Sonos’ new search feature needs work
One of the best Sonos features is its universal search. Now that the company has released a new version of the tool, is it better — or worse?
Roku bets big on its own TV brand — but is it a good idea?
Is Roku's bid to be its own TV brand hot or not? Its choice could have big implications.
4 simple pieces of tech that helped me run my first marathon
It's easy to overdo it when buying tech aimed at helping you in sports. I ran my first marathon last year, and I kept it simple with just a few pieces of tech.
YouTube TV finally gets the 4K Plus plan’s price right
The 4K Plus add-on for YouTube TV has always been an extravagance. But cutting the price in half makes it a much easier pill to swallow.
YouTube TV price hike is a reminder that you have to do the math
The YouTube TV base plan is getting more expensive, but some subscribers actually will see their overall bills go down.
Sonos has always been expensive — but that doesn’t mean it’s overpriced
Sonos speakers always have cost a lot of money. But just because you can't afford something doesn't mean it's overpriced.
The best Oscars hosts ever, ranked
There have been a total of 79 hosts of the Academy Awards over its 94 ceremonies to date, but they haven't all been award-winning performances.
I used two of the year’s oddest tech gadgets so you don’t have to
You can buy a smartwatch and a phone that have true wireless earbuds hidden inside. Sadly, neither is very good, and this bizarre trend has had its day.
Sonos CEO on Bluetooth epiphany: ‘you have to be humble enough to listen to customers’
In an interview with Digital Trends, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence explains why the company changed its tune on Bluetooth, and what might be in store for future products.
Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 first impressions: it’s all about immersion
Sonos' new speakers are designed to deliver more than just mono -- do they succeed? Here's an early look.
I saw Sony’s 2023 TVs, and I think this model might be the best TV of the year
Sony has revealed its 2023 TV lineup, and I got to go up-close and personal with three of the new models. Here's what we can expect from Sony this year.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV shows everyone else how to stream sports
The opening match of the 2023 MLS season made it obvious — Apple TV can stream live sports in the sort of quality you'd expect from Apple.
C’mon, Apple — if Sonos can admit it was wrong about Bluetooth, so can you
Sonos and Apple have many things in common, including their resistance to offering Bluetooth on their smart speakers. We think that should change.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2’s spatial audio makes me want to ditch the AirPods Pro
Here's why OnePlus Buds Pro 2's immersive 3D sound experience with head tracking is more appealing than spatial audio on the Apple AirPods Pro.
Why aren’t sports in 4K and HDR? It’s harder than you think
We've gotten used to a steady diet of 4K content, but 4K sports are a rare treat indeed. We look at why live sports in 4K and HDR is harder than you think.
Apple AirPlay 2 supports 24-bit lossless audio, but you can’t use it
If AirPlay is limited to 16-bit CD-quality streams, how is the HomePod able to use AirPlay at a better-than-CD 24-bits?
Netflix screwed up, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong
Allowing users to share passwords has come back to bite Netflix where it hurts most — in the wallet.
Why the Nest Hub Max still rocks as a kitchen TV
It's getting up there in age, but the Nest Hub Max is still an excellent option for a television in the kitchen.
I replaced my kitchen TV with an Echo Show 15 — and I kinda liked it
The Echo Show 15 is mostly meant as a picture frame that has Alexa built-in. But can the recently added Fire TV experience turn it into a TV? We found out.
The new HomePod is still too expensive, which is exactly how Apple wants it
The new 2023 Apple HomePod shaves $50 off the old price, but still finds itself looking down its nose at the competition.
The best audio gear from CES 2023
CES 2023 didn't disappoint when it comes to new audio tech in the form of speakers, headphones, and even hearables. Here are some of our favorites this year.
The best TVs of CES 2023
CES 2023 has come to an end, but not before dazzling us with some of the best new TVs we've seen in a long time. Here we run down our favorites from the show.
Digital Trends’ Tech For Change CES 2023 Awards
Of all the world-changing technologies and innovative ideas on display at CES 2023, these ones impressed us the most.
Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2023 Awards
From dual-screen laptops to smarter smart rings, the top tech of CES 2023 took existing technologies and made them practical enough to finally buy. Here are our favorites.
NFL on Fox look bad? There’s a workaround (or two)
If live sports look laggy on Fox, you might have a couple of options to make things look better.
Celebrate our 1,000,000 YouTube subscriber milestone with us and win!
We did it! On November 27, 2022, the Digital Trends YouTube channel reached a major milestone: 1 million subscribers! We’ve been counting down for weeks, and now that the moment has finally arrived, we’re ready to celebrate with those who helped us get here (you!) by giving away more than $4,500 in prizes!
What to expect at CES 2023, from mondo TVs to EVs
Faster PCs, brilliant TVs, and smarter smart homes are all on the horizon, and CES 2023 will be ground zero for the gadgets that will get us there.
3 trends that will make wireless audio even better in 2023
Wireless audio has come a long way, but we're only just getting started. With better quality, longer battery life, and more features, here's what's coming next.
YouTube TV did 4K sports right — so maybe it’s time to cancel it
Live sports were meant to be seen in higher resolution, and at the proper frame rate. But outside of that, is it worth paying for?
These are the wireless earbuds I’m taking on a beach vacation
Wondering which wireless earbuds or headphones are right for your next vacation? So am I. Let's take a look at some of the best options.
The most innovative tech products of 2022
We tested a lot of products in 2022, but these are the ones that stood out from the rest of the pack and brought something new to the table
The most innovative TV tech of 2022
2022 was an amazing year for TVs as the showdown between OLED and QLED panels has given us the best of both worlds with stunning QD-OLED innovation.
The most innovative streaming devices of 2022
Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire TV Cube didn't change a lot in 2022, but they did get better, innovating out of iteration.
The most innovative headphones of 2022
2022 saw tons of new headphones and earbuds. And while many offered rock-solid improvements to the formula, these are the ones that stood out from the crowd.