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Models stand beside a demo of LG Display's OLED EX panel.

LG Display uses exotic deuterium to make OLED TVs 30% brighter

LG Display has announced OLED EX, its next-generation OLED tech that it claims can get 30% brighter than existing OLED displays.
LG A1 OLED 4K HDR TV screen displaying imagery of a colorful landscape at sunset.

How to know if you’re actually getting HDR on your TV

High Dynamic Range (HDR) is the best thing to happen to TV since HDTV, but how do you know if your HDR TV is actually showing you HDR? Here's how to check.
TTTV lickable TV prototype.

Somebody built a lickable TV. I repeat: A. Lickable. TV.

We've had 4K, 8K, HDR, 3D, and curved TV screens, but none of that can compare to what might be next: A TV you can taste by licking it.
LG Display's Virtual Ride concept at CES 2022.

LG Display previews Peloton’s possible future at CES 2022

CES 2022 is still over a week away, but LG Display has given us a sneak peek at two of its show concepts: An immersive exercise bike and the ultimate La-Z-Boy.
TCL's 6-Series Google TV with mini-LED backlighting.

TCL Google TVs are back at Best Buy, following software fix

TCL's Google TV models are back on store shelves and online at Best Buy following a software fix that addresses performance issues.
Playstation 5 with a controller.

How to set up your TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X

You just bought a new next-gen gaming console like the PS5 or Xbox Series X and you want to make sure they perform their best? These TV settings are the key.
LG StanbyMe TV.

LG’s fully wireless StanbyMe is the touchscreen TV you didn’t know you wanted

Ahead of CES 2022, LG is showing off two new lifestyle TVs, including a fully wireless model that sits on a rolling stand and can be used for video chats.
AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ headphones.

AIAIAI’s latest headphones let you ditch the cable, not the quality

AIAIAI's new Bluetooth headphones offer wire-free convenience and lossless, low-latency audio thanks to an included wireless transmitter.
Using a remote control.

Want to watch TV in your hotel? Better bring your phone

The pandemic has brought a lot of changes, but one you may not be expecting is in hotel rooms, where TV remotes are quickly becoming artifacts of a past era.
Image showing Dolby Atmos 3D sound.

From movies to music, 2021 was the year of Dolby Atmos

It's taken a while, but Dolby Atmos has cemented itself as the premier surround sound format -- and 2021 was the year it became nearly ubiquitous.
Sonos Roam

Sonos needs to curb its power consumption if it wants to be net zero by 2040

When it comes to climate change, Sonos has identified power consumption of its products as the area where it can make the biggest impact on carbon.
Man holding the Sonos Roam portable speaker.

Sonos adds Dolby Atmos Music and hi-res audio support for Amazon Music

Sonos is adding the ability to play Dolby Atmos Music and hi-res audio tracks directly from Amazon Music on compatible products like the Arc and Beam soundbars.
The AirPods Pro placed on top of a red iPhone.

AirPods 3 could finally debut at Apple’s Unleashed event on October 18

Despite being a no-show at Apple's iPhone 13 launch event, experts still believe we'll see the AirPods 3 before the end of the year.
Bowers and Wilkins new Zeppelin wireless smart speaker.

B&W’s Zeppelin gets rebooted as a $799 hi-res smart speaker

B&W has brought back its iconic Zeppelin wireless speaker, but this time, it's more expensive, more powerful, and more capable.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage

Bang and Olufsen Beosound Stage review: Beauty and the bass

If you can afford it, you won't find a sexier soundbar. But for immersive movie sound, you'll find better options from other companies that will save money too.
Squid Game official soundtrack.

Spotify adds a Netflix hub so you can listen to the chilling sounds of Squid Game

Spotify is the place to be if you're a fan of Netflix shows like Squid Game or Outer Banks. A dedicated hub has access to official soundtracks and playlists.
Nvidia GeForce Now on LG TVs.

LG adds Nvidia GeForce Now gaming to select 2021 smart TVs

LG is adding a native app to its newest WebOS-powered smart TVs that will give users access to the Nvidia GeForce Now streaming gaming platform.
A smartphone with the Tidal logo.

Tidal launches free subscription tier and more ways for artists to get paid

The music service once co-owned by Jay Z has released its first free streaming subscription tier, which will offer full access to the service's music catalog.
Spotify app icon on iPhone.

Spotify’s services are slowly returning to normal after Google Cloud problem

Spotify's web and mobile player interfaces aren't accessible for a lot of people at the moment.
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Sonos soundbars are getting DTS Digital 5.1 surround support

Sonos is updating its soundbars to be compatible with DTS Digital Surround, a 5.1-channel format that is used on DVDs and Blu-rays.
Apple AirPods spatial audio

Apple’s AirPods Pro spatial audio turns your iPhone into a movie theater

Some audio effects are just cheesy, but not Apple's new spatial audio for the AirPods Pro. Here's why we're seriously impressed by the new 3D sound experience.
2021 Amazon Echo Buds Second Generation

Amazon Music HD now included free with Amazon Music Unlimited

Amazon has just included its entire Amazon Music HD catalog for free with subscriptions to its Amazon Music Unlimited streaming music service.
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Spotify hits repeat on its Premium special offer: $1 a month for 3 months

Back by popular demand it seems, or perhaps to bolster demand, Spotify is relaunching its $1 for three months of its Premium tier of service for anyone who has not previously signed up for a subscription. The offer begins on May 15 and ends on June 30.
Shure Aonic Free in charging case.

Shure’s first true wireless earbuds focus on music and call quality

Shure's $199 Aonic Free are its first true wireless earbuds. They're light on features but Shure says their sound and call quality will be top-notch.
TV showing filmmaker mode logo.

LG TVs can automatically kill the soap opera effect for Prime Video content

LG is adding an update to its 2020 and 2021 TVs that can automatically disable motion smoothing to avoid the soap opera effect.
Denon AVR-S660H 8K A/V receiver.

Denon announces a trio of new 8K A/V receivers starting at $449

Denon has updated some of its most popular A/V receivers to support 8K resolution whether you need it now or in the future.
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Amazon Music expands spatial audio to more devices

Amazon Music is following Apple Music's lead by rolling out spatial audio support to more devices, including iOS and Android phones.
Apple AirPods Pro.

Apple extends AirPods Pro service program by another year

If you bought Apple's AirPods Pro prior to October 2020, you now have an extra year of protection for sound issues like crackling or poor bass.
AirPods Pro resting on an iPhone with open charging case nearby.

Your iPhone can now guide you to your lost AirPods Pro

With a recent update to the firmware of Apple's AirPods Pro and Max headphones, your iPhone can now locate them with precision.
Grell Audio TWS/1 noise-canceling true wireless earbuds.

Grell Audio promises audiophile-grade wireless earbuds for $200

Sennheiser's long-time chief headphone designer is out on his own and his first product is a set of $200 earbuds that are meant to satisfy picky listeners.
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Google Play Music is shutting down. These are the best alternatives

By the end of 2020, Google Play Music will officially be no more. Before then, users will need to find a new streaming home. Which service should you pick?
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These $89 AirPod competitors are a bet on the power of branding

Is clever branding enough to sell a competitor to Apple's AirPods from a company you've never heard of?
A couple discuss televisions while shopping at Best Buy in the CambridgeSide Galleria in Cambridge, MA on August 11, 2018. Massachusetts shoppers are taking advantage of the tax-free weekend after two years without.

Why your next TV could very well cost a lot more

If you've been waiting to buy a TV, you've probably noticed an alarming increase in prices this year. What's behind the surge, and when will it end?
Spotify app icon on iPhone.

Spotify looks to lure podcasters, listeners away from Apple with polls, Q&As

In its fight with Apple to be the number one player in podcasting, Spotify has announced two new tools to make episodes more interactive: Polls and Q&As.
Sonos Beam Gen 1 and Gen 2, stacked vertically.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) review: Improved immersion with Dolby Atmos

The original Sonos Beam was a nearly perfect small-size soundbar for bedrooms. With the addition of Dolby Atmos, the Gen 2 model is even better.
Woman wearing Technics EAH-AZ40 true wireless earbuds in silver.

Technics’ new earbuds focus on call quality and wireless hi-res audio

Technics's EAH-AZ60 and EAH-AZ40 true wireless earbuds deliver more features and lower prices than the company's previous models.
Sony WF-C500 true wireless earbuds and case sitting on a table..

Sony delivers the $100 WF-C500, its most affordable set of true wireless earbuds

Sony has taken the wraps off the $100 WF-C500, its most affordable set of true wireless earbuds, plus a new set of noise-canceling wireless headphones.
Hisense 4K Smart TriChroma Laser TV 100L7T

Is Hisense’s 100-inch, RGB three-laser TV the ultimate home theater centerpiece?

Hisense debuted its first Laser TV, ultra-short-throw projector a year and a half ago. Now, at CES 2019, the company unveiled a dual-laser version and a remarkable three-laser, RGB projector capable of 3500 ANSI lumens, 4K, HDR, and a massive color gamut. We give you an up-close look here.