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Master & Dynamic MW08

Master & Dynamic MW08 review: Revel in the sublime sound

Master & Dynamic's MW08 true wireless earbuds combine massive battery life with ANC and superb sound quality, but at a hefty price. Are they worth it?
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX

Bang & Olufsen’s latest headphones offer improved ANC and a 35-hour battery

Bang & Olufsen's latest luxury wireless headphones, the Beoplay HX, promise an improved noise-canceling experience and a much longer battery life than the H9.
The LG OLED evo mounted in a living room.

LG’s most affordable A1 Series OLED TVs start at $1,300

LG has released pricing and availability for its 2021 OLED TVs, including the A1 Series, its most affordably priced OLED TVs so far, starting at $1,300.
girl holding up sonos roam

Sonos dips its toes into hi-res audio streaming with Qobuz

After years of resistance, Sonos has enabled support for hi-res audio on virtually all of its wireless speakers, but only when using a Qobuz streaming account.
man on phone wearing 1more comfobuds pro

1More ComfoBuds Pro review: Affordably awesome ANC

1More's ComfoBuds Pro true wireless earbuds are positioned as $95 AirPods Pro alternatives. Is such a thing even possible? As it turns out, yes, it is.
1More ComfoBuds Pro

1More’s $95 ComfoBuds Pro are the latest AirPods Pro alternative

Apple AirPods Pro have won acclaim for sound quality and ANC, but no one loves their $249 price. 1More's ComfoBuds Pro cost way less, but have similar features.
Master & Dynamic MW08

Master & Dynamic MW08 earbuds feature exotic materials and hybrid ANC for $299

Master & Dynamic brings better battery life, better ANC, and a sleeker overall design to its latest true wireless earbuds, without increasing the price of $299.
Optoma UHD38 4K HDR projector

Optoma’s new 4K HDR projectors are aimed at gamers

Projectors are great for big images, but they aren't always fast enough for gamers. Optoma's new 4K HDR models fix that with low input lag and response times.
Samsung HW-Q700A soundbar

Samsung targets the Sonos Arc with its $900 HW-Q800A Dolby Atmos soundbar

Samsung's 2021 lineup of TVs and soundbars, featuring the very first MicroLED TV that consumers can buy, now has some pricing and availability dates.
Sony SRS-RA5000

Sony’s first wireless speakers to support 360 Reality Audio start at $300

Sony originally debuted its 360 Reality Audio wireless speakers in January at CES, but we now know what's inside their enclosures and how much they cost.
SVS 3000 Micro subwoofer exploded view

SVS responds to micro subwoofer ‘impostors’ with its $800 3000 Micro

Micro subwoofers are becoming increasingly popular for folks who want lots of low-end in a small package. But SVS says most microsubs are impostors.
The Hisense L5F 120-inch Laser TV with Screen.

Hisense prices its 120-inch L5F laser TV/screen combo at $5,000

The new Laser TV model from Hisense generates a huge 120-inch picture and sits just 13 inches from the wall. It comes with its own screen and built-in speakers.
Lucid Air

The Lucid Air EV becomes the first car with Dolby Atmos sound

Dolby Atmos, the 3D, immersive sound format popularized by movie theaters and home systems, is headed into the automotive space with the upcoming Lucid Air EV.
Walmart Onn. 2K Streaming Stick

Walmart is readying its own Android TV streaming stick

Walmart looks like it wants to grab a bigger slice of the streaming device market -- if a recent FCC document is anything to go by.
McIntosh in-car audio system inside the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

McIntosh brings huge, 24-channel sound to 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Legendary American amplifier brand, McIntosh, has partnered with Jeep to equip the 2022 Grand Wagoneer with a massive 24-channel surround sound system.
Amazon Music in-app merchandise shopping

Amazon Music becomes a shopping experience for music fans

Bands that stream their music via Amazon Music now have a new way to make money thanks to a new shopping integration within the Amazon Music mobile app.
Sonos Roam

The Sonos Roam just put all other portable speakers on notice

Sonos' second portable speaker, the surprisingly affordable $169 Sonos Roam, is a fully waterproof, very lightweight smart speaker that's packed with features.
Marshall Mode II

Marshall Mode II review: Light as a feather, loud as hell

Marshall has a reputation for big sound and big style, and its first true wireless earbuds, the $179 Marshall Mode II, deliver on both traits in a big way.
Marshall Mode II

Marshall debuts the $179 Mode II, its first true wireless earbuds

Iconic guitar amp company Marshall has taken the wraps off its first true wireless earbuds, the $179 Mode II, which boast wireless charging.
2021 Samsung MicroLED TV

Samsung reveals 76-inch MicroLED, adds TikTok to all of its 2021 TVs

Samsung gave the world its first official look at its entire 2021 TV and entertainment lineup, headlined by the company's 4K MicroLED and 8K Neo QLED models.
Nuheara IQBuds2 Max

Nuheara IQbuds2 Max review: They’ll level-up your listening

Most true wireless earbuds give you good sound in a small package, but the IQbuds2 Max go further, with hearing aid technology and incredible noise canceling.
A man wearing the Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones.

A deafening epidemic: The rise of noise-induced hearing loss, and how to stop it

Noise-induced hearing loss is a permanent condition that can happen slowly over time. Here's what you need to know to avoid the situations that can cause it.
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For Beats by Dre, amplifying Black culture is an always-on effort

Beats by Dre's Global Influence and Social Actions Lead talks about how the brand is leading by example when it comes to amplifying Black culture's voices.
Spotify HiFi

Spotify will add a lossless hi-fi option later this year

Spotify is going to deliver on a much-anticipated feature: High-quality, lossless audio. The new tier will launch later this year for an undisclosed price.
Formlabs 3D-printed eartips

3D-printed eartips could mean way more comfortable and better-sounding earbuds

Most earbuds come with three sizes of eartips, but that doesn't guarantee a good fit. Soon, earbuds could come with 3D-printed eartips customized to your ears.
Apple TV app on Chromecast with Google TV

Apple TV app comes to Chromecast with Google TV

Apple's TV curation app hits yet another streaming media device -- Chromecast with Google TV users can now download the Apple TV app from the Google Play Store.
Samsung's 8K Neo QLED showing a forest scene.

Samsung may tease possible new TVs, smart home devices at March 2 event

Most TV companies show off their newest TV models at the CES in January, and then release them during the year. But Samsung might be about to buck that trend.
headphones for homeless crisis

Headphones for homeless effort warms ears while diverting e-waste from landfills

Quiet Events is looking for a responsible way to deal with its wireless headphones e-waste. Turning them into earmuffs for the homeless might be the answer.
Roku Ultra

A rechargeable Roku remote could arrive very soon

Roku appears to be seeding a new version of its remote control to its users. The new remote uses rechargeable batteries and has hands-free voice commands.
resonado bidirectional speaker

New superslim speaker tech will put sound in unexpected places

There haven't been many advances in speaker driver design. But a new approach to an old problem could put audio speakers in places they've never been before.
Sonos Speaker Logo

Sonos CEO: ‘Stay tuned,’ newest product will launch in March

In March, Sonos will reveal the first of two new products it expects to release in 2021, prompting new speculation around a smaller, cheaper portable speaker.
audios wireless pa dj speakers

Audios says goodbye to cables and tripping hazards with wireless PA speakers

Audios, a line of fully wireless professional PA speakers that say adios to cables, massively simplifies the setup of live events -- and makes them safer, too.
Monoprice SB-600 Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 soundbar

Monoprice sets a new low price for Dolby Atmos soundbars

Monoprice has just released the SB-600, a $450 soundbar package that promises 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos performance. It's a new low price for a wireless surround setup.
Sonos Move outdoors on a picnic bench.

Sonos likely planning a smaller, cheaper Move portable speaker

Sonos could be planning a more affordable and more portable version of its Sonos Move speaker. A recent FCC filing appears to show what could be a Sonos Mini.