Bose, Samsung, and Sennheiser headphones found to contain toxic chemicals
Study finds BPA, phthalates and flame retardants in every headphone tested, even major brands, raising concerns about long-term chemical exposure.
Sony’s new tech can sniff out original songs in plagiarized AI-generated music
Sony has built new tech that can spot real, copyrighted songs inside AI-generated music, helping artists see how much their work influenced AI tracks and potentially get paid for it.
Amazon’s big Fire TV update is now rolling out with plenty of new tricks
After previewing the redesign last month, Amazon has begun pushing the updated Fire TV interface to users, starting with newer models and expanding to more devices and countries this spring.
I’m anxious about budget audio gear. At $99, the CMF Headphone Pro won me over
The CMF Headphone Pro defy expectations with their unconventional looks, terrific battery life, and good sound output with noise cancellation — all on the platter under hundred bucks.
You Asked: TV brightness fatigue, Samsung’s format choices, and the best TV for bright rooms
On today’s episode of You Asked: Can we give it a rest with pumping up the TV brightness? Why is Samsung adding Nvidia G-Sync support but not Dolby Vision? And what type of TV will work best in a room with wraparound windows? Can we stop pumping up TV brightness? @allclear4115 asks: I’m depressed about […]
Diesel’s new wired earphones look better suited for denims than your ears
Diesel’s new wired earphones lean hard into Y2K style that they feel more like a denim accessory than audio gear, complete with a heavy chain design inspired by classic wallet chains.
Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs AirPods Pro: Which earbuds are right for you?
From hi-res audio and adaptive ANC to spatial sound and health tracking, here’s what truly separates Sony, Bose, and Apple’s latest premium earbuds.
Sony’s new WF-1000XM6 earbuds promise better noise cancellation, sound, and connectivity
Sony's new flagship earbuds promise 25% improved noise cancellation, higher-resolution audio processing, and an improved in-ear fit.
Nvidia just turned the humble Amazon Fire TV stick into a gaming powerhouse
Following beta tests that commenced a few weeks ago, Nvidia is now bringing the GeForce Now game streaming service to a select few Amazon Fire TV stick models.
Samsung’s QD-OLED Penta Tandem upgrade means brighter screens and longer life
Samsung Display’s QD-OLED Penta Tandem adds a five-layer OLED stack that targets higher HDR peak brightness, better efficiency, and longer lifespan, with a 2026 rollout across flagship monitor sizes and premium TV panels.
A 4K DJI drone kit that’s ready out of the box drops to $575
Limited-time deal drops the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo to $575 (was $719). Get a 4K drone kit with the DJI RC controller, three batteries for up to 114 minutes total flight time, vertical shooting for social content, and long-range video transmission.
The easiest TV audio upgrade is still a Sonos soundbar, and the Beam Gen 2 is 26% off
Limited-time deal drops the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) soundbar to $369 (26% off $499). Add clearer dialogue and a more immersive Dolby Atmos experience to your TV setup without a complicated home theater install.
Google insists YouTube Music’s paywalled lyrics are just a ‘limited experiment’
Google says YouTube Music's new lyrics limit is just an experiment, but growing user reports suggest a broader rollout that could quietly push free listeners toward Premium subscriptions.
YouTube Music can now turn your thoughts into a personalized playlist
All you need is clarity of thoughs or a particular mood, and YouTube Music will turn your thoughts into a custom playlist.
The Blue Yeti is still the easiest “sound better instantly” upgrade, and it’s back under $100
Save 32% on the Logitech Blue Yeti USB microphone, now $94.99 (was $139.99). A plug-and-play mic upgrade for streaming, podcasting, YouTube, Discord, and work calls that can instantly improve voice clarity.
Your next AirPods might get tiny cameras to sense the world
Apple’s next AirPods Pro may add built-in cameras for AI and spatial features, with no expected price increase.
A full in-wall 5.1 surround system for $1,499 is the kind of Presidents’ Day deal that changes a room
Presidents’ Day deal drops the Sonance MAG5.1 Premium in-wall 5.1 surround speaker system to $1,499 (save $3,000; comp. value $4,499). Includes 6.5-inch in-wall speakers and a wireless subwoofer for a clean, immersive home theater upgrade.
This Marshall speaker is basically a living-room amp you can stream to, and it’s $100 off for Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day deal: Marshall Stanmore III Bluetooth home speaker is $299 (save $100.99; comp. value $399.99). Features bass/treble/volume knobs and wired inputs (3.5mm aux and RCA) for an easy, room-filling home audio upgrade.
QD-OLED at $399.99 is the kind of monitor deal that can instantly upgrade your whole setup
Save $250 on the Acer Predator X27U gaming monitor, now $399.99 (compared value $649.99). Get a 27-inch WQHD QD-OLED display with 280Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, FreeSync Premium Pro, and HDR400 for a sharper, smoother, more immersive setup.
You Asked: Is Apple TV 4K Still a Good Buy? Bravia 9 or OLED for Bright Rooms?
On today’s episode of You Asked: Is it still worth buying an Apple TV 4K in 2026? Is the LG C5 the better choice over a Sony OLED? And in a bright room, are you going with the Bravia 9, or letting Samsung’s S95F OLED take on that glare instead?
Hosting the Super Bowl? This 77″ OLED TV deal is the upgrade people will notice
Get the Samsung 77" S90F Series OLED 4K Smart TV (2025) for $1,999.99 and save $1,500 (comp. value $3,499.99). A big-screen OLED upgrade ahead of the Super Bowl with deep contrast and premium picture quality. Deal ends Feb 9, 2026.
YouTube now lets you watch content auto-dubbed in your own language
YouTube is improving how auto-dubbed videos sound and feel, adding expressive speech and testing lip-sync technology so translated audio better matches tone, emotion and on-screen visuals.
Your TV deserves better sound. This Sonos bundle is $399 off
Limited-time deal: Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar + Sub 4 subwoofer bundle is $1,599 (was $1,998), saving $399 (20%). A premium TV audio upgrade with clearer dialogue, wider immersion, and real bass impact for movies, sports, and gaming.
Spotify has a new feature that takes you behind the scenes of your favorite tracks
Spotify is rolling out About the Song in beta, a new feature for Premium users that lets listeners explore the stories, inspirations and background details behind the tracks they’re playing.
Sony confirms its next-gen WF-1000XM6 earbuds will be unveiled next week
Sony has teased the upcoming WF-1000XM6 earbuds, confirming a February 12 launch.
Spotify will soon let you buy paper books inside the app
Spotify is expanding beyond audio by partnering with Bookshop to sell physical books, letting users buy paperbacks and hardcovers tied to titles they discover inside the app.
Spotify’s new Page Match feature can now sync your audiobooks with physical books
With Page Match, Spotify is tackling a common reader problem, letting you scan a page and instantly jump to the same moment in the audiobook, making it easier to blend reading and listening throughout the day.
Your streaming bills keep rising, so rogue streaming boxes are back
Rogue streaming boxes like SuperBox and vSeeBox are spreading as streaming gets pricier and more fragmented. They promise cable-style live TV for one payment, but the convenience comes with legal and security risks.
These massive headphones are for real and you can buy them
But you'll need a huge head for a comfortable fit.
Spotify can now show lyrics even when you are offline and translate them too
Spotify is rolling out new lyric features that let you view full lyrics offline, translate them into your preferred language, and preview lyrics directly from the Now Playing screen.
Remember iTunes? You’re still part of a big music market
Record labels still chase iTunes buyers because most users aren’t on Apple Music, and a single album download can count more than thousands of streams. Expect more exclusives and variants during release week.
HAVIT Space S1 wireless headphones bring adaptive ANC and natural spatial audio
For anyone who relies on headphones to get through the daily grind, there is a familiar and frustrating cycle. You buy a pair because the marketing promises the world – silence in a chaotic subway, concert-hall 3D sound, and crystal-clear calls – but reality rarely matches the hype. A week in, you realize the “active” […]
A $1,100 discount makes this 65-inch Samsung OLED a no-nonsense upgrade
Save $1,100 on the Samsung 65" Class S84F OLED 4K UHD Vision AI Smart TV, now $899.99 (compared value $1,999.99). A premium OLED upgrade with deep blacks, strong contrast, and a smart Tizen experience for streaming, sports, and movies.
Ring now lets anyone use the Neighbors app to report and find lost pets
Ring is expanding its Search Party for Dogs feature, letting anyone use the Neighbors app to report and find lost pets by tapping into nearby outdoor cameras and community alerts.
Nothing’s cheaper Headphone (a) could be launching soon, and here’s what you can expect
A fresh leak has revealed a few details about Nothing's upcoming affordable headphones, the Headphone (a).
Samsung’s 2026 OLED TVs add Nvidia G-SYNC for your setup
Samsung says Nvidia G-SYNC Compatible is coming to its 2026 OLED TVs, starting with the S95H, S90H, and S85H. Pair that with up to 165Hz refresh and you’ve got a cleaner big-screen PC gaming setup.
You Asked: Desk-friendly TVs for work and gaming? Bigger Mini-LED vs. smaller OLED?
On today’s episode of You Asked: What’s a good TV that can double as a work monitor and gaming TV? Plus, an increasingly important question: What are some good TVs that don’t spy on you? TVs that don’t spy on you @raffin2040: Do you know any good TV’s to get that don’t spy on you? Not […]
Sennheiser’s new audio gear keeps the wire and a budget appeal
Sennheiser has launched new USB-C wired headphones, the HD 400U and CX 80U, offering high-res sound and simple plug-and-play convenience.