‘Me too!’ With the HomePod, Apple’s legacy of audio innovation is dead
Apple’s new HomePod is basically a mishmash of Amazon’s Echo and and Sonos speakers, which begs the question: Has Apple completely abandoned music and audio innovation?
Dolby built the best movie theater on Earth, and we watched ‘Star Wars’ in it
We got a chance to see what is perhaps the most advanced and dazzling movie theater ever created at Dolby Labs. The new theater is the flagship of Dolby’s plan for the future of movies, Dolby Cinema. And it may already be in a theater near you.
Vizio M-Series 4K TV review
Vizio’s move to a tablet remote system for the M-series leads to some minor annoyances, but they're easy to overlook given the excellent picture quality and low price point that now define the series.
How the studio behind ‘Kubo’ went high tech to make stop-motion look astonishing
Step behind the scenes for a hands-on look at state-of-the-art animation studio, Laika. The studio's mix of 3D-printing, stop motion, and CGI to create the breathtaking film Kubo and the Two Strings garnered two Oscar nods for Sunday's ceremony.
HBO unwraps three intimate new scenes from Game of Thrones season 6
HBO unveils three scenes from Game of Thrones season 6, following Cersei and Jaime Lannister, Sansa Stark and Reek/Theon Greyjoy, and Daenerys Targaryen.
VR puts your eyes in another world; Sennheiser Ambeo brings your ears along
We sat down with Dr. Andreas Sennheiser to find out more about Sennheiser's new 3D immersive sound system, Ambeo.
Space races and virtual places: The 10 most innovative tech companies of the year
We don't always do this, but 2015 was so packed full of great innovations that we decided to craft a list of our favorite innovative tech companies of the year. Find out if your favorite company made the list!
Hands on: Sennheiser Orpheus headphones
Without a doubt, Sennheiser’s Orpheus headphones are the finest ever created.
Google dives into multiroom sound with the new Chromecast Audio
Google today unveiled two new Chromecasts, including the new Chromecast Audio, designed to connect to virtually any powered speaker.
Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 review
A pleasant blend of premium performance and slick style, the $250 MSR7 produce clear and detailed audio from a package that hails from the studio, garnished with a welcome touch of bling.
BenQ treVolo review
TreVolo has enough precision to satisfy the most discerning Bluetooth critic, but where’s the fun in a wireless speaker that can’t blast sound from across the room?
Samsung UN65H7150 Smart LED TV review
The H7150’s rich colors and laundry list of features make it a prime candidate for your living room, as long as you can overlook its limitations when the lights go out.
Yamaha YAS-203 review
While it may not be the most powerful or feature-packed bar in the Yamaha family, when it comes to sheer dollar to performance value, few outpace the YAS-203.
Klipsch Reference On-Ear review
While Klipsch’s new Reference On-Ears don’t live up to their title, they do provide a fairly pleasant overall sound signature matched by luxurious comfort.
Harman Kardon Soho Wireless review
Harman Kardon takes the slim and sleek Soho headphones wireless with style, but poor performance in the low end makes these pricey cans a pass.
Marshall Mode EQ review
Marshall’s Mode EQ offer power when you want it, delicacy when you don’t, and a vibe that embodies their namesake.
Klipsch R-20B review
The R20-B may be a step up from the model before it, but more sub, more drivers, and more money doesn’t always equal more performance.
Yamaha EPH-M200 review
Yamaha pumps up the bass with the EPH-M200 in-ear headphones, which proffer massive 16mm drivers serving up a potent blast of sound through ergonomic titanium tubes. However, those who prioritize balance and presence need not apply.
UE Megaboom review
While the price is certainly not for the timid, UE’s Megaboom follows up the company’s extremely successful Boom Bluetooth speaker with bigger sound, stronger armor, and the best Bluetooth range in the biz.
Cambridge Audio Bluetone 100 review
Cambridge Audio’s Bluetone 100 leverages the company’s proprietary BMR drivers to deliver a powerful punch and wide stereo image from a compact speaker. However, with no rechargeable battery option, the speaker isn’t as portable as its peers.
Philips Fidelio NC1L shun your headphone jack for the clarity of Lightning
Philips gave us a sneak peak at the new Fidelio NC1L, a fully Lightning powered pair of noise canceling headphones.
Audeze crashes CES 2015 with innovative, affordable new EL-8 planar headphones
Audeze has brought a cornucopia of new technologies to CES, wrapped up in its impressive new EL-8 planar magnetic headphones.
This little black pillar turns your iPhone into an intuitive all-in-one remote
You can soon turn your iPhone into an iOS remote with the slick and simple Pronto.
Ultimate Ears RM review
Using state-of-the-art 3D-printing, Ultimate Ears has helped to revolutionize the custom in-ear monitor industry. Follow us as we take a first-hand look at the process, from start to finish.
Take your TV audio from pale to potent with the Pioneer SP-SB03 Speaker Base
Follow along as we go hands-on with the brilliantly nuanced Andrew Jones SP-SB03 Speaker Base from Pioneer.
Samsung UN55H6350 review
Samsung’s feature-packed UNH6350 TV comes at a smoking hot price right now, but the TV’s mediocre picture performance in dark scenes makes it feel like less of a good deal.
See your sound with X-mini’s new Bluetooth speaker, the Clear 2.1
X-mini's Clear Bluetooth speaker offers clean sound, as well as a see-through chassis for a bird's-eye view of the speaker's inner workings.
Yamaha BD-A1040 Blu-ray player review
Yamaha’s new Aventage BD-A1040 Blu-ray player offers top-notch audio and video playback, excellent upscaling, and plenty of ways to play, but it falls short of knocking the Oppo BDP-103 off its perch.
Pioneer Andrew Jones SP-SB03 Speaker Base review
While it isn’t without a couple of quirks, Pioneer’s first sound platform has been expertly tuned to offer cinematic excellence, and great music playback to boot, putting it at the head of the class.
Yamaha SRT-1000 review
Yamaha ups the ante (and the price point) for the sound platform genre with a model bearing its effective Sound Projector technology, the SRT-1000. And while powerful bass and clean treble highlight its sound signature, a lack of features steals some of its thunder.
JBL Charge 2 review
Playing off the success of its original Charge speaker, JBL’s Charge 2 goes all out to upstage its predecessor, offering new features, more power, and dual passive radiators to slap on class-leading bass response.
Yamaha YSP-2500 review
At the entry point of Yamaha’s top-tier, the YSP-2500 sound projector earns its lofty price-point with a wealth of features, ample detail, and a vivid expanse of virtual surround sound that elevates the home theater experience.
How 3D printing makes UE Pro’s bespoke in-ear monitors faster, smarter, better
UE Pro talks with us about how its new 3D printed in-ear monitors are an industry-changing development.
Denon Heos 7 review
Denon’s Heos system is an ambitious first effort. However, app inconsistencies and a lack of detail in the sound have it coming up a bit short of our expectations.
Denon Heos 3 review
Denon’s Heos system is an ambitious first effort. However, app inconsistencies and a lack of detail in the sound have it coming up a bit short of our expectations.
Denon Heos 5 review
Denon’s Heos system is an ambitious first effort. However, app inconsistencies and a lack of detail in the sound have it coming up a bit short of our expectations.