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The illuminated volume dial of the Victrola Stream Carbon Sonos turntable.

Victrola Stream Sonos turntables get a surprise Bluetooth upgrade

Victrola's Stream turntables launched as Sonos-ready devices, but now they can do a lot more.
Philips OLED Roku TV.

New Philips OLED Roku TV challenges LG’s OLED dominance

Fans of and have a new option. Roku has partnered with Philips to bring the first Philips 4K OLED TV to the U.S. The 65-inch Philips OLED Roku TV (formally known as the 65OLED974/F7)  is currently a Sam’s Club exclusive, — roughly the same price as the 65-inch LG B4 OLED TV. Part of the […]
Soundcore AeroFit 2 in charging case.

Soundcore AeroFit 2 review: the best open-ear earbuds for most people

The Soundcore AeroFit 2 have a new design compared to the original AeroFit open earbuds, and deliver great performance and features for the price.
Final Audio ZE3000 SV.

Final Audio’s latest wireless earbuds are shockingly affordable

At $100, if these earbuds sound as good as their predecessors, they'll be an audio bargain.
Shokz OpenFit 2.

Shokz OpenFit 2 review: The most comfortable earbuds you can buy are now even better

Shokz's OpenFit 2 deliver almost everything we could want from open-ear earbuds.
Amazon Echo Show 8 on tabletop from Best Buy for Prime Big Deal Days

A smarter Alexa? Sign me up

Amazon says its Alexa voice assistant is about to get a lot smarter. It's about time.
Wiim Amp Pro.

Wiim Amp Pro review: only for audiophiles

The Wiim Amp impressed the AV world when it came out, so is the Wiim Amp Pro worth the extra $70?
Wiim VibeLink Amp.

Wiim teases a 100-watt amp for those who already own a streamer

The new amp has the same footprint dimensions as the Wiim Ultra.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones hanging on wall hook in front of a mirror.

Best headphones for 2025: Sony, Bose, Apple, and more

From budget-friendly to the best that money can buy, these are the headphones you should be shopping for.
Meze Audio Poet headphones.

Meze debuts gorgeous new open-back planar headphones

Known for their unsurpassed audio quality, planar drivers now have an equally good-looking home.
1More SonoFlow SE HQ31.

1More’s budget-friendly ANC headphones get hi-res audio and more battery life

1More pushes the boundaries on affordable wireless headphones even further.
Man wearing Grado Signature S950.

Grado’s latest audiophile headphones are crafted from Brazilian walnut

The Signature S950 join the HP100 SE as the second model in Grado's Signature series.
Kid lying on a bed wearing headphones while using a tablet.

Are noise-canceling headphones really hurting kids’ hearing?

An alarming report from BBC News suggests ANC headphones could be a factor in a specific type of hearing loss among kids.
Livv Pro.

Hands-on review with the Livv Pro: sports headphones guaranteed to turn heads

The unique shape is said to improve grip and stability, but can they compete with biggest brands?
Earfun Air Pro 4 in front of case.

Best budget headphones and earbuds 2025: Earfun, Soundcore, and more

Saving money and getting great sound quality needn't be mutually exclusive. These headphones and earbuds prove it.
Mockup of the Sonos web app with a grid of generic album icons.

Sonos album art missing? Try these fixes

There's nothing worse than looking at a bunch of identical icons. Here are a few ways to bring the artwork back.
Apple's head-tracking spatial audio for Apple TV 4K.

How to use spatial audio on Apple TV 4K

Apple's spatial audio feature creates immersive experiences for music, movies, and TV shows on the Apple TV 4K. Here's how you can use it.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Earcup/logo close-up.

The best noise-canceling headphones of 2025: Tested and reviewed by our experts

It's a noisy world, but our picks of the best noise-canceling headphones will help hush it for you while making music, podcasts, and other sounds even sweeter.
McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC.

McIntosh’s new streaming DAC is a digital music beast

The robust streamer can handle a huge array of digital sources via wired and wireless connections.
BlueAnt Pump X.

BlueAnt’s new headphones pump your workouts with extra bass

The workout cans have an EQ mode that boosts bass when you need it.
Panasonic Z95A

Panasonic could abandon the U.S. TV market once again

A potential sale of the company's TV unit could end availability of Panasonic TVs in the U.S.
Mixx Analog System 5 turntable and Bluetooth speaker combo.

Mixx packages a Bluetooth turntable with wireless speakers for $300

The all-in-one package combines analog vinyl with wireless digital audio.
Sennheiser HD 505.

Sennheiser HD 505 add a touch of copper and greater comfort to open-back listening

The new cans are lighter and may offer more long-term comfort than other HD 500-series models.
A remote contol pointed at a TV displaying the Sonos logo.

Sonos’ streaming box could be great … if it doesn’t suck

Let's hope Sonos can fix its software problems before this new device debuts.
A Marantz AV 10 receiver displaying Dolby Atmos text on front panel.

The ultimate guide to Dolby Atmos: what it is and how to get the best possible sound

Dolby Atmos can be a great surround sound experience. But just because your gear bears an Atmos label, that doesn't mean you've got Atmos sound. Here's why.
A hi-res audio logo adjacent to a Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar.

How to pick a hi-res streaming service for Sonos

Not all hi-res streaming services are the same, especially on a Sonos speaker.
Cleer Arc II Gaming open-ear earbuds.

Cleer’s open-ear earbuds get new features for gamers

The Arc II and Arc 3 Gaming editions feature ultra low-latency connections.
A screen of available channels in Prime Video.

New Prime Video/Starz/BET+ bundle could save you money

Amazon’s service has a new way for you to save money if you want access to content from Starz and BET+. The two are now available as , which Amazon says is about a 30% savings over subscribing to each one individually. Starz includes access to the March 7 premiere of Power Book III: Raising […]
Apple HomePod 2023

How to use Apple AirPlay

Apple AirPlay is a relatively simple screen mirroring tool to use. Here’s how to access and utilize the feature on your Apple tech!
Meze Audio 105 AER: side close-up.

Meze 105 AER review: Glorious levels of detail

The Meze 105 AER are an awesome entry point into the world of open-back audiophile-grade headphones.
Close up of Sonos logo on a Sonos Arc soundbar.

What is Sonos? The good, the bad, and the future of wireless audio

Everything you need to know about Sonos: The speakers, the app, supported music services, and more.
An iPhone 14 displaying the Amazon Music app with a Dolby Atmos Music playlist, next to a set of Apple AirPods Max headphones.

Amazon Music Unlimited raises prices on individual and family plans

Non-Prime member prices are now the same as Spotify and Apple Music.
Leaked pics of the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2.

Leaked Powerbeats Pro 2 pics give us our first real look at Beats’ next earbuds

Looks like the new sports-oriented earbuds will have fitness tracking features.
Apple AirPods and AirPods Max sitting on the lid of a MacBook Pro laptop.

How to update AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max

Wondering if your AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max are running the latest firmware? Here's how to check and perform an update.
A Sonos Five speaker.

Sonos updates its app with Zones as it rolls out the Era 100 Pro

The new feature coincides with the availability of the Era 100 Pro speaker for commercial installations.
Apple TV 4K Siri Remote.

How to set up an Apple TV and Apple TV 4K

The Apple TV 4K offers a great way to enjoy all of your favorite streaming services. Plus, they're super easy to set up. Here's what to know.
Apple TV 4K: Apple Music now playing screen with Lossless audio format displayed.

Apple Music’s lossless audio on Apple TV isn’t enabled by default. Here’s how to fix that

The addition of lossless audio on Apple Music was a boon for audiophiles, but if you own an Apple TV, you won't hear it automatically.
Sony WH-1000XM5.

Sony’s WH-1000XM6 might be announced before the end of summer

The wait for Sony's next flagship noise-canceling headphones may soon be over.