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Apple’s New Headset May Solve One Big Virtual Reality Issue

Details about Apple's new Reality Pro device have leaked

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Why You Could Really Use a Financial Therapist
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Review: The Bose QuietComfort 45 Is an Update of a Classic

Decidedly not flashy, the QC 45 is a return-to-travel (or office) necessity

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Surround Sound Explained: 5.1, 7.1, Dolby Atmos and More

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What Exactly Is Wireless TV and Is It Our Home Theater Future?

LG and Displace TV showed off sleek and (almost) wire-free screens at CES

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Peloton, Mirror and Beyond: A Complete Guide to the Best Smart Home Fitness Machines

Connected fitness is the future of home gym equipment. Here's how to make sense of it all.

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This Quick Hack Will Exponentially Improve Copy and Paste on Your iPhone
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Is the Metaverse Shrinking? VR Headset Sales Actually Declined in 2022.
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The First Settings You Should Change When You Get a New TV
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Save Up to 50% Off at Bose During Its Black Friday Sale
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Why the European Union Is Set to Ban 8K TVs in 2023
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