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The TEAC AP-507 power amplifier in black.

TEAC’s new power amplifier offers versatility and performance in a compact form

TEAC has launched the AP-507 power amplifier, a new addition to its premium Reference 500 Series hi-fi components.
Google Pixel Buds Pro and their case.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro are on sale for $100 today

Gadhouse Cosmo Solar turntables.

Gadhouse’s see-through Cosmo Solar turntables will remind you of your old iMac G3

McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC.

McIntosh’s new streaming DAC is a digital music beast

BlueAnt Pump X.

BlueAnt’s new headphones pump your workouts with extra bass

Vizio 2024 5.1 Dolby Atmos soundbar SE.

Get this Vizio Dolby Atmos soundbar while it’s only $200

The Apple TV app on a Samsung Android phone.

A native Android Apple TV app is now in the Google Play store

Panasonic Z95A

Panasonic could abandon the U.S. TV market once again

Spotify tricks.

How to use Spotify: 14 tricks and secrets to get the most out of the music streamer

Hisense CanvasTV.

Hisense’s version of the Samsung The Frame has a major discount today

The Samsung QE1D Series 4K LED TV.

This 75-inch Samsung QLED is on sale for under $1,000 today

The Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED TV displaying its home screen on a wooden home theater credenza.

The Amazon 55-inch Omni Series is 35% off for President’s Day

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An iPhone 15 Max displaying the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show with Apple AirPods Pro 2 next to it on a wooden table.

Watch Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music

If you missed Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show last Sunday, Apple Music has you covered, with spatial audio, no less.
Mixx Analog System 5 turntable and Bluetooth speaker combo.

Mixx packages a Bluetooth turntable with wireless speakers for $300

The all-in-one package combines analog vinyl with wireless digital audio.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 in orange sitting in front of their case on a stone.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: your next workout earbuds

After being teased about them last fall, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are finally here, and they should be your next workout earbuds.
Premier League soccer match

How to set up your TV for watching Premier League soccer

Set your TV up for the win when watching Premier League soccer with these tips for getting the best picture possible.
The LG NanoCell Series (2022).

Hurry! The 65-inch LG NanoCell Series TV has a $400 price cut

Invest in a TV you can rely on for years to come. Order the LG 65-inch NanoCell Series 4K LED and pay only $500 (plus tax), but act fast!
Sennheiser HD 505.

Sennheiser HD 505 add a touch of copper and greater comfort to open-back listening

The new cans are lighter and may offer more long-term comfort than other HD 500-series models.
The LG B4 Series OLED 4K TV on a white background.

Get the LG 83-inch B4 Series OLED while it has a $2,000 discount

One of the best OLED TVs of 2024 has a major discount today. For a limited time, you’ll be able to order the LG 83-inch B4 Series OLED for just $2,500!
You Asked promotional image with the text: Costco TVs Different?

You Asked: Why are Costco TV models different? 8K Content vs. 4K

On today’s episode of You Asked: Why do TVs at Costco and other stores have different model numbers than everyone else? Is it time to upgrade your OLED TV or do you just have FOMO? Should you spend more money on a disc player for superior upscaling? And does 8K content actually look better than […]
LG G4 OLED

The 8 best TVs for gaming in 2025, as vetted by our experts

HDMI 2.1 and low input lag are a couple of top considerations for a gaming TV. Here’s a few of our favorite sets that are tailor-made for console and PC gaming.
The Amazon Fire TV 50-inch Omni Series 4K TV on a white background.

This 50-inch Amazon budget TV just got a nice discount

You could own a 50-inch 4K LED TV for less than $350, because for a limited time, the Amazon 50-inch 4-Series is marked down to just $320.
The Samsung HW-Q910D Series Soundbar w/ Rear Speakers.

This 9.1.2-channel Samsung soundbar just dropped below $1,000

Fill your living room with Dolby Atmos audio without all the speaker wires. For a limited time, take home the Samsung HW-Q910D Soundbar for just $900.
Patrick Mahomes stands on the sidelines for the Chiefs.

You can get Super Bowl LIX in 4K Dolby Vision and Atmos if you’re a Comcast customer

Only Comcast will deliver the Super Bowl with Dolby Vision and Atmos.
A woman wearing the Bose QuietComfort Headphones.

Score Bose QuietComfort headphones while they’re $100 off

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones have an awesome discount today. For a limited time, these ANC cans are marked down to $250.
A blue image that has the Amazon swoop and "Hi there." with the date February 26 listed below.

Upcoming Amazon event invite teases a new AI-powered Alexa

Invites went out for an Amazon event in New York City on February 26, and all clues point to an Alexa AI announcement.
The Treblab HD77 Portable Bluetooth Speaker on a boat.

This waterproof Bluetooth speaker is on sale for just $60

Treat your eyes and ears to a Bluetooth-powered RGB light show with the Treblab HD77 speaker, now on sale for just $60!
The Samsung 55-inch QNX1D Neo QLED on a white background.

This 85-inch Samsung QLED TV is $2,250 off — perfect for Super Bowl LIX

The 85-inch Samsung QNX1D Neo QLED 4K TV is the perfect screen for watching Super Bowl LIX, especially now that it's on sale with a massive $2,250 discount.
The JBL PartyBox Encore 2.

JBL’s 100W portable Bluetooth has a nice discount today

Treat your Super Bowl party guests to pulse-pounding, in-game audio and celebratory tunes with the JBL Partybox Encore Essential.
A Sonos Era 100 speaker next to an iPhone showing AirPlay speaker options.

Sonos troubles continue as it lays off 200 employees

Layoffs at Sonos epitomize its bad year. Time will tell if the restructuring can help the company regain its direction.
The Audio-Technica AT-LP70X turntable.

The best turntables of 2025: Tested and reviewed by our tech experts

Vinyl is still the physical music format of choice, so you're gonna need a turntable! From beginners to audiophiles, here are the best for every budget.
The Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier.

Advance Paris brings its gorgeous, premium amplifiers to the U.S.

Premium audio brand Advance Paris has announced today that it's sleek and powerful hi-fi amplifiers and separates are now available in the U.S.
Samsung S85D 4K OLED TV.

This Samsung 83-inch OLED TV has a $1,000 discount today

You haven’t watched TV until you’ve watched a Samsung OLED. Save $1,000 when you order the Samsung 83-inch S85D Series, but act fast!
Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub vs Bravia Theater Quad

Surround sound smackdown: Sonos Arc Ultra System vs. Sony Bravia Theater Quad

We're comparing two high-quality, Atmos-capable systems — the Sony Theater Quad and Sonos Arc Ultra with Sub 4 and Era 300 speakers — to see which comes out on top.

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John Higgins is Digital Trends’ Senior Editor and section lead for A/V. After receiving his Bachelor in Music with an Audio Production focus from Ithaca College and Master of Music in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California, he began working for Home Theater Magazine in 2003. His time in the print and online publishing world has been spent as a writer, editor, copy editor, researcher, and test lab technician. Most recently, Higgins was the Managing Editor of Tech at Reviewed, part of the USA Today network, where he led the website’s tech coverage. He has previously written for Wirecutter, IGN, Projector Central, T3, Sound & Vision, and Home Theater Magazine covering projectors, televisions, headphones and earbuds, sound bars and speakers, and monitors. He is a yearly attendee at CES and an ISF level 3 certified calibrator.

In addition to his career in publishing, Higgins has been a professional musician since the late 90s, having performed on piano in solo recitals, as a collaborative partner with various singers and instrumentalists, and with the Pacific Symphony. He also is an accomplished guitarist and, with his pop/rock band, has played such hallowed L.A. venues as the Troubadour, Roxy, Viper Room, and House of Blues. For 10 years, he was a teacher and music director at a private school in Los Angeles, and following his teaching career spent some time in the film industry as a post-production sound editor and composer.

Originally from just outside Boston, Higgins has been a Los Angeles resident since 2001 where he lives with his wife, son, two rescue dogs, and parrot. When not working, he spends his time watching TV shows about cooking and serial killers, preparing for his next D&D session, ignoring the growing list of games in his Steam gaming library, and building Legos with his son.