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Man wearing Sony SRS-NB10 neckband speaker.

Sony’s latest neckband speaker is aimed at remote workers

Sony has introduced another neckband speaker, but this time it's aimed at the work-from-home crowd. The SRS-NB10 launches in September for $150.
Oppo Enco X

Oppo Enco X review: Android-friendly AirPods Pro killers

Plenty of companies have tried to offer the AirPods Pro's features and design for a lot less money. The Enco X are the first noise-canceling earbuds to succeed.
Beats Fit Pro.

Beats Fit Pro offer secure fit, ANC, and head-tracking spatial audio for $200

The newest Beats true wireless earbuds adopt a slew of Apple technologies like head-tracking spatial audio, skin sensors, and adaptive EQ.
Paramount+ SpongeBob Universe Live Channel.

Paramount+ adds Live Channels for ‘effortless’ entertainment

In addition to its on-demand library and live TV coverage of sports and news, Paramount+ now has linear streaming channels for its most popular shows.
Palm Buds Pro.

Palm takes a shot at the AirPods Pro with $129 Palm Buds Pro

Palm, the company that received scathing reviews for its 2018 Palm Phone, is back with the $129 Palm Buds Pro, a set of true wireless noise-canceling earbuds.
V-Moda M-200 ANC

V-Moda M-200 ANC review: Overpriced over-ear headphones

Charging lots of money for wireless headphones -- like V-Moda's $500 M-200 ANC -- is fine when you deliver an all-star performance. But these cans fall short.
Sony SRS-RA5000 360 speaker

Sony SRS-RA5000 speaker review: An expensive experiment

Spatial audio is a hot trend, and Sony's SRS-RA5000 attempts to capitalize on that by leveraging the company's 360 Reality Audio format, but it misses the mark.
1more pistonbuds pro noise canceling wireless earbuds 1

1More’s PistonBuds Pro deliver hybrid ANC for $70

1More's latest PistonBuds Pro wireless earbuds are its lowest-priced model with active noise cancellation.
Vizio 2021 M-Series Quantum 4K HDR TV

Vizio’s 2021 TVs get a major gaming upgrade with FreeSync

Vizio has good news for gamers who are considering buying a new TV. The company is updating its 2021 TV models with AMD's FreeSync VRR display technology.
Sony 2022 Z9K 8K mini-LED TV.

QD-OLED, mini-LED, and 8K: These are the best TVs of CES 2022

CES might be a show for all kinds of innovations, but it's still the best place to see which TVs are headed our way. These TVs were the best of the show.
House of Marley Get Together Duo Wireless Speakers

House of Marley Get Together Duo: Real stereo, weak bass

House of Marley's latest offering is an affordable and flexible way to get true stereo sound with a minimum of fuss. But does its sound quality pass the test?
Sony A90J OLED TV

Sony confirms all 2021 4K, 8K TV prices, including massive 100-inch Bravia X92J

We've known since CES 2021 that Sony has some awesome TVs in store for this year, and now we know how much they cost and when they'll start shipping to buyers.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 vs. Momentum True Wireless: ANC now included

Sennheiser is back with the Momentum True Wireless 2, the sequel to an already very good set of wireless earbuds. Here's how they stack up to the originals.
man on phone wearing 1more comfobuds pro

1More ComfoBuds Pro review: Affordably awesome ANC

1More's ComfoBuds Pro true wireless earbuds are positioned as $95 AirPods Pro alternatives. Is such a thing even possible? As it turns out, yes, it is.
Astell&Kern Arco CA1000 headphone amp and digital audio player held in someone's hand.

Astell&Kern blurs the line between headphone amp and digital audio player

If you've ever looked at headphone amplifiers and wished they could be more versatile, Astell&Kern's Acro CA1000 will leave you breathless.
JLab Go Air Pop in multiple colors.

At $20, JLab’s latest wireless earbuds are almost disposable

How cheap can a set of true wireless earbuds get? Just $20 will buy you JLab's latest Go Air Pop, a set of basic buds with great battery life.
Skullcandy Dime True Wireless Earbuds

Skullcandy Dime hands-on review: Cheap and cheerful

You can't expect the world from a $25 set of true wireless earbuds. But that doesn't stop the Skullcandy Dime from doing a few things surprisingly well.
amazon echo studio 3d smart speaker original

Amazon takes a shot at Apple and Sonos with $199 Echo Studio, a 3D smart speaker

Amazon has just put companies like Apple and Sonos on notice: It's getting into the high-quality speaker game with its $199 Echo Studio, an immersive, 3D smart speaker that is designed to work with Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 sound formats.
Ikea Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker hung vertically on a wall.

Ikea Symfonisk Picture Frame review: The art of noise

Ikea's unusual Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker is an attempt to hide a speaker by disguising it as art that hangs on a wall. Here's what you can expect.
V-Moda Hexamove Lite true wireless earbuds.

V-Moda’s first true wireless earbuds come with tons of fit options

V-Moda's first true wireless earbuds -- the Hexamove -- go big on fit options instead of tech features, including earhooks, lanyards, and swappable shields.
Shure Aonic 40 ANC headphones.

Shure Aonic 40 hands-on review: Sound this good should be more comfortable

Shure's latest ANC headphones are well-priced, beautifully designed, and sound awesome. But a thin and poorly padded headband makes them tricky to recommend.
Earin A-3 true wireless earbuds

Earin A-3 earbuds review: Good things come in small packages

Just how small can true wireless earbuds get? Earin's answer: Very, very small. The A-3 are tiny, yet manage to pump out decent sound. Is that enough for $199?
Beats Studio Buds

Beats Studio Buds review: These are the AirPods Pro Lite

With some of the AirPods Pro's best features, but at a way lower price, the Studio Buds make for a great set of everyday true wireless earbuds.
Woman wearing Zvox AV30 wireless earbuds.

Zvox’s first wireless earbuds clarify dialogue and voices

Zvox has launched its first set of wireless earbuds -- the AV30 -- which cost $100 and promise to make your calls and movies easier to hear.
1More Comfobuds

1More ComfoBuds Review: Small and comfy AirPods alternatives

If you don't like Apple's high prices, but you don't like the way most other earbuds fit, the 1More ComfoBuds are an affordable and comfy true wireless option.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro.

Jabra adds Bluetooth Multipoint to Elite 7 Pro/Active earbuds

A new firmware update adds multidevice simultaneous connections to the Elite 7 Pro and Elite 7 Active wireless earbuds.
JLab Epic Air ANC

JLab Epic Air ANC review: Big bang for your true wireless bucks

JLab's first true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation only cost $99. Can they deliver the same performance as Apple's $249 AirPods Pro? We find out.
AirPods 3 on an athlete.

Apple AirPods 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

The Galaxy Buds 2 and the Apple AirPods 3 are two great wireless audio options, but which is better? Here are our thoughts on both 'buds, and which we prefer.
Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro

Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro review: Affordably awesome

Looking for AirPods Pro features without spending $250? These ANC earbuds come very close and cost a lot less. Here's what you should know before buying.
Bose SoundControl Hearing Aids

Bose’s hearing aids cost $850, no audiologist visit necessary

The Bose SoundControl Hearing Aids are the first to receive FDA clearance for direct-to-consumer sales, thanks to Bose's use of app-based customization.
Monoprice Monolith AMT headphones.

Monoprice’s Monolith headphones based on exotic AMT tech cost just $1,000

Normally known for bringing well-established tech to buyers at rock-bottom prices, Monoprice is attempting to make ultra-high-end audio more affordable.
Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM4 Vs. WH-1000XM3: What’s the difference and which should you buy?

Now that Sony has released the WH-1000XM4, its anticipated sequel to its awesome WH-1000XM3 wireless ANC headphones, only one question remains: What changed?
Sudio E2 wireless earbuds in their charging case.

Sudio E2 review: A Swedish spatial surprise

Sudio's latest wireless earbuds do active noise cancellation and wireless charging, but they also offer a virtual spatial audio mode that is surprisingly good.
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker in blue.

Bose SoundLink Flex is a waterproof speaker that knows what’s up

Bose's latest SoundLink speaker is the $149 SoundLink Flex, a small, rugged waterproof speaker that can adjust its sound based on its orientation.
Bowers & Wilkins PI5 true wireless earbuds in their charging case.

Bowers & Wilkins PI5 review: Sophisticated style, big bass sound

B&W's first true wireless earbuds face stiff competition, but the PI5 offer a stylish alternative to noise-canceling models from Sony, Bose, Apple, and Jabra.
Master & Dynamic MW08

Master & Dynamic MW08 review: Revel in the sublime sound

Master & Dynamic's MW08 true wireless earbuds combine massive battery life with ANC and superb sound quality, but at a hefty price. Are they worth it?
Toshiba C350 Series Smart Fire TV 4K

Toshiba C350 Fire TV does 4K, HDMI 2.1, and Dolby Vision, starting at $350

Fans of Amazon's Fire TV streaming platform now have another choice when it comes to an all-in-one smart TV. The Toshiba C350 Series is an affordable 4K HDR TV.
TCL Alto 8+ 2.1 soundbar with Fire TV

TCL Alto 8+ soundbar with Fire TV down to just $75 for Black Friday

Black Friday soundbar deals are here and we've found an exceptionally low price on the TCL Alto 8+ soundbar that doubles as a 4K Fire TV streaming media player.