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I finally tried pairing headphones to my TV streaming stick, and I’m not going back

I finally tried pairing headphones to my TV streaming stick, and I’m not going back

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Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. There comes a time when you want to watch TV, but someone else in your dwelling doesn’t want to be bothered by the noise. You could choose to stop watching every video in your YouTube recommended feed, or you could grab a pair of headphones and watch privately. Many companies, such as Bose and Sonos, make headphones with specialized, proprietary connectivity to their soundbars, but you can connect any headphones to most streaming sticks via Bluetooth. Some TVs have native Bluetooth connectivity, though you’ll need to check your device settings; older and budget TVs may not. Also: Roku TV vs. Fire Stick: Why I’m looking beyond streaming resolution when comparing the two Connecting headphones directly to a TV or streaming stick is much more reliable than connecting to a soundbar. Workarounds exist, but if you want your soundbar and headphones to play audio simultaneously, you’ll likely need to make some magic happen with an optical cable or an A/V receiver.  However, if your goal is …

How to preorder the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD

How to preorder the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD

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PRE-ORDER NOW: As of April 15, pre-order the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD, Amazon’s newest and slimmest ever streaming device, for $34.90 at Amazon now. Streaming your favorite shows and movies just got a little easier, and a little more affordable. Hot on the heels of its newly-released 4K Fire TV Stick Select last year, Amazon has debuted its newest HD streaming peripheral: the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD. It’s available to preorder today, and begins shipping at the end of this month for $34.99. This new model is about 30% slimmer, according to Amazon, than its previous model. It comes with a USB-C cable and USB-A connector that you can use to connect to your TV in lieu of a wall adapter. That’s its “Direct Power” consumption, according to Amazon, so you can fit it flush behind your TV without a bulky wall brick. If you don’t have a dedicated USB port, you can always use a USB-C cable and adapter, however, so there’s no issues there if you’re working with a different setup. …

Champion horse trainer who repeatedly struck pensioner with hockey stick jailed | UK News

Champion horse trainer who repeatedly struck pensioner with hockey stick jailed | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

A champion horse trainer has been jailed for repeatedly striking an elderly dogwalker with a hockey stick.  Richard Evan Rhys Williams, known as Evan Williams, 55, left Martin Dandridge, 72, with serious injuries, including a fractured arm. He launched the attack after spotting the pensioner walking a dog on his land in Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, on 4 December 2024. Williams denied causing grievous bodily harm with intent – telling jurors that the pensioner had hurt himself by falling over. But he was convicted by a unanimous jury after 90 minutes of deliberations following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court in March. Image: Williams was sentenced to three years behind bars. Pic: PA Mr Dandridge had been walking his cockerpoo, Gulliver, nearby to the holiday cottage where he was staying with his wife. He had placed torches on himself to make sure he was visible, the court heard. Williams’s family spotted the lights on their land and believed Mr Dandridge was lamping, where people use bright lights to find animals such a rabbits and …

Best Fire TV Stick deal: Save on Amazon Fire Stick 4K Plus

Best Fire TV Stick deal: Save $20 on Amazon Fire Stick 4K Plus

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SAVE $20: As of April 14, the Fire Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $29.99 at Amazon. That’s a 40% discount on the list price. $29.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $20.00   Looking to spruce up your streaming setup? You don’t need a brand new TV or lots of expensive add-ons, because as of April 14, you can get the Fire Stick 4K Plus for just $29.99. Yep, the beloved Amazon device is back on sale, and this time with $20 off the list price. The 4K Plus is the new name for the 4K streaming stick we already know and love, giving you the same high-quality viewing experience. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. This Fire TV Stick is designed to upgrade 4K TVs with …

The Google TV stick may be the budget Chromecast successor we’ve been waiting for

The $30 Google TV stick may be the budget Chromecast successor we’ve been waiting for

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NurPhoto / Contributor/ NurPhoto via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways A new 4K Onn streaming stick was reportedly spotted at Walmart. It could be an affordable replacement for Google Chromecast. You get 4K support, Dolby Atmos, and Google TV. It’s been about two years since Google stopped making its Chromecast streaming stick, and if you’ve been looking for a suitable replacement, your answer might finally be here.  Walmart hasn’t announced anything official, but a new 4K streaming stick (simply called Onn 4K Streaming Device) was apparently spotted at a Walmart store, and first reported by Android Headlines. It’s not clear whether the device was supposed to be available for purchase yet or if this was an accident, but a Reddit user said they were able to purchase one and that it was mixed in with a pile of older sticks without its own price tag. Also: Should you upgrade your Roku TV in 2026? Only if it’s to these streaming stick models According to the Reddit post, the …

Amazon Spring Sale Fire TV Stick deals: Save over 50% on Fire TV Stick 4K Select and more

Amazon Spring Sale Fire TV Stick deals: Save over 50% on Fire TV Stick 4K Select and more

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The best Amazon Spring Sale Fire TV Stick deals at a glance: While most TVs are smart TVs in 2026, they aren’t always the most user-friendly. And the built-in smart platforms are often kind of clunky. That’s where a streaming stick comes in. Amazon Fire Sticks are probably the most recognizable name in the streaming device world — and for good reason. They’re ultra-portable, making them ideal for travel, and they’re easy to use. Plus, they regularly go on sale. During the Amazon Big Spring Sale, we’ve seen particularly steep discounts on Fire TV Sticks, as well as some competitors. The sale officially ends tonight, so if you’re in the market for a new streaming device for 2026, head over to Amazon ASAP and claim yours. Here are our picks for the best Fire TV Stick deals (and alternatives) in the Big Spring Sale. Best Fire TV Stick deal $17.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $22.00   Why we like it Previous iterations of the Amazon Fire TV Stick were kind of laggy, so we were …

Our Favorite Amazon Streaming Stick Is Almost Half Off

Our Favorite Amazon Streaming Stick Is Almost Half Off

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If your TV isn’t as smart as you hoped, or you just hate its built-in interface for some reason, there are a variety of other options for dedicated streaming. For households that watch a lot of shows and movies on Prime Video or use Alexa for their smart home management, we recommend checking out the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. The latest generation is currently marked down to just $35 for the Amazon Big Spring Sale, a $25 discount from its usual price. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation) While the Fire TV Stick is a good choice for Prime Video, it plays well with basically all of the major streaming services you’d expect, including Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max. The previous generation had just 8 GB of storage, but the new model’s upgraded 16 GB means you won’t have to choose which apps to keep and which to delete. If you have a compatible controller and an Xbox Game Pass subscription, you can even stream games directly to the Fire TV Stick …

Best Shark deals ahead of Amazon’s spring sale: Stick vacuums, hair tools, stain removers

Best Shark deals ahead of Amazon’s spring sale: Stick vacuums, hair tools, stain removers

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A quick look at the best Amazon Shark deals ahead of the Big Spring Sale There are few home categories that Shark doesn’t have a stake in. Floor care has been its bread and butter for a while, of course. But skincare, hair care, and and air care, too? It’s Dyson-level variety at this point. But when it comes to deals during major Amazon sale events, there are typically more good Shark deals than good Dyson deals. The early deals of Amazon’s 2026 Big Spring Sale tell the same story. SEE ALSO: The Shark vs. Roomba debate is stale in 2026, but at least Shark is trying to revive its robot vacuum line We’re tracking all of the best early deals on Shark vacuums, Shark beauty tools, Shark air purifiers, and more, live ahead of the sale’s March 25 kickoff. A handful of our absolute favorite Shark products are already on sale, but we’ll be updating this story as more deals on Shark devices trickle in throughout the week. (Fingers crossed for a legit CryoGlow …

Politics Home Article | Red Wall Labour MPs Urge Government To Stick With Immigration Reforms

Politics Home Article | Red Wall Labour MPs Urge Government To Stick With Immigration Reforms

Published by Sam Flores

5 min read1 hr Labour MPs on the right of the party are urging Keir Starmer to stick with a planned tightening of immigration laws after Angela Rayner called the reforms “un-British”. The chair of the party’s Red Wall Caucus has told PoliticsHome that Labour will “never rebuild trust” in constituencies in her part of the country until it is seen as having tackled the issue. On Tuesday night, Rayner, who is seen as a frontrunner to succeed the Prime Minister, criticised the direction of the government in her most significant intervention since resigning from cabinet in September. Speaking to a reception hosted by the soft left Labour group Mainstream in a Westminster pub, she said the “very survival” of Labour is at stake as the party faces the electoral threat of both Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and Zack Polanski’s Greens. “There is no safe ground for us, and we’re running out of time. The change that people so desperately wanted to see needs to be seen. It needs to be felt,” Rayner said. The influential backbench MP also …

The Best Weight-Loss Exercise Routine Is the One You Can Actually Stick To

The Best Weight-Loss Exercise Routine Is the One You Can Actually Stick To

Published by Jenni Sidey

Having the energy to keep up with a weight-loss program is hard—especially with winter dragging on and the urge to hibernate hitting hard. But the key to achieving a consistent calorie deficit requires you to be strategic about when and how you’re working out. We spoke to experts about how best to keep your routine going, so you can feel better and live longer. What is a ‘calorie deficit’ and why is being in one useful? A calorie is just a unit of measurement, used to quantify the amount of energy found in specific foods and drinks. When we digest them, we absorb these calories, storing them as fat, or using them in processes like breathing, walking, and even thinking. Being in a caloric deficit, means “consuming fewer calories from food than your body burns, and it’s key to losing weight,” says Alina Cox, co-owner of Fitzrovia’s elite ClubQ gym. The average man needs about 2,500 calories a day. Reduce this number and you have fewer calories entering your body, meaning it has to use …