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LG’s M-Series Wireless OLED TV is the future we need
The wireless signal transmission rolling out on the LG M-Series OLED TVs has broad implications for the future of TV. Here's why.
Master & Dynamic’s headphone stand is expensive, but undeniably unique
Paying $119 for a chunk of metal that keeps your headphones from lying around seems absurd until you check out the features and design of M&D's MC300.
It’s deja vu all over again for HBO, Discovery — and the new Max
It's been three years since HBO Max marked the beginning of the future for Warner Bros. Maybe the new Max service will last longer this time.
Hisense’s NBA partnership is a slam dunk for the brand
Hisense recently announced a massive brand partnership with the NBA. I take a look at its game plan for 2023 and the new line of TVs that are coming soon.
Sonos’ new search feature needs work
One of the best Sonos features is its universal search. Now that the company has released a new version of the tool, is it better — or worse?
Roku bets big on its own TV brand — but is it a good idea?
Is Roku's bid to be its own TV brand hot or not? Its choice could have big implications.
4 simple pieces of tech that helped me run my first marathon
It's easy to overdo it when buying tech aimed at helping you in sports. I ran my first marathon last year, and I kept it simple with just a few pieces of tech.
YouTube TV finally gets the 4K Plus plan’s price right
The 4K Plus add-on for YouTube TV has always been an extravagance. But cutting the price in half makes it a much easier pill to swallow.
YouTube TV price hike is a reminder that you have to do the math
The YouTube TV base plan is getting more expensive, but some subscribers actually will see their overall bills go down.
Sonos has always been expensive — but that doesn’t mean it’s overpriced
Sonos speakers always have cost a lot of money. But just because you can't afford something doesn't mean it's overpriced.
The best Oscars hosts ever, ranked
There have been a total of 79 hosts of the Academy Awards over its 94 ceremonies to date, but they haven't all been award-winning performances.
I used two of the year’s oddest tech gadgets so you don’t have to
You can buy a smartwatch and a phone that have true wireless earbuds hidden inside. Sadly, neither is very good, and this bizarre trend has had its day.
Sonos CEO on Bluetooth epiphany: ‘you have to be humble enough to listen to customers’
In an interview with Digital Trends, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence explains why the company changed its tune on Bluetooth, and what might be in store for future products.
Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 first impressions: it’s all about immersion
Sonos' new speakers are designed to deliver more than just mono -- do they succeed? Here's an early look.
I saw Sony’s 2023 TVs, and I think this model might be the best TV of the year
Sony has revealed its 2023 TV lineup, and I got to go up-close and personal with three of the new models. Here's what we can expect from Sony this year.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV shows everyone else how to stream sports
The opening match of the 2023 MLS season made it obvious — Apple TV can stream live sports in the sort of quality you'd expect from Apple.
C’mon, Apple — if Sonos can admit it was wrong about Bluetooth, so can you
Sonos and Apple have many things in common, including their resistance to offering Bluetooth on their smart speakers. We think that should change.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2’s spatial audio makes me want to ditch the AirPods Pro
Here's why OnePlus Buds Pro 2's immersive 3D sound experience with head tracking is more appealing than spatial audio on the Apple AirPods Pro.
Why aren’t sports in 4K and HDR? It’s harder than you think
We've gotten used to a steady diet of 4K content, but 4K sports are a rare treat indeed. We look at why live sports in 4K and HDR is harder than you think.
Apple AirPlay 2 supports 24-bit lossless audio, but you can’t use it
If AirPlay is limited to 16-bit CD-quality streams, how is the HomePod able to use AirPlay at a better-than-CD 24-bits?
Netflix screwed up, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong
Allowing users to share passwords has come back to bite Netflix where it hurts most — in the wallet.
Why the Nest Hub Max still rocks as a kitchen TV
It's getting up there in age, but the Nest Hub Max is still an excellent option for a television in the kitchen.
I replaced my kitchen TV with an Echo Show 15 — and I kinda liked it
The Echo Show 15 is mostly meant as a picture frame that has Alexa built-in. But can the recently added Fire TV experience turn it into a TV? We found out.
