Thousands of users report a Spotify outage this morning
You aren't alone. Thousands of listeners have reported problems with both the Spotify app and website.
Bose Personal Surround Sound first listen: You’ve never heard TV sound like this before
Bose's newest soundbars can pair with its Ultra Open Earbuds for a virtual surround sound experience. Here's how it works.
Fubo is testing out multiview on Roku devices
Fubo is testing out multiview on Roku devices, but not every Roku player will get the maximum four simultaneous streams.
KEF’s affordable new Q Series speakers get an audiophile upgrade
KEF has upgraded its Q Series speakers with its Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT), delivering high-end audiophile sound at a fair price.
This $44 device fixes the iPhone’s lack of hi-res wireless audio
Apple's music service might support lossless, hi-res audio, but iPhone users couldn't hear that quality with wireless earbuds – until now.
Spotify’s AI Playlist creation tool lands in the U.S., Canada, and beyond
Spotify brings its AI Playlist beta feature that allows you to use text prompts to create unique playlists to the U.S., Canada, and beyond.
Marshall updates its Monitor headphones with a little help from Billie Joe Armstrong
Marshall's latest over-ear wireless headphones get a massive bump in battery life and improved comfort, plus spatial audio.
Roku OS 14 is for the kids, and the voice control users
Roku OS 14 will start rolling out to users in the weeks and months ahead, with a few new features on tap.
A newer, faster Roku Ultra rolls out for 2024
The Roku Ultra has been updated for 2024 with faster internals and better wireless network support, plus it now comes with Roku's best remote control.
Google Home panel, AI art are coming to all Google TV devices
The new Google Home panel and AI-generated ambient art features are coming to other Google TV devices, and not just Google TV Streamer. Huzzah.
Simplify your Google TV home screen with the ‘Apps only’ option
A buried Apps-only mode strips all the cruft from the Google TV home screen, leaving only the apps that you've already installed. It's magical.
Audio-Technica brings ANC to a compact set of budget buds
For less than $100, Audio-Technica's ATH-CKS30TW+ offer all you need in a set of everyday wireless earbuds.
Bose soundbars can now send surround sound to your earbuds
Bose has added an intriguing new feature to its newest soundbar: the ability to hear surround sound via wireless earbuds.
New Bose earbuds let you snap photos with your voice, cost way less than AirPods Pro
The new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds pack the same Bose noise-canceling tech that has earned so many raves, but it's their price that will have people talking.
Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar, Sub 4 images leak
Sonos' as-yet-unannounced flagship soundbar has received an unofficial debut via leaked images on social media.
Should you upgrade to tvOS 18 right away?
TVOS 18 is here for Apple TV hardware. But should you rush out and update? We'll weigh the pros and the very few cons.
tvOS 18 is available now. Here’s why (and how) you should upgrade
Apple has released tvOS 18 for Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K with some handy new features. Here's how you can get it.
Klipsch joins forces with the man behind the Ojas audio phenomenon
Klipsch and Ojas have collaborated on a limited-edition, horn-loaded speaker that bears the design hallmarks of both brands.
With FDA approval, AirPods Pro can now help tackle hearing aid stigma
With the FDA's decision to grant Apple the ability to market its AirPods Pro 2 as OTC hearing aids, it could help a struggling market.
The biggest problem with the Ray-Ban Meta glasses is time
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are excellent — but it's unlikely their hardware will last as long as my analog Ray-Bans have.
Sonos’ unannounced video streamer reportedly uses an advertising giant’s software
Sonos reportedly has partnered with online ad giant The Trade Desk to license its unannounced smart TV software.
Plex streamlines its media experience with dedicated Photos app
Plex is simplifying its app experience by pushing content like photos and music into their own dedicated apps.
AirPods Pro 2 update brings iOS 18 head gestures ahead of public release
You can now nod your head — or shake it — to reply to notifications if you're wearing AirPods Pro.
AirPods 4 don’t come with a cable — and that’s a good thing
Apple won't include a charging cable with the AirPods 4, which is both a good thing and a bad thing in the near future. But in the long run, it's a plus.
Apple AirPods Max 2: what we know, what we want, and how much it will cost
Apple's most expensive wireless headphones — the AirPods Max — are getting up there in age, which has us wondering what the second-gen cans will offer.
I couldn’t be more disappointed by the AirPods Max update
Apple's AirPods Max have been updated, but it's not what we were hoping for.
TCL questioned over a lack of quantum dots in its QLED TVs
A report from a maker of quantum dots suggests that some of TCL's QLED TVs don't use quantum dots.
Can open-ear headphones really cancel noise? Apple’s AirPods 4 surprised me
Since they don't seal your ears, Apple's AirPods 4 wouldn't be an obvious choice for noise cancellation, but I came out of a demo shaking my head in surprise.
New AirPods Pro features take your hearing health seriously
The new AirPods Pro go long on hearing health with new hearing aid features that will work in conjunction with health care providers.
Apple AirPods Max finally get USB-C plus spatial audio for music
Apple's next-gen AirPods Max headphones get a USB-C charging port.
Apple’s newest AirPods 4 add affordable ANC and wireless charging
Apple's newest AirPods and AirPods Pro are here. They're better than the last ones, of course. But you knew that already, didn't you.
Ultimate Ears Miniroll speaker is tiny, waterproof, and wearable
Ultimate Ears' latest portable Bluetooth speaker is also its smallest.
The Sonos Era 100 Pro is the company’s first ‘wired’ speaker
Sonos has a new version of its Era 100 that's aimed at pro installers or anyone who wants a way to place Sonos speakers without a nearby power outlet.
Xgimi’s 2024 projectors are brighter, smarter, and impossibly affordable
Chinese projector maker Xgimi has outdone itself launching a range of five new affordable projectors.