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Apple Music One Mix DJ series in spatial audio.

Apple Music relaunches One Mix DJ series in spatial audio

Apple Music has relaunched its collection of DJ mixes using Dolby Atmos music spatial audio, for a more immersive club-like experience.
Close-up of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX wireless earbuds.

Bang & Olufsen debuts waterproof Beoplay EX wireless earbuds

Bang & Olufsen's latest wireless earbuds offer more comfort, better sound quality, and better water protection.
Sony HT-S400 soundbar.

Sony HT-S400 review: A tough sell at this price

Sony throws in an excellent wireless subwoofer, but the HT-S400 can't quite justify it's higher price.
Model Kaia Gerber wearing Beats Studio Buds in Ocean Blue.

Beats boasts 3 new colors for Studio Buds, new Android tools

Beats has added three new colors to the Beats Studio Buds lineup, including Sunset Pink, Ocean Blue, and Moon Gray.
Amazon reviews on a desktop computer, iPad, and iPhone.

Shocker: Amazon reviews still can’t be trusted

A recent survey out of the U.K. found that a surprisingly high number of wireless headphones on Amazon had artificially boosted ratings.
Top view of the Vizio M-Series 2.1 soundbar.

Vizio M-Series 2.1 (M215a-J6) review: A Dolby Atmos intro

For well less than $200, Vizio gives budget-minded TV owners an easy way to dip their toes into Dolby Atmos.
Close-up of the Denon Home Subwoofer.

Denon adds a wireless subwoofer to Home family of speakers

Denon's Home family of wireless speakers now has a dedicated wireless subwoofer -- the $599 Denon Home Subwoofer.
Final Audio ZE3000 wireless earbuds in their charging case.

Final Audio ZE3000 review: Doing one thing really well

Boutique Japanese audio brand, Final Audio has made a no-compromises set of wireless earbuds at a very affordable price.
Spotify Car Thing showing an incoming call.

Spotify’s Car Thing now lets you control your other media

Spotify's Car Thing is getting an upgrade that gives it more abilities like managing phone calls and playing content from non-Spotify sources.
Red Technics 50th anniversary SL-1200 turntable.

Technics drops 50th anniversary SL-1200 turntable

The turntable that single-handedly defined DJ culture for a half-century is back with as a limited-edition 50th anniversary model.
Man wearing Creative Outlier Pro ANC earbuds.

Creative’s Outlier Pro ANC earbuds have massive battery life

If a bigger battery is what you seek in a set of wireless earbuds, the 15-hour play time of the Creative Outlier Pro looks promising.
Plex Discover screen.

Plex adds streaming discovery, search, and watchlists

Plex, the software that organizes all of your personal media, can now help you find something to watch on your streaming services, too.
Man wearing Olive Max hearing aids.

Olive Max provides low-cost alternative to hearing aids

They might look like earbuds for athletes, but the Olive Max are actually FDA Class 2 hearing aids that you'll be able to buy without seeing an audiologist.
Front view of man wearing Monoprice Monolith M1070C.

Monoprice M1070C review: Giant cans miss on planar’s promise

Monoprice attempts to make planar magnetic technology accessible and affordable, but something's definitely missing.
Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones.

Dyson Zone are noise-canceling, air-purifying headphones

The Dyson Zone is a set of noise-canceling headphones that also act as a wearable air purifier for use in dirty, urban landscapes.
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Bose updates speakers and soundbars with Chromecast built-in

Android users who own Bose's smart speakers or soundbars have good reason to be excited. The company has just released an update that adds Chromecast built-in.
Samsung 2022 QN900B 8K Neo QLED TV.

Samsung prices 2022 4K, 8K, Neo QLED TVs, pre-orders begin

Samsung has released pricing and pre-ordering info on many of its 2022 TVs, including 4K and 8K Neo QLED models, The Frame, and the company's first QD-OLED TV.
Devialet Gemini

Devialet takes on Apple, Sony, and Sennheiser with $299 Gemini ANC earbuds

High-end French audio brand Devialet has announced its $299 Devialet Gemini, a set of active noise-canceling earbuds that evoke the company's Phantom speakers.
Sennheiser's Ambeo Soundbar.

Sennheiser brings AirPlay 2 to Ambeo soundbars with Ambeo OS

Owners of Sennheiser's big and bold Ambeo soundbar are going to get several new features including AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect.
Chromecast with Google TV remote.

Google embeds Android TV remote app into Android phones

You'll soon no longer need to download Google's remote app for Android TV. The company plans to embed the app's functionality into all Android smartphones.
Astell&Kern AK UW100

Astell&Kern AK UW100 review: Seriously great sound

Astell&Kern's first wireless earbuds face some stiff competition, but the $299 AK UW100 sound fantastic.
Sony HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos soundbar close-up of top panel.

Sony HT-A7000 review: A fully loaded soundbar experience

There's no shortage of capable home theater soundbars out there, but few models attempt -- let alone succeed -- at doing as much as Sony's HT-A7000.
Ikea Vappeby Bluetooth speaker in blue.

Ikea launches $65 Bluetooth lantern speaker with Spotify Tap

Ikeas' Vappeby Bluetooth speaker is dustproof, water-resistant, and has an LED light. But it's also the first Bluetooth speaker to integrate Spotify Tap.
V-Moda M-200 Studio Headphones

V-Moda M-200 review: Studio cans with surgical precision

Wired headphones have lost ground to wireless models of late, but when it comes to hearing every audible detail, V-Moda's M-200 prove wired is still wicked.
1More ComfoBuds Mini seen beside their charging case.

1More ComfoBuds Mini review: Tiny earbuds, big bass

1More's tiny ComfoBuds Mini are aimed at folks who have a hard time getting a comfy fit from other wireless earbuds, but a few flaws keep them from being ideal.
Side view of Front view of Epson Home Cinema LS11000 4K HDR laser projector.

Epson Home Cinema LS11000: $3999 for 4K, HDR projection

Epson adds a more affordable 4K HDR laser projector to its lineup with the Home Cinema LS11000 4K PRO-UHD laser projector.
Hands seen holding 1More ComfoBuds Mini wireless earbuds.

1More’s $99 ComfoBuds Mini may be the smallest ANC earbuds

Manufacturer 1More has launched what it claims is the smallest set of noise canceling wireless earbuds you can buy, for less than $100.
Polk Audio's Magnifi Mini AX soundbar.

Polk brings Dolby Atmos to its compact MagniFi soundbar

Polk Audio's MagniFi family of compact soundbars now has a model that's compatible with both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D sound formats.
Close-up of Thinksound OV21 wired headphones' walnut cover.

Thinksound OV21 review: Precise, plush, eco-friendly sound

These sustainably designed audiophile headphones impressed us with their accurate sound and super-comfy fit.
Disney Plus app on a TV.

Disney+ is getting an ad-supported tier in 2022

Disney+ is set to join the ranks of streaming services that offer a price-reduced tier supported by the presentation of ads.
Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 front touch panel.

B&W Panorama 3 soundbar: Easy Dolby Atmos for $1,000

B&W's first Dolby Atmos soundbar is aimed at those who want top-notch immersive sound in a super-simple package.
Beats Stüssy Pill+ limited edition speaker.

Beats resurrects Pill+ speaker with a Stüssy limited edition

Beats revives its discontinued Pill+ Bluetooth speaker in a limited-edition collaboration with Stüssy.
Sennheiser IE 600 IEMs.

Sennheiser teases new earbuds and a smaller Ambeo soundbar

Sennheiser plans to release the Momentum True Wireless 3 and a smaller, more affordable Ambeo soundbar later in 2022.
Sony Bravia XR A90J 4K OLED TV

Sony is updating 2021 Bravia TVs with variable refresh rate

Reports are coming in that Sony has finally issued a VRR update for its 2021 lineup of XR processor-based TVs, something it had promised in 2021.
Sonos Roam SL

Sonos Roam SL ditches the microphone and saves you $20

Sonos' smallest, portable speaker now comes in a version that doesn't support voice assistants.
LG CineBeam HU715Q and HU710P 4K HDR projectors.

LG debuts two new CineBeam 4K HDR projectors

LG has two new CineBeam projectors for folks who want to enjoy their movies and TV shows in sizes up to 300 inches, in 4K resolution and high dynamic range.
A man listens to his cell phone audio via bluetooth headphones.

Lossless Bluetooth audio? Qualcomm says it’s coming in 2022

Qualcomm's new mobile audio chips will usher in a new wave of wireless audio features like better ANC and audio sharing.
Man wearing Vue Lite 2 audio glasses.

Vue Lite 2 review: Audio glasses made for working remotely

Vue's latest audio glasses can't compete with earbuds or headphones for music quality, but they're a very good alternative for voice calls