This week we consider the future of the iPad Pro, watch as the 21.5-inch iMac begins to fade away, and ponder what the HomePod mini means for Apple's overall home strategy. Myke gets recommendations for soundbars, and Jason explains the NFL's new TV deals.

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Beam: The Smart Soundbar for Your TV | Sonos

WGA Awards: Winners List – Deadline

Amazon’s $10 billion NFL TV deal is Big Tech’s first move into Big Sports - Vox

iMac Pro removed from Apple's website, officially discontinued - 9to5Mac

Apple Discontinues 512GB and 1TB SSD Configurations of 4K 21.5-inch iMac - MacRumors

Apple HomePod Mini Secret Sensor for Smart Home Thermostats - Bloomberg

Apple To Announce New iPads in April - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: Gurman: New iPad Pros in April

Connected #337: The Mini Version of Nothing - Relay FM

First Impressions: Kensington's StudioDock Aims to Turn Your iPad Pro into an Expandable Desktop Workstation - MacStories

Kuo: Mini-LED 12.9-inch iPad Pro to Enter Mass Production in 'Mid-to-Late April' - MacRumors

Connected #336: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - Relay FM