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Google’s new Gemini TV controls are here and TCL owners get them first
Google has launched Gemini TV controls exclusively on select TCL Google TV models, letting users adjust picture and sound settings using simple voice commands.
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YouTube’s Home feed is becoming whatever you ask it to be
YouTube is adding a prompt-based Home feed chip that lets signed-in U.S. viewers build custom video streams around specific moods, interests, or topics, with watch and search history required.
Sony launches True RGB TVs in the Bravia series, and it’s the start of a whole new era
Sony's new BRAVIA 9 II and 7 II TVs use independently controlled RGB LEDs to deliver the most accurate colors and widest viewing angles the company has ever put in a home television.
Father’s Day Gift Guide
This Father’s Day, skip the predictable gifts and upgrade dad's everyday setup with tech he’ll actually use.
Spotify just made it easier to catch up on long reads without actually reading
Spotify is rolling out 650+ narrated magazine articles from Rolling Stone, Vogue, WIRED, and more. Premium users can listen within their audiobook allowance starting today.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: Eight months later, a worthy pick that keeps on giving
With the AirPods Pro 3, Apple set out for a new benchmark. The company reached pretty close to the summit, but notched a few unexpected wins along the way, as well.
Google is not killing your old and aging Chromecast, after all
Google says the casting issues affecting older Chromecast devices have now been resolved after users feared the company had quietly killed support for the aging hardware.
Why I kind of hate portable monitors, even though I want one badly
I want to mock portable monitors, but the annoying truth is that they make sense. That might be the most cursed thing about them.
Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds use AI to fix the worst part of wireless earbuds
Anker’s new Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds use a dedicated AI chip to clean up calls, improve noise cancellation, translate conversations, and even turn the Pro Max case into a note-taker.
JBL made the most stunning transparent earbuds, and they look straight out of The Matrix
JBL’s Soundgear Clips now come in a transparent Emerald Green special edition, adding a gorgeous new China-only color to its open-ear lineup.
tvOS 27 is finally getting this iOS accessibility feature, and your eyes will thank you for it
Apple has confirmed that tvOS 27 will add a systemwide larger text setting, making it easier to read on your Apple TV 4K.
Spotify adds verified podcast badges so you know you’re listening to the real host, and not an AI clone
Spotify is rolling out verified badges for podcasts and tightening its rules around AI voice cloning to make sure the podcasts you love are actually made by the people you think they are.
YouTube gets Gemini Omni for free, but its best AI search features stay behind a paywall
Gemini Omni Shorts remixing is free for everyone, while Ask YouTube conversational search stays Premium-only.
Plex wants to force its users into a subscription trap, and honestly, I’m a little mad
Plex is raising its Lifetime Plex Pass price from $249.99 to $749.99 on July 1, 2026. It's dressed up as good news, but I'm not buying it, figuratively or literally.
Google and Xreal’s Project Aura smart glasses will ship later this year
Xreal's Project Aura smart glasses throw built-in display units into the mix with a wide field of view,
Google shows off Android audio glasses designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker
Google has finally given us first look at Android XR audio glasses, powered by Gemini and coming out later this year.
Sony launches 1000X Collexion headphones, and they keep it classy at a sweet price tag
Sony's new 1000X THE COLLEXION noise-cancelling headphones inherit the same audio DNA as the WH-1000XM6 headphones, but in a more stylish package and an eye-watering asking price.
The Marshall Milton ANC cost $229, last 80 hours, and have a replaceable battery
Marshall launched the Milton ANC at $229, with an on-ear headphone with adaptive ANC, 80 hours battery life, LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C wired audio, and a replaceable battery.
Edifier’s new budget headphones put song lyrics on the earcups and I’m confused
Edifier has launched the Auro Ace budget headphones with a customizable dot-matrix display that can show synced lyrics and animations in real time.
The HomePod mini still makes sense in 2026 if you are already in Apple’s ecosystem
The HomePod mini still delivers strong sound and seamless Apple ecosystem integration in 2026, especially when paired with an Apple TV 4K. Here’s whether it is still worth buying today.
JBL’s new Live 4 earbuds come in three styles and a smarter case with a built-in display
JBL has updated its Live earbuds with three fit choices, improved ANC, Hi-Res Audio, and a smarter touchscreen case that can handle more controls directly from the case.
At $4,499, the Sony A7R VI undercuts the A1 II by $2,000, and still matches it at 30fps
Sony's A7R VI launches in June 2026 at $4,499. It features a 66.8MP stacked sensor shooting 30fps with full AF, 16 stops of dynamic range, and 8.5 stops of IBIS.
Sonos Play review: A sweet spot portable speaker that I can’t stop firing up
The Sonos Play gets as close to the "powerhouse in a tiny packet" epitome as it gets. It's punchy, well-built, and offers its own set of add-ons that make it an easy pick for on-counter and on-the-go fun.
Amazon’s Alexa+ just moved into your Bose speaker, if you’re willing to pay the rent
Amazon's Alexa+ has officially landed on Bose speakers in the U.S., making Bose the first non-Amazon hardware brand to carry the AI assistant.
Bose turns up the volume on home audio with its sleekest and smartest Lifestyle Collection
Bose has launched the Lifestyle Collection, a trio of premium home audio products featuring a wireless smart speaker, an immersive soundbar, and a powerful subwoofer.
Sony’s upcoming WH-1000XX headphones spotted in the wild ahead of its official launch
Sony's most premium headphones yet have leaked ahead of their May 19 launch, featuring a metal design, 12 noise-canceling microphones, and AI-powered audio upscaling at $649.
Samsung reveals sharp stretchable display that’s ready for your car’s dashboard
Samsung Display’s sharper Stretchable Display 2.0 reaches 200 PPI and reshapes dashboard graphics around driving conditions, offering a clearer preview of how future car instrument clusters could become more adaptive.
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