Pioneer’s latest midrange A/V receiver offers plenty of multiroom flexibility
After offering up big home theater sound on a budget earlier this month with the VSX-993, Pioneer has turned its focus to the midrange. The new Elite VSX-LX303 not only covers all your home theater needs but can handle your whole-home audio as well, supporting multiple different multiroom technologies.
Is Apple poised to make a push into content production?
The world's most valuable tech brand may be seeking to expand its reach into the realm of original content production. Industry insiders believe that Apple may be preparing to make some major investments in the realms of video and music production.
Denon’s X and S-series A/V receivers get new models, bells and whistles included
Denon has expanded its A/V receiver offerings yet again, with additions to both its X-Series and S-Series lines. The new models offer all the bells and whistles you could ask for, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Alexa voice control, and they’re more affordable than you might have guessed.
IMAX with laser will bring a major visual upgrade to theaters starting this year
IMAX is debuting a new technology that it says is its most significant development since it introduced its digital projection system. It’s called IMAX with laser, and it will bring a significant visual upgrade to theaters in the United States and Europe starting this year.
TCL has priced its impressive 6-Series Roku TVs, and they’re unbelievably cheap
We’ve been waiting for TCL’s 6-Series 4K Roku TVs to get official pricing ever since they first impressed us on the show floor at CES 2018. Today the company finally put the series up for pre-order, and if you’ve been holding off on buying a 4K TV, this may be the right time.
RHA’s acclaimed MA650 wireless earphones now come in white
Scotland-based audio manufacturer RHA makes some seriously nice headphones, including their acclaimed MA650 Wireless. Now, you can get the excellent $100 earbuds in white. With IPX4 sweat resistance and 12 hours of battery life, these could become your new everyday earbuds.
Amazon seemingly confirms the existence of the rumored Fire TV Cube
A mysterious sign-up page was discovered on Amazon's website that seemingly reveals the existence of the rumored Fire TV Cube, and gives serious credence to previously leaked benchmarks and images. We have all the info on all the features and specs rumored so far.
Anker’s Soundcore gets new name, more bass, and wireless headphones
Anker Innovations' Soundcore brand has been renamed Soundcore by Anker, with the popular audio brand adding new sweat proofing technology, bass enhancement, and more than a dozen new wireless headphones and speakers to choose from, giving listeners a bunch of compelling new choices from the new brand.
Roku OS 8.1 update includes free live news, updated Roku Channel, multicast audio
Roku has announced that its next big update to the Roku OS, Roku OS 8.1, will be hitting your Roku streaming devices in the coming weeks, bringing with it a host of new features like free 24-hour news, updates to the Roku Channel, and multicast listening. ABC News Live is the main focus for the live news channels.
Yamaha ditches the wires with new MusicCast Surround receivers and speakers
Yamaha has taken a major step forward with both its music and home theater offerings, as the company has announced three new A/V receivers, two new speakers, and a new subwoofer, all of which use its MusicCast Surround technology to wrap you in sound without the need for so many wires.
These AirPod look-alikes blend bold style with slick features
Chinese manufacturer Mobvoi launched an Indiegogo campaign for the Ticpods Free, a pair of fully wireless earbuds that look similar to Apple's popular AirPods. The Ticpods feature touch controls, in-ear detection, and excellent battery life.
AT&T has a cheap streaming service on the way, but it’s not for sports fans
While in court defending his company’s proposed mega merger with Time Warner, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson revealed that the company has a $15 per month live TV streaming service in the works that will launch soon. It won’t be for everyone, though, as it won’t include any sports offerings.
Bose patent filing points to sport earbuds that can keep themselves cool
Do the headphones you wear on your run get more uncomfortable as you start to warm up? Bose could be working on a solution to this very problem, as a patent application filed by the company points to the development of sport earbuds that could be able to cool themselves down when you start heating up.
Take Netflix’s video previews on the go in a mobile-friendly format
If you’ve ever spent more time choosing what to watch on Netflix than actually watching something, you’re not alone. That could be a thing of the past however, as 30 second video previews have come to the Netflix mobile app, helping you choose what to watch before you even turn on your TV.
Pioneer’s VSX-993 receiver dishes up 4K video and hi-res audio for under $500
Today Pioneer announced U.S. availability for its VSX-993 7.2-channel network A/V receiver, which boasts 165 watts of power per channel and can handle all of your video needs from 4K to high dynamic range, as well as high-resolution audio, all for a surprisingly low price.
Here is everything we know so far about ‘Westworld’ season 2
Westworld season 2 is scheduled to premiere April 22. Here's everything we know so far about the sci-fi show's return to HBO, from the new and returning cast to the questions the series might answer in the upcoming season. Consider it our way of helping you find the center of the maze.
Bang & Olufsen’s BeoPlay P6 packs portable power, access to your assistants
Clad in an all-aluminum shell, the P6 delivers plenty of power, an all-day battery life, and one-touch access to personal assistants like Siri and Google Assistant. But only time will tell if a Bluetooth-only speaker really command a $400 price point, even if it does carry the Bang & Olufsen brand.
Sonos One speakers are getting a new splash of color later this year
If you love your Sonos speakers but wish they were just a little more colorful, your wish is about to come true. On April 17, the company announced it has partnered with Danish design brand Hay to produce colorful new limited-edition models of its Sonos One multiroom speakers.
PowerDVD 18 brings 4K Blu-Ray, HEVC support to Windows PCs
PowerDVD 18 is claiming a number of Windows firsts, including playing 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray and supporting the HEVC format before PCs even get native support. The media player update also includes a new view option for 360 and another designed for multi-taskers.
Tivoli ushers in the spring with its new limited-edition Bluetooth speakers
Tivoli is no stranger to audio devices that focus on looking great in addition to sounding great, and it is keeping that tradition alive with its new limited-edition spring themed portable speakers, which are available in Bluetooth and digital audio broadcasting versions.
Soon, you won’t need a separate subscription to watch Netflix on Comcast Xfinity
Since 2016, Comcast Xfinity customers have been able to watch Netflix on the Xfinity X1 platform, as long as they had a subscription. Soon, you won’t need to pay an extra subscription, as an expanded partnership will see Comcast bundling Netflix into new and existing Xfinity packages.
ESPN+, the stand-alone streaming sports app we’ve been waiting for, is here
ESPN's stand-alone streaming sports app ESPN+ launches on April 12 for $5 per month, but while the service might be great for die-hard sports fans, it doesn't offer a way to watching traditional ESPN programming without subscribing to cable or a similar service.
Speakers for TV, surround sound speakers, soundbars, more: Speakers Explained
Whether you are looking for speakers for your TV, surround sound speakers, computer speakers, or a simple soundbar, we explain different types of speakers and what they are good (and bad) for, from big towers to tiny satellites.
The new Spotify + Hulu bundle could save you some green
Spotify and Hulu are offering a new bundled service, including a Spotify Premium subscription and Hulu’s Limited Commercials plan for just $13 per month.
Ultimate Ears debuts two custom in-ears and gives the rest of the line a tune-up
Ultimate Ears may be best known for its speakers, but it also makes great customer in-ear monitors meant for audio pros and music fans alike. Now it has debuted two new models in the UE Live and UE 6 Pro, both of which offer superb audio quality while being able to stand up to the rigors of daily use.
Onkyo’s latest A/V receivers look to breathe new life into your old movies
Onkyo has announced two new mid-range A/V receivers in the TX-NR686 and TX-NR585, both of which aim to make your movie collection feel a little more modern with DTS Neural:X and Dolby Surround up-mixing, both of which take legacy sound formats and make them sound more like modern surround sound.
Hulu with Live TV has an updated UI that runs on even more platforms
Hulu with Live TV is a great option if you want to keep up on your favorite shows but still have access to Hulu’s expansive library of on-demand content. Now it’s available on even more devices, while some devices that already had the app are getting an updated user interface.
Yamaha’s RX-V385 A/V receiver packs a punch, but won’t break the bank
If you’re on the lookout for a new A/V receiver for your home theater but don’t want to spend a lot of money, Yamaha’s new RX-V385 receiver brings a boatload of features and plenty of configuration options without requiring that you bust open the piggy bank to pay for it.
Vizio debuts three soundbars with Dolby Atmos to complement its 2018 4K TVs
Today Vizio unveiled its 2018 4K TV lineup, and to bring sound to match the picture, the company has also announced three new soundbars, all of which feature Dolby Atmos object-based surround sound for a more immersive viewing experience than what standard soundbars provide.
Ikea’s Eneby Bluetooth speakers blend seamlessly into the background
If Ikea is your go-to solution for everything home-related, your time has come. The Swedish furniture superstore just announced the affordable new Eneby Bluetooth speakers, designed with a postmodern aesthetic and built to fit into any home.
Mohu’s new Blade indoor antenna looks so good you won’t want to hide it
Mohu has introduced its sleek new Blade antenna, and indoor / outdoor model that is the first in the company’s new Modern Series.
Amazon slashes Fire TV prices to undercut Google Chromecast
You can now buy the Amazon Fire TV Stick for $30 (it's normally $40), while you can buy the 4K Fire TV for $50 (down from $70).
Proposed tariffs on Chinese goods could lead to rising TV prices
The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on Chinese goods could lead to the prices of TVs going up by the end of the year.
Comcast and Dish Network team up to offer Sling International on Xfinity X1
In an unlikely alliance, Comcast and rival Dish Network have teamed up to offer Sling International on the Xfinity X1 platform.