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Panasonic DMP-BD91 BD blu-ray player tray

Sony quits Blu-ray, MiniDV, and MiniDisc recordable media but don’t freak out

Sony's exit is a sign of the times for physical media, but not necessarily the end of the road.
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus: top controls.

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus review: an easy TV upgrade

Amazon new soundbar comes in multiple configurations and each offers a super-simple home theater upgrade for your TV.
Fiio Snowsky Retro Nano.

Fiio’s $60 Snowsky Retro Nano DAC doubles down on analog nostalgia

Fiio's new Bluetooth DAC is a budget-friendly way to take a nostalgic trip back to the 80s and 90s.
Rentals screen in the new Plex experience.

Plex gives Apple TV users a preview of its new design

Plex updates its current experience with public reviews and profiles while giving Apple TV owners a sneak peek at what's coming next.
Beyerdynamic DT 70 IE worn by Cory Henry.

Beyerdynamic reveals 4 new IEMs tuned for mixers and musicians

New IEMs share the same driver, but feature specific tuning for musicians, vocalists, and producers, as well as critical listeners.
A close-up of the Netflix app icon n an Apple TV.

Netflix’s prices are going up, including its ad-supported tier

Despite massive subscriber and revenue growth, the biggest streaming service is about to become more expensive.
A set of 3D-printed headband holders with an replacement SteelSeries Arctis headband, attached to a set of Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.

Make Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headband more comfortable with this 3D-printed hack

For $25 or less, you can make your $400 Sony headphones feel way more comfortable for longer sessions.
An AI-generated image of Simon Cohen on a GlanceTV screen.

Glance’s AI-driven TV screensavers are coming for your attention, and your shopping budget

Say goodbye to random landscapes and buildings -- your TV's screensavers are about to become way more personal.
1More SonoFlow Max Over-Ear Headphones HQ70.

Has 1More cracked the code on affordable Wi-Fi headphones?

At CES 2025, 1More showed some truly innovative features for its upcoming audio products, including Wi-Fi for headphones.
The Foacl Diva Utopia speakers with grey felt panels in a suite during CES 2025.

From a $20K soundbar to a $200 speaker set, these are the best audio products of CES 2025

CES might not be an audio-focused tech event, but there were plenty of cool products on hand.
Olight Ostation X battery charger.

The Ostation X might cure your addiction to disposable batteries

Having a ready supply of rechargeable AA batteries on hand could keep hundreds of alkaline cells out of landfill.
Dynaudio Symphony Opus One.

Dynaudio’s first soundbar looks and sounds like nothing else on the market

Is $20,000 too much to pay for a soundbar? Possibly. But wait till you hear the Dynaudio Symphony Opus One.
Close up of Sonos logo on a Sonos Arc soundbar.

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has been replaced by a board member

After months of fallout from the company's botched app redesign, Patrick Spence is out as the company's leader.
Fiio KA15 mobile headphone DAC/amp.

Fiio brought its adorable KA15 DAC/amp to CES 2025 and now I want one

It's a highly capable and portable DAC for lossless audio, but that's not why I want it.
Technics EAH-AZ100 lid open, held in hand.

Technics EAH-AZ100 review: true hi-fi wireless earbuds

Technics may not be known for its wireless earbuds, but with the EAH-AZ100, that could be about to change.
Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2.

Audio-Technica’s latest earbuds snap together to save power

Audio-Technica's new earbuds can power off in a snap, but with 25 hours of battery life, you may never need to do it.
Onkyo Creator Series.

Onkyo shows off its Creator Series powered speakers at CES 2025

Onkyo's new powered speakers come in two sizes and two colors to match a variety of uses.
Shokz OpenFit 2.

Shokz OpenFit 2 promise better sound, fit, and battery life

With the Shokz OpenFit 2, one of the best open-ear earbuds is about to get a lot better.
Earfun Air Pro 4+.

Earfun unveils real-time translation earbuds, headphones with huge battery at CES 2025

Earfun is bringing a massive number of new products to CES 2025, including its first-ever open-ear earbuds.
JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition headphones.

JLab’s sleek $200 Epic Lux Lab Edition wireless headphones have first-class features

JLab's high-end noise-canceling cans are still affordably priced at just $200.
Questyle M18i mobile headphone DAC/amp.

Questyle’s M18i mobile headphone amp is an audio Swiss army knife

The M18i does a lot more than convert digital audio into analog.
JBL Tour One M3.

JBL adds a companion smart transmitter to its flagship Tour One headphones at CES 2025

JBL has revamped most of it wireless earbuds for 2025, and its flagship headphones now come with an unusual accessory.
Belkin Soundform Isolate.

Belkin’s first noise-canceling headphones cover all the basics on a budget

Belkin has also announced a budget-friendly set of wireless earbuds called the Soundform Isolate.
Fiio S15 full-size network music streamer.

Fiio debuts a trio of devices, including full-size streamer with huge touchscreen

Fiio steps up its hi-fi game with a powerful new network streamer, a headphone DAC/amp, and new portable.
A collection of open-ear earbuds in their charging cases.

The best open-ear earbuds and headphones for 2025

With the convenience of wireless earbuds, plus the ability to hear your surroundings, open-ear earbuds are the latest audio trend. These models are the best.
An Apple remote sits on top of an Apple TV 4k.

How to pair an Apple TV remote with an Apple TV

Eventually, you may lose or break your Apple Remote. When this happens, don't despair. Here's how to pair it again, pair a replacement remote, and more.
ClearStream Eclipse antenna mounted beside a TV.

ATSC 3.0: Everything you need to know about the over-the-air broadcast standard

ATSC 3.0 is increasing its footprint on the world of digital broadcasting. What exactly is ATSC 3.0, and how can you experience it? We've got the answers.
Apple's hearing test in iOS 18.1.

Here’s how Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing assistance stacks up to professional results

Can Apple's AirPods Pro 2 really help those who need hearing assistance? Here's what the experts say.
Hisense HT Saturn Wireless Home Theater System.

Hisense reveals a Sony Bravia Theater Quad competitor ahead of CES 2025

Hisense got a head-start on CES 2025 by revealing its new HT Saturn wireless Dolby Atmos home theater system.
Diagram showing Fraunhofer IIS UpHear Flexible Rendering.

Dolby Atmos FlexConnect gets its first competitor at CES 2025

Fraunhofer IIS' UpHear technology will let you place home theater speakers anywhere you want.
Onkyo GX-10DB powered speakers.

Onkyo rebrands, teases new powered speakers ahead of CES 2025

Onkyo gives us a glimpse into its next products ahead of CES 2025.
Samsung Music Frame.

Samsung Music Frame review: welcome to invisible audio

The Music Frame is the perfect speaker for folks who don't want a visible speaker in their room.
ps5-hdmi-cable

HDMI 2.2 requires a new cable, but you probably won’t need it

The next HDMI version is on its way. Will you need to buy new gear?
iHeartRadio's redesigned mobile app.

iHeartRadio’s new app adds lyrics and might make your car radio obsolete

The popular live radio app now offers features that make it more like the radio in your car.
YouTube TV on Roku.

YouTube TV prices are going up again in 2025

YouTube TV, the popular live-streaming TV service, is once again increasing its monthly prices.
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro inside charging case.

Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro review: lower price, better earbuds

Soundcore does it again with the Liberty 4 Pro, and this time it's more affordable.
An iPhone displaying the Radio tab in Apple Music.

Apple Music adds three new radio stations for Latin, club, and chill fans

The addition of three new stations doubles the number of Apple Music's live hosted channels.
Pebble Nova speakers.

Creative’s Pebble Nova speakers break free from their budget desktop past

Creative pushes its computer speakers into bookshelf territory with the Pebble Nova.