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Marantz Cinema AV 10 8K AVR in black.

Marantz’s new Cinema series AV receivers are a stylish way to go 8K

With a new, stylish design and an improved on-screen graphical user interface, the Marantz Cinema series 8K AV receivers will dress up any home theater.
Fruity Pebbles-themed JLab Go Air Pop wireless earbuds.

These Fruity Pebbles earbuds are a cereal junkie’s dream come true

Flintstones fans can rejoice: their favorite cartoon's breakfast cereal has become the inspiration for a limited edition set of JLab earbuds and headphones.
A football with the NFL logo on it in gold.

NFL Sunday Ticket becomes a YouTube exclusive in 2023

The NFL and Google have struck a multiyear agreement that will make YouTube and YouTube TV the exclusive home of Sunday Ticket.
An Apple AirPlay icon hovering above an Apple HomePod speaker.

Apple AirPlay 2 supports 24-bit lossless audio, but you can’t use it

If AirPlay is limited to 16-bit CD-quality streams, how is the HomePod able to use AirPlay at a better-than-CD 24-bits?
Five kids in uniforms standing side by side in a scene from Love 101 on Netflix.

Netflix’s new account-sharing rules punish students for being students

I've got a kid in college who is no longer going to have access to our Netflix account unless I pay up.
Sennheiser HD 660S2 open-back headphones.

Sennheiser HD 660S2: audiophile favorites get improved bass response

Sennheiser's audiophile open-back HD 600-series lineup has a new flagship, which promises better bass and a smoother overall sound.
Klipsch The Sevens in walnut finish next to a turntable.

Klipsch follows the success of The Fives with The Sevens and Nines powered speakers

After a huge success with The Fives, a set of powered speakers designed as a soundbar alterative, Klipsch is back with The Sevens and The Nines.
The Samsung S95C on display at CES 2023.

Samsung prices its 77-inch QD-OLED at $4,500. Presale starts now

Samsung's S95C 77-inch QD-OLED TV is now up for presale with deliveries beginning by the end of February.
Rendering of a reportedly unreleased Sonos speaker created by The Verge.

New Sonos speakers apparently confirmed by accessory company

Sonos' next speakers could be called the Era 100 and 300 according to a leaked document from Sanus.
Earfun Air Pro 3 in charging case.

Earfun Air Pro 3 review: three is a magic number

Earfun keeps refining its budget earbud formula, and the Air Pro 3 are proof that it's a winning formula indeed.
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 close-up.

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review: Atmos adds to the immersion

Bose's first Dolby Atmos soundbar, the Smart Soundbar 900, goes head-to-head with the Sonos Arc -- and the results may surprise you.
Bose Soundbar 700

Bose Soundbar 700 review: Simple yet exhilarating sound

Can a single soundbar really provide great home theater sound for TV, movies, and music? If it's the Bose Soundbar 700, then the answer is most definitely, yes.
Bose Smart Soundbar 300

Bose Smart Soundbar 300 review: Sweet sound for small rooms

At $400, the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 isn't cheap, but its tiny frame powers great audio, while its voice assistant options make you a hands-free media master.
Apple TV app for webOS Hub.

LG brings Apple TV, Apple Music, and AirPlay to webOS Hub-based TVs

LG has added Apple's most popular streaming apps and services to its webOS Hub, a version of the smart TV software licensed by third parties.
Marshall Middleton.

Marshall’s latest Bluetooth speaker has four drivers for 360 sound

Marshall's Middleton speaker packs 20 hours of battery life in a fully waterproof body, surrounded by drivers on all sides.
Bose TV Speaker

Bose TV Speaker review: Elegant and effortless TV enhancer

Soundbars are a simple sound quality upgrade, but most are overkill for smaller rooms. The clean, compact Bose TV Speaker, is a perfect, if pricey, alternative.
A Comcast cable box, remote, and TV.

The Super Bowl is finally in Dolby Vision – if you have Comcast

Comcast's Xfinity cable service has scored when it comes to the Super Bowl. It will be the only way to watch the big game in Dolby Vision.
Rode NTH-100M headset.

Rode’s NTH-100M headphones are built for gamers

Rode has adapted its NTH-100 headphones for gamers with the inclusion of a removable mic.
Netflix app icon on Apple TV.

Netflix expands its spatial audio, number of devices that can download content

Netflix is expanding its spatial audio feature to more titles and increasing the number of devices that can download offline content.
LG S95QR soundbar seen in front of a TV.

LG’s 2022 soundbars start at $400, pump out hi-res audio and 3D sound

LGs 2022 soundbars are now official: six models with prices ranging from $400 to $1,800 are now available.
Philips Fidelio FB1 LED ring light.

Philips Fidelio FB1 review: the sledgehammer of soundbars

With a 7.1.2 system and impressively potent bass, the Fidelio FB1 could be the Dolby Atmos soundbar you've been waiting for. Shame it's so hard to use, then.
The Samsung S95C on display at CES 2023.

Samsung accidentally reveals price of its 77-inch QD-OLED TV

Samsung appears to have revealed and then removed, the price of the 77-inch S95C QD-OLED TV from its website.
Two phones showing different screens of BluOS 4.0.

BluOS will be updated to 4.0 with a fresh look, new features

The software that powers wireless speakers from Bluesound and others has been given a new user interface that's easier to navigate.
Amazon Echo Buds 2 in charging case.

Amazon Echo Buds 2 review: Better buds for Alexa fans

Amazon's new Echo Buds are a nice upgrade for folks who want easy access to Alexa while out of the house, but some features are still a work in progress.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2.

Bowers & Wilkins’ wireless earbuds get better battery life and longer range

Bowers & Wilkins has announced a minor update of its two wireless earbuds, the Pi5 S2 and Pi7 S2, with slightly longer battery life and better Bluetooth range.
Amazon Echo Buds 2 in charging case.

Amazon adds audio personalization to Echo Buds 2

Amazon's noise-canceling earbuds get a more personalized audio experience via the Alexa app.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 in black and green.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 to support Android’s new spatial audio feature

OnePlus says its latest earbuds will be among the first to take advantage of Google's new spatial audio feature in Android 13.
Amazon Echo Show 15 showing Fire TV experience, with an Amazon Fire TV voice remote in the foreground.

I replaced my kitchen TV with an Echo Show 15 — and I kinda liked it

The Echo Show 15 is mostly meant as a picture frame that has Alexa built-in. But can the recently added Fire TV experience turn it into a TV? We found out.
Apple HomePod second-gen.

The Apple HomePod is back, with new smarts, and a lower price

Apple has launched a second-gen version of its discontinued HomePod for $299, with better audio and deeper smart home integration.
Amazon Music on a smartphone screen.

Amazon Music Unlimited is getting more expensive in 2023

Amazon is raising prices on its Amazon Music Unlimited subscriptions in February 2023 following a similar move from Apple in 2022.
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9.

Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 review: like AirPods Pro with hi-fi sound

Audio-Technica's new ATH-TWX9 flagship earbuds might look a little like the AirPods Pro, but their sound and style set them apart.
A recalled 86-inch LG TV.

LG 86-inch TVs recalled because they can tip and fall, possibly causing injury or death

A safety recall has been issued for four models of 86-inch LG TVs sold in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico because the units could tip and fall.
Bose Music Amplifier.

Bose Music Amplifier takes a direct shot at the Sonos Amp

Bose's answer to the Sonos Amp has more wireless options and comes with its own rack-mount hardware.
Trettitre TreSound 1 Bluetooth speaker.

Trettitre TreSound 1 review: a sleek mountain of mediocre sound

The elegant shape and quality construction of Trettitre's TreSound 1Bluetooth speaker are undermined by poorly balanced sound, with no adjustments or features.
Skullcandy x Doritos SLYR multi-platform gaming headset seen glowing in the dark.

Skullcandy’s latest Doritos-themed headphones feature UV glow stripes

Skullcandy and Doritos have collaborated on two new limited-edition headphones that glow when exposed to UV light.
Sharp OLED TV.

Sharp is bringing one of the first OLED Roku TVs to the U.S. in 2023

Now that Roku has released a reference design for an OLED Roku TV, Sharp has indicated its intention to sell one in the U.S.
Bose Portable Home Speaker

Bose Portable Smart Speaker review: Great sound, anywhere

With Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, smart assistants, and a built-in battery, you can take this great-sounding speaker anywhere.
Robert Downey Jr. in "Avengers: Endgame."

Want to stream in DTS:X? It’s coming in 2023 thanks to Disney+ and IMAX

Disney+ will become the first major streaming service to offer DTS:X, as an expansion of its IMAX Enhanced Marvel movie collection.