Skip to main content

Audio / Video Features

The Amazon Alexa Voice Remote in someone's hand.

How to watch Super Bowl 2022 on Amazon Fire TV

Super Bowl 2022 and Amazon Fire TV – a streaming match made in heaven. Here's how to watch the big game.
An image from inside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

How to watch Super Bowl 2022 in Canada

The biggest football event in the world is fast approaching, and to help fans north of the border prepare, here's how to watch Super Bowl 2022 in Canada.
Samsung QD-OLED display at CES 2022.

Should LG be worried about Samsung’s QD-OLED tech?

Samsung Display's QD-OLED is the first real rival to OLED TVs in eight years. Should LG be worried?
genius home episode 3 geniushome episode03 outside 2

Inside a modern mansion full of art, automation, and open air

In this episode of Home Genius, our hosts tour an art-packed party pad that's designed to handle common household chores autonomously.
Blue screen of death on on TV.

What to do when your TV tech breaks

It's tough with services like Roku go down hard. We've got a fix for that — but you're not going to like the answer.
Roku Home Screen with ads missing.

If you have a smart TV, you need an ad-blocker

Advertising is the deal with the devil we make for inexpensive hardware and services, but we can still fight back.
A collection of five portable headphone amp/DACs.

Headphone DAC/amps: The best way to enjoy lossless audio

Lossless music is now easy to access thanks to support from major streaming services, and a quality headphone DAC/amp is one of the best ways to hear it.
Caleb Denison standing in front of a TV.

Caleb Denison’s most anticipated TVs of 2022

The most exciting TVs in 2022 include QLED, OLED, and new QD-OLED models from Sony, LG, Samsung, TCL, and Hisense.
genius home episode 2 geniushome ep2 still 11

Step inside a stylish, self-sustaining California villa

In this episode of Genius Home, our hosts take us on a tour of a home that's not only smart and automated, but also completely self-sustaining
Samsung QD-OLED display at CES 2022.

Samsung Display’s QD-OLED TV first look: Best. Picture. Ever.

It was elusive, but I finally tracked down Samsung's QD-OLED display and saw it with my own eyes. Here's what it is and why its so amazing.
Top Tech of CES 2022

Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2022 Awards

The Top Tech of CES 2022 includes eye-popping TVs, record-setting EVs, and even some weird stuff we didn't know we ever needed.
Samsung QD Display lq.

Samsung sneaks a QD-OLED TV into CES 2022

In a rather tricky maneuver, Samsung snuck a TV featuring a brand new display technology into the world's largest tech show.
staff picks best tech 2021 staffpicks pink 1 feature

Digital Trends staff picks: Our favorite tech gear of 2021

As the year draws to a close, the Digital Trends Editorial team wants to look back and highlight our favorite products of 2021. Here's the cream of the crop!
HDMI port close up.

HDMI 2.1 means a lot less than you probably think

HDMI 2.1 is supposed to encompass a vast array of next-gen display features, but it doesn't. And that could be a big problem for monitors and TVs going forward.
AirPods Pro.

Which AirPods should you buy on Black Friday 2021?

Choosing which AirPods to buy on Black Friday depends a lot on which ones get the deepest discount, because they're all great.
LG DVLED Extreme Home Cinema TV.

Which LG TV should you buy on Black Friday 2021?

There are a plethora of LG TVs on sale for Black Friday 2021 — and these are the best sets you should keep your eyes on.
TCL 6-Series 65R617 Roku TV

Which Roku TV should you buy on Black Friday 2021?

There's almost no wrong answer when it comes to choosing a Roku TV on Black Friday -- particularly when you're going to get this kind of savings.
TCL S-series 55-inch Roku Smart TV

Should you buy a Roku TV on Black Friday 2021?

Discounts on Roku for Black Friday are on the way, making one of the best streaming experiences even more affordable.
The Sonos Sub in a living space.

Should you buy a Sonos speaker on Black Friday 2021?

Sonos Black Friday discounts offer a rare opportunity to save on some of the best wireless speakers available.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 review

Should you buy Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 on Black Friday 2021?

Bose products don't go on sale often, but when they do, it's on Black Friday, making it a great time to score a discount on these noise-canceling headphones.
Samsung The Terrace Soundbar.

Should you buy a soundbar on Black Friday 2021?

Black Friday is a great time for deals on all kinds of products, but it's especially good for soundbars -- the easiest way to get better TV sound.
The Apple AirPods Max on a surface, viewed from the side.

Should you buy AirPods Max on Black Friday?

Black Friday is the right time to head in search of discounts on Apple's fabulous (but very pricey) AirPods Max noise-canceling wireless headphones.
Apple TV 4K.

Should you buy an Apple TV on Black Friday?

There's no bad time to buy an Apple TV, but Black Friday 2021 may well be the best time to pick one up.
A woman wearing the silver Apple AirPods Max.

Hands-on review: Apple’s head-tracking for music is one weird trip

What happens when you add head-tracking to the already immersive audio experience of Dolby Atmos Music? We put Apple's tech to the test.
adidas rpt 02 sol gustaf rosell zound industries interview on head  2 copy

Meet Adidas’ solar-powered, sustainably built sports headphones

We take an in in-depth look at Adidas's forthcoming, sustainably produced RPT-02 SOL headphones, which will use solar power to deliver an eternal playtime.
Person listening to spatial audio using Apple AirPods Max headphones.

Why Apple makes you use AirPods Pro for Dolby Atmos movies

Apple's spatial audio support for Apple Music works with all types of headphones, but when it comes to video, it's a decidedly different story. Here's why.
Prime Day 2021 AirPods Deals

Which AirPods should you buy on Prime Day?

Looking for a deal on a set of Apple's AirPods? Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to grab a discount. Here's what you can expect to find.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 side view.

Which Bose headphones should you buy on Prime Day?

Amazon's Prime Day is a perfect time for deals on headphones and in particular Bose headphones. Here are the models to watch for and what you can expect to pay.
A woman wearing the silver Apple AirPods Max.

Why the best device for Apple’s lossless music will be an Android phone

Apple could be about to launch a hi-fi lossless tier on Apple Music. Here's why the company's own devices are less than ideal for wireless hi-fi audio.
Sennheiser CX 400BT

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.
The Platin Audio Monaco 5.1 Tuned by THX WiSA wireless speaker package.

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.
Apple TV 4K color balancing

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.
space of bass speaker set pxl 20210412 233902782 portrait

Space of Bass bespoke speaker system: The art of sound

Portland, Oregon-based artist Ezra Cimino-Hurt has produced a visually stunning new stereo speaker system code-named Space of Bass.
THX Spatial Audio image of a man looking surprised while wearing headphones.

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.