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Sling TV app icon on Apple TV.

Sling TV begins some limited streaming in 4K resolution

Sling TV will show a good bit of sports in 4K resolution — if you have the right plan, the right hardware, and live in the right city.
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This $3 app made my Sonos system usable again

The official Sonos app is still a hot mess. SonoPhone isn't a perfect replacement, but it definitely gets the job done.
Leaked image of the purported next Sonos soundbar codenamed, Lasso.

Can a new soundbar fix Sonos’ self-inflicted wounds?

Sonos may soon release a follow-up to the popular Sonos Arc soundbar, but will it be enough to revive the company's battered reputation?
Paramount Plus as seen on a TV.

Now that the Skydance deal is (nearly) done, what happens to Paramount+?

As a company, Paramount is (probably) about to go through some major changes. But execs say that the Paramount+ streaming service isn't going anywhere.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in front of charging case.

Bose finally updates its wireless earbuds with Bluetooth Multipoint

Bose adds an in-demand feature to its flagship open and noise-canceling wireless earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 3, in their cases with lids open.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro are like AirPods with AI smarts

Samsung's heavily leaked Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro got their official launch. And they don't just look like Apple's AirPods. They're similarly priced, too.
Denon Home Amp seen next to a Denon turntable.

Denon Home Amp adds HDMI eARC, Dolby Audio to HEOS systems

Denon's wireless multiroom audio ecosystem now has a Sonos Amp competitor.
Apple TV's Insight feature showing character and music information on screen.

Apple TV’s InSight feature is ready to take on Amazon Prime Video’s X-Ray

The TV app on Apple TV is getting a new feature that easily shows the character and actor on the screen at any given time, just like Prime Video's X-Ray.
1More TWS Q10 wireless earbuds.

These AirPods alternatives from 1More are impossibly cheap

Can you buy a set of AirPods replacements for less than $50? What about less than $20? Yes, you certainly can.
Phil Nickinson wearing the Sonos Ace headphones.

Maybe I had the Sonos Ace headphones all wrong

You don't actually need to already own the wireless speakers to enjoy the Sonos Ace headphones — and maybe that's exactly how Sonos wants it.
Fiio CP13 Transparent cassette player.

Fiio’s reboot of the Walkman no longer hides those glorious cassettes

A new transparent version of the Fiio CP13 gives inserted cassettes the visual treatment they deserve.
JLab Flex Open Earbuds.

JLab mimics Bose’s open-ear design with the $50 Flex Open

If the glasses-friendly clip style of open-ear earbuds appeals to you, JLab has a very affordable option.
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Beats Pill tips and tricks

The Beats Pill is a brilliantly simple Bluetooth speaker, but it does have a few tricks up its sleeve. If it had sleeves, that is. It's a speaker. Not a person.
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 wireless headphones.

Cambridge Audio’s first wireless headphones boast AB amplification, long battery life

Cambridge Audio's first wireless headphones are aimed at audiophiles with lossless CD-quality sound and AB amplification.
LG OLED M4 wireless TV.

LG rolls out its gamer-friendly M4 wireless OLED TV

With a smaller screen size and 144Hz support, LG's new wireless TV should appeal to gamers.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

MLS Season Pass drops price again, to $49 for the rest of the season

Apple today announced that it's reduced the cost of a subscription to MLS Season Pass to $49 for the rest of the 2024 season.
The three colors of Beats Pill: gold, red, and black.

What color Beats Pill should you get?

Ultimately what color Beats Pill you go for won't affect the sound. But it'll definitely affect the way you look at it. Choose wisely.
Leaked images purportedly of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galazxy Buds 3 Pro.

Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds are basically AirPods clones

Leaked images that purport to show Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 feature a stem-based design that looks a lot like Apple's AirPods Pro.
NAD C 700 V2 Streaming Amplifier.

NAD updates its C 700 streamer with surround sound and a phono input

The latest version of NAD's C 700 Streaming Amplifier, the C 700 V2, gets a series of welcome upgrades like a better DAC and 4.1 surround sound.
A woman holding a remote while looking at an Amazon Fire TV with the Xbox app on it. It's on the Cloud Gaming menu with Fallout 76, Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 and more on it.

Game Pass is coming to your Amazon Fire TV, even if you don’t own an Xbox

Amazon and Microsoft announced that the Xbox app is coming to Fire TV devices, another way to stream Xbox games without a separate console.
A promo image for the Paris Olympics on Peacock.

AI-powered Al Michaels will provide daily recaps from the Paris Olympics

The legendary broadcaster will be doing daily recaps of the Paris Olympics. Or, rather, an AI-generated version of his voice will be.
A man looking at a Samsung Hospitality TV at a trade show.

Samsung’s hotel TVs add AirPlay connectivity

Samsung wants to make your hotel room entertainment experience better, today announcing that its Hospitality TVs will soon be getting Apple AirPlay.
UE Everboom in four colors.

UE’s Everboom speaker fills the gap between Mega and Epic

UE's popular line of Bluetooth portable speakers now has yet another model to choose from with the $250 Everboom.
The 2024 Beats Pill and an aging Sonos Play:1.

The new Beats Pill might replace Sonos on my back porch

They're less expensive, portable — and are built to survive the elements. And that's why the new Beats Pill will be my pick for new outdoor stereo speakers.
Ifi Audio Zen Blue 3 DAC (front).

Ifi’s latest DAC is the first to add lossless Bluetooth audio

With support for tons of Bluetooth codecs, including aptX Lossless, the Zen Blue 3 is the Swiss Army knife of wireless DACs.
A pair of Beats Pill speakers.

The Beats Pill is back, baby!

The Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker lives again, with all the internal tech you'd expect, and a price that might surprise you.
Roku Weekly Trivia

Roku launches Weekly Trivia game to test your pop culture mettle

Roku Weekly Trivia launches today for U.S. users of it popular streaming devices, adding 10 questions per week. You can play with friends and family.
Mayor of Kingstown on Paramount Plus.

Another year, another price increase for Paramount+

Paramount+ is increasing its subscription rates by as much as $2 a month for one tier in its second rate hike in about a year.
Beyerdynamic Verio 200.

Beyerdynamic launches its first open-ear earbuds

The German audio brand Beterdynamic has released the Verio 200, a set of open-ear earbuds targeted at active lifestyles.
A pair of Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses on a table.

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses triple their recording time

If a mere 60 seconds of video recording just isn't enough, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now let you capture up to 3 minutes of content at a time.
A close-up of the Spotify app icon.

Spotify adds new, cheaper Basic plan without the audiobooks

After increasing its prices earlier this month, Spotify today announced a new $11-per-month Basic plan that saves a bit of money but removes access to audiobooks.
MLS Season Pass.

Apple’s MLS Season Pass adds Catch Up feature for key plays

Apple now lets you catch up on major plays in MLS matches on MLS Season Pass with the aptly named Catch Up feature.
Meze Alba in-ear monitors.

Meze’s new in-ear monitors are just $159 and come with their own DAC

Meze has released its most affordable set of IEMs to date and they ship with their own USB-C adapter.
Tidal and MQA logos separated by a broken heart.

Tidal officially kills MQA support, and tosses out Sony 360 Reality Audio too

Tidal announces it has set a date for the end of MQA support, and adds Sony's spatial audio format to the kill list.