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AirPlay 2 still coming to LG’s 2018 smart TVs, but timing remains uncertain

The list of smart TVs that will be getting Apple's AirPlay 2 technology continues to grow. Despite a rumor to the contrary, LG confirms it's coming to 2018 TVs.
Skullcandy Crusher Evo

Skullcandy Crusher Evo review: Teeth-rattling bass

The new $200 Skullcandy Crusher Evo are mega-bass over-ear wireless headphones on steroids, with equally huge battery life, and personalized sound you can hear.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live inside their charging case.

Qualcomm’s latest chips aim to radically improve noise cancellation

Active noise cancellation can be a big plus for true wireless earbuds, but getting it to work requires a perfect fit. Qualcomm's new tech reduces that need.
Facebook Portal+ review

We deserve TV-based video chats that we can trust

With no end in sight for the pandemic, it's time for big tech companies to give us TV-based video chat solutions that are private, secure, and trustworthy.
Sennheiser CX 400BT

Sennheiser’s $200 CX 400BT earbuds make its top-notch sound more affordable

The $200 CX 400BT sport the same 7mm drivers that Sennheiser used in the $300 Momentum True Wireless 2, which should give them great sound for a lot less money.
Sonos Wireless Headphones Patent Illustration

Sonos headphones coming soon? Patent reveals possible designs and features

It's been almost two years since word dropped that Sonos was at work on a set of its first wireless headphones. A recent patent award is our first look at them.
Beats Studio 3 Wireless

Beats Studio 3 Wireless review: Who let the bass drop?

It's been three years since Beats debuted the Studio 3 Wireless headphones for $350. Now that so much time has passed, are they still worth the money?
Powerbeats 2

Powerbeats 2 owners can get $76 from Apple as part of class-action settlement

Apple recently decided to settle a class-action suit brought by Powerbeats 2 owners over questions of battery life. Eligible Powerbeats 2 owners may get $76.
Audio Advice Home Theater Designer

This free tool takes the guesswork out of planning a home theater

Whether you're planning a big-budget media room or just a small wireless upgrade to your TV's sound, this free tool lets you plan your attack in seconds.
Beats BeatsX wireless earbuds

BeatsX review: Expensive, but maybe still worth it

The Beats line of wireless headphones may have newer models to choose from, but the BeatsX are still worth considering thanks to great comfort and call quality.
Urbanista London ANC earbuds

Urbanista London review: Like AirPods Pros, with compromises

The Urbanista London will appeal to those looking for the same features as Apple's AirPods Pro but for less money, but some of those features still need work.
Zvox AccuVoice AV157 TV Speaker

Zvox’s new soundbar is like a magnifying glass for TV and movie dialog

Plenty of soundbars promise better dialog, but the Zvox AV157 takes speech clarity to new heights with 12 levels of dialog enhancement in a compact speaker.
Lytte Harmoniq 3D-printed earbuds

First look: Lytte Harmoniq 3D-printed true wireless earbuds

If the shape of an earbud is as important as its parts, it's possible that Harmoniq Labs is onto something with its unique, 3D-printed true wireless earbuds.
Jabra Elite 45h Headphones

Jabra Elite 45h review: The best $100 headphones you can buy

The Jabra Elite 45h manage offer a brilliant combination of sound quality, comfort, and battery life in a sleek and lightweight set of wireless headphones.
The Sony WH-1000XM4.

Sony WH-1000XM4 vs. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700: Battle of the best

Bose and Sony headphones have been battling for years. Now that the Sony WH-1000XM4 are here, are they better than the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700?
Orby TV

What is Orby TV? The prepaid satellite service for cord-cutters

Cable TV and satellite may have built-in DVRs and hundreds of channels to choose from, but they cost a fortune. Enter Orby TV: It's satellite TV with a twist.
QuietOn Sleep Earbuds

QuietOn Sleep review: ANC earbuds offer silent slumber

Getting a good night's sleep is elusive for far too many of us. QuietOn's Sleep earbuds use ANC to get rid of one pesky insomnia driver: Noise. Do they work?
Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom

John Williams’ movie music magic gets the Dolby Atmos treatment it deserves

You can now listen to John Williams' legendary movie soundtracks in Dolby Atmos at home, thanks to a new live recording performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker.
Xiaomi Transparent OLED

Xiaomi debuts world’s first mass-produced transparent OLED TV

Xiaomi's 55-inch OLED Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition will be the first to offer a transparent-display in a home TV when it goes on sale in China later in August.
Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM4 Vs. WH-1000XM3: What’s the difference and which should you buy?

Now that Sony has released the WH-1000XM4, its anticipated sequel to its awesome WH-1000XM3 wireless ANC headphones, only one question remains: What changed?
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Google Play Music is shutting down. These are the best alternatives

By the end of 2020, Google Play Music will officially be no more. Before then, users will need to find a new streaming home. Which service should you pick?
Amazon music

Podcasts may be coming to Amazon Music and Audible, as well as Echo speakers

A leaked email from Amazon to select podcast producers seems to indicate that the company has plans to include podcasts on it Amazon Music and Audible services.
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SoundPeats Truengine SE review: $40 incredibly well spent

Is it possible to spend less than $50 on true wireless earbuds and get quality sound and features? If the earbuds are the SoundPeats Truengine SE, then yes.
PuroPro Headphones

PuroPro headphones review: Safe and sound wireless ANC cans

There are plenty of wireless, noise-canceling headphones for $200 or less, so what makes the PuroPro special? They might just save your long-term hearing.
The Sony WH-1000XM4.

Sony WH-1000XM4 review: The best headphones get even better

We've never tested a set of wireless noise-canceling headphones we like more than Sony's WH-1000XM3. Until now. The WH-1000XM4 are everything we've ever wanted.
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VVC/H.266, AV1, and EVC: How 3 little letters will change the way we get video

Video codecs are responsible for every second of the video we see online, and they're about to undergo a major evolution. Here's everything you need to know.
A girl wearing the white version of the Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones.

The best Beats headphones and earbuds for every activity

For headphones that look as good as they sound, it's hard to beat Beats. We'll help you pick the right ones for your lifestyle, from sporty to simply chill.
KOMO-TV-Tower

ATSC 3.0: Where can you get the free NextGen TV format?

Wondering which cities will get ATSC 3.0, otherwise known as NextGen TV? We've got the full rollout plan for this major upgrade to our free OTA TV channels.
Panasonic RB-M700 Headphones

Panasonic RB-M700 review: Subwoofers for your head

There are plenty of wireless headphones that promise big bass, but they don't possess the Panasonic RB-M700's bass reactors. They're a boon for bass lovers.
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Koss sues Apple over wireless headphone patents, wants royalties

Koss, the American company that invented stereo headphones, is suing Apple over its sales of wireless stereo headphones, alleging wireless patent infringement.
HomePod

Apple HomePod vs. Sonos One

If listening to music matters most to you in picking a smart speaker, two choices stand out: The Sonos One and the HomePod. Here's where each device excels.
Plex Live TV channels

Plex launches more than 80 free, ad-supported livestreaming TV channels

Plex has announced the addition of more than 80 free, ad-supported livestreaming TV channels, like Tastemade, to its media management and playback platform.
LG C9 OLED TV Review

LG OLED TVs are overheating, but there’s no need to panic. Yet

Reports are circulating that some LG OLED TVs are at risk of overheating. Which TVs are affected, and is there a fire risk? Here's what you need to know.
V-Moda M-200 Studio Headphones

V-Moda M-200 review: Studio cans with surgical precision

Wired headphones have lost ground to wireless models of late, but when it comes to hearing every audible detail, V-Moda's M-200 prove wired is still wicked.