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A Panasonic OLED TV with the Amazon Fire TV interface.

Panasonic’s latest OLED TVs are the first with Amazon Fire TV built-in

Amazon's Fire TV platform gets its first OLED TV models through a partnership with Panasonic.
An OLED display featuring LG's META Technology 2.0.

Could LG’s 3000-nit OLED finally end the brightness wars?

LG Display's newest OLED panel technology increases peak brightness to 3,000 nits, which is brighter than current non-OLED TVs.
2024 TCL Q85 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbar.

TCL goes all-in on Dolby Atmos with its first 7.1.4-channel soundbar

TCL is no stranger to soundbars, but it has shied away from larger, multichannel Dolby Atmos models – until now.
The 115-inch TCL QM89 television.

TCL’s giant 115-inch QM89 is the world’s largest 4K mini-LED TV

TCL says its new 115-inch QM89 4K mini-LED TV will be the world's biggest when it arrives later this year.
Hisense spokespeople present the company's new TVs at CES 2024.

Hisense shows off massively bright 98- and 100-inch TVs

Hisense's 2024 TV lineup can be summed up in two words: bigger and brighter -- with brightness levels at 5,000 nits and higher and screen sizes up to 110 inches.
Mojawa HaptiFit Terra bone conduction headphones.

Mojawa’s latest headphones provide real-time fitness feedback using AI and haptics

Mojawa's bone conduction headphones go beyond music by offering real-time training feedback.
JBL Live 770NC in white.

JBL upgrades its 2024 wireless headphones with massive battery life

JBL's 2024 collection of wireless headphones bring spatial audio, better noise cancellation and bigger batteries.
JBL Live Flex 3 in silver.

JBL’s $200 Live 3 earbuds get the Tour Pro 2’s touchscreen charging case

JBL's smart charging case debuted on the Tour Pro 2 in 2023, but it's now a feature on the Live 3, a family of three wireless earbuds that sell for $200.
Woman wearing JBL SoundGear Sense.

JBL’s first open-ear earbuds have a detachable neckband

JBL has joined the open-earbud party with the SoundGear Sense, which feature a detachable neckband.
Samsung Music Frame speaker.

Samsung’s new Dolby Atmos wireless speaker doubles as a picture frame

Samsung's latest wireless speaker is Dolby Atmos-capable, but with a built-in picture frame, it could look as good as it sounds.
Samsung 2024 HW-Q990D soundbar.

Samsung’s flagship HW-Q990D Dolby Atmos soundbar gets Roon support

Samsung has announced its new 2024 soundbars with features like wireless Dolby Atmos and Roon compatibility.
Raycon Everyday Pro earbuds and headphones.

Raycon launches $149 Everyday Pro wireless earbuds and headphones

Raycon has expanded its Everyday line of wireless earbuds and headphones with a new Pro series, which offer a sleeker look and longer battery life.
Man wearing Beats Studio Pro (front view).

Does Apple Music sound weak? It’s not your headphones’ fault

Did you get a new set of Apple or Beats headphones over the holidays, then discover that Apple Music doesn't sound as good as it used to? Here's why.
Woman wearing JLab JBuds Lux.

JLab steps closer to Sony and Bose with JBuds Lux ANC headphones

JLab has always provided great budget wireless headphones and earbuds, but in 2024 it's looking to compete with higher-end brands.
The DukeBox by LG Labs.

LG’s DukeBox concept marries a tube amp with a transparent OLED display

We've seen transparent OLED displays used in a variety of settings, but LG's DukeBox concept might be the most interesting so far.
A collection of open-ear earbuds in their charging cases.

Open-ear earbuds and spatial audio ruled 2023 — and they’ll be even bigger in 2024

Open-ear earbuds and spatial audio were massive trends in 2023. Here's a recap of what we saw and heard, and what it could mean for 2024.
Close up of Sonos logo on a Sonos Arc soundbar.

7 things Sonos’ first headphones will need to get right

Excited for the rumored Sonos headphones? So are we. But as the company enters brand new territory, success is far from guaranteed.
Back Bay FirstClass 70 in front of charging case.

Back Bay FirstClass 70 review: budget buds that beat the big brands

In the world of sub-$100 wireless earbuds, there's plenty of choice, but not always plenty of value. The Back Bay FirstClass 70 are the exception.
EarFun Free Pro 3 in charging case held in the air (lid open).

EarFun Free Pro 3 review: featherweight earbuds with a big bass punch

When it comes to the sub-$100 category, no one does it better than EarFun, and the Free Pro 3 are the proof.
pioneer integra onkyo flagship avr update auro3d roon dirac live vsx lx805

Pioneer, Elite, Integra, and Onkyo flagship AV receivers get a major update

A major update to the firmware of Pioneer, Elite, Integra, and Onkyo AV receivers will enable new surround formats and new streaming audio features.
Master & Dynamic MW75 Neuro.

Master & Dynamic’s next luxury headphones can tell you when your brain need a break

Boutique personal audio company Master & Dynamic has partnered with brain-computer interface company Neurable to create brain-sensing headphones.
The Solodome in white.

Solodome reinvents the classic egg chair with spatial audio

Solodome has taken the iconic egg chair and installed a 2.1 sound system, which it says is ideal for experiencing spatial audio.
Multiple screenshots from the HEOS app's December 2023 update.

HEOS app refresh adds some of Sonos’ best features

The HEOS app, which controls multiroom audio products from Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technologies has been updated with some much-needed improvements.
Apple AirPods Pro Second Gen charging case with USB-C.

Apple lets AirPods Pro owners upgrade to USB-C

Apple now sells the USB-C version of the AirPods Pro charging case on its own.
Platin Audio Milan 5.1.4 wireless surround speakers and wireless subwoofer.

Platin Audio Milan 5.1.4 review: big Dolby Atmos sound on a budget

Dolby Atmos soundbars with four up-firing speakers tend to cost a lot, but the Platin Audio Milan 5.1.4 is only $800.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 sitting beside iPhone 14 and charging case.

What we want from the AirPods Pro in 2024

Apple's iconic AirPods Pro are amazing wireless earbuds, but there's still room for improvement. Here's what what we think the company should do next.
Woman wearing Huawei FreeClip.

Huawei joins the open-ear trend with its FreeClip wireless earbuds

Huawei's FreeClip are designed to be more comfortable than other open-ear models, while also doing more to prevent sound leakage.
Bose Frames Soprano

Exclusive: Bose discontinues its Frames line of audio smart glasses

Bose will no longer sell its Frames smart glasses after the end of 2023 — if you're even able to find any between now and then.
dolby atmos music streaming debut on amazon hd launch

Apple’s Dolby Atmos Music bounty could be a disaster for the format

In its enthusiasm to increase the number of songs available in spatial audio, Apple might be encouraging quality-killing shortcuts.
Dolby Atmos Under attack.

Samsung, Google are attacking Dolby Atmos’ monopoly on 3D sound, and it’s going to get ugly

Dolby Atmos has become synonymous with immersive 3D sound, but the brand is about to face a new challenger from Google and Samsung.
Hed Unity Wi-Fi headphones.

Hed Unity review: the Wi-Fi headphones Apple should have built

The Hed Unity — the first Wi-Fi-enabled headphones — deliver the goods. But a sky-high price and under-developed features will keep them from mainstream appeal.
The Hed Unity were the most innovative headphones of 2023.

The most innovative headphones and earbuds of 2023

2023 saw lots of great new wireless headphones and earbuds, but only three of these products were truly innovative.
1More PistonBuds Pro Q30 in black/gold.

1More’s PistonBuds Pro Q30 look like great budget buds at $50

1More's new wireless earbuds focus on ANC and sound quality at a very affordable price.
Fiio KB3 mechanical keyboard and DAC.

Fiio KB3 infuses a mechanical keyboard with a hi-res DAC

Fiio's KB3 is an RGB mechanical keyboard that includes an audiophile-grade DAC and two headphone jacks.