Toshiba’s new L9300U 4K TV touches down in stores with some seductive extras
Toshiba announced its L9300U 4K TV is now available for purchase, offering incentives such as a free upscaling Blu-ray player and sound bar with purchase.
Grace Digital GDI-BTSP201 Review
Grace Digital’s compact Bluetooth bookshelf speakers offer stereo separation and a more traditional driver arrangement than most single-cabinet options. But how’s the sound quality? We found out.
Utah and Fox join forces in an attempt to kick Aereo to the curb
Local Utah broadcasters and Fox filed a joint lawsuit Monday against internet rebroadcasting company Aereo in an attempt to ban the service from Utah.
Beyerdynamic T70p review
After an outstanding experience with Beyerdynamic’s Custom One Pro, we eagerly dug into the company’s T70p headphones, a model which aims to deliver professional sound quality without the need for a headphone amp.
Singing Machine’s ‘Home’ Bluetooth speaker keeps you one click away from karaoke night
Singing Machine unveils its new Home sound system, a Bluetooth speaker that also morphs into a home karaoke machine, with cloud-based access to 8,000 songs.
Chromecast adds Hulu, but is this really a win for Google?
Chromecast announced the addition of Hulu to its compatible apps. The service will go live this Wednesday, and will require a subscription to Hulu Plus.
Bose SoundLink Mini review
Bose delivers on its big sound from a tidy package promise with its SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker. Though the bass tended to spiral out of control at times, it provided rich midrange and detailed treble that never failed to impress all who heard it.
Boston Acoustics’ TVee One holds down virtual surround while holding up your TV
Boston Acoustics announces today the release of its new TVee One sound platform. The home theater device offers multiple inputs, and virtual surround sound.
Sol Republic Deck review
Bluetooth speakers have become so common that in order to stand out, one needs to offer something (or several things) the other guys don’t. The Sol Republic Deck does exactly that.
Sol Republic taps Calvin Harris to help bring its new Master Tracks XC into the studio
Sol Republic announces its latest headphone model, the Master Tracks XC. Designed with DJ Calvin Harris, the new 'phones promise elite sound and durability.
UE’s Bluetooth speaker darling sheds some weight, keeps the boom
Ultimate Ears announced the release of a new Bluetooth speaker today to supplement the UE Boom, the UE Mini Boom. The speaker is available today for $100.
Matrix Audio QUBE 2 Review
While the QUBE 2 doesn’t deliver the stereo goods as the “world’s smallest stereo speaker,” it can get mighty loud and represents a big step up from the tinny speakers found in most laptops today.
Samsung UN46FH6030 review
Samsung’s brilliant internal processing creates a gorgeous picture, but unfortunately, the TV’s cheap panel relegates the experience to only one location in the house: front and center.
This little device will fix your computer’s crappy sound quality
NuForce unveiled its latest DAC in the uDAC series today, the uDAC-3. The device is a travel ready digital converter/amplifier for home and portable use.
Dish Network announces Hopper integration with Control4 home automation
Dish Network announced today at CEDIA 2013 an integration with Control4, allowing the home automation service to access to basic Hopper functions.
Definitive Technology showcases four brand new sonic toys at CEDIA 2013
Definitive Technologies unveiled four new products today at CEDIA 2013 in Denver. The products include new Mythos tower speakers, and a DTS 5.1 sound bar.
M-GO and Roku team up to make procrastination just that much easier
M-GO and Roku announced a new partnership today that will put M-GO services on all current and past Roku devices, with streamlined billing through Roku.
The 4K revolution will be televised, and Netflix says you’ll only need 15 Mbps to watch
In a recent interview for the Copenhagen Future of TV conference, Netflix CEO, Reed Hastings, said the company will offer 4K streaming at around 15 Mbps.
Finally, a Bluetooth speaker you’ll want to rest your beer on
Marshall Headphones unveiled a new speaker today that blends the style of a vintage amplifier with modern conveniences like Bluetooth and optical inputs.
Sennheiser Momentum on-ear review
On-ear headphones don’t get a ton of recognition these days. It seems like folks tend toward either extremely small earbuds or big over-ear cans. But the Sennheiser Momentum make a strong case for the middle, combining comfort with style and incredible sound.
Phiaton unleashes two new headphone models, including wireless ‘phones with ANC
Phiaton offers two new headphone designs that will be released in October, the carbon fiber Fusion MS 430, and the wireless Chord MS 530 heaphones.
Play-Fi takes on AirPlay, makes streaming killer-sounding music from iOS, Android, and Windows a snap
dts announced that its lossless streaming protocol, Play-Fi is releasing an app for iOS today, adding to its current platforms Android, and Windows.
Klipsch pairs rock-solid grit with polished elegance for its new Status headphones
Klipsch's new Status headphones are a $250 over-ear design that is forged from high strength materials to match style and durability.
JBL aims to bring live sound straight to your dome with new Synchros headphones
JBL announced the release of its all new headphone lineup today, the Synchros. There are five new models in all, ranging from powered over-ears to in-ears.
Cambridge Audio wants to simplify your hi-fi with its powerful all-in-one streaming device
Cambridge Audio's all new Minx Xi is an all-in-one streaming device that's loaded with multiple ways to stream music files and also includes an onboard amp.
Bowers and Wilkins brings luxury to jet-setters with new P7 over-ear headphones
Bowers and Wilkins announces its first over-ear headphones, the P7. Constructed of high-grade components, the P7 promise elite sound in a travel ready frame
Remembering audio innovator and technology pioneer Ray Dolby
Ray Dolby, pioneer and founder of Dolby Laboratories, died September 12, 2013 at the age of 80. He leaves a historic legacy in the audio and film industry.
SMS Street by 50 ANC review
Once again, SMS pulls off celebrity-style without the celebrity excess. The Street by 50 ANC headphones deliver quality sound, solid (but not excellent) noise cancellation and just the right amount of style.
Yamaha’s network-ready RX-S600 AV receiver packs robust features into a waif-ish chassis
Yamaha's new RX-S600 network-ready AV receiver is a feature-packed device that comes in at about 35 percent smaller than standard receivers in its class.
Roku’s new third-party app service fires a shot across Chromecast’s bow
Roku's addition of the DIAL protocol will allow users to control its devices and stream content directly from a smartphone or tablet, similar to Chromecast.
Grace Digital moves into the living room with hi-fi wireless bookshelf speakers
Grace Digital announces the release of its new shelf speakers, the GDI-BTSP201. The $200 speakers provide high quality streaming via Bluetooth 4.0 and aptX.
Samsung’s ambitious Smart Media Player marches forward after ducking FCC red tape
The FCC recently granted Samsung a waiver that indicates the company is preparing a cable box/ OTT hybrid.
Monster iSport Freedom review
Built to stand up to the elements and your sweaty workout, Monster’s iSport Freedom on-ear wireless headphones are one of the first to offer a premium audio experience paired with cord-free convenience.
Just when Aereo thought it was out, FilmOn pulled it back in
A D.C. District court has ruled FilmOn is in violation of copyright laws, which could lead it and rival Aereo to battle TV broadcasters at the Supreme Court