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Man wearing Marshall Minor III true wireless earbuds.

Marshall’s latest earbuds take direct aim at Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro

Marshall isn't being coy about who it considers the audience for its Minor III and Motif ANC earbuds: AirPods buyers who yearn for something cooler.
LG DVLED Extreme Home Cinema TV.

LG’s massive 325-inch DVLED TV costs more than three Ferrari SF90s

LG's new DVLED Extreme Home Cinema Displays will bring massive display sizes of up to 325 inches to the small group of folks fortunate enough to afford one.
Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar.

New Sonos Beam brings Dolby Atmos to smaller spaces

Sonos has updated its Beam soundbar with Dolby Atmos capabilities, making it one of the most compact soundbars to support the 3D immersive audio format.
Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless earbuds in white.

Sennheiser releases its most affordable set of noise-canceling earbuds

Sennheiser's $180 CX Plus True Wireless pack the same sound and features as its flagship Momentum True Wireless 2, but at a much lower price.
Two light shade options for the Symfonisk Table Lamp.

Ikea leaks details of its next Sonos Symfonisk Table Lamp

An unreleased version of the Ikea Symfonisk Table Lamp, with swappable shades and a redesigned base, has been spotted by a Reddit user.
Person carrying the Sonos Roam 4 on the beach.

Sonos is raising the prices of most of its speakers

Wireless speaker giant Sonos has announced that it will be raising the prices of its most popular products by as much as $100, starting September 12,
Dolby Vision is now supported by Vimeo on Apple devices.

Vimeo adds Dolby Vision support, but only for Apple devices

Vimeo, the video upload and streaming site favored by professional creators, has added Dolby Vision support, but the feature only works with Apple products.
The Jabra Elite 3 true wireless earbuds in their charging case.

Jabra Elite 3 review: All of the basics on a budget

Jabra's most affordable true wireless earbuds fit like a glove, but the competition offers more value for the same price.
Sony HT-A5000 Dolby Atmos soundbar.

Sony’s HT-A5000 Dolby Atmos soundbar takes aim at Sonos and Bose

Sony brings Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support with its HT-A5000 soundbar, a $900 speaker that competes directly with the Sonos Arc and the Bose Smart Soundbar 900.
TCL 85-inch X9 8K OD Zero mini-LED Google TV.

TCL’s ultra-slim X9 Google TV packs a soundbar, webcam, and a $10,000 price tag

TCL has announced the $10,000 X9, an 85-inch 8K Google TV featuring the company's latest mini-LED backlight technology, called OD Zero.
Klipsch T5 II ANC true wireless earbuds.

Klipsch T5 II ANC review: Super-stylish buds are now quieter and smarter

Klipsch's T5 II ANC are an attempt to rewrite the rules for true wireless earbuds using smart software features. With only a few exceptions, they succeed.
Jabra Elite 2 true wireless earbuds.

Jabra’s Elite 2 budget earbuds are real, but you can’t buy them yet

Hot on the heels of its announcement of the ultra-affordable Elite 3 true wireless earbuds, Jabra may be readying an even more affordable set of buds.
Sennheiser CX 400BT

It’s official: You don’t need to spend more than $100 on true wireless earbuds

Not long ago, you needed to spend more than $200 on true wireless earbuds to get top-tier features like ANC and wireless charging. Those days are long gone.
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900.

Bose’s new flagship soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos for home theaters

Bose's latest flagship soundbar, the Smart Soundbar 900, adds Dolby Atmos to the company's line-up while keeping smart speaker features and an elegant design.
Photo of Locast app on a mobile phone.

What was Locast? The free TV streaming service the big broadcasters hated

Access your local TV stations without cable, satellite, or even an antenna for free with Locast, the livestreaming TV service for cord-cutters.
Samsung TV Block logo displayed over a Samsung TV.

Samsung reveals it can disable stolen TVs remotely

After Samsung TVs were stolen from one of the company's South African warehouses, the company has revealed it can disable stolen TVs remotely over the internet.
Bowers & Wilkins 801 Series Diamond D4.

Bowers & Wilkins’ pricey flagship speakers get an expensive update

Bowers & Wilkins has updated its iconic 800 Diamond Series speakers with new materials, new technologies, and an improved sound -- but they don't come cheap.
Yamaha's YH-L700A 3D noise-canceling headphones.

Yamaha’s new 3D ANC headphones take aim at the AirPods Max

Apple's $549 AirPods Max have new competition: Yamaha's $500 YH-L700A offer ANC, transparency, and built-in head-tracking sensors, just like Apple's cans.
Jason Sudeikis as the title character in Ted Lasso on Apple TV+.

Tons of T-Mobile subscribers just got a free year of Apple TV+

T-Mobile subscribers on select unlimited plans just got a one-year free trial subscription to Apple TV+. It's available for new and existing customers.
AT&T TV rebrands as DirecTV Stream.

AT&T is renaming its streaming video service yet again

After several years of confusing name changes, AT&T is simplifying all of its video services under one company and one brand: DirecTV Stream.
Person listening to spatial audio using Apple AirPods Max headphones.

Netflix begins rolling out support for spatial audio, starting with iOS devices

Apple's spatial audio for movies creates a virtual movie theater sound experience when using headphones. Now, Netflix has started to support it.
Plex's Modern visual interface.

Plex adds a new artwork-centric option to its visual experience

Plex adds the ability to choose a new layout for its visual interface that puts a greater emphasis on movie and TV show artwork.
A woman wearing the Nura Nurabuds true wireless earbuds.

Headphone subscriptions could revive wilting battery life, with a catch

True wireless earbuds are very convenient for listening to music on the go, but battery life can suffer over time. A new subscription service may be a solution.
Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones.

Bose QuietComfort 45 pricing, specs, and images detailed in new leak

Leaked marketing photos show Bose's QC45 ANC headphones in full. They are accompanied by details on specs, pricing, and a possible release date.
DTS Play-Fi Home Theater.

DTS Play-Fi wants to eliminate the speaker wires in your 5.1 home theater setup

For several years, DTS Play-Fi has offered an alternative to Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast for wireless audio. Now it has its sights set on your TV.
KEF Mu3 True Wireless Earbuds

KEF Mu3 true wireless earbuds review: Beauty and the beat

KEF's reputation as a top-tier audio brand means we have very high expectations for the $230 Mu3, the company's first true wireless earbuds. Do they deliver?
Spotify app and earbud.

Spotify could launch its HiFi lossless audio tier any day now

In February, Spotify announced its plans to launch a lossless audio tier called Spotify HiFi. Now, a newly discovered video suggests the launch could be soon.
JBL Tour One wireless noise canceling headphones.

JBL Tour One review: Noise-canceling cans for frequent callers

Looking for a set of premium noise-canceling headphones, whether for work or travel? JBL's $300 Tour One are a superb alternative to models from Sony and Bose.
Sony HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos soundbar close-up of top panel.

Sony HT-A7000 review: A fully loaded soundbar experience

There's no shortage of capable home theater soundbars out there, but few models attempt -- let alone succeed -- at doing as much as Sony's HT-A7000.
AirPods 2 Charging Case opened on a table.

AirPods to gain Find My function, and possible respiratory monitoring

As rumors about the AirPods 3 continue to swirl, here are two features that look like they're poised to be added to Apple's iconic white earbuds.
Two people listening to music.

Plex’s Super Sonic neural A.I. analyzes your music to find hidden connections

If you spend a lot of time listening to your own music instead of streaming music, Plex has a new way for you to discover similarities within your collection.
TCL's 6-Series Google TV with mini-LED backlighting.

TCL’s 5- and 6-Series TVs now available with Google TV, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+

TCL's new 5- and 6-Series 4K TVs now offer a second choice in software: Google TV. These new models also come with HDR10+ and better support for HDMI 2.1.
House of Marley Rebel True Wireless Earbuds seen outside of their charging case.

House of Marley continues its eco-friendly theme with its $130 Rebel earbuds

House of Marley continues its sustainability focus with its $130 Rebel true wireless earbuds while adding wireless charging and in-ear detection.
JLab Go Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime charging cases with open lids.

JLab Go Air Pop vs. Skullcandy Dime: Which ultra-budget buds are best?

With the JLab Go Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime, you can now buy true wireless earbuds for less than two movie tickets. But are they any good? We pick a winner.