apple TV 4K
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 25, 2021
The second-generation Apple TV 4K has arrived. Except for a faster processor and new remote, not much has changed and it remains one of the best-performing streaming players available. Still, depending on your current setup, you may not need to upgrade.
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Hands On: Tablo Dual Over-the-Air DVR Streamer
Barb Gonzalez  |  Feb 28, 2018
The Tablo Dual OTA (over-the-air) DVR can record local broadcasts and stream local TV to devices both in your home and while you're on the road. In my hands-on testing I was pleasantly surprised.
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Hands On: Trying Out the TiVo Bolt Vox with Alexa
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 27, 2018
TiVo recently added Amazon Alexa voice control to the TiVo Bolt Vox we recently reviewed. While the media streamer/DVR combo already has voice command capabilities through TiVo’s Vox remote, control via an Alexa-enabled speaker or device brings a truly hands-free experience.
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Hands On: Xbox One S Brings 4K, HDR into the Fold
Barb Gonzalez  |  Aug 03, 2016
The Xbox One S was just released with 4K and high dynamic range (HDR) capabilities. Here are some first impressions.
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Hands On: YouTube Red Premium Service
Barb Gonzalez  |  May 09, 2018
YouTube’s premium YouTube Red service offers some good original programming, removes the ads from YouTube videos, and provides enhanced features for music playback, but is it worth 10 bucks a month?
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Hands-On: Apple Music Lossless and High-Res Lossless
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jul 14, 2021
Apple Music Lossless streaming is now live with an ever-growing library of songs available in Lossless and some in High-Resolution Lossless audio formats. While Lossless is available at no extra charge to Apple Music subscribers, there are a few things you need to know before experiencing these premium-quality offerings.
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Hands-On: Quibi Short-Form TV Streaming App
Barb Gonzalez  |  Apr 22, 2020
Quibi was designed for a busy lifestyle—for those times when we are on-the-go and only have short snippets of time to kill. Now that it's launched, I have checked out the app and here's what I found.
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Hands-On: Roku Express 4K+ and Voice Remote Pro
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 09, 2021
Roku released two new products mid-May. The Roku Express 4K+ is a value priced streamer that performs at a level much higher than its price tag suggests. We tested both the Express 4K+ and the Roku Voice Remote Pro, a new, hands-free voice remote. Both may have a place in your Roku streaming arsenal.
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Hands-On: Roku Makes Surround Sound Simple
Barb Gonzalez  |  Mar 11, 2020
Roku is aiming to simplify the process of setting up a home theater by making it easy to pair its subwoofer and soundbar with its wireless speakers. Let’s see how it works.
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Hands-On: Roku Streambar
Barb Gonzalez  |  Oct 28, 2020
For those who have limited space but want better sound than what their TV speakers can deliver, the Roku Streambar may be the solution.
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Hands-On: Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ and Roku Wireless 5.1 Surround
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 03, 2021
The newest Roku Streaming Stick 4K model may not make you abandon your current Roku player, but it does provide a step-up in performance, and is priced at a low $50. It's powered by a new Roku OS 10.5 update that ups the surround sound capabilities of Roku soundbars from 3.1 to a full 5.1 wireless setup. The combined updates deliver excellent video quality and decent surround sound at a reasonable price.
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