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Cardlax Earbuds Washer

Yes, there is now a washing machine for your AirPods

If you own Apple's iconic white earbuds you might want to look at the Cardlax Earbuds Washer, a $40 washing machine for AirPods and other true wireless earbuds.
Jabra Elite 85t

New firmware lets Jabra Elite 85t talk to Amazon Alexa

A firmware update adds Amazon Alexa to the Jabra Elite 85t, making them one of the few true wireless earbud models to give users a choice of voice assistant.
Amazon Music Car Mode

Amazon Music now has a car mode, but don’t use it while driving

The Amazon Music app for iOS and Android now features a new simplified interface called Car Mode, but Amazon doesn't think you should use it while driving.
Apple TV Review

HDMI 2.1 and A14x: The next Apple TV could be a powerhouse for gamers

From a full adoption of HDMI 2.1 to substantially more powerful silicon, here's what we think Apple has planned for the next Apple TV 4K streamer.
Apple TV (2015)

Is this leaked image the new Apple TV Siri remote?

Apple's touch-sensitive Siri remote has received its fair share of criticism over the years, prompting speculation over what a future version will look like.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal wireless gaming headphones

B&O Beoplay Portal headphones are built for gamers and movie fans alike

Bang & Olufsen's $499 Beoplay Portal are its first gaming headphones, with an Xbox Wireless connection. With Dolby Atmos, they could also be great for movies.
Skullcandy Dime True Wireless Earbuds

Skullcandy Dime hands-on review: Cheap and cheerful

You can't expect the world from a $25 set of true wireless earbuds. But that doesn't stop the Skullcandy Dime from doing a few things surprisingly well.
A woman wearing the Skullcandy Dime wireless earbuds.

The $25 Skullcandy Dime turns true wireless earbuds into impulse buys

Skullcandy's new Dime true wireless earbuds are compact, water-resistant, and incredibly cheap at just $25. If they sound decent, they could become a huge hit.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Bang & Olufsen’s latest headphones offer improved ANC and a 35-hour battery

Bang & Olufsen's latest luxury wireless headphones, the Beoplay HX, promise an improved noise-canceling experience and a much longer battery life than the H9.
The LG OLED evo mounted in a living room.

LG’s most affordable A1 Series OLED TVs start at $1,300

LG has released pricing and availability for its 2021 OLED TVs, including the A1 Series, its most affordably priced OLED TVs so far, starting at $1,300.
girl holding up sonos roam

Sonos dips its toes into hi-res audio streaming with Qobuz

After years of resistance, Sonos has enabled support for hi-res audio on virtually all of its wireless speakers, but only when using a Qobuz streaming account.
1More ComfoBuds Pro

1More’s $95 ComfoBuds Pro are the latest AirPods Pro alternative

Apple AirPods Pro have won acclaim for sound quality and ANC, but no one loves their $249 price. 1More's ComfoBuds Pro cost way less, but have similar features.
Master & Dynamic MW08

Master & Dynamic MW08 earbuds feature exotic materials and hybrid ANC for $299

Master & Dynamic brings better battery life, better ANC, and a sleeker overall design to its latest true wireless earbuds, without increasing the price of $299.
Optoma UHD38 4K HDR projector

Optoma’s new 4K HDR projectors are aimed at gamers

Projectors are great for big images, but they aren't always fast enough for gamers. Optoma's new 4K HDR models fix that with low input lag and response times.
Samsung HW-Q700A soundbar

Samsung targets the Sonos Arc with its $900 HW-Q800A Dolby Atmos soundbar

Samsung's 2021 lineup of TVs and soundbars, featuring the very first MicroLED TV that consumers can buy, now has some pricing and availability dates.
Sony SRS-RA5000

Sony’s first wireless speakers to support 360 Reality Audio start at $300

Sony originally debuted its 360 Reality Audio wireless speakers in January at CES, but we now know what's inside their enclosures and how much they cost.
SVS 3000 Micro subwoofer exploded view

SVS responds to micro subwoofer ‘impostors’ with its $800 3000 Micro

Micro subwoofers are becoming increasingly popular for folks who want lots of low-end in a small package. But SVS says most microsubs are impostors.
The Hisense L5F 120-inch Laser TV with Screen.

Hisense prices its 120-inch L5F laser TV/screen combo at $5,000

The new Laser TV model from Hisense generates a huge 120-inch picture and sits just 13 inches from the wall. It comes with its own screen and built-in speakers.
Lucid Air

The Lucid Air EV becomes the first car with Dolby Atmos sound

Dolby Atmos, the 3D, immersive sound format popularized by movie theaters and home systems, is headed into the automotive space with the upcoming Lucid Air EV.
Walmart Onn. 2K Streaming Stick

Walmart is readying its own Android TV streaming stick

Walmart looks like it wants to grab a bigger slice of the streaming device market -- if a recent FCC document is anything to go by.
McIntosh in-car audio system inside the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

McIntosh brings huge, 24-channel sound to 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Legendary American amplifier brand, McIntosh, has partnered with Jeep to equip the 2022 Grand Wagoneer with a massive 24-channel surround sound system.
Amazon Music in-app merchandise shopping

Amazon Music becomes a shopping experience for music fans

Bands that stream their music via Amazon Music now have a new way to make money thanks to a new shopping integration within the Amazon Music mobile app.
Sonos Roam

The Sonos Roam just put all other portable speakers on notice

Sonos' second portable speaker, the surprisingly affordable $169 Sonos Roam, is a fully waterproof, very lightweight smart speaker that's packed with features.
Marshall Mode II

Marshall debuts the $179 Mode II, its first true wireless earbuds

Iconic guitar amp company Marshall has taken the wraps off its first true wireless earbuds, the $179 Mode II, which boast wireless charging.
2021 Samsung MicroLED TV

Samsung reveals 76-inch MicroLED, adds TikTok to all of its 2021 TVs

Samsung gave the world its first official look at its entire 2021 TV and entertainment lineup, headlined by the company's 4K MicroLED and 8K Neo QLED models.
Spotify HiFi

Spotify will add a lossless hi-fi option later this year

Spotify is going to deliver on a much-anticipated feature: High-quality, lossless audio. The new tier will launch later this year for an undisclosed price.
Formlabs 3D-printed eartips

3D-printed eartips could mean way more comfortable and better-sounding earbuds

Most earbuds come with three sizes of eartips, but that doesn't guarantee a good fit. Soon, earbuds could come with 3D-printed eartips customized to your ears.
Apple TV app on Chromecast with Google TV

Apple TV app comes to Chromecast with Google TV

Apple's TV curation app hits yet another streaming media device -- Chromecast with Google TV users can now download the Apple TV app from the Google Play Store.
what is hdr10plus adaptive samsung neo qled 8k hdr10 plus

Samsung may tease possible new TVs, smart home devices at March 2 event

Most TV companies show off their newest TV models at the CES in January, and then release them during the year. But Samsung might be about to buck that trend.
headphones for homeless crisis

Headphones for homeless effort warms ears while diverting e-waste from landfills

Quiet Events is looking for a responsible way to deal with its wireless headphones e-waste. Turning them into earmuffs for the homeless might be the answer.
Roku Ultra

A rechargeable Roku remote could arrive very soon

Roku appears to be seeding a new version of its remote control to its users. The new remote uses rechargeable batteries and has hands-free voice commands.
resonado bidirectional speaker

New superslim speaker tech will put sound in unexpected places

There haven't been many advances in speaker driver design. But a new approach to an old problem could put audio speakers in places they've never been before.
Sonos Speaker Logo

Sonos CEO: ‘Stay tuned,’ newest product will launch in March

In March, Sonos will reveal the first of two new products it expects to release in 2021, prompting new speculation around a smaller, cheaper portable speaker.
Monoprice SB-600 Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 soundbar

Monoprice sets a new low price for Dolby Atmos soundbars

Monoprice has just released the SB-600, a $450 soundbar package that promises 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos performance. It's a new low price for a wireless surround setup.