Get ready to ditch your amplifier: New LG TVs add a powerful way to go wireless
There hasn't been much love for WiSA, a wireless technology designed specifically for high-end home theater applications, but that might be about to change. LG's top-tier 2019 TVs will all be WiSA certified, and that could mean a new wireless future for premium surround sound.
Boy dies after being electrocuted through his headphones
A 16-year-old Malaysian boy appears to be the latest victim in a growing list of people who have been electrocuted by their smartphones via their earphones. It's believed that a faulty charging cable is the culprit, but the final cause is still unknown.
V-Moda’s SpeakEasy lightning cable promises better sound — for a price
While not for everyone, a third-party lightning headphone cable can improve the sound quality of your existing cans, without forcing you to carry around Apple's tiny, but annoying, lightning dongle. Is the V-Moda SpeakEasy lightning cable's $101 price tag worth it? It certainly has the specs.
YouTube Premium on the rocks? Original series will be ad-supported in 2020
In what will be seen by many as an acknowledgment that it can't compete with Netflix and Amazon Video, YouTube announced that its original programming will soon be available as ad-supported streaming for all of its 2 billion users. Could this be the end for YouTube's Premium subscription service?
LG slashes the price of its Xboom speakers for Black Friday
If terrific portable audio at a terrific price sounds good to you, now is the best time of the year to pick up an LG XBoom portable Bluetooth speaker. The company has slashed prices for its speaker line by as much as 50 percent, making the entry-level PK3 a superb deal at only $50.
Cable TV without the cable bill? Silicon Dust’s All-In-One plan is calling
You can't have it all, right? You either pay a high monthly cable bill and get all the channels you want, or you pay no monthly bill, and only get what is freely transmitted over the air. Silicon Dust is offering a third option now, with its All-in-One plan: Full DVR and 45 cable channels, for one price.
This fully autonomous $400 drone folds like a book, follows you like a paparrazzo
Until recently, having a drone that could follow you everywhere, while taking high-quality photos and videos without crashing into trees or other obstacles, was a flight of fantasy. Now, with ZeroZero's Hover 2, not only can you have a fully autonomous selfie drone, you can have it for $400.
Wishplay’s virtual Halloween delivers a treat to terminally ill children
Being stuck in a hospital can be a miserable experience even if it's just for a few days. If it's longer term, or involves palliative, end-of-life care, it can be very tough. But a new Canadian non-profit called Wishplay hopes to change all that by offering patients free, customized VR experiences.
TiVo’s Bolt OTA gives cord-cutters the 4K set-top box they’ve been waiting for
There's no question -- the OTA market is heating up. Amazon just released its OTA DVR, the Fire TV Recast, and now TiVo has updated its own OTA offering, the $249 Bolt OTA. With 4K compatibility and a much faster processor, it could be the OTA receiver cord-cutters have been holding out for.
Tell Alexa to skip the commercial and your TiVo will make it happen
Shouting at your TV just became a whole lot more rewarding thanks to a new Alexa skill that lets you issue voice commands to control your TiVo DVR.
Bang & Olufsen’s BeoPlay P6 packs portable power, access to your assistants
Clad in an all-aluminum shell, the P6 delivers plenty of power, an all-day battery life, and one-touch access to personal assistants like Siri and Google Assistant. But only time will tell if a Bluetooth-only speaker really command a $400 price point, even if it does carry the Bang & Olufsen brand.
Multiroom wireless speaker shootout: Which entry-level Wi-Fi speaker is best?
We compare the least expensive Wi-Fi speaker options from Sonos, Denon, and Yamaha and decide which is worth your time and money.
Sony’s promised Dolby Vision update doesn’t speak HDMI
Sony customers aren't going to be happy that their long-awaited Dolby Vision update only works with streaming services at the moment.
Cleer’s 360 Space Smart Home Speaker gives Alexa a bigger, or quieter, voice
Backed by Qualcomm's new smart speaker tech and featuring immersive 360-degree sound, the Cleer Space speaker gives Alexa a bigger voice.
It’s not flashy, but Magnavox’s 3-in-1 bundle makes it easy to get your 4K on
Want 4K awesomeness, but without the hassles? Magnavox's 3-in-1 home theater bundle gives you a 4K TV, UHD Blu-ray, and a soundbar. Easy!
Klipsch’s new reference speakers raise the home theater bar, again
Two new Klipsch reference speakers are now vying for your home theater dollars: The RF-7 III and RC-64 III are Klipsch's new flagship models.
After an agonizing wait, Apple TV 4K finally supports Amazon Prime Video
The wait is finally over: The Amazon Prime Video app is now available on Apple TV 4K. But there a few caveats with this version.
Bluewave Get Hi-Fi Wireless Headphone Amp review
Headphone jacks are disappearing, but your earbuds don't have to. Our Bluewave Get review shows how a tiny, mighty BT receiver can save them.
Wireless Tivoli Audio Model subwoofer has the looks to match its sound
A wireless subwoofer, the new Tivoli Audio Model Sub is an eye-catching addition to Tivoli's ART system, and provides a welcome low-end oomph.
Klipsch reference speakers make home theaters look as good as they sound
Klipsch packaged up the best of its audio technology into an all-in-one, 5.1 Klipsch reference speaker home theater speaker system.
The Sennheiser Ambeo smart headset records the world the way you hear it
The Sennheiser Ambeo smart headset earbuds sound great, but also record great sound thanks to built-in 3D binaural mics.
‘Skip these commercials!’ The Bolt Vox is the first TiVo you can talk to
TiVo is listening to its customers (literally) by adding voice commands for search and playback functions on its new Bolt set-top boxes.
Plex for Android Auto lets you keep your eyes on the road
Drivers who want access to their Plex media library while behind the wheel now have a much safer option with Plex for Android Auto.
The Klipsch Forte is back, and badder than ever
Back from a 21-year hiatus, the Klipsch Forte is now in its third generation: The Klipsch Forte III
Cosmo Connected Review
Greater visibility and a helping hand in case of accidents makes the Cosmo Connected an appealing accessory for any two-wheeled road warrior.
Pressto’s Button piggybacks free cellular data to revolutionize the Internet of Things
If your IoT device only needs 182 characters of communication at a time, the Pressto button can connect from anywhere in the world, for free -- no carrier contract needed.
Inside Sonos’ super secret lab where its sonic science is born
Take an exclusive look at how Sonos develops its state-of-the-art wireless Hi-Fi speakers with our behind-the-scenes photo gallery
The Shellback Safe imprisons your phone to keep you safe behind the wheel
Distracted driving kills, but how do you stop it? Don’t let drivers touch phones while driving. Welcome to life with the Shellback Safe.
Too good to be true? Sola’s solar-powered Bluetooth earphones are just $30
Sola's new Solar-Powered headphones look neat, and they're just $30, but are they worth investing in?
Hands on: Plex Cloud
With Plex Cloud, media-streaming fans no longer need to maintain their own servers and content libraries -- as long as they're willing to pay.
