Jabra’s Cyber Monday deal: 41% off Elite 65t true wireless earbuds and more
Cyber Monday is a great day for deals, and some of the best you'll find are on Jabra's line of wireless audio products, like the true wireless Elite 65t, the Elite Active 65t, and the Jabra Move wireless headphones. At discounts of up to $70, there isn't much time left to take advantage of these great Cyber Monday deals.
These are the best Sonos deals for Cyber Monday 2019
Want the best Sonos Cyber Monday deals? We've done the heavy lifting so you don't have to. Sonos has discounted all of its home theater products for Cyber Monday, and we can help you choose the one that's right for you. Sonos discounts don't come around very often, so don't wait... Cyber Monday is almost over.
Get Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro for the best prices of the year on Black Friday
Apple's AirPods are the most popular true wireless earbuds for a reason, and now they're more affordable than ever. We've found some of the lowest prices of the year on these earbuds, as well as the new AirPods Pro. Black Friday is definitely the best time of the year to jump on the AirPods bandwagon.
Beats Studio 3 and Solo 3 wireless headphones now up to 50% off for Black Friday
Deep discounts on Beats by Dre headphones only show up a few times per year, but Black Friday is the deepest of the deals. Right now, you can score up to 50% off on Beats Studio 3 and Solo 3 wireless headphones which are among the most popular Bluetooth headphones on the market. They sound great and are easy to use.
Sonos One vs. Sonos Play:1
Sonos makes two wireless speakers that look nearly identical: The Play:1 and the Sonos One. Yet the Sonos One is more expensive. Why is that? Does spending more money get you a better speaker? We pit the two against each other in a head-to-head comparison so you can find out which is right for you.
Is Disney+ skimping on its HDR video quality? Some experts say yes
Disney+ has received its fair share of criticisms since launching, from service outages to a lack of basic features like Continue Watching, but now we're hearing of a more serious charge: The company's HDR video quality may not be true HDR, suffering from low-brightness. Is there any truth to these concerns?
How to update the Kodi media center on all of your devices
Kodi is a powerful and easy-to-use media center for many popular platforms. Keeping it updated with the latest version is important for accessing new features and improved security. However, it's not always an automatic process. We'll walk you through the right way to update Kodi on all of your devices.
Apple AirPods Pro vs. Sony WF-1000XM3: Battle of the best ANC buds
For a while, Sony's WF-1000XM3 stood alone as the only true wireless earbuds to offer active noise cancellation. But Apple's AirPods Pro are now here and they match the Sonys almost perfectly on a price and features basis. But which ones have the features you need, and the sound quality you crave?
Pre-Black Friday Best Buy deal: 55% off Sony ANC headphones
It's not even Black Friday yet and we've already found a knock-out deal from Best Buy on the Sony WH-CH700N noise-canceling wireless headphones. Available in three colors, at just $90 they're 55% off the regular price and that makes them one of the best noise-canceling deals you'll find this season.
Disney+ adds the much-requested Continue Watching feature
Disney+ may have no trouble getting subscribers thanks to its exclusive content offering, but that doesn't mean everyone is happy. Some things have been noticeably absent like Continue Watching. However, that changes today with a new update that brings the feature to all of the Disney+ platforms and apps.
Hisense R8 ULED Roku TVs deliver 4K and Dolby Vision on a budget
Hisense unveiled its new R8 Roku TVs and they're an amazing value. Starting at $500 for the 55-inch model, these 4K TVs feature HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Hisense's own ULED technology which enhances picture quality in real time. They're also compatible with both Alexa and Google Assitant.
Vizio says a fix for its Disney+ problems is coming in December
After hearing loud and clear from its angry customers about its lack of Disney+ support, smart TV maker Vizio has a fix for the problem. Unfortunately, the Chromecast update won't arrive until early December, likely missing the key Thanksgiving weekend, when many people will want to watch the new streaming service.
Spotify’s free tier now works with Alexa and Bose speakers
In the wake of Amazon's announcement that its free tier of Amazon Music is now available on more devices, Spotify has enabled the use of its free subscription on all Alexa products, including Echo speakers and Fire TV devices. You can also use it with Bose smart speakers via Spotify Connect.
Sling comes to Google Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max for a voice-driven TV experience
YouTube TV is no longer the only live streaming TV service you can watch on a Google Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max. Sling TV announced that it is now available on these devices, and you can launch and control the service using Google Assistant. It will also act as a source for casting Sling TV to other Chromecast devices.
Disney+ has a Dolby Atmos problem. Here’s what you need to know
Disney+ might be the latest and greatest streaming service, but it's not without flaws. We've discovered that not all streaming devices that have a Disney+ app are getting the best available Dolby Atmos audio content. Here are the devices that work and those that are having problems.
Spotify ramps up podcast discovery with ‘Your Daily Podcasts’ playlist
With growing investments in podcasting as a medium, it only makes sense that Spotify would want its listeners to spend more time listening to podcasts. To make the podcats discovery process easier, it has launched a new personalized playlist just for podcasts: Your Daily Podcasts, available for free and premium users.
How to watch Disney+ on a Vizio smart TV using AirPlay 2
Disney+ is finally here, but one group of fans has been left out of the Star Wars and Marvel streaming party: Owners of Vizio Smart TVs. There's no Disney+ app for the platform the Chromecast feature won't work until December. But there is a final option. Here's how to use AirPlay 2 to watch Disney+ on Vizio TVs.
Amazon’s $35 Fire TV Blaster extends Alexa to all of your home theater gadgets
If you love the idea of what Amazon's Fire TV Cube can do, but don't want to replace your perfectly good Fire TV device, the $35 Fire TV Blaster might be just the ticket: It can extend Alexa's voice commands to TVs, receivers, and cable TV boxes, for a fully voice-controlled home theater experience.
Sony’s odd-looking wearable neck speaker makes movies more immersive
If 5.1 home theater systems seem too complicated and even the idea of connecting a soundbar is unappealing, perhaps Sony's $300 SRS-WS1 Wearable Neck Speaker is just for you: It brings a full surround-sound experience to a wireless speaker you wear anywhere in your house, placing you in the middle of the action.
Apple TV+ vs. Disney+
Apple and Disney both launched on-demand streaming services this fall, hoping to take a bite out of Netflix's considerable pie. But what do they cost, what content do they have, and how can you watch them? We put Apple TV+ and Disney+ head to head so you can see how they stack up.
Enclave Audio’s CineHome Pro is the first THX-certified wireless speaker system
Getting better sound out of your TV without a ton of hassle usually means resorting to a soundbar. However Enclave Audio has a better solution: Its $1,500 CineHome Pro is a 5.1 speaker system that's totally wireless and is THX certified -- the first wireless home theater system to get this designation.
Hulu + Live TV is jacking the rates starting December 18
Hulu + Live TV is about to become a lot more expensive. The live TV streaming service majority-owned by Disney costs $45 per month, but will rise to $55 per month starting on December 18. The move comes shortly after Sony announced the January 2020 shuttering of PlayStation Vue, its live TV competitor.
Spotify takes the pain out of road trip playlists with Soundtrack Your Ride
If you've got a long road trip coming up, having the right tunes is vital. But why hand-pick hundreds of songs for your playlist when Spotify can do all the heavy lifting for you with its new tool, Soundtrack Your Ride? In just a few seconds, it can generate a playlist to match any musical taste and any trip length.
An Apple media super-bundle could launch as soon as 2020
More rumors have emerged that Apple will launch a media-streaming super-bundle that will offer music, news, and video -- and possibly more -- for one low monthly price. It could reshape the streaming world in Apple's favor. But what would such a bundle cost, what would it include, and will the music labels play ball?
Master and Dynamic MH40 Wireless headphones review
On the fifth anniversary of its first product, Master and Dynamic is back with a new wireless version of its classic MH40 headphones. All of the original details remain, but the $299 MH40 Wireless are much lighter and now have an 18-hour battery life to power their Bluetooth connection to your devices.
First ‘Tuned by THX’ home theater speakers need no A/V receivers — or wires
Buying a soundbar is one of the easiest ways to improve your TV's sound, but for owners of 2019 LG TVs, there's another option. Platin Audio's $899 Monaco 5.1 home theater system offers true 5.1 surround sound, using wireless speakers, and the whole system has been tuned by THX to deliver the best possible sound.
Spotify’s free tier now works on Sonos, just in time for Black Friday
With a new software update, Sonos is making it possible to stream Spotify's free, ad-supported tier on Sonos devices using the Sonos app. Previously, the only way to do that was to use Spotify Connect from the Spotify app. The free tier will also work with Google Assistant, but for now, Alexa isn't compatible.
Master and Dynamic’s first headphones reborn as the MH40 wireless
After five years of producing some of the most iconic and stylish headphones on the market, Master and Dynamic is back with a wireless version of the product that launched its brand. The new $299 MH40 Wireless headphones keep all of the original style and materials intact while freeing users of those pesky cables.
Bose Portable Smart Speaker review: Great sound, anywhere
With Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, smart assistants, and a built-in battery, you can take this great-sounding speaker anywhere.
Roku bundles Starz and Showtime for $17 per month just ahead of Disney+ launch
With Disney+ about to make our choice for streaming subscription services both better and worse, Roku has put together a discounted deal on Starz and Showtime. If you subscribe via the Roku Channel, you can get both for $17 per month -- a $3 savings. That price is guaranteed for the life of the subscription.
Philips’ kitchen-friendly, 24-inch Android TV finally available for $299
After a long delay, Philips has finally launched its 24-inch Android TV aimed at those who like to watch YouTube videos while cooking in the kitchen. Thanks to the Google Assistant onboard, the $299 TV and smart speaker combo can play all kinds of media without needing to touch the included remote control.
AirPods Pro vs. Echo Buds: Do you need to spend $250 for true wireless bliss?
Now that both Amazon and Apple have created noise-canceling true wireless earbuds, it's time to put them head-to-head. In an Apple AirPods Pro vs. Amazon Echo Buds matchup, which one has better design, sound and noise cancellation? Do you need to spend $249 for a decent set of earbuds? We've got the answers.
Microsoft Surface Earbuds vs. Amazon Echo Buds: Two takes on true wireless
The true wireless earbud market is getting incredibly competitive, and yet there's always room for more. Here, we take a look at two of the newest entries: Microsoft's Surface Earbuds and Amazon's Echo Buds. They couldn't be more different, so which one should you consider when buying? We have some answers.
Microsoft Surface Earbuds vs. Apple AirPods: Which true wireless buds are best?
Microsoft's just-announced Surface Earbuds have a unique design and several features that make them a handy tool for Office 365 users, but can they challenge Apple's AirPods for true wireless earbuds supremacy? We put them head-to-head in some key categories like battery life to see which one comes out on top.