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Urbanista unveils Stockholm Plus true wireless earphones

Urbanista released the next generation of its Stockholm earphones, the Stockholm Plus, which improve overall battery life and add an IXP4 weather rating.
Fluance home theater speakers.

Fluance’s new home theater lineup boasts impressive-looking speakers

The next generation of Fluance's Reference Series lineup will include floorstanding, bookshelf, center channel, and bipolar surround sound home theater speakers
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The best TVs for gaming

Whether you're looking for a future-proof 8K goliath or a budget-friendly buy, these are the bests TVs for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and current-gen consoles.
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Amazon Prime Video secures streaming deal with MLS team

Amazon Prime Video and the Seattle Sounders FC have announced a three-year agreement, making Prime Video the sole streaming service for the MLS team.
Know Calm headphones

Know Calm headphones review: Not unique, but still solid

The Know Calm headphones are intended for more than just music, with features aimed at longer-listening media sources such as with podcasts and audiobooks.
Yamaha B20A and C20A soundbars

Yamaha adds to its roster with two new budget soundbars, the SR-B20A and SR-C20A

Yamaha's SR-B20A and SR-B20A budget soundbars are designed to subtly add strong sound to your 4K television to help enjoy your content more
Avantree Aria Pro headphones

Avantree Aria Pro headphones review: Functional, affordable

Avantree's Aria Pro wireless headphones may come with underwhelming battery life, but they pack active noise cancellation functionality and good codec support.
Urbanista Athens earbuds

Urbanista Athens review: The underdog of sports earbuds

The Urbanista Athens combine an impressive trifecta: Eight hours of battery life with three extra charges, an IP67 weatherproof rating, and a $130 price tag.
Adidas RPD-01 headphones

Adidas debuts its RPD-01 in-ear sport headphones

The RPD-01 are Adidas' new in-ear headphones designed for athletes, with 12 hours of playback per charge and an IPX4 weatherproof rating for sweat resistance.
BenQ TK810 projector

Making a personal oasis: How I built my own outdoor theater

There's a lot that goes into creating the ideal backyard home theater system, and it takes careful planning and building to get it right. Here's how we did it.
Polk Audio Signa S3 soundbar

Polk Audio Signa S3 review: A good bar lost among great competition

Polk Audio unveiled the newest edition to its budget soundbar lineup, the Signa S3, which is a 2.1-channel system with built-in Wi-Fi and a sleek design.
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Mulan remake will debut on Disney+ for $30 on September 4

The live-action remake of Disney's Mulan will be released as a $30 rental on the Disney+ subscription service, according to an announcement from the company.
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LG’s 2019 OLED TVs won’t add FreeSync gaming feature, report says

According to reports, LG will not update its 2019 OLED TV models to include the important gaming feature FreeSync VRR, which targets tearing in gameplay.
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What you need in order to build an outdoor movie theater

Piecing together your ideal outdoor home theater isn't an easy task, but we've done our part to make it easier by creating systems for a variety of budgets.
JBL Flash X earbuds

JBL/Under Armour True Wireless Flash X review: Still worth it

JBL and Under Armour have partnered again to bring the second generation True Wireless Flash X to the table, featuring better battery and Bluetooth connection.
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Netflix is adding controversial control over content speed

To the dismay or several prominent members of the movie industry, Netflix is introducing a feature that will allow viewers to slow down or speed up content.
LG Tone Free earbuds

LG Tone Free HBS-FN6 review: Self-cleaning buds don’t make the cut

LG's new Tone Free HBS-FN6 true wireless earbuds have an intriguing selling point - they're self-cleaning buds that offer sound fine tuned by Meridian Audio.
RHA TrueConnect 2

RHA TrueConnect 2 earbuds review: Betting on battery life

The RHA True Connect 2 true wireless earbuds have undoubtedly improved upon the first generation TrueConnect, but the buds' competitors have also made strides.
LG SN7Y soundbar

LG SN7Y soundbar review: Great Atmos sound for less

The LG SN7Y comes with plenty of interesting perks like 3.1.2-channel setup and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, making for a value-rich $500 price point.
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1More unveils the Colorbuds, a new pair of vibrant wireless earbuds

1More's two new headphones, the $100 ColorBuds and $50 Stylish Bluetooth Pro, both of which feature an IPX5 weather resistance rating, will be released July 28.
Vizio V-Series soundbar 2.0.

Vizio V-Series 5.1 Soundbar review: Putting the ‘V’ in value

Vizio's V Series 5.1 soundbar may not have a rock-solid set of features, but it does add 5.1 surround sound audio and DTS Virtual:X for a bargain of a price.
LG SN11RG soundbar

The fault in our bars: Making the case for old-school home theater speakers

In the right situation, soundbars can be a welcome addition to an A/V setup. But when compared to a traditional, wired home theater setup, soundbars falter.
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Xiaomi goes back to basics with new pair of true wireless earbuds

Xiaomi has unveiled a new pair of true wireless earbuds in the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic, which have a budget-friendly price tag and decent features.
RHA True Connect earbuds

RHA nearly doubles battery life with TrueConnect 2 true wireless earbuds

RHA has announced the second generation of its popular TrueConnect true wireless earbuds, which feature improved battery life and upgraded weather resistance.
Audio-Technica 300TW earbuds

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW review: A worthy Sony alternative

Audio-Technica's new true wireless earbuds, the ATH-ANC300TW, are a premium competitor to Sony's popular WF-1000XM3, with similar features, sound, and cost.
JLab Epic-ANC

JLab Epic ANC review: Stuck in limbo

JLab keeps churning out affordable earbuds, and the new Epic ANC continue that legacy. But their features may not be enough to stand out in a crowded market.
Polk MagniFi 2 soundbar

Polk Audio’s new MagniFi 2 soundbar features immersive sound tech

The MagniFi 2 soundbar from Polk Audio will use several technological features to help its six-driver setup and wireless subwoofer create the ideal sound stage.
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Panasonic launches huge lineup of wireless earbuds, headphones

Panasonic has launched five new wireless products in the U.S.: Two pairs of earbuds, two different sets of headphones, and a pair of Technics-branded earbuds.
Peloton-Roku partnership

Roku, Peloton partner to provide premium workouts at home

Roku and Peloton have partnered to bring the Peloton App to Roku's streaming platform, providing access to thousands of workouts from the comfort of your home.
Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video’s new Watch Party feature allows for digital movie nights

Amazon's new Watch Party feature makes it possible for up to 100 Prime Video members at once view Prime content on their desktops and chat while they watch.
JLab Epic Sport2 earbuds

JLab Epic Sport2 review: Wired for workouts

With an IP66 weatherproof rating, a workout-friendly design, and stellar battery life, JLab created another stout pair of fitness earbuds in the Epic Sport2.
Sony HT-G700

Sony HT-G700 review: Virtually irresistible

Sony's newest soundbar, the HT-G700, is a 3.1-channel soundbar that the company claims can reproduce up to 7.1.2 surround sound thanks to processing technology.
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Edifier TWS6 earbuds review: Affordable audio for athletes

The sibling of Edifier's active noise canceling TWS NB, the TWS6 have the design and waterproof rating for intense workouts, plus solid audio and battery life.
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Google countersues Sonos, adds fuel to intellectual property feud

Google has responded to Sonos' initial lawsuit with its own legal complaint, accusing the whole-house audio company of infringing on five different patents.