Airthings Corentium Home radon detector review
Invisible and odorless, radon is a silent killer. The Corentium Home radon detector can tell you instantly if you’re being poisoned.
Arbor Video Doorbell Review
The video doorbell industry is exploding, even though it remains dominated by smart home giants Ring and Nest. Can a new startup called Arbor, with its first crowdfunded product, even hope to compete? The answer is yes, thanks to free video recording and a fully wireless install.
Interview: Sennheiser CEO sees consumer audio sale as big step for hearables
Sennheiser has sold its consumer audio brand to hearing aid giant Sonova. What does this mean for Sennheiser, headphones, and hearables? We asked the CEOs.
Hisense’s 2021 TV lineup: 8K, Dual-Cell, and gamer-friendly features
Value-oriented TV brand Hisense is showing its intent to play with the big names in TVs with a 2021 lineup that includes Dual-Cell tech and its first 8K TV.
HomePod owners can now ask Siri to play music from Deezer
HomePod owners have a new option when it comes to music that can be controlled via Siri: Deezer's full catalog can now be added to Apple's smart speakers.
Hands-on with a WiSA wireless home theater system
Soundbars promise great sound without the headache of wires, but they can't always compete with dedicated systems. With WiSA, you get the best of both worlds.
Roku drops the price of 4K HDR streaming to $40
Roku just released a new streaming device that offers 4K and HDR support for $40, plus a new rechargeable version of its popular voice-based remote control.
Logitech has killed the Harmony universal remote control
In a blow to home theater fans who want to control all of their devices from a single remote, Logitech has said it is exiting the universal remote business.
I tried Apple’s Color Balance on two TVs and I can’t decide if I like it
Apple's example of its new color balancing tool in tvOS 14.5 showed a big difference in image quality but repeated attempts to reproduce it did not succeed.
B&O’s latest full-size luxury speakers feature motorized curtains
Bang & Olufsen's Beolab 28 are a set of wall-mountable, wireless tower smart speakers with built-in subwoofers that start at a whopping $14,750 per pair.
Netflix launches ‘Play Something’ to combat endless scrolling
If you have a Netflix subscription, you've spent your fair share of time looking for something to watch. Play Something is a one-click solution to that problem.
House of Marley debuts eco-friendly wireless speakers just in time for Earth Day
House of Marley is back with another eco-friendly audio product -- the $150 Get Together Duo. These wireless bookshelf speakers can be used alone or as a pair.
From NYC to Seattle, Apple’s City Charts show which tunes have residents rockin’
Apple Music is bringing more local flavor to its charts feature with a new City Charts section. It captures the daily top 25 tracks for more than 100 cities.
THX Spatial Audio is like a surround sound system for your head
If you watch a lot of movies and TV shows on your Windows 10 desktop or laptop, the THX Spatial Audio app lets you hear surround sound with regular headphones.
Can’t stand the Apple TV touchpad? You can buy the new Siri remote for $59
Along with a new version of the Apple TV 4K, today Apple showed off a new Siri remote. With a design that hides the touchpad, you can buy it on its own.
Apple is reportedly developing a TV box with a smart speaker and camera
The next Apple TV could be a communication Swiss Army knife if a new Bloomberg report is correct. It could have a built-in speaker and a webcam for video calls.
Yes, there is now a washing machine for your AirPods
If you own Apple's iconic white earbuds you might want to look at the Cardlax Earbuds Washer, a $40 washing machine for AirPods and other true wireless earbuds.
The Sonos-Audi partnership isn’t as exciting as we’d hoped
Sonos technology will appear in the forthcoming 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron electric vehicle, but it's far from the deep integration that Sonos fans were hoping for.
Amazon’s new Echo Buds are way smaller, with better ANC
Amazon's new Alexa-enabled Echo Buds are both smaller and more affordable. Though Amazon claims ANC is also improved, battery life might actually be worse.
If you sign up for Spotify’s Car Thing, you might get one for free
After a few years of research, Spotify has released its Car Thing to the public. It's free for a limited time as part of the launch.
Roku OS 10 adds Apple AirPlay, virtual surround sound, and better Wi-Fi
Roku's new software update rolls out today to select devices with a slew of improvements designed to make the streaming platform faster and more enjoyable.
New firmware lets Jabra Elite 85t talk to Amazon Alexa
A firmware update adds Amazon Alexa to the Jabra Elite 85t, making them one of the few true wireless earbud models to give users a choice of voice assistant.
Amazon Music now has a car mode, but don’t use it while driving
The Amazon Music app for iOS and Android now features a new simplified interface called Car Mode, but Amazon doesn't think you should use it while driving.
Is this leaked image the new Apple TV Siri remote?
Apple's touch-sensitive Siri remote has received its fair share of criticism over the years, prompting speculation over what a future version will look like.
B&O Beoplay Portal headphones are built for gamers and movie fans alike
Bang & Olufsen's $499 Beoplay Portal are its first gaming headphones, with an Xbox Wireless connection. With Dolby Atmos, they could also be great for movies.
Using an ad blocker with Spotify? Prepare to be terminated
Ad blocking has been used by over two million of Spotify's customers, the company revealed last year. Now, it's going to try to eliminate these accounts permanently. Changes to its terms of service have made it officially unacceptable to use any technology that circumvents ads, under the threat of termination.
Sonos dips its toes into hi-res audio streaming with Qobuz
After years of resistance, Sonos has enabled support for hi-res audio on virtually all of its wireless speakers, but only when using a Qobuz streaming account.
1More’s $95 ComfoBuds Pro are the latest AirPods Pro alternative
Apple AirPods Pro have won acclaim for sound quality and ANC, but no one loves their $249 price. 1More's ComfoBuds Pro cost way less, but have similar features.
A deafening epidemic: The rise of noise-induced hearing loss, and how to stop it
Noise-induced hearing loss is a permanent condition that can happen slowly over time. Here's what you need to know to avoid the situations that can cause it.
Master & Dynamic MW08 earbuds feature exotic materials and hybrid ANC for $299
Master & Dynamic brings better battery life, better ANC, and a sleeker overall design to its latest true wireless earbuds, without increasing the price of $299.
Optoma’s new 4K HDR projectors are aimed at gamers
Projectors are great for big images, but they aren't always fast enough for gamers. Optoma's new 4K HDR models fix that with low input lag and response times.
Sony’s first wireless speakers to support 360 Reality Audio start at $300
Sony originally debuted its 360 Reality Audio wireless speakers in January at CES, but we now know what's inside their enclosures and how much they cost.
The Lucid Air EV becomes the first car with Dolby Atmos sound
Dolby Atmos, the 3D, immersive sound format popularized by movie theaters and home systems, is headed into the automotive space with the upcoming Lucid Air EV.
Walmart is readying its own Android TV streaming stick
Walmart looks like it wants to grab a bigger slice of the streaming device market -- if a recent FCC document is anything to go by.
McIntosh brings huge, 24-channel sound to 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Legendary American amplifier brand, McIntosh, has partnered with Jeep to equip the 2022 Grand Wagoneer with a massive 24-channel surround sound system.
Amazon Music becomes a shopping experience for music fans
Bands that stream their music via Amazon Music now have a new way to make money thanks to a new shopping integration within the Amazon Music mobile app.
The best wireless speakers
Wireless technology, whether Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, has had a tremendously liberating effect on our music and our homes. But how do you choose the model that's best for you? We've looked at tons of wireless speakers and chosen the best, plus four more we think you'll like. There's something here for everyone.
Marshall debuts the $179 Mode II, its first true wireless earbuds
Iconic guitar amp company Marshall has taken the wraps off its first true wireless earbuds, the $179 Mode II, which boast wireless charging.