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Yes, there are Prime Day 8K TV deals — but they aren’t cheap

Prime Day is a great time to look for deals on TVs, especially 8K models as these high-end TVs don't get discounted very often. Pick from 2020 or 2021 8K TVs.
Bowers & Wilkins PI5 true wireless earbuds in their charging case.

Bowers & Wilkins PI5 review: Sophisticated style, big bass sound

B&W's first true wireless earbuds face stiff competition, but the PI5 offer a stylish alternative to noise-canceling models from Sony, Bose, Apple, and Jabra.
Ikea Sonos Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker

Ikea’s $199 Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker lets you hang your tunes on a wall

Ikea's third collaborative project with Sonos is the $199 Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker, a Wi-Fi speaker that hangs on a wall and has swappable art covers.
UE Fits custom-fit true wireless earbuds

UE Fits review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds

With an exclusive custom-fit system for the eartips, the UE Fits promise an ultra-comfortable and secure fit. But is this worth $249? We check 'em out.
Person listening to spatial audio using Apple AirPods Max headphones.

Why Apple makes you use AirPods Pro for Dolby Atmos movies

Apple's spatial audio support for Apple Music works with all types of headphones, but when it comes to video, it's a decidedly different story. Here's why.
Beats Studio Buds

Beats Studio Buds review: These are the AirPods Pro Lite

With some of the AirPods Pro's best features, but at a way lower price, the Studio Buds make for a great set of everyday true wireless earbuds.
Jaybird Vista 2

Jaybird Vista 2 review: Tough-as-nails wireless earbuds for athletes

Jaybird's latest athlete-focused true wireless earbuds are tough as nails and sound amazing, but very poor call quality keeps them from being a top pick.
Prime Day 2021 AirPods Deals

Which AirPods should you buy on Prime Day?

Looking for a deal on a set of Apple's AirPods? Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to grab a discount. Here's what you can expect to find.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 side view.

Which Bose headphones should you buy on Prime Day?

Amazon's Prime Day is a perfect time for deals on headphones and in particular Bose headphones. Here are the models to watch for and what you can expect to pay.
Walmart onn. Android TV streaming device

You can now buy Walmart’s crazy-cheap 4K Android TV streamer

Walmart's $30 onn.-branded Roku competitor is now available, with support for 4K resolution. It comes with a voice-enabled remote and Google Chromecast.
Apple AirPods Max

Dolby Atmos Music through Apple’s $549 headphones left us shrugging

We take Apple Music's new Dolby Atmos spatial audio catalog of tracks for a spin to see if the immersive format actually delivers a better music experience.
Using app in front of TV to control Apple TV+.

Apple TV gets FaceTime integration and Spatial Audio

New features coming to the Apple TV and Apple TV app bring greater integration with FaceTime and Apple's AirPods line of wireless headphones.
Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Google Pixel Buds A-Series hands-on review: Same buds, way better price

The Pixel Buds A-Series discard a few features to give you a way better price. It's a trade-off that is totally worth it, but only if you're an Android user.
Google Pixel Buds Series-A

Google releases Pixel Buds A-Series: $99 no-frills earbuds for Android fans

The Google Pixel Buds A-Series are here, and as expected, they're a more affordable version of Google's previous true wireless earbuds.
Apple TV 4K 2021 with new Siri remote

Apple TV 4K (2021) review: It’s all about that new Siri remote

Apple's newly revamped Apple TV 4K may have a new brain on the inside, but it's the new Siri remote that is rightfully getting all of the attention.
Leaked image of an Ikea Sonos speaker

Ikea hastily removes product page for its Sonos wall art speaker

A product page on the Ikea website that has since been removed, showed the $199 Ikea Symfonisk picture frame-style Wi-Fi speaker, which will have AirPlay 2.
JBL Tour Pro+.

JBL Tour Pro+ review: Another excellent AirPods Pro alternative

With a huge number of features and great sound quality, the JBL Tour Pro+ are a fantastic AirPods Pro alternative, especially for Android phone users.
AirPods Pro resting on an iPhone with open charging case nearby.

2022 AirPods Pro might include fitness tracking features

The next version of Apple's AirPods Pro could include fitness tracking sensors. If true, it could create a fitness device alternative to the Apple Watch.
Tivoli Model One Digital Gen 2

Tivoli Model One Digital radio hands-on review: Small changes, big difference

Tivoli Audio's first attempt to convert their famous Model One tabletop radio into a streaming music speaker didn't go well. Is the second time a charm?
The Apple HomePod on a desk.

New Apple TV 4K feature only works with a product Apple has killed

Apple delivers another head-scratcher: A new feature on the just-released Apple TV 4K (2021) only works with the HomePod, a product Apple has discontinued.
A woman wears Apple AirPods Max.

Just wait. Apple’s shocking audio mistake is part of a much bigger plan

Apple's lossless audio addition to Apple Music came as a shocker: Its AirPods wireless headphones aren't compatible. Is Apple crazy? Yes. Crazy like a fox.
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JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam soundbar review: Add a little Dolby Atmos to your life

If you're looking for a small, simple single speaker to give your TV the oomph it's missing, the Dolby Atmos-capable JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam is the answer.
HBO Max

HBO Max with Ads to launch in June for $10 per month

Those who love HBO but aren't in love with HBO Max's $15 fee will get a cheaper option soon: A $10 per month ad-supported version arrives in June.
Chromecast with Google TV remote.

Google embeds Android TV remote app into Android phones

You'll soon no longer need to download Google's remote app for Android TV. The company plans to embed the app's functionality into all Android smartphones.
Vizio Dolby Atmos Soundbar

You won’t need 17 speakers to appreciate Dolby Atmos in Apple Music

Apple's planned addition of Dolby Atmos Music tracks to Apple Music is going to be a game-changer for musicians and music lovers alike.
Beats true wireless earbuds leaked photo

Could these be Apple’s next Beats true wireless earbuds?

A new set of animation files found in iOS 14.6 leave little doubt that Apple will release a new set of Beats true wireless earbuds. Here's what we know so far.
2021 Amazon Echo Buds Second Generation

Amazon Music HD now included free with Amazon Music Unlimited

Amazon has just included its entire Amazon Music HD catalog for free with subscriptions to its Amazon Music Unlimited streaming music service.
Apple Music logo on a smartphone.

Apple Music adds Dolby Atmos and hi-res lossless music at no extra cost

After years of sticking with the lossy AAC format, Apple Music is adding support for spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, and lossless music at CD and hi-res quality.
Syng Cell Alpha Triphonic speaker

Syng’s transparent floating orbs promise immersive sound for $1,800

There's no shortage of expensive, odd-looking speakers out there, but we're still intrigued by Syng's $1,800 Cell Alpha, the world's first "triphonic" speakers.
Meters Music OV-1-B Connect Headphones

Meters headphones hands-on review: Analog style with a digital twist

High-quality headphones can reward you with great sound, great comfort, and great features. But for Meters, it's about showing others how loud you're rockin'.
Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos soundbar

Sonos Arc review: A solid soundbar for the Dolby Atmos era

The $799 Arc is Sonos' first Dolby Atmos-capable soundbar, fulfilling years of customer requests. Now that it's here, does it deliver? Here's our full review.
Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos soundbar

Software update adds height audio control to Sonos Arc soundbar

Owners of Sonos' Arc Dolby Atmos soundbar can now take control over height channel volume instead of having the Sonos software set the levels automatically.
Amazon Echo Buds 2 in charging case.

Amazon Echo Buds 2 review: Better buds for Alexa fans

Amazon's new Echo Buds are a nice upgrade for folks who want easy access to Alexa while out of the house, but some features are still a work in progress.
Bose SoundControl Hearing Aids

Bose’s hearing aids cost $850, no audiologist visit necessary

The Bose SoundControl Hearing Aids are the first to receive FDA clearance for direct-to-consumer sales, thanks to Bose's use of app-based customization.