This ultra-loud, waterproof Bose Bluetooth speaker is $30 off for Cyber Monday
As we prepare for Cyber Monday, we're already hunting down great deals on electronics and gadgets for you. We've got one of the best Cyber Monday deals on portable speakers that's already available: The Bose SoundLink Micro speaker on sale for $70 at Walmart. That's $30 off the standard price of $100.
Beats Solo 3 Wireless cheaper than they were on Black Friday for Cyber Monday
With Cyber Monday coming tomorrow, retailers are already rolling out some great deals on gadgets like headphones. One killer deal already available is on the much-hyped and very popular Beats Solo 3 wireless headphones, on which you can save $170 when you shop at Target.
Bose SoundLink Revolve, Revolve+ Bluetooth speakers are up to $80 off at Walmart
The Bose SoundLink Revolve and SoundLink Revolve+ are quality Bluetooth speakers, and with steep Black Friday discounts of up to $80 at Walmart, they're totally worth considering if you're partial to the brand. Check these two cylindrical wonders out before they fly off store shelves!
Pick up the Jabra Elite 65t wireless earbuds for just $100 this Black Friday
This Black Friday, pick up a bargain with the Jabra Elite 65t earbuds on sale at Best Buy for just $100, down from the normal $170 price. For a sportier option with more sweatproofing, the Jabra Elite Active 65t is also on sale at Best Buy for $140, down $50 from the original $190 price.
This Vizio soundbar is even more affordable for Black Friday
When it comes to a terrific movie-watching experience at home, you don't just need a great TV. You also need terrific sound. And what better way to ease into the world of TV audio than with one of our favorite affordable soundbars, the Vizio SB3621n-G8 2.1, which is on sale at Walmart for less than $100.
JBL Charge 4 portable Bluetooth speaker is $80 off for Black Friday
If you've been waiting to get your hands on a wireless way to play music, then one speaker bargain you can pick up right now is the JBL Charge 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Normally $180, the lightweight and waterproof speaker is $80 off for Black Friday, which means it's down to just $100.
Get Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro for the best prices of the year on Black Friday
Apple's AirPods are the most popular true wireless earbuds for a reason, and now they're more affordable than ever. We've found some of the lowest prices of the year on these earbuds, as well as the new AirPods Pro. Black Friday is definitely the best time of the year to jump on the AirPods bandwagon.
Beats Studio 3 and Solo 3 wireless headphones now up to 50% off for Black Friday
Deep discounts on Beats by Dre headphones only show up a few times per year, but Black Friday is the deepest of the deals. Right now, you can score up to 50% off on Beats Studio 3 and Solo 3 wireless headphones which are among the most popular Bluetooth headphones on the market. They sound great and are easy to use.
Spotify’s free tier now works with Alexa and Bose speakers
In the wake of Amazon's announcement that its free tier of Amazon Music is now available on more devices, Spotify has enabled the use of its free subscription on all Alexa products, including Echo speakers and Fire TV devices. You can also use it with Bose smart speakers via Spotify Connect.
Spotify ramps up podcast discovery with ‘Your Daily Podcasts’ playlist
With growing investments in podcasting as a medium, it only makes sense that Spotify would want its listeners to spend more time listening to podcasts. To make the podcats discovery process easier, it has launched a new personalized playlist just for podcasts: Your Daily Podcasts, available for free and premium users.
Amazon Music’s free tier arrives on its Android, iOS, FireTV, and web apps
Amazon Music’s free tier is now rolling out to its Android, iOS, FireTV, and web apps. Originally announced earlier this year, the free tier doesn’t offer on-demand access to its music library, but instead limits listeners to a selection of curated playlists and stations.
Spotify takes the pain out of road trip playlists with Soundtrack Your Ride
If you've got a long road trip coming up, having the right tunes is vital. But why hand-pick hundreds of songs for your playlist when Spotify can do all the heavy lifting for you with its new tool, Soundtrack Your Ride? In just a few seconds, it can generate a playlist to match any musical taste and any trip length.
How to play FLAC files on all of your iOS devices for the best lossless sound
Whether for lossless CD-quality or for better-than-CD hi-res audio, FLAC files are ideal. But if you’re an iOS user, that could be a problem -- FLAC files do not work on Apple products. Fortunately, we have some solutions. Here's what you need to know about FLAC files, and how to use them on Apple devices.
Master and Dynamic MH40 Wireless headphones review
On the fifth anniversary of its first product, Master and Dynamic is back with a new wireless version of its classic MH40 headphones. All of the original details remain, but the $299 MH40 Wireless are much lighter and now have an 18-hour battery life to power their Bluetooth connection to your devices.
Oprah got it right with these tech gifts: Sony speaker, Beats, and more
Oprah has chosen, and Amazon published this year's list of Oprah's Favorite Things. Powerbeats Pro wireless earphones, Sony SRS Extra Bass portable Bluetooth speakers, and Echo Dot Kids Edition smart speakers made the list, so we'd say Oprah got it right with these tech gifts.
Spotify’s free tier now works on Sonos, just in time for Black Friday
With a new software update, Sonos is making it possible to stream Spotify's free, ad-supported tier on Sonos devices using the Sonos app. Previously, the only way to do that was to use Spotify Connect from the Spotify app. The free tier will also work with Google Assistant, but for now, Alexa isn't compatible.
Master and Dynamic’s first headphones reborn as the MH40 wireless
After five years of producing some of the most iconic and stylish headphones on the market, Master and Dynamic is back with a wireless version of the product that launched its brand. The new $299 MH40 Wireless headphones keep all of the original style and materials intact while freeing users of those pesky cables.
Philips’ kitchen-friendly, 24-inch Android TV finally available for $299
After a long delay, Philips has finally launched its 24-inch Android TV aimed at those who like to watch YouTube videos while cooking in the kitchen. Thanks to the Google Assistant onboard, the $299 TV and smart speaker combo can play all kinds of media without needing to touch the included remote control.
AirPods Pro vs. Echo Buds: Do you need to spend $250 for true wireless bliss?
Now that both Amazon and Apple have created noise-canceling true wireless earbuds, it's time to put them head-to-head. In an Apple AirPods Pro vs. Amazon Echo Buds matchup, which one has better design, sound and noise cancellation? Do you need to spend $249 for a decent set of earbuds? We've got the answers.
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 3 vs. Sony WH-1000XM3: Premium headphones shootout
We pit the latest flagship headphones from Sony and Sennheiser against each other in this head-to-head comparison to help you decide which pair of premium noise-canceling headphones is better for you. Here's how the Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 3 and Sony WH-1000XM3 stack up against each other.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 vs. Bose Noise Cancelling 700: Over-ears, head-to-head
We pit the Sennheiser Momentum 3 over-ear headphones against the closest competitor from Bose, the Noise Cancelling 700. Which pair has better noise canceling, sound quality, fit, and features? We put them head-to-head in each category to find out. Here are the results.
Bose Noise Cancelling 700 vs. Sony WH-1000XM3: Which headphones should you buy?
Sony's WH-1000XM3 were considered the high watermark in noise-canceling headphones when they came out last year, but now Bose is back with a new pair. How do the Bose Noise Cancelling 700 stack up against Sony's? We put them head to head in terms of design, features, noise-canceling, and sound.
Muse Blocks gives you a physical way to play your digital music
Ever since the disappearance of vinyl and CDs, music lovers have been nostalgic over the loss of physical media. German company Senic thinks it has the solution: Muse Blocks are custom-printed 7x7cm squares that use NFC chips to connect you instantly to your favorite streaming media, whether it's music or movies.
V-Moda’s M-200 studio headphones promise reference-quality audio for $350
Japanese headphone brand V-Moda has released its latest set of over-the-ear cans: The M-200 are a wired set of reference-quality headphones designed to please those with very discerning ears. Aimed at musician and producers, they're Hi-Res Audio certified and come with a new balanced analog audio cord.
House of Marley Exodus ANC headphones review: Balancing act
House of Marley Exodus ANC headphones check a lot of boxes. They're reasonably priced, made of sustainable materials, and offer up a balanced sound that most people will really enjoy. They're also super comfy. But there are a few drawbacks which might give you pause before buying. Here's our full review.
House of Marley debuts $250 Exodus ANC, its first wireless ANC headphones
There is no shortage of wireless noise-canceling headphones these days, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for one more. House of Marley's $250 Exodus ANC can now be added to that list. With active noise canceling, Bluetooth 5.0 wireless, and a sustainable choice of materials, they're a unique option.
Elon Musk says he’s ‘not sure about Twitter’ and is ‘going offline’
Tesla founder Elon Musk is “going offline,” or at least that’s what he posted online. On Friday morning. Musk tweeted “Not sure about good of Twitter” followed by “Reddit still seems good,” and then finally “Going offline.”
Hailee Steinfeld reveals Apple TV+ deal: It’s free for students with Apple Music
Apple has announced the first of its Apple TV+ bundles via one of its marquee stars, Hailee Steinfeld. The actress who plays the lead role in the original production Dickinson detailed the deal, which gives students who subscribe to Apple Music a free Apple TV+ account.
Huawei’s answer to the AirPods Pro have both comfort and noise cancellation
Huawei has taken the Apple AirPod design, refined it, stuffed a special new chip inside, then added active noise cancellation to create the Freebuds 3. The result is an uncanny level of isolation for open-air true wireless headphones while maintaining great comfort. The true wireless earbuds use the new Kirin A1 chip.
Deezer launches Sony 360 Reality Audio with a new stand-alone app
To highlight the addition of Sony's 360 Reality Audio format to its catalog of music, streaming music service Deezer has created a new stand-alone streaming app for iOS and Android that creates a single experience for its Hi-Fi tier subscribers who want to focus on the new surround-sound music option.
Get an Echo Dot for $1 with an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription
Amazon has a killer deal for you if you'll subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited for one month for $8 with auto-renewal. The bonus is a third-generation Amazon Echo Dot for just $1 more. That's right, less than an extra buck to get a Dot with an Amazon Music Unlimited first-month subscription.
How to score a free Google Home Mini if you’re a Spotify Premium subscriber
Following up on its super-popular Google Home Mini giveaway from 2018, Spotify is back with another freebie, this time giving away free Google Home Minis to all of its U.S.-based Spotify Premium members, while quantities last. Want to know how to get your free smart speaker? We have all the details.
You’ll soon be able to stream songs in Sony’s 360 Reality Audio format
The next big thing in music is coming sooner than we thought. Sony has announced that its 360 Reality Audio immersive music format is coming to Tidal, Amazon Music HD, and other services this fall. All you'll need to experience it is a set of headphones and a compatible streaming app for your phone.