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Spotify app icon on iPhone.

Spotify’s HiFi tier was MIA in 2021. Will 2022 be any different?

It's been almost a year since Spotify announced a lossless, CD-quality music tier. Now that its original timeline has come and gone, is Spotify HiFi dead?
Shure Aonic 40 ANC headphones.

Shure Aonic 40 hands-on review: Sound this good should be more comfortable

Shure's latest ANC headphones are well-priced, beautifully designed, and sound awesome. But a thin and poorly padded headband makes them tricky to recommend.
Sony 2022 Z9K 8K mini-LED TV.

QD-OLED, mini-LED, and 8K: These are the best TVs of CES 2022

CES might be a show for all kinds of innovations, but it's still the best place to see which TVs are headed our way. These TVs were the best of the show.
Man wearing Technics EAH-A800.

Are Technics’ hi-res EAH-A800 the Sony XM4 alternative you’ve been waiting for?

Sony has traditionally been the king of the wireless noise canceling headphone hill, but that could change in March when Technics releases the EAH-A800.
Monster DNA Fit true wireless earbuds.

Monster expands DNA lineup with new earbuds, Bluetooth speakers

Monster has partnered with a new company to produce the next additions to its DNA line of headphones and speakers. These are its first products.
Google Pixel Buds A-Series true wireless earbuds.-A

Google is bringing Apple’s best headphone features to more products

Apple's automatic audio switching and head-tracking spatial audio are its coolest headphone technologies. Google plans to do the same for Android.
Victrola Re-Spin suitcase record player.

Victrola’s Re-Spin is a sustainable take on the suitcase record player

When it comes to taking your vinyl collection on the road, Victrola has a new $100 suitcase record player that is says is more sustainably made.
TCL 2022 XL Collection 98-inch 4K QLED TV.

TCL’s giant 98-inch 4K TV hits CES — and stores — for under $8,000

TCL brings a giant 98-inch QLED TV to CES 2022 and announces plans to support 144Hz gaming and a new technology called TrueCut.
Tablo ATSC 3.0 Quad HDMI OTA receiver/DVR.

Tablo’s latest over-the-air DVR does ATSC 3.0 — with a catch

Nuvyyo's latest Tablo OTA DVR can handle ATSC 3.0 -- with four tuners on board -- but that NextGen TV content will only work on a cable-connected TV.
Noveto N1 'invisible headphones' speaker.

This $800 speaker promises private listening without headphones

Constant Zoom calls and noisy office/home environments have made headphones a constant companion for many. This speaker might change that forever.
Hisense 2022 ULED TVs.

Hisense adds mini-LED and Google TV to its 2022 QLED TVs

Hisense's 2022 collection of TVs are getting upgrades across the board, with better picture quality and new features like Google TV and WiSA support.
Sony 2022 A95K 4K QD-OLED TV.

Sony brings the world’s first QD-OLED TV to CES 2022

After several years of speculation, QD-OLED technology is going to make its debut on a 2022 Sony TV, the 55- and 65-inch A95K.
Sony 2022 Bravia XR TV lineup.

Sony claims mini-LED superiority with 2022 8K and 4K TVs

Sony might be late to the mini-LED game, but now that it has added it to its flagship 2022 TVs, it's throwing shade at the competition.
JBL Reflect Aero true wireless earbuds.

JBL shows off new true wireless earbuds and speakers at CES 2022

JBL has updated many of its most popular earbuds and portable speakers for 2022, with better sound and dust protection.
Mark Levinson No. 5909 wireless hi-res active noise cancelling headphones.

Mark Levinson’s first-ever headphones debut at CES 2022 for $999

The brand best known for its high-end home and auto sound systems is branching out into portable audio with a pricey set of wireless headphones.
StoryPhones with Disney StoryShields.

StoryPhones let kids pick their own Disney bedtime stories

These headphones can download and save Disney audiobooks so they can be accessed time and time again, without the need for a phone or internet connection.
Jabra Elite 4 Active earbuds.

Jabra’s most affordable workout earbuds debut at CES 2022

Jabra's Elite 4 Active bring excellent water protection and ANC to a set of earbuds for less than $120.
JLab Go Air Tones.

JLab’s new skin tone earbuds go beyond black and white

Tired of true wireless earbuds that only come in black or white? JLab's Go Air Tones come in seven skin tones that better reflect the diversity of human skin.
Models stand beside a demo of LG Display's OLED EX panel.

LG Display uses exotic deuterium to make OLED TVs 30% brighter

LG Display has announced OLED EX, its next-generation OLED tech that it claims can get 30% brighter than existing OLED displays.
TTTV lickable TV prototype.

Somebody built a lickable TV. I repeat: A. Lickable. TV.

We've had 4K, 8K, HDR, 3D, and curved TV screens, but none of that can compare to what might be next: A TV you can taste by licking it.
LG Display's Virtual Ride concept at CES 2022.

LG Display previews Peloton’s possible future at CES 2022

CES 2022 is still over a week away, but LG Display has given us a sneak peek at two of its show concepts: An immersive exercise bike and the ultimate La-Z-Boy.
Zoom app on Fire TV Omni.

Zoom’s first smart TV app comes to the Fire TV Omni

Amazon Fire TV Omni owners can now quickly and easily do Zoom video calls from the comfort of their couch with a compatible USB webcam.
TCL's 6-Series Google TV with mini-LED backlighting.

TCL Google TVs are back at Best Buy, following software fix

TCL's Google TV models are back on store shelves and online at Best Buy following a software fix that addresses performance issues.
Zvox AV52 ANC Headphones.

Zvox’s latest dialogue-clarifying ANC headphones are just $70

With an improved noise-canceling system and better battery life, the Zvox AV52 lightweight headphones could be a great value.
Playstation 5 with a controller.

How to set up your TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X

You just bought a new next-gen gaming console like the PS5 or Xbox Series X and you want to make sure they perform their best? These TV settings are the key.
Shure Aonic Free true wireless earbuds.

Shure Aonic Free review: True wireless studio monitors

The Shure Aonic Free don't possess ANC, wireless charging or even great battery life, but they're an ideal tool for wire-free critical listening.
Polk Audio Signa S4 Dolby Atmos soundbar.

Polk’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar, the Signa S4, is just $399

Polk's first Dolby Atmos soundbar is big on sound, but small on price and extra features. It's focused solely on delivering immersive audio -- no bells or whistles.
LG StanbyMe TV.

LG’s fully wireless StanbyMe is the touchscreen TV you didn’t know you wanted

Ahead of CES 2022, LG is showing off two new lifestyle TVs, including a fully wireless model that sits on a rolling stand and can be used for video chats.
AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ headphones.

AIAIAI’s latest headphones let you ditch the cable, not the quality

AIAIAI's new Bluetooth headphones offer wire-free convenience and lossless, low-latency audio thanks to an included wireless transmitter.
Using a remote control.

Want to watch TV in your hotel? Better bring your phone

The pandemic has brought a lot of changes, but one you may not be expecting is in hotel rooms, where TV remotes are quickly becoming artifacts of a past era.
TCL's 6-Series Google TV with mini-LED backlighting.

Why Best Buy just pulled TCL’s Google TVs from stores

Best Buy is no longer selling TCL's new lineup of Google TV-based smart TVs. Sluggish performance may be the reason -- here's what you need to know.
Image showing Dolby Atmos 3D sound.

From movies to music, 2021 was the year of Dolby Atmos

It's taken a while, but Dolby Atmos has cemented itself as the premier surround sound format -- and 2021 was the year it became nearly ubiquitous.
Paramount+ SpongeBob Universe Live Channel.

Paramount+ adds Live Channels for ‘effortless’ entertainment

In addition to its on-demand library and live TV coverage of sports and news, Paramount+ now has linear streaming channels for its most popular shows.
Spotify app icon on iPhone.

Chill with Spotify for free on Delta Airlines this holiday season

Spotify users can enjoy free access to their streaming music while on select Delta flights for travel between Dec 8, 2021, and Jan 19, 2022.