Powerbeats 2 owners can get $76 from Apple as part of class-action settlement
Apple recently decided to settle a class-action suit brought by Powerbeats 2 owners over questions of battery life. Eligible Powerbeats 2 owners may get $76.
Apple’s tvOS 13 and the Apple TV app: Everything you need to know
Apple's redesigned tvOS, tvOS 13, is here with an all-new look and plenty of fresh features. We'll explain everything you need to know about Apple tvOS 13, as well as the new Apple TV app, so you can use both to the best of their abilities and get the most out of your Apple TV experience.
This free tool takes the guesswork out of planning a home theater
Whether you're planning a big-budget media room or just a small wireless upgrade to your TV's sound, this free tool lets you plan your attack in seconds.
BeatsX review: Expensive, but maybe still worth it
The Beats line of wireless headphones may have newer models to choose from, but the BeatsX are still worth considering thanks to great comfort and call quality.
Sony’s odd-looking wearable neck speaker makes movies more immersive
If 5.1 home theater systems seem too complicated and even the idea of connecting a soundbar is unappealing, perhaps Sony's $300 SRS-WS1 Wearable Neck Speaker is just for you: It brings a full surround-sound experience to a wireless speaker you wear anywhere in your house, placing you in the middle of the action.
Urbanista London review: Like AirPods Pros, with compromises
The Urbanista London will appeal to those looking for the same features as Apple's AirPods Pro but for less money, but some of those features still need work.
Skullcandy Vert review: Wireless buds for the mountain
Wireless headphones and earbuds are rapidly becoming our defacto choice of audio companion thanks to their wire-free convenience. But using their button or touch controls with gloves on is a thankless task. The $80 Skullcandy Vert are the perfect solution to this problem, but not everyone will like how they sound.
House of Marley debuts $250 Exodus ANC, its first wireless ANC headphones
There is no shortage of wireless noise-canceling headphones these days, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for one more. House of Marley's $250 Exodus ANC can now be added to that list. With active noise canceling, Bluetooth 5.0 wireless, and a sustainable choice of materials, they're a unique option.
Amazon’s $35 Fire TV Blaster extends Alexa to all of your home theater gadgets
If you love the idea of what Amazon's Fire TV Cube can do, but don't want to replace your perfectly good Fire TV device, the $35 Fire TV Blaster might be just the ticket: It can extend Alexa's voice commands to TVs, receivers, and cable TV boxes, for a fully voice-controlled home theater experience.
First look: Lytte Harmoniq 3D-printed true wireless earbuds
If the shape of an earbud is as important as its parts, it's possible that Harmoniq Labs is onto something with its unique, 3D-printed true wireless earbuds.
What is Orby TV? The prepaid satellite service for cord-cutters
Cable TV and satellite may have built-in DVRs and hundreds of channels to choose from, but they cost a fortune. Enter Orby TV: It's satellite TV with a twist.
PuroPro headphones review: Safe and sound wireless ANC cans
There are plenty of wireless, noise-canceling headphones for $200 or less, so what makes the PuroPro special? They might just save your long-term hearing.
How to upload music to Spotify
Ever wondered if you can add your private music collection to your Spotify account, so you can listen to it on-the-go? It's possible, using a feature called Local Files. It works differently than uploading music to other streaming services, but we've got a step-by-step how-to for those who want to make it happen.
VVC/H.266, AV1, and EVC: How 3 little letters will change the way we get video
Video codecs are responsible for every second of the video we see online, and they're about to undergo a major evolution. Here's everything you need to know.
ATSC 3.0: Where can you get the free NextGen TV format?
Wondering which cities will get ATSC 3.0, otherwise known as NextGen TV? We've got the full rollout plan for this major upgrade to our free OTA TV channels.
Apple HomePod vs. Sonos One
If listening to music matters most to you in picking a smart speaker, two choices stand out: The Sonos One and the HomePod. Here's where each device excels.
Koss sues Apple over wireless headphone patents, wants royalties
Koss, the American company that invented stereo headphones, is suing Apple over its sales of wireless stereo headphones, alleging wireless patent infringement.
LG OLED TVs are overheating, but there’s no need to panic. Yet
Reports are circulating that some LG OLED TVs are at risk of overheating. Which TVs are affected, and is there a fire risk? Here's what you need to know.
Own a pair of Echo Buds? Perform this firmware update immediately
Owners of Amazon's Echo Buds true wireless earbuds should install the latest firmware immediately to avoid a problem with overheating. Here's how to do it.
TiVo Stream 4K review: Amped-up Android TV
TiVo is best known for its popular DVRs, but DVR demand has been drowned by the streaming tsunami. With its $50 Stream 4K, TiVo hopes to ride this new wave.
Xiaomi’s Mi TV Stick will go head-to-head with budget Roku and Fire TV devices
The low-cost end of the streaming device market has been dominated by Roku and Amazon, but Xiaomi's new Android TV-based Mi TV Stick now adds a third option.
Vizio’s 2021 TV line has new QLEDs with 3,000 nits of eye-searing brightness
The wait is over: We finally know the pricing and availability for Vizio's 2020-2021 TVs, including its first-ever OLED model, which carries a new low price.
JBL Club One review: Heavyweight headphones that pack a punch
With so many excellent noise-canceling headphones to choose from, why should you consider the pricey JBL Club Ones? It's all about their power and precision.
Marshall’s Emberton is the company’s smallest Bluetooth speaker yet
Marshall's new $149 Emberton Bluetooth speaker has loads of style, which it will need if it hopes to win in the ultra-competitive Bluetooth speaker market.
20-year-old design lives on in Harmon Kardon’s $300 Aura Studio 3 speaker
Extra-wide soundstage speakers are becoming more popular, and Harmon Kardon has just released its latest weapon in the 360-degree war: The $300 Aura Studio 3.
Apple’s tvOS 14 brings picture-in-picture and improved HomeKit support
Apple took the wraps off its latest Apple TV software at WWDC 2020, with tvOS 14. It's a small update but contains cool features like picture-in-picture.
Bose pulls the plug on its audio-based augmented reality platform
Only two years after showing off the prototype sunglasses meant to push Bose into a new era of audio AR, the company has shuttered its platform permanently.
Magico’s $750K M9 speakers stand over 6 feet tall, look intimidating as hell
Buying high-end audio equipment is normally something only the well-heeled can do, but these Magico Audio M9 speakers push price and power to all-new highs.
Sony WF-SP800N vs. WF-1000XM3: Which Sony ANC earbuds should you buy?
Sony's WF-1000XM3 are great true wireless earbuds with ANC, but the new WF-SP800N have ANC, even better battery life, and they cost less. Here's how to choose.
Is your Roku about to lose Hulu? Here’s how you can check
Hulu has quietly said that it will discontinue its support for Roku's oldest devices. Here are the affected boxes and how can you check if yours is one of them.
Spotify finally lets you save more than 10,000 items to your music library
Spotify has removed a long-standing 10,000-item limit on its libraries, giving users the ability to save an unlimited number of songs and albums as favorites.
No jack, no buds: Apple is killing the iPhone’s EarPods and we’re good with that
If it turns out that the rumors are true and Apple will stop including its wired EarPods with every iPhone, we are -- for the first time ever -- OK with that.
Plex adds Crackle library to its free movies and TV service
In 2019, Plex launched a free, ad-supported streaming service with movies and TV shows from MGM and others. It has now added Crackle's content to its roster.
Motorola Tech3 review: Wireless earbuds without range anxiety
True wireless earbuds are great, but they eventually run out of juice, and you can't plug them into your phone. Motorola's Tech3 solve both problems for $100.
Samsung is bringing health and wellness apps to its smart TVs
Originally planned as a Samsung Health app rollout later this year, the company has released six health and fitness apps to owners of 2018 and 2019 smart TVs.
Sonos takes aim at Apple Music and Spotify with ad-free, original radio stations
With the launch of a free, ad-supported streaming service called Sonos Radio, the wireless speaker company has entered the fiercely competitive content space.
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 could have active noise cancellation at just $140
It's looking increasingly likely that Samsung's next true wireless earbuds, which leaked earlier this month, will have active noise cancellation at a low price.
LG’s Tone+ Free are true wireless earbuds for germaphobes
Wondering what the next killer feature is for true wireless earbuds? As it turns out, it's a literal killer feature: LG's Tone+ Free earbuds have a UV light inside their charging case that's meant to reduce or eliminate any bugs that might be hiding out. Otherwise, the Tone+ Free have a standard set of features.