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Side view of a man wearing Rode NTH-100.

Rode NTH-100 review: Super-comfy studio cans

Rode's first set of headphones are beautifully designed and comfortable, but do they have what it takes to beat the world's favorite studio monitors?
Side view of the Polk MagniFi Mini AX soundbar.

Polk MagniFi Mini AX review: Tiny soundbar, giant TV sound

Polk's latest soundbar squeezes big, bold, and powerful sound into a tiny speaker. But does it do Dolby Atmos as well as other soundbars at this price?
Astell&Kern AK UW100

Astell&Kern AK UW100 review: Seriously great sound

Astell&Kern's first wireless earbuds face some stiff competition, but the $299 AK UW100 sound fantastic.
Ikea Vappeby Bluetooth speaker in blue.

Ikea launches $65 Bluetooth lantern speaker with Spotify Tap

Ikeas' Vappeby Bluetooth speaker is dustproof, water-resistant, and has an LED light. But it's also the first Bluetooth speaker to integrate Spotify Tap.
Chromecast icon seen on a smartphone screen.

Chromecast or Google Cast? Google’s confusing wireless streaming tech explained

Chromecast, Chromecast built-in, and Google Cast. Are they the same thing? And if not, what are the differences between them? We have the answers.
Bose Soundbar 700

Bose Soundbar 700 review: Simple yet exhilarating sound

Can a single soundbar really provide great home theater sound for TV, movies, and music? If it's the Bose Soundbar 700, then the answer is most definitely, yes.
Bose Smart Soundbar 300

Bose Smart Soundbar 300 review: Sweet sound for small rooms

At $400, the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 isn't cheap, but its tiny frame powers great audio, while its voice assistant options make you a hands-free media master.
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 close-up.

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review: Atmos adds to the immersion

Bose's first Dolby Atmos soundbar, the Smart Soundbar 900, goes head-to-head with the Sonos Arc -- and the results may surprise you.
1More ComfoBuds Mini seen beside their charging case.

1More ComfoBuds Mini review: Tiny earbuds, big bass

1More's tiny ComfoBuds Mini are aimed at folks who have a hard time getting a comfy fit from other wireless earbuds, but a few flaws keep them from being ideal.
Samsung 2022 QN900B 8K Neo QLED TV.

Samsung prices 2022 4K, 8K, Neo QLED TVs, pre-orders begin

Samsung has released pricing and pre-ordering info on many of its 2022 TVs, including 4K and 8K Neo QLED models, The Frame, and the company's first QD-OLED TV.
Monoprice's Monolith M1000ANC headphones lying flat.

Monoprice’s latest ANC headphones feature spatial audio

Monoprice has leveraged Dirac Virtuo technology to give its Monolith M1000ANC headphones a fun and immersive sound.
Hands seen holding 1More ComfoBuds Mini wireless earbuds.

1More’s $99 ComfoBuds Mini may be the smallest ANC earbuds

Manufacturer 1More has launched what it claims is the smallest set of noise canceling wireless earbuds you can buy, for less than $100.
Side view of Front view of Epson Home Cinema LS11000 4K HDR laser projector.

Epson Home Cinema LS11000: $3999 for 4K, HDR projection

Epson adds a more affordable 4K HDR laser projector to its lineup with the Home Cinema LS11000 4K PRO-UHD laser projector.
Polk Audio's Magnifi Mini AX soundbar.

Polk brings Dolby Atmos to its compact MagniFi soundbar

Polk Audio's MagniFi family of compact soundbars now has a model that's compatible with both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D sound formats.
Top view of the Vizio M-Series 2.1 soundbar.

Vizio M-Series 2.1 (M215a-J6) review: A Dolby Atmos intro

For well less than $200, Vizio gives budget-minded TV owners an easy way to dip their toes into Dolby Atmos.
Sudio E2 wireless earbuds in their charging case.

Sudio E2 review: A Swedish spatial surprise

Sudio's latest wireless earbuds do active noise cancellation and wireless charging, but they also offer a virtual spatial audio mode that is surprisingly good.
Close-up of the Denon Home Subwoofer.

Denon adds a wireless subwoofer to Home family of speakers

Denon's Home family of wireless speakers now has a dedicated wireless subwoofer -- the $599 Denon Home Subwoofer.
Woman wearing Zvox AV30 wireless earbuds.

Zvox’s first wireless earbuds clarify dialogue and voices

Zvox has launched its first set of wireless earbuds -- the AV30 -- which cost $100 and promise to make your calls and movies easier to hear.
Close-up of Thinksound OV21 wired headphones' walnut cover.

Thinksound OV21 review: Precise, plush, eco-friendly sound

These sustainably designed audiophile headphones impressed us with their accurate sound and super-comfy fit.
Disney Plus app on a TV.

Disney+ is getting an ad-supported tier in 2022

Disney+ is set to join the ranks of streaming services that offer a price-reduced tier supported by the presentation of ads.
Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 front touch panel.

B&W Panorama 3 soundbar: Easy Dolby Atmos for $1,000

B&W's first Dolby Atmos soundbar is aimed at those who want top-notch immersive sound in a super-simple package.
Beats Stüssy Pill+ limited edition speaker.

Beats resurrects Pill+ speaker with a Stüssy limited edition

Beats revives its discontinued Pill+ Bluetooth speaker in a limited-edition collaboration with Stüssy.
Sennheiser IE 600 IEMs.

Sennheiser teases new earbuds and a smaller Ambeo soundbar

Sennheiser plans to release the Momentum True Wireless 3 and a smaller, more affordable Ambeo soundbar later in 2022.
Sony Bravia XR A90J 4K OLED TV

Sony is updating 2021 Bravia TVs with variable refresh rate

Reports are coming in that Sony has finally issued a VRR update for its 2021 lineup of XR processor-based TVs, something it had promised in 2021.
Sonos Roam SL

Sonos Roam SL ditches the microphone and saves you $20

Sonos' smallest, portable speaker now comes in a version that doesn't support voice assistants.
LG CineBeam HU715Q and HU710P 4K HDR projectors.

LG debuts two new CineBeam 4K HDR projectors

LG has two new CineBeam projectors for folks who want to enjoy their movies and TV shows in sizes up to 300 inches, in 4K resolution and high dynamic range.
A man listens to his cell phone audio via bluetooth headphones.

Lossless Bluetooth audio? Qualcomm says it’s coming in 2022

Qualcomm's new mobile audio chips will usher in a new wave of wireless audio features like better ANC and audio sharing.
Man wearing Vue Lite 2 audio glasses.

Vue Lite 2 review: Audio glasses made for working remotely

Vue's latest audio glasses can't compete with earbuds or headphones for music quality, but they're a very good alternative for voice calls
Astell & Kern Acro BE100 speaker.

Astell & Kern’s first BT speaker offers hi-fi sound for $499

Though pricey for a Bluetooth speaker, the Acro BE100 boasts hi-fi performance with support for both LDAC and aptX HD hi-res codecs.
Spotify Car Thing

Spotify’s Car Thing now available to anyone for $90

Spotify's Car Thing in-vehicle accessory for navigating and playing the company's audio content is now available to anyone in the U.S.
Polk Signa S4 Dolby Atmos 3.1.2 soundbar.

Polk Signa S4 Soundbar review: Simply better TV sound

Polk's latest soundbar lacks features like voice assistants, AirPlay, and Chromecast, but it has killer Dolby Atmos sound and a setup that couldn't be easier.
ClipDart founder, Kyle Parker.

ClipDart is an on-demand barber app aimed at people of color

Finding someone who can cut your hair is pretty easy -- unless you're a person of color who lives outside of a major city. ClipDart aims to fix that.
Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones.

Bose updates QC45 ANC headphones with adjustable EQ

Customizable EQ was one of the few missing features when Bose launched the QuietComfort 45 headphones, but that has been fixed with a firmware update.
Epson Pro Cinema LS12000.

Epson’s new 4K laser projector does HDR10+, 120Hz gaming

For those who want a big, bright image, whether for movies or gaming, Epson's Pro Cinema LS12000 is a powerhouse of features, color, and brightness.