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Channels DVR can now use Tablo TV hardware. Peacock is offering up live feeds from local NBC stations. Netflix’s ad-supported plan doesn’t work on Apple TV. Sling, like every other streaming service, is increasing their subscription cost. Slingbox has finally been laid to rest. PlayStation VR2 has a release date and price.

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• Channels DVR Software Now Controls Tablo TV Hardware
• Peacock makes big play for cord cutters with live TV from all local NBC stations – The Verge
• Netflix’s new cheaper plan with ads doesn’t work on Apple TV at launch – The Verge
• Sling Is Increasing Its Subscription Plans by $5 – CNET
• Seven More Days of Slingbox
• PlayStation VR2 Release Date and Price Revealed
• Spawn on Me

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NVIDIA finally fixed the issue preventing us from watching Netflix on the NVIDIA SHIELD. The new TCL 6-Series is out and has started receiving reviews. Spotify is making it hard to buy audiobooks from them and it’s all Apple’s fault. If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber, you can now listen to their entire library of music at no extra cost.

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• Nvidia Shield TV’s latest update brings new controls, tons of bug fixes
• TCL 6-Series 2022 TV Review: Winning the Price-to-Picture Contest, Again – CNET
• Spotify pulls audiobook purchases from iOS app after Apple blocks updates – The Verge
• Amazon Music’s library of songs and podcasts is now free for Prime subscribers – The Verge

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This week’s show examines rising costs across much of the music and video streaming industry. Netflix is actually introducing a lower-cost tier, but it contains ads. Apple is increasing prices for Apple TV+ and Apple Music. Spotify plans to raise prices. And YouTube Premium will cost more for family plan subscriptions. Razer introduced new earbuds for gamers. Xbox is talking more about its cloud gaming service.

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• Netflix announces Profile Transfers — for when it forces you to finally pay up
• Apple raises prices on its TV and Music streaming services
• Spotify Plans to Raise Prices Next Year – Thurrott.com
• YouTube Premium family plan now costs $23 a month | Engadget
• Razer’s Hammerhead HyperSpeed earbuds are coming to Xbox and PlayStation – The Verge
• Xbox shelves its ‘Keystone’ cloud gaming device
• Broadlink Blackbean and Google Routines

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Chamberlain killed its overpriced, unreliable HomeKit Home Bridge, Tado has a money-saving program that might actually use more energy, Lutron adds to its Caséta lineup, and everyone’s getting into Matter (hopefully). We review all this and more with HomeKit developer Matt Corey, then talk with Matt about some of the ways he’s using HomeKit, Shortcuts, and even the Mac to help HomeKit users do more with lighting in their smart homes.

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• Chamberlain discontinues its HomeKit hub for myQ garage door controllers
• Flic will support Matter
• Eve demos Matter and introduces new products at IFA
• Tado unveils money-saving plan for thermostats
• Lutron’s new smart light switches go back to basics
• Follow Matt on Twitter at @matt1corey
• Follow Matt’s work on Twitter at @homemadeauto
• Find Matt’s work at homemadeautomation.com
• Use Signals for HomeKit to Power a Spooky Halloween

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There’s a new Apple TV 4k that has one giant surprise up its sleeve. YouTube is giving up on putting 4k videos behind a subscription. Xbox updated their software for consoles and mobile. Microsoft is attempting to build a mobile gaming store through their Activision acquisition. The Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld is available and reviews are mixed. Razer announced a competing device called the Edge. Will its increased specs justify the higher price?

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• The new $129 Apple TV 4K has an A15 chip, 64GB of storage and HDR10+ support | Engadget
• YouTube ends experiment that required a Premium subscription to play videos in 4K | Engadget
• The Xbox October Update Rolls Out Today
• Microsoft is building an Xbox mobile gaming store to take on Apple and Google – The Verge
• Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld review: terminally online – The Verge
• Razer’s Edge is one sharp-looking cloud gaming Android handheld – The Verge

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Amazon Drive functionality is going away and you might be impacted even if you don’t realize it! ESPN+ is bringing back out-of-market NHL coverage. Apple Music is now on Xbox. The Meta Quest 2 headsets will allow you to play Xbox games. EA is rolling out a new PC game launcher.

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• Amazon Drive Deprecation
• ESPN+ Announces Rebranded ‘NHL Power Play’ Out-of-Market Package; More Local Pre, Post-Game Coverage Anticipated – The Streamable
• Apple Music finally arrives on Xbox consoles | Engadget
• Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to Meta Quest 2 | Engadget
• EA starts rolling out a new PC app to replace Origin | Engadget

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Amazon announced the third generation of the Fire TV Cube. This new version can use your voice to control your cable box. Google officially launched the Chromecast with Google TV HD. Does the lower price make up for the lack of resolution? MGM is renaming their Epix streaming service. Despite numerous statements to the contrary, Google announced the end of Stadia. The Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld is now a real device. Should you buy it?

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• Amazon’s new Fire TV Cube can control your cable box | Engadget
• Amazon Fire TV Cube (Amazon)
• Chromecast with Google TV (HD) goes official for $29.99 with 1080p, HDR, 8GB storage
• Epix will relaunch its streaming service as MGM+ next year | Engadget
• Google is (unsurprisingly) shutting down Stadia in January | Engadget
• Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld
• Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld (Amazon)

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Roku’s new update includes support for Bluetooth headphones. They’re also releasing a smaller wireless subwoofer. Perhaps that was poorly timed though as it was announced at the same time as the Sonos Sub Mini. JBL has four new soundbars and two of them bring Atmos support. PlayStation’s Jim Ryan thinks a public temper tantrum might sway government sanctioning bodies.

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• Roku reveals a new subwoofer and a revamped Roku Express | Engadget
• The Sub Mini is a much smaller and cheaper way to add bass to your Sonos system | Engadget
• JBL launches four Dolby Atmos soundbars to cover any budget | TechRadar
• Discord Voice Is Now Available for Everyone on Xbox Consoles
• PlayStation’s Jim Ryan Calls Xbox’s Call of Duty Promise ‘Inadequate on Many Levels’ – IGN

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There’s a new version of the TCL 6-Series and it offers some nice upgrades over the previous model. Apple announced new AirPods Pro. The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core is a lower-cost version of the customizable controller. Microsoft officially unveils the Game Pass Friends & Family plan. PlayStation 5 finally gets the 1440p update.

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• ATSC 3.0 Deployments
• TCL Updates Roku 6-Series TV to R6 With Brighter Mini-LED – CNET
• TCL 75” 6-Series 4k 144Hz
• Apple’s New AirPods Pro 2 Improve Sound Quality and Noise Canceling – CNET
• Xbox Elite Series 2 Is Evolving with More Ways to Play Like a Pro
• Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core – White
• Rolling Out Today – Party Chat Noise Suppression and Jump In with Friends – Xbox Wire
• Microsoft’s Game Pass Friend & Family tier goes live in two countries | Engadget
• PS5 update rolls out globally with 1440p support, gamelists and new party features | Engadget

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Reviews are in for the Vizio M-Series Quantum X. Sony has a new Dolby Atmos soundbar. LG unveiled a 240Hz curved OLED display. September is the last time Xbox Games with Gold will include Xbox 360 games and they are actually providing a game you should download! Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 in most regions of the world. Will Nintendo and Xbox follow suit?

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• ONKRON Mobile TV Stand with Wheels
• The Office Oasis Original Rollerblade Chair Wheels, Set of 5, Universal Fit
• Vizio M-Series Quantum X Review: Bright HDR Picture Made Affordable – CNET
• Vizio MQX 65” QLED
• Sony’s new premium 3.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar costs $700 | Engadget
• Sony HT-A3000 3.1 Channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar
• LG unveils its first curved OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate at IFA | Engadget
• XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 OLED UltraWide Gaming Display
• Valve’s Portal 2 Headlines Games with Gold for September 2022
• Microsoft Confirms No Price Increase for Xbox Series X and S

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