Samsung is adding Auracast to its wireless earbuds and 8K TVs
Samsung has said it will update its Galaxy Buds2 Pro and select 2023 TVs with the ability to use Bluetooth Auracast.
Marshall updates its noise-canceling earbuds with better battery life
Marshall's Motif II ANC noise-canceling earbuds haven't changed physically, but inside they have a bunch of welcome additions.
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect could eliminate home theater soundbars and HDMI cables
New tech from Dolby Labs called Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is going to make TVs, not soundbars or AV receivers, the central unit in a fully wireless home theater.
1More’s new wired earbuds pack five drivers and planar tech for $170
1More's new Penta Driver P50 wired earbuds are chock-full of high-end tech and materials, yet they're priced at just $170.
Sony’s acquisition of Audeze is a little baffling
Despite being a leader in personal audio, Sony is acquiring Audeze and placing it within its PlayStation ecosystem under its interactive entertainment division.
TCL’s latest 98-inch 4K TV comes in at a great price
TCL's new S Class S5 TV is a 98-inch giant with 4K resolution and support for all major HDR formats, plus Dolby Atmos sound.
Oladance OWS Pro review: the future is wide open
Oladance's OWS Pro come with a hefty price tag, but in the relatively new world of open-ear earbuds, they set a new standard.
Sony’s PlayStation wireless earbuds promise audiophile quality for $200
Gaming headsets aren't usually noted for their music performance, but Sony's Pulse Explore wireless earbuds could change that, thanks to some exotic tech.
B&W’s revamped entry-level 600 Series speakers start at $900 for a pair
Bowers & Wilkins has updated its entry-level 600 Series speakers, with many improvements taken from the company's more expensive models.
Beats partners with Emma Chamberlain to debut Studio Buds+ in pink and silver metallic
Beats has partnered with Emma Chamberlain to introduce two new metallic colors for its Beats Studio Buds+ earbuds: Cosmic Pink and Cosmic Silver.
These kids’ earbuds let outside sounds in automatically
The MyFirst CareBuds wireless earbuds automatically switch to transparency mode when they detect movement.
Toss LG’s StanbyMe Go 27-inch suitcase TV in your car for $1,000
LG's new StanbyMe Go is a 27-inch suitcase TV that can go anywhere and has a touchscreen that can be used for games, music, and movies.
TV dialogue is getting harder to understand. This change could help.
It seems that dialogue is getting harder and harder to understand. Shouldn't our access to subtitles be getting easier? This one change could make it so.
Tidal’s awkward FLAC integration is going about as well as expected
Tidal's hi-res FLAC tracks are now accessible to all HiFi Plus subscribers, but it's still a hot mess.
McIntosh revives the amplifier that powered Woodstock
McIntosh created the amp that powered the Woodstock music fest 54 years ago, and now you can buy a modern-day version -- for $15,000.
Astell&Kern refreshes its UW100 wireless earbuds
A&K's premium UW100 wireless earbuds are getting a minor refresh known as the UW100 MK II – with small improvements to battery life, sound, and calling.
Wiim Pro Plus streamer targets audiophiles with upgraded DAC
The Wiim Pro Plus offers a variety of internal upgrades, plus a Bluetooth voice remote for audiophiles looking to add streaming music to their existing gear.
Baseus Bowie MA10 review: How are these $21 wireless earbuds so good?
We don't know how the Baseus Bowie MA10 are so affordable, but with features and performance this good, it might not matter.
Sony’s premium soundbars will finally get support for VRR, ALLM
The one thing Sony's 2022 soundbars lacked was support for HDMI 2.1 variable refresh rate and auto low-latency mode. This fall, that gets fixed.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC review: just buy ’em
Our expectations for $100 wireless earbuds grow every year, and every year Anker keeps surpassing them. With the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC, it's done it again.
LG’s giant, wireless OLED TV gets a giant price
If you want to hang LG's 97-inch wireless TV on your wall, here's how much it will cost and when you can get one.
Updating our Sony WF-1000XM5 review
Sony surprised us by sending prototype WF-1000XM5 earbuds for review — and not telling us at first. Here's what happened, and an update to our review.
Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds review: smaller is better
Sony's last flagship wireless earbuds were held back only by their substantial size. With the new WF-1000XM5, has Sony finally given us everything we wanted?
Hisense kicks off its U8K mini-LED TV availability with deep discounts
Hisense has just released its flagship 2023 U8K mini-LED TV and has thrown in some big discounts to mark the occasion.
Sony’s 2023 A95L QD-OLED TV up for preorder in August starting at $2,800
Sony finally releases the pricing and availability of its flagship QD-OLED TV for 2023.
TV model numbers are confusing enough, and Samsung’s making it worse
TV model numbers are confusing enough, but what Samsung is doing with its OLED TVs is downright misleading.
Beats Studio Pro vs. Apple AirPods Max: which cans are best for Apple fans?
If you're an Apple fan, you're probably considering the Beats Studio Pro or Apple AirPods Max. But given the big price gap, which ones are the best?
Sony updates WH-1000XM5 with head-tracked spatial audio and better multipoint
Sony's flagship noise-canceling headphones get new features for spatial audio and Bluetooth Multipoint.
Hisense’s mini-LED U6K TV arrives, starting at $500
Hisense has released the most affordable mini-LED TV you can buy – the 2023 U6K, which comes in 55-, 65-, and 75-inch sizes starting at $500.
Denon’s small-room 8K AV receivers start at $549
Denon's newest AVRs offer 8K resolution and enough power for small- and mid-sized rooms, at prices that won't break the bank.
Nakamichi increases the price of its Dragon 11.4.6 soundbar
Nakamichi's Dragon soundbar packs monster audio quality and its monster price is about to become even scarier.
Tidal’s new hi-res FLAC option couldn’t be more annoying
Adding hi-res FLAC to Tidal is something audiophiles have wanted for years. But now that it's here, they're not going to be happy.
Beats Studio Pro review: new Beats for a spatial and lossless world
It's been six years since Beats launched its last set of wireless headphones, and the new Studio Pro have a lot of catching up to do.
Beyerdynamic adds noise canceling to its Blue Byrd neckband earbuds
Beyerdynamic's neckband-style wireless earbuds get noise cancellation, transparency, and USB audio.