New Apple TV and HomePod mini are apparently ready for a fall launch
Apple is reportedly preparing refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini hardware with improved Siri and Apple Intelligence support for a fall launch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Walmart leak shows an expanding Onn lineup with a Gemini-ready smart speaker
A certification listing points to Walmart’s Onn lineup expanding with a Gemini-powered smart speaker featuring Matter support, Google Cast, and a 10W speaker.
Spotify adds verified artist badges so that you know you’re listening to a human, and not AI
Spotify is rolling out a new Verified badge and artist activity details to help you know if there's a real human behind the music you love.
Your Google TV experience is about to get chaotic with a dedicated YouTube Shorts feed
Google has announced a dedicated "Short videos for you" YouTube Shorts row is coming to Google TV home screens in the US this summer.
DJI Mic Mini 2 lets you color-match your mic to your outfit
DJI's Mic Mini 2 arrives with swappable magnetic covers, voice tone presets, and a price that's nearly 40% cheaper than the original, but there's one catch if you're in the US.
YouTube TV custom multiview lets you mix NFL Sunday Ticket with any channel
YouTube TV officially launched fully custom Multiview on April 28, 2026, letting subscribers mix any live channel, including NFL Sunday Ticket add-ons, into a four-stream view.
LibrePods app, which lets AirPods play well with Android phones, finally ends its biggest hassle
LibrePods, the app that unlocks AirPods features on Android, is now easier to use with Play Store availability and reduced reliance on risky root access.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2, Px7 S3, and Pi8 get new colors and they are summer-ready
Bowers & Wilkins has introduced new colorways across its Px8 S2, Px7 S3, and Pi8 lineup, bringing the total portfolio to 21 variants.
Spotify wants to be your fitness coach with guided workout sessions
Spotify has launched a new Fitness hub, giving Free users access to curated workout playlists from top wellness creators, while Premium users unlock 1,400+ ad-free Peloton classes.
Fire TV Stick HD quietly arrived with an adapter, but it’s not quite ready for Prime time
Amazon's new Gigabit Ethernet Adapter sounds like an upgrade for the Fire TV Stick HD, but there's a hardware catch worth knowing about.
Beats x Jennie headphones are so slick even K-Pop haters will thirst for them
Beats and Jennie have teamed up for a special-edition Solo 4 release, and the result is a surprisingly sharp blacked-out design with custom details.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 takes aim at low-light video and fast action
DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 adds a 1-inch sensor, 4K at 240fps, smarter tracking, and built-in storage, giving pocket-sized video shooters a more capable tool for low-light scenes, action clips, and faster everyday shooting.
Amazon reveals slimmest Fire TV Stick HD that no longer needs a wall adapter
Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD is its slimmest ever streaming device, now 30 percent narrower, powered through your TV's USB port, and available for preorder at $35.
These camera-equipped earbuds offer a wild glimpse at the future of AirPods
A new University of Washington prototype puts tiny cameras into ordinary-looking wireless earbuds, offering a surprisingly plausible preview of how future AirPods could work.
Netflix’s VOID AI removes objects while preserving real-world motion
Netflix is detailing an AI video tool that goes beyond simple cleanup. Its system, called VOID, cuts elements from footage while keeping everything else behaving in a way that still feels grounded. That marks a shift for AI video editing. Existing tools can erase unwanted elements, but they often leave behind movement that feels off, […]
Spotify can now build you a personalized podcast playlist from just a simple prompt
Spotify's Prompted Playlist feature now works for podcasts, letting Premium users describe what they want to hear and get a personalized AI-curated episode lineup that refreshes daily or weekly.
Samsung’s next big audio bet might skip your ears entirely
Samsung’s upcoming earbuds may use bone conduction, offering a new way to hear audio without blocking your ears.