Apple Music adds Dolby Atmos and hi-res lossless music at no extra cost
After years of sticking with the lossy AAC format, Apple Music is adding support for spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, and lossless music at CD and hi-res quality.
Syng’s transparent floating orbs promise immersive sound for $1,800
There's no shortage of expensive, odd-looking speakers out there, but we're still intrigued by Syng's $1,800 Cell Alpha, the world's first "triphonic" speakers.
Meters headphones hands-on review: Analog style with a digital twist
High-quality headphones can reward you with great sound, great comfort, and great features. But for Meters, it's about showing others how loud you're rockin'.
Software update adds height audio control to Sonos Arc soundbar
Owners of Sonos' Arc Dolby Atmos soundbar can now take control over height channel volume instead of having the Sonos software set the levels automatically.
Bose’s hearing aids cost $850, no audiologist visit necessary
The Bose SoundControl Hearing Aids are the first to receive FDA clearance for direct-to-consumer sales, thanks to Bose's use of app-based customization.
Sony WF-1000XM4 make an appearance in newly leaked images
If newly leaked images are the real deal, it looks like Sony has completely revamped the WF-1000XM3 earbuds and case to create their sequel, the WF-1000XM4.
TCL goes big with 85-inch XL Collection 4K and 8K Roku TVs
TCL's new XL Collection features three models, each with an 85-inch screen size, but differing wildly in terms of their prices, features, and release dates.
Roku calls Google an ‘unchecked monopolist’ as ongoing YouTube TV spat rages on
A contractual dispute between Roku and Google is getting uglier and uglier as the two companies trade barbs and use their respective platforms as weapons.
HomePod owners can now ask Siri to play music from Deezer
HomePod owners have a new option when it comes to music that can be controlled via Siri: Deezer's full catalog can now be added to Apple's smart speakers.
Toshiba C350 Fire TV does 4K, HDMI 2.1, and Dolby Vision, starting at $350
Fans of Amazon's Fire TV streaming platform now have another choice when it comes to an all-in-one smart TV. The Toshiba C350 Series is an affordable 4K HDR TV.
Hisense’s 2021 TV lineup: 8K, Dual-Cell, and gamer-friendly features
Value-oriented TV brand Hisense is showing its intent to play with the big names in TVs with a 2021 lineup that includes Dual-Cell tech and its first 8K TV.
Nebula’s $700 R2-D2 portable projector could be the droid you’re looking for
Just in time for Star Wars Day 2021, Nebula has released a limited edition of its Capsule II portable projector that looks (and sounds) like R2-D2, for $700.
B&O’s latest full-size luxury speakers feature motorized curtains
Bang & Olufsen's Beolab 28 are a set of wall-mountable, wireless tower smart speakers with built-in subwoofers that start at a whopping $14,750 per pair.
Netflix launches ‘Play Something’ to combat endless scrolling
If you have a Netflix subscription, you've spent your fair share of time looking for something to watch. Play Something is a one-click solution to that problem.
From NYC to Seattle, Apple’s City Charts show which tunes have residents rockin’
Apple Music is bringing more local flavor to its charts feature with a new City Charts section. It captures the daily top 25 tracks for more than 100 cities.
The biggest Oscars surprises of all time
The Academy Awards have had some shocking surprise wins, losses, and snubs over the years, and these are the most notable ones.
House of Marley Get Together Duo: Real stereo, weak bass
House of Marley's latest offering is an affordable and flexible way to get true stereo sound with a minimum of fuss. But does its sound quality pass the test?
They were robbed! From Crowe to Pacino, 10 times Oscar voters got it wrong
With the 934d Oscars rapidly approaching, now is a fine time to look back at several Oscar-worthy performances that were completely ignored by the Academy
Four years later, Apple TV 4K is still just for Apple fans
It's been four years since Apple released the Apple TV 4K. So why has the company made so few improvements to its streaming media player? Here's what it missed.
B&W’s first true wireless earbuds come with their own Bluetooth transmitter
B&W first true wireless ANC earbuds are the $399 PI7 and $249 PI5. The PI7 is notable for its charging case, which doubles as a Bluetooth transmitter.
New Apple TV 4K gets more power, new Siri remote
Apple's latest Apple TV 4K is more powerful and gets a new version of the Siri remote that addresses one of its biggest pain points: The touchpad.
Can’t stand the Apple TV touchpad? You can buy the new Siri remote for $59
Along with a new version of the Apple TV 4K, today Apple showed off a new Siri remote. With a design that hides the touchpad, you can buy it on its own.
House of Marley debuts eco-friendly wireless speakers just in time for Earth Day
House of Marley is back with another eco-friendly audio product -- the $150 Get Together Duo. These wireless bookshelf speakers can be used alone or as a pair.
Sony confirms all 2021 4K, 8K TV prices, including massive 100-inch Bravia X92J
We've known since CES 2021 that Sony has some awesome TVs in store for this year, and now we know how much they cost and when they'll start shipping to buyers.
Bang & Olufsen’s latest speaker is as thin as a book
If you prefer speakers that are heard and not seen, Bang & Olufsen's $699 Beosound Emerge will be music to your ears. At just 2.6 inches, it's incredibly thin.
LG’s awesome rollable TV goes on sale in U.S., but it ain’t cheap
LG's awesome 65-inch rollable TV is now on sale in the U.S., but its hefty price tag suggests it won't be seeing the inside of too many living rooms.
The Sonos-Audi partnership isn’t as exciting as we’d hoped
Sonos technology will appear in the forthcoming 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron electric vehicle, but it's far from the deep integration that Sonos fans were hoping for.
Amazon’s new Echo Buds are way smaller, with better ANC
Amazon's new Alexa-enabled Echo Buds are both smaller and more affordable. Though Amazon claims ANC is also improved, battery life might actually be worse.
If you sign up for Spotify’s Car Thing, you might get one for free
After a few years of research, Spotify has released its Car Thing to the public. It's free for a limited time as part of the launch.
Roku drops the price of 4K HDR streaming to $40
Roku just released a new streaming device that offers 4K and HDR support for $40, plus a new rechargeable version of its popular voice-based remote control.
Roku OS 10 adds Apple AirPlay, virtual surround sound, and better Wi-Fi
Roku's new software update rolls out today to select devices with a slew of improvements designed to make the streaming platform faster and more enjoyable.
Apple is reportedly developing a TV box with a smart speaker and camera
The next Apple TV could be a communication Swiss Army knife if a new Bloomberg report is correct. It could have a built-in speaker and a webcam for video calls.
Logitech has killed the Harmony universal remote control
In a blow to home theater fans who want to control all of their devices from a single remote, Logitech has said it is exiting the universal remote business.
TV drama: Samsung denies rumors that it’s buying OLED panels from LG
Is Samsung going to buy more than four million OLED TV panels from LG Display? That's the rumor circulating in Korea, despite attempts by Samsung to deny them.