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Samsung 98-inch QN990C Neo QLED 8K TV.

Samsung’s biggest Neo QLED 8K TV comes with an equally huge price

Samsung's wild, 98-inch Neo QLED QN990C 8K TV rings in at an eye-watering $40,000.
Sonos Move 2 in olive.

Sonos Move 2: Sonos’ biggest portable speaker gets a big update

As expected, Sonos has revealed the Sonos Move 2, it's newest portable wireless smart speaker, with stereo sound and a much larger battery capacity.
Ultimate Ears Epicboom in two color options.

UE’s Epicboom is a powerful, portable, pool-proof speaker

Ultimate Ears' Epicboom will float in a pool and can provide powerful, 360-degree sound.
Marantz Stereo 70s home theater AV receiver in black.

New Marantz Stereo 70s is an AV receiver for those who love two-channel sound

Marantz has a new home theater receiver for those who prefer two-channel stereo over multichannel surround: the $1,000 Marantz Stereo 70s.
Denon AVR-X6800H AV receiver.

Denon AVR-X6800H: 8K everywhere and Dirac Live compatibility

Denon's latest AV receiver won't be available until 2024, but we now know what the AVR-X6800H has in store for us.
A Marantz 2270 receiver.

You’ve got 70 days to trade your old Marantz components for discounted new ones

Marantz is giving owners of its older products 70 days to take them into a dealer for evaluation, and a possible discount on the purchase of new Marantz gear.
Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650.

Epson’s EpiqVision Ultra LS650 is a new option for fans of UST laser projectors

Epson's new EpiqVision Ultra LS650 is an ultra short throw laser projector with a built-in Yamaha sound system and 3,600 lumens of brightness.
JLab JBuds Mini seen with keys, next to an iPhone.

JLab’s tiny JBuds Mini wireless earbuds are the smallest we’ve ever seen

They may not be the smallest wireless earbuds in the world, but JLab's JBuds Mini are the smallest the company has ever made, and the smallest we've ever seen.
Jabra Elite 10.

Jabra’s latest wireless earbuds have Dolby spatial audio

Jabra has two new wireless earbuds -- the Elite 10 and the new sports-oriented Elite 8 Active. They're both very rugged and support Dolby spatial audio.
Jabra Elite 10 earbuds in front of case.

Jabra Elite 10 review: great comfort and spatial sound

Jabra's Elite 10 are its most comfortable and best-sounding wireless earbuds, and they do spatial audio too. Does that justify their price?
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini.

Sennheiser’s Ambeo Soundbar Mini is a pricey, bedroom-sized Dolby Atmos speaker

Sennheiser's new Ambeo Soundbar Mini is the company's smallest soundbar, but with no up-firing drivers and an $800 price tag, it will need to sound amazing.
JBL Authentics 300.

JBL’s retro-style wireless speakers could spark serious envy among Sonos fans

JBL's Authentics are wireless multiroom smart speakers that target Sonos in terms of features and price, but the Authentics can do one thing that Sonos can't.
A DTS Play-Fi-equipped TV shown in a living room with Play-Fi compatible wireless speakers.

DTS Play-Fi wireless audio adds support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X

DTS Play-Fi, the wireless multiroom audio platform, has expanded its home theater capabilities to include immersive formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Samsung 85-inch Terrace Full Sun Neo QLED 4K TV.

Samsung scales its Terrace outdoor TV to 85 inches with mini-LEDs

The Samsung 85-inch Terrace Full Sun Neo QLED 4K TV is the company's biggest and brightest outdoor TV so far.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro in white and black.

Samsung is adding Auracast to its wireless earbuds and 8K TVs

Samsung has said it will update its Galaxy Buds2 Pro and select 2023 TVs with the ability to use Bluetooth Auracast.
Marshall Motif II ANC in charging case.

Marshall updates its noise-canceling earbuds with better battery life

Marshall's Motif II ANC noise-canceling earbuds haven't changed physically, but inside they have a bunch of welcome additions.
A diagram showing how Dolby Atmos FlexConnect combines wireless speakers with a TV's sound system.

Dolby Atmos FlexConnect could eliminate home theater soundbars and HDMI cables

New tech from Dolby Labs called Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is going to make TVs, not soundbars or AV receivers, the central unit in a fully wireless home theater.
1More Penta Driver P50 wired in-ear earbuds.

1More’s new wired earbuds pack five drivers and planar tech for $170

1More's new Penta Driver P50 wired earbuds are chock-full of high-end tech and materials, yet they're priced at just $170.
An exploded diagram of the Audeze Euclid planar magnetic in-ear monitor.

Sony’s acquisition of Audeze is a little baffling

Despite being a leader in personal audio, Sony is acquiring Audeze and placing it within its PlayStation ecosystem under its interactive entertainment division.
TCL 98-inch S Class S5 4K TV.

TCL’s latest 98-inch 4K TV comes in at a great price

TCL's new S Class S5 TV is a 98-inch giant with 4K resolution and support for all major HDR formats, plus Dolby Atmos sound.
Oladance OWS Pro resting on open charging case.

Oladance OWS Pro review: the future is wide open

Oladance's OWS Pro come with a hefty price tag, but in the relatively new world of open-ear earbuds, they set a new standard.
Sony Pulse Explore wireless earbuds for PlayStation.

Sony’s PlayStation wireless earbuds promise audiophile quality for $200

Gaming headsets aren't usually noted for their music performance, but Sony's Pulse Explore wireless earbuds could change that, thanks to some exotic tech.
Bowers & Wikins 607 S3 in black.

B&W’s revamped entry-level 600 Series speakers start at $900 for a pair

Bowers & Wilkins has updated its entry-level 600 Series speakers, with many improvements taken from the company's more expensive models.
Beats Studio Buds+ in new metallic colors with matching hues from Olive and Junes.

Beats partners with Emma Chamberlain to debut Studio Buds+ in pink and silver metallic

Beats has partnered with Emma Chamberlain to introduce two new metallic colors for its Beats Studio Buds+ earbuds: Cosmic Pink and Cosmic Silver.
MyFirst CareBuds.

These kids’ earbuds let outside sounds in automatically

The MyFirst CareBuds wireless earbuds automatically switch to transparency mode when they detect movement.
LG StanbyMe Go 27-inch touchscreen suitcase TV set up in the tailgate of a car.

Toss LG’s StanbyMe Go 27-inch suitcase TV in your car for $1,000

LG's new StanbyMe Go is a 27-inch suitcase TV that can go anywhere and has a touchscreen that can be used for games, music, and movies.
Remote controls from Google, Amazon, Apple and Roku.

TV dialogue is getting harder to understand. This change could help.

It seems that dialogue is getting harder and harder to understand. Shouldn't our access to subtitles be getting easier? This one change could make it so.
Tidal app for iOS on an iPhone 14 showing now playing screen with Max quality track.

Tidal’s awkward FLAC integration is going about as well as expected

Tidal's hi-res FLAC tracks are now accessible to all HiFi Plus subscribers, but it's still a hot mess.
McIntosh MC3500 MKII monoblock tube amplifier.

McIntosh revives the amplifier that powered Woodstock

McIntosh created the amp that powered the Woodstock music fest 54 years ago, and now you can buy a modern-day version -- for $15,000.
Astell&Kern UW100 MK II wireless earbuds held in hand.

Astell&Kern refreshes its UW100 wireless earbuds

A&K's premium UW100 wireless earbuds are getting a minor refresh known as the UW100 MK II – with small improvements to battery life, sound, and calling.
Wiim Pro Plus network music streamer with Bluetooth voice remote.

Wiim Pro Plus streamer targets audiophiles with upgraded DAC

The Wiim Pro Plus offers a variety of internal upgrades, plus a Bluetooth voice remote for audiophiles looking to add streaming music to their existing gear.
Baseus Bowie MA10 in charging case, pairing indicator LEDs lit.

Baseus Bowie MA10 review: How are these $21 wireless earbuds so good?

We don't know how the Baseus Bowie MA10 are so affordable, but with features and performance this good, it might not matter.
Sony HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos soundbar close-up of top panel.

Sony’s premium soundbars will finally get support for VRR, ALLM

The one thing Sony's 2022 soundbars lacked was support for HDMI 2.1 variable refresh rate and auto low-latency mode. This fall, that gets fixed.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC, case open, held in hand.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC review: just buy ’em

Our expectations for $100 wireless earbuds grow every year, and every year Anker keeps surpassing them. With the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC, it's done it again.