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Phil Nickinson wearing the Sonos Ace headphones.

What can Sonos possibly do to ‘delight’ customers again?

It's been a bad summer for Sonos. What can the company do to make things right with customers?
Cambridge Audio Evo One.

Cambridge Audio Evo One is a 14-driver wireless music speaker that doubles as a soundbar

Cambridge Audio's latest speaker does wireless music streaming and much more.
McIntosh MX200 AV Processor.

McIntosh’s MX200 AV processor includes full Dirac Live room correction

McIntosh's latest Dolby Atmos/DTS:X AV processor now includes multiple analog inputs, plus a full license for Dirac's room correction.
Chromecast with Google TV.

Don’t throw out that old Chromecast with Google TV just yet

The new Google TV Streamer is better than the old Chromecast with Google TV in nearly every way that counts — except for when it comes to size.
1More SonoFlow Pro HQ51.

1More says its $90 SonoFlow Pro HQ51 headphones are better than Bose and Sony

1More says its new SonoFlow Pro HQ51 headphones beat Bose and Sony's best in key areas, while keeping a sub-$100 price.
The Sonos app on an iPhone in front of a Sonos Move 2 speaker.

‘Push for speed backfired,’ Sonos CEO says as new products delayed

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence said he pushed the company to move too fast, and as a result two new products will have to be delayed until software is fixed.
The tag on a Roku remote control.

Roku now has a dedicated free sports channel

Roku will consolidate the live and original sports programs it owns or licenses under a single channel.
The Disney Plus app on a TV.

Disney’s password-sharing crackdown goes big in September

Disney's CEO said the company would expand its crackdown on login sharing starting in September.
The rear of the Google TV Streamer device.

The Google TV Streamer added one feature that all such devices need

The Google TV Streamer includes a simple button to help you locate a missing remote control — and that's something every such device should have.
App icons for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.

Get ready to pay for more Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+

Starting October 17, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ are all going to cost a little more. Again. Because Disney is still trying to not lose money on streaming.
The Chromecast with Google TV (left) and the Chromecast Ultra.

Chromecast now has a place in the Google Graveyard

With the announcement of Google TV Streamer, the Chromecast platform has been laid to rest after almost a dozen years.
TCL NXTFrame A3000W Pro.

TCL’s NXTFrame gallery TV launches with a little help from Bang & Olufsen

TCL's NXTFrame TV is an art gallery TV that goes head-to-head with Samsung's The Frame TV and Hisense's CanvasTV.
The Sonos Ace headphones in front of the Sonos Arc soundbar.

Sonos Ace headphones now work with more Sonos soundbars

Sonos just dropped another bevy of improvements, including enabling the Sonos Ace headphones to work with all of the company's soundbars.
The Venu Sports website on an iPad.

Should you get Venu Sports if you have cable or streaming?

If you already have a cable or streaming subscription, it's very likely that you don't need Venu Sports. Even more so if you have a couple of other services.
The Venu Sports website seen on an iPad.

Venu Sports may actually be better than its creators intended

Execs for Venu Sports say they're not trying to steal subscribers from cable and streaming, but there's almost no way that won't happen.
Olympics channels on YouTube TV.

How I added a handful of hidden YouTube TV channels for the Olympics

If you use the custom channels sort option on YouTube TV, you might be missing out on a bunch of new channels.
Caleb Denison stands behind a 115-inch TCL QM89 4K TV.

Buy TCL’s giant 115-inch TV, get a ticket to the Super Bowl

TCL has some big freebies for the first 115 buyers of its big 115-inch TCL QM89 4K TV.
[EMBARGOED IMAGE – 08/02] The Victrola Stream Sapphire wireless turntable.

Victrola’s new Stream Sapphire is the wireless turntable for audiophiles

Victrola has launched its flagship wireless turntable, the Stream Sapphire, that's capable of playing your vinyl wirelessly at high quality over Sonos and UPnP.
A still frame from the personalized 3D audio profile creation tool on a Sony PS5.

Personalized spatial audio comes to the PlayStation 5

Sony's gaming console now offers a more immersive audio experience for headset and earbud users.
Nebula Capsule Air.

Nebula’s Capsule Air projector is so light you can stick it to a wall

Anker's Nebula line of projectors has two new models for big, bright images and extreme portability.
The Venu Sports website as seen on an iPhone.

Venu Sports finally announces price of $43 a month, for starters

Venu Sports — the new streaming service that combines sports from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery — will cost $43 a month, but that may well increase.
The SiriusXM Podcasts Plus subscription in the Apple Podcasts app on an iPhone.

SiriusXM launches Podcasts+ within Apple Podcasts

SiriusXM is giving early access and bonus material to a number of its podcasts via a new SiriusXM Podcasts+ subscription within Apple's Podcasts app.
Audio-Technica AT-LP70X turntable.

Audio-Technica shores up its entry-level dominance with a new affordable turntable

Audio-Technica has just launched its affordable new AT-LP70X entry-level turntable that offers some key upgrades that vinyl newbs will love.
Audio-Technica AT-SP3X powered bookshelf speakers.

Audio-Technica’s affordable powered bookshelf speakers are made for vinyl

For vinyl fans on a budget, Audio-Technica has created the AT-SP3X powered bookshelf speakers for easy pairing with the company's entry-level turntables.
Sonos app on iPhone in front of a Sonos Move 2 speaker.

Sonos says it’s fixed excessive battery drain on the iPhone

Sonos has released an app update that it says fixes excessive battery drain on iPhones. Other work remains, however.
Jordan Love wearing the Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless headphones.

Sony is now the official headphones of the NFL

Sony takes on a sponsorship that has been vacant since Bose decided not to renew its relationship with the NFL.
P1 by Astell&Kern portable digital audio player.

Astell&Kern’s latest digital audio player costs hundreds less than previous models

The P1 by Astell&Kern is far more affordable than any of the company's previous models, yet it boasts some impressive specs.
A press image of Tubi on Apple Vision Pro.

Tubi is now available on Apple Vision Pro

The biggest free streaming service is now available on Apple's VR headset.
The Sonos app in front of the Sonos Ace headphones box.

Sonos CEO offers software mea culpa: ‘We know we have work to do’

More than two months after a major app revamp that went horribly wrong, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has issued an apology to the company's customers.
Published Spigen ad on Amazon showing purported images of the unannounced Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.

As Samsung copies Apple, leaked Pixel Buds Pro 2 pics show Google sticking to its guns

If a new set of leaked images are accurate, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 will be very similar to the current model.
Earfun Air Pro 4.

Earfun Air Pro 4 ANC earbuds go all-in on hi-res, lossless, and Auracast for under $100

Earfun's new sub-$100 wireless earbuds have an enormous list of high-end features.
Wiim Ultra.

The current Wiim Ultra will never get Apple AirPlay

Wiim's new flagship streaming music player wasn't AirPlay certified at launch, and now we know it never will be.
spotify ceo ek teases hifi again ghost 1

‘A much better version of Spotify’ is coming, CEO says

Spotify has been teasing a high-resolution audio offering since early 2021 — and CEO Daniel Ek just reconfirmed that it's still on the way. Eventually.
A demo space showing the major update to the Amazon Prime Video app.

I’ve used the new Prime Video app — you’re gonna want this ASAP

Users have been clamoring for an updated Prime Video app, and Amazon has delivered with a rewrite and redesign from the ground up.