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Spotify Car Thing

Spotify’s Car Thing now available to anyone for $90

Spotify's Car Thing in-vehicle accessory for navigating and playing the company's audio content is now available to anyone in the U.S.
Polk Signa S4 Dolby Atmos 3.1.2 soundbar.

Polk Signa S4 Soundbar review: Simply better TV sound

Polk's latest soundbar lacks features like voice assistants, AirPlay, and Chromecast, but it has killer Dolby Atmos sound and a setup that couldn't be easier.
ClipDart founder, Kyle Parker.

ClipDart is an on-demand barber app aimed at people of color

Finding someone who can cut your hair is pretty easy -- unless you're a person of color who lives outside of a major city. ClipDart aims to fix that.
Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones.

Bose updates QC45 ANC headphones with adjustable EQ

Customizable EQ was one of the few missing features when Bose launched the QuietComfort 45 headphones, but that has been fixed with a firmware update.
Epson Pro Cinema LS12000.

Epson’s new 4K laser projector does HDR10+, 120Hz gaming

For those who want a big, bright image, whether for movies or gaming, Epson's Pro Cinema LS12000 is a powerhouse of features, color, and brightness.
Sony 2022 A95K 4K QD-OLED TV.

World’s first QD-OLED TVs will be expensive, but not insane

We're still waiting for Sony to announce its prices for the very first QD-OLED TV (A95K), but we already have a hint that it will be cheaper than we thought.
TCL's 6-Series Google TV with mini-LED backlighting.

Why Best Buy just pulled TCL’s Google TVs from stores

Best Buy is no longer selling TCL's new lineup of Google TV-based smart TVs. Sluggish performance may be the reason -- here's what you need to know.
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Disney+ has a Dolby Atmos problem. Here’s what you need to know

Disney+ might be the latest and greatest streaming service, but it's not without flaws. We've discovered that not all streaming devices that have a Disney+ app are getting the best available Dolby Atmos audio content. Here are the devices that work and those that are having problems.
The Nothing Ear 1's open case.

Nothing Ear 1 gets Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant access

Nothing's excellent $99 Ear 1 wireless earbuds now have something they were missing at launch: Voice assistant access.
Woman wearing Jabra Enhance Plus true wireless earbuds.

Jabra’s Enhance Plus hearing aid earbuds are $799

Jabra's Enhance Plus earbuds have been priced at $799 and will be available at hearing clinics throughout the U.S. starting February 25.
Technics EAH-AZ60.

Technics EAH-AZ60 review: Shockingly good sound and silence

Technics' flagship earbuds offer superb sound quality and noise cancellation, plus tons of high-value features, at a lower price than many other premium buds.
Roku Express 4K+ with remote on a table.

Roku Express 4K+ review: Easy, affordable 4K streamer

Roku's latest media streaming device might be tiny, but inside where it counts, the Express 4K+ is a powerhouse with 4K, HDR, AirPlay, and voice control.
Comcast's improved accessibility features let you increase on-screen font sizes.

Comcast says accessibility is no longer an afterthought

Comcast says that it has transitioned to a new global technology platform that puts accessibility features front and center for those who need them.
Sony HT-S400 2.1 channel soundbar.

Sony’s new $300 soundbar connects wirelessly to Bravia TVs

Sony's $300 HT-S400 is a fairly basic soundbar plus wireless subwoofer, but it can connect wirelessly to Sony's Bravia TVs, for a cleaner and simpler set up.
2021 Samsung MicroLED TV

Samsung reveals 76-inch MicroLED, adds TikTok to all of its 2021 TVs

Samsung gave the world its first official look at its entire 2021 TV and entertainment lineup, headlined by the company's 4K MicroLED and 8K Neo QLED models.
JVC HA-XC90T true wireless earbuds.

JVC HA-XC90T review: Mammoth bass and battery life

JVC's latest rugged true wireless earbuds offer water- and dust-proofing, a huge 15-hour battery life, and massive bass response. But are they worth $200?
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House of Marley Exodus ANC headphones review: Balancing act

House of Marley Exodus ANC headphones check a lot of boxes. They're reasonably priced, made of sustainable materials, and offer up a balanced sound that most people will really enjoy. They're also super comfy. But there are a few drawbacks which might give you pause before buying. Here's our full review.
Awair Glow review

Awair Glow review

Our Awair Glow review: A great smart home gadget at a good price, it monitors air quality and can activate appliances.
A promotional image showing a child and two adults having their hair blown pack by the power of a 3D TV image.

Look out! 3D TVs could be poised to make a surprising comeback

3D TV as a consumer technology has been all but dead since TV manufacturers abandoned it in favor of 4K, HDR, and QLED, all of which have led to stunning, but admittedly 2D images. But don't count 3D out just yet: A new holographic version of 3D that doesn't require glasses and can be seen from any angle is around the corner.
RHA TrueControl ANC true wireless earbuds

RHA TrueControl ANC earbuds review: A lesson in ear-gonomics

RHA's first set of noise-canceling true wireless earbuds, the TrueControl ANC, sound terrific and have a unique shape, but their high price is hard to justify.
Klipsch Cinema 600 soundbar

Klipsch Cinema 600 Sound Bar review: Bold look, bold sound

The Klipsch Cinema 600 delivers a ton of power and dead-simple setup for bigger, better TV sound quality.
A woman wearing AirPods 3rd Generation while exercising.

Next-gen AirPods could let others override your ANC

A recently spotted patent application shows that your next AirPods could be smart enough to know when your noise cancellation should be turned off.
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Safe by Hub6 review

If paying your monthly alarm monitoring fees has got you seeing red but you don’t want to scrap your perfectly good alarm system, we’ve got good news. The $250 Safe by Hub6 lets your alarm talk to you directly without monthly fees. You’ll need to do some basic wiring, but the annual savings are worth it.
A preview image of a custom Ikea Symfonisk Picture Frame speaker cover from Unisk.

How to customize Ikea Symfonisk Picture Frame Sonos speakers

Unisk, a Dutch startup, has developed a way to print your own custom covers for Ikea's Sonos-powered Symfonisk Picture Frame speakers. Here's how they look.
Spotify app icon on iPhone.

Spotify’s HiFi tier was MIA in 2021. Will 2022 be any different?

It's been almost a year since Spotify announced a lossless, CD-quality music tier. Now that its original timeline has come and gone, is Spotify HiFi dead?
StoryPhones with Disney StoryShields.

StoryPhones let kids pick their own Disney bedtime stories

These headphones can download and save Disney audiobooks so they can be accessed time and time again, without the need for a phone or internet connection.
Mark Levinson No. 5909 wireless hi-res active noise cancelling headphones.

Mark Levinson’s first-ever headphones debut at CES 2022 for $999

The brand best known for its high-end home and auto sound systems is branching out into portable audio with a pricey set of wireless headphones.
Jabra Elite 4 Active earbuds.

Jabra’s most affordable workout earbuds debut at CES 2022

Jabra's Elite 4 Active bring excellent water protection and ANC to a set of earbuds for less than $120.
Noveto N1 'invisible headphones' speaker.

This $800 speaker promises private listening without headphones

Constant Zoom calls and noisy office/home environments have made headphones a constant companion for many. This speaker might change that forever.
Tablo ATSC 3.0 Quad HDMI OTA receiver/DVR.

Tablo’s latest over-the-air DVR does ATSC 3.0 — with a catch

Nuvyyo's latest Tablo OTA DVR can handle ATSC 3.0 -- with four tuners on board -- but that NextGen TV content will only work on a cable-connected TV.
Victrola Re-Spin suitcase record player.

Victrola’s Re-Spin is a sustainable take on the suitcase record player

When it comes to taking your vinyl collection on the road, Victrola has a new $100 suitcase record player that is says is more sustainably made.
Monster DNA Fit true wireless earbuds.

Monster expands DNA lineup with new earbuds, Bluetooth speakers

Monster has partnered with a new company to produce the next additions to its DNA line of headphones and speakers. These are its first products.
Man wearing Technics EAH-A800.

Are Technics’ hi-res EAH-A800 the Sony XM4 alternative you’ve been waiting for?

Sony has traditionally been the king of the wireless noise canceling headphone hill, but that could change in March when Technics releases the EAH-A800.
Polk Audio Signa S4 Dolby Atmos soundbar.

Polk’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar, the Signa S4, is just $399

Polk's first Dolby Atmos soundbar is big on sound, but small on price and extra features. It's focused solely on delivering immersive audio -- no bells or whistles.
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Google is bringing Apple’s best headphone features to more products

Apple's automatic audio switching and head-tracking spatial audio are its coolest headphone technologies. Google plans to do the same for Android.
Sony 2022 Bravia XR TV lineup.

Sony claims mini-LED superiority with 2022 8K and 4K TVs

Sony might be late to the mini-LED game, but now that it has added it to its flagship 2022 TVs, it's throwing shade at the competition.
JBL Reflect Aero true wireless earbuds.

JBL shows off new true wireless earbuds and speakers at CES 2022

JBL has updated many of its most popular earbuds and portable speakers for 2022, with better sound and dust protection.
JLab Go Air Tones.

JLab’s new skin tone earbuds go beyond black and white

Tired of true wireless earbuds that only come in black or white? JLab's Go Air Tones come in seven skin tones that better reflect the diversity of human skin.