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Leaked image of Beats Fit Pro.

Kim Kardashian spotted wearing unannounced Beats Fit Pro

Reality star Kim Kardashian has been out in public wearing what appears to be the unannounced Beats Fit Pro true wireless earbuds.
smartphone showing amazon music Billie Eilish takeover station

Amazon Music expands spatial audio to more devices

Amazon Music is following Apple Music's lead by rolling out spatial audio support to more devices, including iOS and Android phones.
Woman wearing the new Airpods Gen 3 featuring adaptive eq.

Apple’s new $179 AirPods: Head-tracking spatial audio and longer battery life

At its October MacBook Pro Unleashed event, Apple revealed its latest AirPods true wireless earbuds with better battery life and sound quality.
Apple AirPods Pro.

Apple extends AirPods Pro service program by another year

If you bought Apple's AirPods Pro prior to October 2020, you now have an extra year of protection for sound issues like crackling or poor bass.
Sonos x Floyd One Stand next to a desk.

These limited-edition Sonos speaker stands cost more than the actual speakers

Sonos has partnered with American designer Floyd to create some limited edition, and very pricey, speaker stands for the Sonos One and Sonos Five.
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker in blue.

Bose SoundLink Flex is a waterproof speaker that knows what’s up

Bose's latest SoundLink speaker is the $149 SoundLink Flex, a small, rugged waterproof speaker that can adjust its sound based on its orientation.
Bowers and Wilkins new Zeppelin wireless smart speaker.

B&W’s Zeppelin gets rebooted as a $799 hi-res smart speaker

B&W has brought back its iconic Zeppelin wireless speaker, but this time, it's more expensive, more powerful, and more capable.
The AirPods Pro placed on top of a red iPhone.

AirPods 3 could finally debut at Apple’s Unleashed event on October 18

Despite being a no-show at Apple's iPhone 13 launch event, experts still believe we'll see the AirPods 3 before the end of the year.
V-Moda Hexamove Lite true wireless earbuds.

V-Moda’s first true wireless earbuds come with tons of fit options

V-Moda's first true wireless earbuds -- the Hexamove -- go big on fit options instead of tech features, including earhooks, lanyards, and swappable shields.
Ikea Symfonisk Table Lamp (Gen 2).

Ikea Symfonisk Table Lamp Gen 2 hands-on review: More light, more sound

Ikea's mushroom-shaped table lamp/wireless speaker gets a much-needed makeover while keeping Sonos' ease of use and room-filling sound.
AirPods Pro resting on an iPhone with open charging case nearby.

Your iPhone can now guide you to your lost AirPods Pro

With a recent update to the firmware of Apple's AirPods Pro and Max headphones, your iPhone can now locate them with precision.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro.

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro earbuds go after Sony’s wireless hi-res crown

Soundcore's latest flagship true wireless earbuds, the $170 Liberty 3 Pro, come with a big set of upgrades, including ANC and hi-res audio.
Grell Audio TWS/1 noise-canceling true wireless earbuds.

Grell Audio promises audiophile-grade wireless earbuds for $200

Sennheiser's long-time chief headphone designer is out on his own and his first product is a set of $200 earbuds that are meant to satisfy picky listeners.
Man wearing Bose QuietComfort 45 noise-canceling headphones.

Bose QuietComfort 45 review: More (and less) of a very good thing

Bose has updated its QuietComfort headphones with a bigger battery and Bluetooth 5.1, but are the QC 45's higher price and fewer features a deal-breaker?
A couple discuss televisions while shopping at Best Buy in the CambridgeSide Galleria in Cambridge, MA on August 11, 2018. Massachusetts shoppers are taking advantage of the tax-free weekend after two years without.

Why your next TV could very well cost a lot more

If you've been waiting to buy a TV, you've probably noticed an alarming increase in prices this year. What's behind the surge, and when will it end?
Spotify app icon on iPhone.

Spotify looks to lure podcasters, listeners away from Apple with polls, Q&As

In its fight with Apple to be the number one player in podcasting, Spotify has announced two new tools to make episodes more interactive: Polls and Q&As.
Sonos Beam Gen 1 and Gen 2, stacked vertically.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) review: Improved immersion with Dolby Atmos

The original Sonos Beam was a nearly perfect small-size soundbar for bedrooms. With the addition of Dolby Atmos, the Gen 2 model is even better.
Sony WF-C500 true wireless earbuds and case sitting on a table..

Sony delivers the $100 WF-C500, its most affordable set of true wireless earbuds

Sony has taken the wraps off the $100 WF-C500, its most affordable set of true wireless earbuds, plus a new set of noise-canceling wireless headphones.
Woman wearing Technics EAH-AZ40 true wireless earbuds in silver.

Technics’ new earbuds focus on call quality and wireless hi-res audio

Technics's EAH-AZ60 and EAH-AZ40 true wireless earbuds deliver more features and lower prices than the company's previous models.
Woman wearing Yamaha's TW-E3B true wireless earbuds.

Yamaha’s $100 TW-E3B true wireless earbuds are its smallest yet

Can a new, smaller shape and some funky colors make Yamaha's earbuds more appealing? That's the goal behind the updated $100 TW-E3B.
Ikea Symfonisk Table Lamp Speaker (gen 2).

Ikea’s new Symfonisk Table Lamp speaker lets you mix and match lampshades

Ikea has released a new version of its Symfonisk Table Lamp speaker that lets you mix and match shades and pick from a greater selection of light bulbs.
Skullcandy Grind Fuel true wireless earbuds with SkullIQ technology.

‘Hey Skullcandy’ is the newest hands-free voice assistant

Skullcandy has two models of true wireless earbuds that work with the company's new hands-free voice assistant tech, called SkullIQ.
1More ColorBuds 2 true wireless earbuds.

1More ColorBuds 2 review: Upping the ante with ANC

With a lower price, active noise cancellation, and wireless charging, do 1More's ColorBuds 2 offer enough to set themselves apart? We find out.
A woman wearing the silver Apple AirPods Max.

Hands-on review: Apple’s head-tracking for music is one weird trip

What happens when you add head-tracking to the already immersive audio experience of Dolby Atmos Music? We put Apple's tech to the test.
Amazon Echo Studio Billie Eilish Special Edition speaker.

You can now buy an Amazon Echo Studio With Billie Eilish’s face on it

Billie Eilish has legions of faithful fans and those people can now buy a version of the Amazon Echo Studio speaker with the singer's face on it.
Woman wearing SoundSwell's Smartwatch Series Bluetooth earbuds.

SoundSwell’s new Bluetooth earbuds are smartwatch-powered and wipeout-proof

Want to take your tunes surfing? You're going to need a set of headphones that can survive some big waves, like the $150 SoundSwell Smartwatch Series.
Skyworth's XC9000 4K OLED TV.

Skyworth’s $1,200 XC9000 Series is now the cheapest OLED TV you can buy

Chinese TV brand Skyworth is driving down the price of 4K OLED TVs with its XC9000, an Android TV-based model that starts at just $1,200.
1More ColorBuds 2 in gold.

1More’s ColorBuds 2 boast way more features and a lower price

Looking to prove that sequels can be better than the originals, 1More's ColorBuds 2 offer ANC, wireless charging, and better battery life for $80.
2021 Hisense U6G 4K TV

No regrets: Hisense lets you test drive its TVs for free for 100 days

In an unusual move, Hisense has announced that most of its 2021 TVs will be free to try for 100 days at home, with a full refund if you're not happy.
Dottir co-founder Annie Thorisdottir.

These Icelandic women just upstaged the Powerbeats Pro in nearly every way

A new set of $150 workout earbuds developed by a pair of Icelandic CrossFit champions go head-to-head with the $249 Powerbeats Pro.
Edifier NeoBuds Pro.

Edifier NeoBuds Pro review: A new standard in affordable audio

Want amazing sound, active noise cancellation, and crystal-clear transparency? The Edifier NeoBuds Pro have it all, for way less money than the competition.
Beats Flex

Beats Flex review: More bass, more battery, and a lower price

Even if Apple had simply dropped the price of the BeatsX, we'd be happy, but the Flex's bigger battery, great sound, and auto-pause option seal the deal.
Happy Plugs Hope earbuds shown in a leopard print.

Happy Plugs’ $80 Hope earbuds are AirPods for fashionistas

If you want a set of true wireless earbuds that match your flair for design, Happy Plugs' $80 Hope come in eight colors and patterns including a leopard print.
Samsung's The Frame TV displaying art from the Louvre.

Samsung brings the Mona Lisa and other famous Louvre art to its The Frame TVs

Samsung has expanded the number of works of art available through its Art Store with a partnership that brings new works from the Louvre to its Frame TVs.