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The Sonos Move in an outdoor setting.

Sonos likely planning a smaller, cheaper Move portable speaker

Sonos could be planning a more affordable and more portable version of its Sonos Move speaker. A recent FCC filing appears to show what could be a Sonos Mini.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level

B&O’s Beosound Level is a $1,499 portable speaker that’s built to last

The Beosound Level is B&O's latest portable speaker, but it's also a sleek, future-proofed, water-resistant multiroom powerhouse that can hang on walls.
KEF Mu3 ANC True Wireless Earbuds

KEF takes on Sony, Bose, and Apple with its first true wireless ANC earbuds

Legendary speaker brand KEF has jumped into the noise-canceling true wireless earbuds category with a $230 pair of sleek, silver eggs it calls the Mu3.
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Why 2021 could be the beginning of the end for cable TV

We've all seen predictions of pay TV's demise before, but COVID-19 has dumped an accelerant on an already raging fire. This could be the beginning of the end.
Focal Celestee Headphones

Yes, Focal’s new $990 Celestee headphones are ‘affordable’

These audiophile headphones cost just shy of $1,000, but when you consider that they're the direct descendants of a $3,000 pair of cans, maybe they're worth it.
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Sling TV raises its prices by $5 per month for new subscribers

Sling TV is the latest live TV streaming service to announce a price hike, with a $5 per month increase on its Sling Orange and Sling Blue streaming packages.
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Galaxy Buds Pro vs. Buds Live vs. Buds+: Which should you buy in 2021?

The Galaxy Buds Pro are Samsung's latest true wireless headphones, but how do the $200 earbuds perform next to the cheaper Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Buds Pro?
TiVo Stream 4K remote

TiVo takes personalization to the next level with voice ID

TiVo and voice authentication company, Pindrop, have joined forces to let TiVo users get personalized content recommendations using just their voices.
Plex Arcade

Plex Arcade brings classic Atari console titles to your TV for $5 per month

Plex, the company best known for its media server software, is launching a $5 per month gaming service aimed at fans of retro Atari titles like Centipede.
Polk React 5.1 Wireless Soundbar with Alexa

Polk’s $249 expandable React Soundbar packs virtual 5.1 surround sound and Alexa

The $249 Polk Audio React soundbar can deliver virtual 5.1 surround sound on its own, or you can expand it with wireless speakers and a wireless subwoofer.
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The best Super Bowl commercials of all time

Everyone has their favorites, but some Super Bowl commercials stand the test of time better than others. Here are 18 Super Bowl ads that we consider top-tier.
KEF KC62 Subwoofer

KEF’s KC62 subwoofer packs 1,000 watts into a tiny cube

If space is at a premium in your home theater, or you think that subwoofers should be seen as well as heard, KEF's tiny, pricey powerhouse is worth a look.
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Spotify’s Car Thing music and podcast device could finally launch in 2021

Spotify hasn't mentioned its Car Thing device in more than a year, but a new FCC filing raises the possibility that a new version could go on sale this year.
TCL Mini LED

At CES 2021, TCL put all other TV makers on notice: We’re just getting started

As CES 2021 wraps up, we take a moment to acknowledge the enormous and sudden gains by TCL as the Chinese TV brand attempts to unseat Sony, Samsung, and LG.
The Sony Bravia XR X95J 4K TV in the living room.

Sony CES highlights: Everything announced for 2021

CES 2021 may be virtual, but that doesn't mean Sony is phoning it in. From TVs to drones, here's everything Sony has announced at CES 2021.
TCL 2021 6-Series 8K TV

Everything TCL has announced so far at CES 2021

TCL kicked off CES 2021 by announcing a slew of TVs, soundbars, and a wealth of other products. Here's everything of note.
A Sony television sits in a futuristic-looking living room.

Sony CES 2021 TV lineup: Sony is back In a big way

Sony surprises with an early announcement of its new TVs ahead of CES 2021 and we're excited by what we see.
LG transparent rollable smart bed TV

LG CES highlights: Everything announced for 2021

LG has announced plenty of products at CES 2021, including a rollable phone and a new lineup of advanced OLED TVs. Here's everything to take note of.
Denon Home Sound Bar 550

Denon’s Dolby Atmos Home Sound Bar 550 takes versatility to a new level

There's no lack of soundbars on the market, but Denon is throwing its hat into the Dolby Atmos ring with the multiroom- and Alexa-capable Home Sound Bar 550.
KEF Uni-Core tech

KEF’s Uni-Core tech could finally mean an end to big-box subwoofers

Subwoofers are the best way to experience cinema-grade low-frequency sound, but their size can be a challenge. KEF's Uni-Core technology might be the solution.
Samsung HW-Q950A Dolby Atmos Soundbar

Samsung’s new soundbar is a 16-channel Dolby Atmos monster

Samsung has created some pretty great soundbars in the past, but if the company's CES 2021 debuts are any indication, this year's models will be even better.
LG Display introduces world’s first 48-inch Bendable Cinematic Sound OLED display

LG’s bendable 48-inch OLED TV is a literal game-changer

Dedicated gaming monitors and full-size TVs have been on a collision course for years. LG is using CES 2021 to show just how close these displays have become.
LG OLED EVO wall mount 2021

LG TVs at CES 2021: OLED gets a brightness boost

LG has announced its entire TV lineup at CES 2021. OLEDs are getting brighter and bigger, as QNED micro-LED makes its debut.
Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro

Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro go toe-to-toe with AirPods Pro, for $130

Soundcore's latest true wireless earbuds follow in Apple's footsteps, offering noise cancellation and transparency modes for far less than Apple's iconic buds.
Smasung Micro LED 2021

Samsung’s 2021 TV lineup surprises with Neo QLED, more MicroLED TVs

Samsung jumps the gun, revealing its premium 2021 TV plans ahead of CES 2021.
LG transparent OLED TV

From transparent to bendable displays, LG is pushing OLED TV to its limits

LG Display is reminding everyone of OLED technology's extreme versatility with examples of TVs that are partially transparent or can bend from flat to curved.
LG transparent rollable smart bed TV

LG’s swanky, futuristic bed concept has a pop-up transparent OLED TV on the end

At CES 2021, LG is showing off a transparent 55-inch OLED TV that sits at and rolls up from the foot of a bed.
TCL 2021 6-Series 8K TV

TCL TVs at CES 2021: 6-Series goes 8K, 85-inch XL line debuts

TCL builds on its three-year history of bringing cutting-edge tech to CES with new mini-LED display technology.
Hisense Social Laser TV 2021

Hisense’s TriChroma Laser TV produces an insane amount of colors

Hisense has broken through a barrier with its new TriChroma Laser TV, which can produce more colors than regular TVs, thanks to red, green, and blue lasers.
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Belkin’s new true wireless earbuds have Apple’s location-finding superpowers

Belkin's new Soundform Freedom true wireless earbuds use Apple's Find My location feature, allowing iPhone owners to find them should they get lost.
LG Magic Remote 2021

LG’s WebOS 6.0 adds a content-first experience and a new remote

LG's webOS interface gets a major update, with curated content suggestions and an intriguing shopping option enabled via a new version of the Magic Remote.
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Tech for Change: Can new gadgets at CES 2021 solve hearing loss?

At the 2021 CES show, we expect to see a fleet of true wireless earbuds from a variety of companies that aim to help the hard of hearing in groundbreaking ways.
TCL Alto R1 wireless Roku TV Ready Soundbar

TCL’s latest soundbars go fully wireless at CES 2021

TCL shows off the very first wireless soundbar designed to be used with its Roku TVs, which lets users ditch the HDMI cable for a wire-free TV connection.
V-Moda M-200 ANC

V-Moda’s M-200 get the wireless ANC upgrade we’ve been waiting for

V-Moda has just released a new version of its capable M-200 studio cans -- the M-200 ANC -- that adds several features like Bluetooth, ANC, and adjustable EQ.