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Tidal begins its rollout of hi-res lossless audio

Tidal's HiFi Plus subscription service has launched the availability of hi-res lossless audio in FLAC format to a limited number of its users.
Vizio SmartCast Home Screen 2023.

Vizio’s aging SmartCast reborn as Vizio Home Screen, with better content discovery features

Vizio gives its smart TVs a full visual and usability refresh with an updated home screen that makes content discovery easier.
Woman working out at home using LG's Smart Cam.

LG’s $100 webcam lets its newest TVs do video calls and more

LG's new webcam costs $100 and will let owners of newer LG smart TVs do video calls, fitness classes, and telehealth.
Skullcandy Rail in charging case.

Skullcandy’s new earbuds mimic the AirPods Pro for just $100

Skullcandy's new earbuds pack a huge number of features like ANC, wireless charging, and Bluetooth Multipoint, for less than half the price of the AirPods Pro.
Sony HT-S2000 in front of a TV.

Sony HT-S2000 soundbar review: Sony trades smarts for bigger audio

You don't get many features, but Sony's Dolby Atmos sound is superb, making the HT-S2000 a truly immersive one-speaker system.
Sennheiser All-Day Clear Slim OTC hearing aids.

Sennheiser’s All-Day Clear are its first OTC hearing aids

Sennheiser joins the OTC hearing aids market with two rechargeable models powered by Sonova technology.
St1's Sound Driving music playlist will speed up the tempo of your music if you exceed speed limits.

Finnish fuel company will ruin your music if you drive too fast

Got a lead foot? Nordic energy company St1 has the solution: an app that will make your music sound like The Chipmunks if you speed.
Klipsch Gig XL party speaker with wired microphone.

Klipsch cranks up the karaoke with its first wireless party speakers

Klipsch has debuted its first wireless Bluetooth party speakers – the Gig XL and Gig XXL – with prices starting at $249.
An example of a Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 Sound Platform-equipped USB-C dongle.

Qualcomm promises sub-20-millisecond latency for Bluetooth audio

Gamers are soon going to have more options for wireless earbuds and headphones that can keep up with their favorite fast-action titles.
Showing the depth of the Samsung Q990B soundbar next to a Samsung S95B OLED TV

How we test soundbars

Whether you simply want better TV sound or a system to rival your local movie theater, soundbars can take you there. Here's how we evaluate them.
A phosphorescent OLED panel.

What is PHOLED? Your eyes (and your utility bill) are going to love it

OLED TVs offer the best picture quality you can get, but PHOLED technology is about to make these TVs even better.
Denon Perl Pro earbuds.

Nura’s personalized earbuds are reborn as the Denon Perl

After Nura was acquired by Denon in April 2023, the company's personalized sound wireless earbuds are now back as the Denon Perl.
Spotify app icon on iPhone.

Spotify’s hi-fi lossless tier could arrive this year — as a paid upgrade

Spotify's lossless Hi-Fi music tier could finally launch in 2023, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Samsung 98-inch Q80C QLED 4K HDR TV.

Samsung takes on TCL with 98-inch 4K TV that costs just $8,000

The price of ultra-big screen TVs is dropping rapidly, and Samsung is doing its part with a new 98-inch version of its Q80C QLED TV that costs $8,000.
A Sony Bravia Cam being installed on the Sony A95K

Zoom calls are coming to Sony TVs

Sony says its Bravia TVs will soon be the first models that work with the Zoom TV app from the Google Play store.
2023 TCL soundbars.

TCL’s 2023 soundbars are affordable, but lack a key feature

TCL's new soundbars start at just $150 and feature wireless subwoofers and Roku TV compatibility, but they lack a very in-demand feature: Dolby Atmos.
Linksys Velop review

Linksys Velop review

With the Velop, Linksys has made mesh networking dead easy, yet still fast and reliable. Unfortunately its steep price isn’t the only cost of ownership, and power users may find themselves pushing at walls created by limiting software.
coaxifi wifi outdoors

Coaxifi Wi-Fi over coax review

Coaxifi promises to boost your Wi-Fi using your existing router and your home’s coax cable. Can it possibly work? Find out in our Coaxifi review.
The Google Wifi device with light coming from the center.

Google Wifi router review

The Google Wifi router is an easy, simple, and affordable way to update your wireless home network, and its app-based setup and management is a breeze.
Portal Wifi Router

Portal Wi-Fi router review

Your Wi-Fi sucks because all of your neighbors have Wi-Fi, too. The Portal Wi-Fi router tries to cut through that clutter, and speed up your Internet.
Example of screen burn-in on an OLED TV.

Does QD-OLED have a burn-in problem?

Samsung has thrown a lot of shade at LG's OLED TVs over the years over potential burn-in problems. Have the tables finally turned?
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Bluetooth headphones have been on planes for 10 years, so why do I still need a cable?

It's been 10 years since the FAA gave the green light to Bluetooth headphones on planes. But most in-flight entertainment systems still require cables.
Woman wearing Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC.

Anker Soundcore says its new wireless buds will block up to 98% of external noise

Anker Soundcore is making a lofty claim for the ANC on its new $100 Liberty 4 NC wireless buds: up to 98.5% of unwanted noise will be blocked.
Sonos Era 300.

Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 first impressions: it’s all about immersion

Sonos' new speakers are designed to deliver more than just mono -- do they succeed? Here's an early look.
A person is watching a movie using the Apple Vision Pro.

Apple Vision Pro brings TV, 3D movies to a massive, 100-foot-wide screen

Apple's Vision Pro headset looks as though it will deliver an amazing TV and movie watching experience on a virtual screen as large as 100-feet wide.
Status Audio Between 3ANC in front of charging case.

Status Audio Between 3ANC review: hip to be square

Boutique headphone company, Status Audio, has created a set of noise-canceling buds with features and a price to match the big brands. Can they really compete?
Side view of man wearing Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones.

How we test headphones and earbuds

With our headphone reviews, we help you choose by offering insight on features, build quality, sound quality, and relative ranking against like-priced models.
Sonos Era 300 close-up of Bluetooth button.

Bluetooth on Sonos’ new Era speakers isn’t what you think – it’s better

The Sonos Era 100 and 300 might be the company's first in-home speakers to offer Bluetooth, but they don't work like Sonos' first Bluetooth speaker.
Sonos Era 300 and Era 100 side by side.

Sonos’ new Era 100 and Era 300 wireless speakers go all-in on spatial audio and Bluetooth

Sonos has officially unveiled its new Era 100 and Era 300 wireless smart speakers, its first home products with Bluetooth.
Apple AirPods Pro in a person's ear.

Soon, Apple AirPods Pro will be able to react to your environment

Apple AirPods Pro are getting new features that improve the way ANC, transparency, and calls are handled.
Monster DNA Go earbuds beside charging case.

Monster DNA Go review: less than meets the eye

The Monster DNA Go are priced right and look OK, but these wireless earbuds under-deliver on their promises.
Google's first-gen Chromecast dongle.

Google ends support for the original Chromecast

Google has ended support of its first-gen Chromecast dongle. These alternatives are your best bet for a replacement.
Sony WF-1000XM4

Sony WF-1000XM4 review: Almost perfect wireless earbuds

The Sony WF-1000XM4 noise-canceling earbuds are a significant improvement over the WF-1000XM3, with a smaller shape, better ANC, and tons of features.
Audio-Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger playing a 33 1/3 RPM record, cover closed.

Audio-Technica Sound Burger review: a vinyl platter with a side of Bluetooth to go, please

Audio-Technica's Sound Burger wasn't a hi-fi record player when it debuted in the 80s, and the new AT-SB727 isn't either, but it sure is fun to play.
Technics EAH-AZ80 in front of charging case.

Technics EAH-AZ80 review: killer ANC with incredible comfort

A new ergonomic shape makes the Technics EAH-AZ80 comfortable enough for hours of quiet, immersive listening.
Samsung 2023 Soundbars.

Samsung adds HW-Q900C to its lineup of 2023 Dolby Atmos soundbars

Samsung adds to its 2023 soundbar lineup with the HW-Q900C, a 7.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos system.
Powered by TiVo platform interface.

Your next car could have TiVo built-in

TiVo has announced a partnership with BMW that will see the automaker include TiVo video content as an over-the-air update on its 5-Series.
Skullcandy Smokin Buds True Wireless.

Skullcandy’s new $20 wireless earbuds get 20 hours of battery life

The Skullcandy Smokin' Buds True Wireless earbuds cost just $20, but the company says their battery life will last up to 20 hours.