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Klipsch T5 II ANC true wireless earbuds.

Klipsch T5 II ANC review: Super-stylish buds are now quieter and smarter

Klipsch's T5 II ANC are an attempt to rewrite the rules for true wireless earbuds using smart software features. With only a few exceptions, they succeed.
Shure Aonic Free true wireless earbuds.

Shure Aonic Free review: True wireless studio monitors

The Shure Aonic Free don't possess ANC, wireless charging or even great battery life, but they're an ideal tool for wire-free critical listening.
Samsung 2020 soundbar S Series

Samsung’s 2020 soundbar lineup adds Dolby Atmos to your TV starting at $700

Samsung has formally announced its full 2020 soundbar lineup including its Q Series flagship models with wireless subwoofers, surround modules, and Dolby Atmos.
KEF Mu3 True Wireless Earbuds

KEF Mu3 true wireless earbuds review: Beauty and the beat

KEF's reputation as a top-tier audio brand means we have very high expectations for the $230 Mu3, the company's first true wireless earbuds. Do they deliver?
Jabra Elite Active 75t

Jabra Elite Active 75t review: The best buds for blocking noise and water

For $20 more than the awesome Jabra Elite 75t, the Elite Active 75t give you a fully waterproof set of earbuds. For some, that's $20 very well spent.
Skullcandy Sesh Evo

Skullcandy Sesh Evo review: No more lost true wireless earbuds

Skullcandy's Sesh Evo are fairly average true wireless earbuds for their affordable $60 price. But with Tile tracking and multiple colors, they're worth a look.
Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds

Denon’s first true wireless earbuds are now available starting at just $99

Denon joins the ranks of Bang & Olufsen, Sony, and Technics with the debut of the company's first two models of true wireless earbuds.
The Sony WF-SP800N earbud in an ear.

Sony WF-SP800N review: Elite earbuds for every athlete

It's hard to beat Sony's WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds, but with ANC, waterproofing, monster battery life, and great sound, Sony's WF-SP800N come very close.
Skyworth's XC9000 4K OLED TV.

Skyworth’s $1,200 XC9000 Series is now the cheapest OLED TV you can buy

Chinese TV brand Skyworth is driving down the price of 4K OLED TVs with its XC9000, an Android TV-based model that starts at just $1,200.
Sennheiser CX True Wireless earbuds.

Sennheiser CX True Wireless review: Audiophile earbuds on a budget

Sporting the same great Sennheiser sound as the company's other earbuds, but for much less money, they'll delight audio purists looking to save some cash.
Toshiba M-Series 4K Fire TV.

Toshiba brings 120Hz to Fire TVs with new flagship M550-Series

Toshiba's latest smart TV uses a 120Hz panel and is powered by Amazon's Fire TV software, making it the first truly gamer-friendly Fire TV.
Apple AirPods 3.

Apple AirPods 3 review: The best of both worlds

Apple's latest true wireless earbuds improve on the original AirPods in all the areas that matter, like sound quality and battery life.
Nuheara IQBuds2 Max

Nuheara IQbuds2 Max review: They’ll level-up your listening

Most true wireless earbuds give you good sound in a small package, but the IQbuds2 Max go further, with hearing aid technology and incredible noise canceling.
ready player one review reaching

These are the best 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays to show off your home theater

What good is a 4K TV if you don't have the means of pushing it to its limits? If you're looking to bask in the sheer glory of your new 4K Ultra HD TV, you're going to need the right movies to make the most out of it. We've put together a shortlist of our favorite 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays.
Leaked image of Beats Fit Pro.

Kim Kardashian spotted wearing unannounced Beats Fit Pro

Reality star Kim Kardashian has been out in public wearing what appears to be the unannounced Beats Fit Pro true wireless earbuds.
Jabra Elite 85t

Jabra Elite 85t review: The best AirPods Pro alternative

If you have $230 to spend on true wireless earbuds and want an alternative to Apple's AirPods Pro, look no further than Jabra's stylish Elite 85t with ANC.
Zoom app on Fire TV Omni.

Zoom’s first smart TV app comes to the Fire TV Omni

Amazon Fire TV Omni owners can now quickly and easily do Zoom video calls from the comfort of their couch with a compatible USB webcam.
JLab Go Air Pop in rose.

8 true wireless earbuds that won’t break the bank this holiday season

True wireless earbuds are the ultimate in convenience, but they can be pricey. Not these picks -- they're all great and none cost more than $100.
1More ColorBuds 2 true wireless earbuds.

1More ColorBuds 2 review: Upping the ante with ANC

With a lower price, active noise cancellation, and wireless charging, do 1More's ColorBuds 2 offer enough to set themselves apart? We find out.
Jabra elite 75t true wireless headphones

Jabra Elite 75t review: ANC makes awesome earbuds better

Now with ANC, Jabra's $180 Elite 75t are an even better choice for those looking for great sound and endless customization in a set of true wireless earbuds.
Zorloo Zophia hybrid wireless earbuds.

Can hybrid wireless earbuds fix the lossless audio problem?

Wireless earbuds are hugely convenient, but they can't reproduce the very best level of audio quality. That's what makes the hybrid Zorloo Zophia so intriguing.
Ikea Symfonisk Table Lamp (Gen 2).

Ikea Symfonisk Table Lamp Gen 2 hands-on review: More light, more sound

Ikea's mushroom-shaped table lamp/wireless speaker gets a much-needed makeover while keeping Sonos' ease of use and room-filling sound.
JLab Go Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime charging cases with open lids.

JLab Go Air Pop vs. Skullcandy Dime: Which ultra-budget buds are best?

With the JLab Go Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime, you can now buy true wireless earbuds for less than two movie tickets. But are they any good? We pick a winner.
Apple AirPods Pro.

Should you buy AirPods Pro on Black Friday 2021?

AirPods Pro are very popular true wireless earbuds for Apple users and Black Friday will be a great time to shop for deals. Here's what you need to know.
Vizio V-Series V21-H8 2.1 Soundbar

Vizio V-Series 2.1 Soundbar review: Your TV’s new best friend

If you're looking for better TV sound on a budget, Vizio's V-Series 2.1 Soundbar sounds great, comes with everything you need, and it won't break the bank.
bose announces quiet comfort 45 headphones qc45 case

Should you buy Bose QC 45 headphones on Black Friday 2021?

is Black Friday a good time to shop for Bose's most recent set of noise-canceling headphones? Absolutely. But don't wait or you may be disappointed.
The Amazon Fire TV Omni Series with the Fire TV platform on the screen.

Amazon-built Fire TV Omni and 4-Series 4K TVs now available, starting at $370

Amazon's own smart TVs -- the Fire TV Omni and Fire TV 4-Series -- are now available with prices starting as low as $370 for a 43-inch model.
Marshall Minor III and Motif ANC true wireless earbuds.

Marshall’s AirPods alternatives: Slick style comes with some compromises

Marshall's new earbuds have a rock 'n' roll style that can't be denied. But are guitar amp-inspired looks enough to win over AirPods fans? We check 'em out.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro.

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro earbuds go after Sony’s wireless hi-res crown

Soundcore's latest flagship true wireless earbuds, the $170 Liberty 3 Pro, come with a big set of upgrades, including ANC and hi-res audio.
Hisense U800GR 8k Roku TV.

Hisense debuts its first 8K Roku TV, the 75-inch U800GR

Hisense has launched its first 8K Roku TV, which comes as a 75-inch model for $2,700. The TV supports gamer-friendly features and Roku's latest voice remote.
A person wearing the Wyze Headphones.

Three Sony WH-1000XM4 alternatives that cost less than $100

Sony's WH-1000XM4 are widely considered to be the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy. These alternatives are almost as good, but they cost way less.
Vizio 2021 soundbars family

Vizio M-Series 5.1 soundbar shows up as a Costco exclusive for $300

Vizio continues to release its 2021 soundbar models, including the $1,000 Elevate and the newest addition, a $300 5.1 M-Series model that is only at Costco.
Sennheiser CX 400BT

It’s official: You don’t need to spend more than $100 on true wireless earbuds

Not long ago, you needed to spend more than $200 on true wireless earbuds to get top-tier features like ANC and wireless charging. Those days are long gone.
Tivoli Model One Digital Gen 2

Tivoli Model One Digital radio hands-on review: Small changes, big difference

Tivoli Audio's first attempt to convert their famous Model One tabletop radio into a streaming music speaker didn't go well. Is the second time a charm?
Aukey EP-T32

Three great Powerbeats Pro alternatives that cost less than $100

The Powerbeats Pro are very popular true wireless workout earbuds, but they're expensive. Here are 3 models that fill the same need but are way more affordable.
Sony WF-C500 true wireless earbuds.

Sony WF-C500 earbuds review: Small buds, big sound

Sony's most affordable set of true wireless earbuds come with plenty of compromises except where it really matters: Comfortable fit and great sound.
Monoprice's Monolith M1000ANC headphones lying flat.

Monoprice’s latest ANC headphones feature spatial audio

Monoprice has leveraged Dirac Virtuo technology to give its Monolith M1000ANC headphones a fun and immersive sound.
The Jabra Elite 3 true wireless earbuds in their charging case.

Jabra Elite 3 review: All of the basics on a budget

Jabra's most affordable true wireless earbuds fit like a glove, but the competition offers more value for the same price.