The new AirTV wirelessly beams broadcast channels to your streaming device
Unlike the AirTV player, which pulls double-duty as a streaming player and suffers for it, the AirTV is a stand-alone device that takes over-the-air channels and streams them to many different streaming platforms over Wi-Fi, making it a much more flexible option for most people.
Marantz’s new sleek and slim A/V receivers keep Alexa in the loop
If you’re looking for a feature-packed A/V receiver that isn’t going to take up a ton of space, Marantz’s slim A/V receivers are a great option. Now they’ve gotten even better, with two new models that keep the form and function of previous models while adding Amazon Alexa-powered voice control.
Don’t bother finding the remote — Alexa controls the new Hisense H8E TV
Hisense announced two new 4K TV models for 2018, one of which will allow you to leave your traditional remote sandwiched inside your couch cushions thanks to special integration with Amazon's Alexa ecosystem. Just how much can you do with your voice? A whole lot.
Ossic X 3D headphones won’t ship, as company shuts its doors
The Ossic X were touted as the world’s first 3D headphones, and its crowdfunding campaigns raised more than $5 million. Unfortunately, this proved to be entirely insufficient, as Ossic has now shuttered, and will be unable to deliver tens of thousands of headphones it promised to early backers.
Chromecast users can now skip intros on Netflix to binge on shows faster
Are you getting sick of seeing the same intro over and over again when you're in the middle of a serious Netflix binge session on your Chromecast? Wait no more, as Chromecast users can now skip show intros, letting them get to the next crucial plot point faster than ever before.
Hisense’s new 80-inch laser TV brings projector-sized picture without the hassle
Hisense showed off its 100-inch Laser TV at CEDIlast year. It had some impressive features, but the most notable aspect to consumers was its $10,000 price tag. Now the company has released a much cheaper 80-inch version in China that will begin shipping globally in the near future.
Sennheiser’s CX Sport in-ears are tough enough to keep up with your daily run
Sennheiser’s CX series of headphones have always been for people on the go, and the new CX Sport in-ear Bluetooth headphones combine a tough build, lightweight construction, and customizable fit to make sure they can keep up with your fitness regime, no matter how intense it might get.
Master and Dynamic’s MW50+ are a flexible take on already-great headphones
Master and Dynamic released its MW50 wireless headphones in 2016, and when we got our hands on them we found they both looked and sounded great. Now the company has released a follow-up in the MW50+, which keep the look and sound but offer a more flexible experience than the original.
Yamaha’s new Aventage RX-A 80 Series A/V receivers are its smartest yet
Surround sound can take your home theater experience to a whole new level, but it’s not always easy to set up and calibrate. Yamaha’s new Aventage RX-A 80 series of A/V receivers aim to make surround sound easy by using artificial intelligence to automatically adjust audio levels on the fly.
Tell Alexa to skip the commercial and your TiVo will make it happen
Shouting at your TV just became a whole lot more rewarding thanks to a new Alexa skill that lets you issue voice commands to control your TiVo DVR.
TCL’s fantastic P-Series Roku TV gets a huge price cut at Best Buy today
TCL’s 55-inch P-Series Roku TVs is one of the best affordable TVs we’ve ever seen, blowing us away with its price-to-performance ratio when we reviewed it in 2017. You’ll have the chance to get it for the cheapest price ever today, but you'd better ready your wallets: The sale lasts for a single day on Saturday, May 12.
Plex for Sonos unlocks your music library’s full potential
While you probably think of Plex as a video-centric service, it can also be used to manage and stream music. For Sonos users, it opens up the doors to audio files that could previously not be played. Once the service is set up, you’ll be able to browse your collection by artist or album.
Polk Assist is the audio company’s next step into the smart speaker market
If you’re an audio company in this day and age, you better have a smart speaker, and now Polk Audio is getting into the game with the Polk Assist, a smart speaker powered by the increasingly ubiquitous Google Assistant that also features multiroom wireless audio courtesy of Chromecast built-in.
Technics’ gorgeous new compact speaker is a powerhouse of audio tech
Technics unveiled its new premium class Ottava S SC-C50 compact speaker system at the High End 2018 show in Munich, Germany, and while the system may be housed in a relatively small package, it looks like the audio power the 3.1-channel system reproduces will be anything but.
With Astell & Kern’s latest hi-res audio players, there’s something for everyone
Astell & Kern is known for its excellent high-resolution audio players, and now the company has given audio enthusiasts even more options for portable listening with the launch of two new lines of players in the premium A&futura line and the more affordable A&norma line.
Bowers & Wilkins will design the sounds of the future in a massive new lab
British audio manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins has announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art research and development facility in the U.K. town of Southwater. We spoke with the company's chief revenue officer to find out what the new facility means for B&W's future audio products.
Focal’s new Utopia speakers are gorgeous leaning towers of sound
French speaker manufacturer Focal has launched two new editions of its high-end Utopia speaker line at the End Trade Fair in Munich, offering audiophiles two beautiful speaker models that are jam-packed with the company's most innovative tech, with brand new drivers, crossovers, and auto-inspired paint.
PS Audio’s new regenerators clean up your A/C power for audio perfection
If you’ve gone so far down the audiophile rabbit hole that you can hear dirty A/C power interfering with your otherwise perfect signal chain, PS Audio has just the thing for you with its new DirectStream Power Plant power regenerators, which makes for the cleanest, distortion-free audio possible.
You don’t need a fancy amp to make Audeze’s LCD-4z sing. But you do need $4,000
Audeze's fantastic planar magenetic LCD-4 model has a special new variant called the LCD-4z. Made with a magnesium housing, the company has engineered the model to require significantly less power to drive than the original model, though you'll still have to pay some serious dough to enjoy them.
Como Audio debuts a new streaming Wi-Fi music system and a turntable to match
Como Audio has announced a new streaming Wi-Fi multiroom wireless music system called the SpeakEasy. To make sure you can play your entire music collection through the SpeakEasy, the company is also debuting its first turntable, which can stream your records to the SpeakEasy via Wi-Fi.
Tivoli Audio makes its signature style portable with its new Go collection
Tivoli Audio is known for its products that not only sound great but look great as well. Now the company has introduced its new portable Go collection, which takes its stylish audio gear on the move, as well as new models in the company’s home décor-matching ART collection.
Hisense’s latest 4K UHD Roku TV models are big on features, small on price
If you’re looking for a TV that will let you kick back and watch without having to plug anything else in, Hisense’s new R7 series of 4K UHD Roku TVs has you covered. You'll find plenty of streaming channels, as well as DTS TruSurround for up to 30 watts of audio power -- no soundbar necessary.
Marshall’s Major III headphones crank up audio quality, keep classic design
Marshall’s Major III headphones are the company’s third take on the line, and it seems the company doesn’t want to fix what isn’t broken, as the headphones offer improved audio quality while keeping the design and 30-hour battery life of the previous Major II Wireless model.
LG’s great 2018 UHD TVs get even better with the arrival of Google Assistant
At CES 2018, LG and Google showed off Google Assistant running on LG’s 2018 Ultra HD TV lineup, which includes its stunning OLED TVs. Now that feature has arrived, bringing voice control for the TV and letting you control your smart home from the comfort of your living room couch.
Vudu update finally lets Apple TV users stream Marvel, Disney films in 4K
The Apple TV was late to the 4K game, only arriving last year, but it was still a major upgrade for movie lovers invested in the Apple ecosystem. The only problem was try as you might, there was no way to watch Disney or Marvel movies making use of 4K and HDR. Fortunately, that is no longer the case.
The Onkyo TX-NR787 has a secret weapon and it’s not THX Select certification
If you’re looking for a new A/V receiver to sit at the heart of your home theater setup and don’t want to have to replace it for a while, Onkyo’s new TX-NR787 9.2-channel network A/V receiver has got everything you need, plus a few things you might not know you need yet.
Fluance’s new bookshelf speakers pack major performance into a small package
Bookshelf speakers are among the most versatile type of speaker, capable of producing serious sound without filling a room full of speakers. Fluance’s new Ai40 powered bookshelf speakers are just this type of speaker, making for a great music experience, no matter how small a space you have available.
PS Audio’s Sprout100 doubles the power on an already impressive amplifier
PS Audio’s Sprout digital integrated amplifier impressed us with its combination of great-sounding audio and ease of use. Now the company is back with a next generation version in the Sprout100 that keeps everything great about the original while doubling the power output.
Bang & Olufsen unveils wireless reimagining of its classic Earset headphones
Bang & Olufsen has announced the newest member of its B&O Play lineup, a wireless reimagining of its classic Earset headphones. The new addition features an unorthodox look, customizable fit, and Bluetooth connectivity, but with the same attention paid to acoustic details and ergonomics as the original.
Dish Anywhere app now brings live TV and DVR recordings to Android TV
The free Dish Anywhere app is now available for devices powered by the Android TV platform, giving you much more flexibility in how you watch live TV, your DVR recordings, and on-demand content, with support for devices like media players or Sony Bravia and Sharp Aquos smart TVs.
Hulu passes 20 million subscribers, says offline downloads on the way
At an event in New York, Hulu announced that it had passed 20 million subscribers, but that’s far from the biggest news. The company announced that offline viewing, a feature Netflix has had for some time now, is coming to its service to make viewing on mobile devices easier, with a slight catch.
Shure’s in-ear headphones are small, but the audio takes a big leap forward
Shure released a new set of electrostatic headphones and a dedicated headphone amp called the KSE1200, simultaneously pushing next-generation consumer headphone technology forward, and giving high-end buyers an even more cost-effective chance to hear music like they've never heard it before.
Sling TV’s Cloud DVR is now on almost all of the service’s supported devices
First introduced in beta form in 2016, Sling TV’s Cloud DVR has been slowly expanding to more and more users. Now Sling TV has expanded support to a bunch of new devices, making the handy feature available on almost any device supported by the live TV streaming service.
Sonos may be preparing to launch a home theater speaker called the S14
New regulatory filings with the FCC reveal that smart speaker company Sonos is preparing to launch a new product with the model number S14. Though much of the filing has been redacted, we do have some info on the new device, and it looks like it could be next in a line of fantastic home theater options.