TCL’s latest soundbars go fully wireless at CES 2021
TCL shows off the very first wireless soundbar designed to be used with its Roku TVs, which lets users ditch the HDMI cable for a wire-free TV connection.
V-Moda’s M-200 get the wireless ANC upgrade we’ve been waiting for
V-Moda has just released a new version of its capable M-200 studio cans -- the M-200 ANC -- that adds several features like Bluetooth, ANC, and adjustable EQ.
Panasonic’s flagship OLED TV is covered in speakers, but it’s not coming to U.S.
Panasonic's latest flagship OLED TV, the JZ2000, makes us sigh with appreciation and cry with frustration: It will likely remain a Europe-only TV model.
Sony finally gets serious about 360 Reality Audio at CES 2021
Sony's 360 Reality Audio launched two years ago but hasn't expanded much since. That might change, with new speakers, and new ways to hear the 3D audio format.
Quibi might be dead, but its content lives on with acquisition by Roku
There's a small silver lining for the defunct Quibi streaming service. Its content has been acquired by Roku, which will add the shows to its platform for free.
Roku blazes a wireless audio trail for new soundbars at CES 2021
Soundbars are simple to set up and use, but Roku thinks they can be improved. The company has released plans for soundbars that connect to Roku TVs wirelessly.
JLab’s $50 JBuds Frames turn any glasses into audio glasses
JLab brings the price of audio eyewear down to just $50 with its JBuds Frames, a set of tiny wireless speakers that can mount to the arms of any eyeglasses.
JBL brings Dolby Atmos soundbar and ANC headphones to CES 2021
JBL has new soundbars, Bluetooth speakers, and a wide variety of noise-canceling wireless headphones and earbuds for CES 2021. Here are the highlights.
Earin’s $199 A-3 are the smallest true wireless earbuds you can buy
The company that invented true wireless earbuds is back with the $199 A-3, which it claims is the smallest on the market. But did Earin sacrifice sound quality?
Konka shows off WebOS-based smart TVs ahead of CES 2021
As it expands its U.S. presence, Chinese TV company Konka has enlisted the help of an unusual ally. LG's WebOS will soon be available on Konka's 2021 models.
With its QNED TV, LG joins the misleading label club
In its never-ending war with rival Samsung, LG has adopted one of the industry's worst practices: The misappropriation of an acronym to promote its new TVs.
Bose answers call for safety-minded buds with $200 new Sport Open Earbuds
Bose's new true wireless earbuds are aimed at runners, cyclists, and other fitness buffs who want to stay aware of traffic and other hazards while working out.
The best Alexa skills for kids and teens
It's never easy keeping kids from boredom, but right now it's especially challenging. If you have an Alexa smart speaker, these skills can help fill the time.
Klipsch Cinema 600 Sound Bar review: Bold look, bold sound
The Klipsch Cinema 600 delivers a ton of power and dead-simple setup for bigger, better TV sound quality.
RHA TrueControl ANC earbuds review: A lesson in ear-gonomics
RHA's first set of noise-canceling true wireless earbuds, the TrueControl ANC, sound terrific and have a unique shape, but their high price is hard to justify.
AirPods Max vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 vs. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Apple's AirPods Max are beautiful and expensive. But can they best Sony's iconic WH-1000XM4 and Bose's flagship Noise Canceling Headphones 700?
Apple’s next AirPods Pro could possibly be controlled with your tongue
A new Apple patent would enable its AirPods Pro earbuds to detect a variety of signals coming from within your body, like the clicking of teeth or your tongue.
JVC HA-XC90T review: Mammoth bass and battery life
JVC's latest rugged true wireless earbuds offer water- and dust-proofing, a huge 15-hour battery life, and massive bass response. But are they worth $200?
Bose TV Speaker review: Elegant and effortless TV enhancer
Soundbars are a simple sound quality upgrade, but most are overkill for smaller rooms. The clean, compact Bose TV Speaker, is a perfect, if pricey, alternative.
Quantum dots and nanorods: Welcome to TV’s weird and wild future
Unlimited resolution, eye-searing brightness, and colors that dazzle? Even though today's TVs are pretty amazing, they're just the tip of the TV tech iceberg.
These Bugatti speakers are as exclusive as the cars that inspired them
A new partnership between Bugatti and Tidal Audio proves the world of high-end audio, like the world of hypercars, is full of superlatives and exclusivity.
LG takes on the AirPods Pro with its Tone Free FN7 ANC
LG has a new version of its Tone Free AirPods Pro rivals. The Tone Free FN7 feature active noise cancellation, the first LG true wireless earbuds to do so.
HBO Max and Roku bury the hatchet: Roku users can add the service December 17
It's been a long time coming, but Roku has finally announced that its users will be able to download the HBO Max app to Roku devices starting December 17.
iHeartRadio turns your TV into a holiday-themed music photo frame
Forget the usual fireplace channel. iHeartRadio has a collection of visual playlists that turn your cable box or smart TV into a multimedia holiday experience.
Vizio M-Series 5.1 soundbar shows up as a Costco exclusive for $300
Vizio continues to release its 2021 soundbar models, including the $1,000 Elevate and the newest addition, a $300 5.1 M-Series model that is only at Costco.
Definitive’s Studio 3D Mini Sound Bar delivers Dolby Atmos in a tiny package
Getting immersive 3D Dolby Atmos or DTS:X sound from a soundbar means dealing with some big speakers, but the Studio 3D Mini Sound Bar is unusually compact.
Numbers don’t lie: Roku’s streaming spats have given Amazon the edge
Roku -- once the undisputed leader in streaming devices -- has been eclipsed by Amazon's Fire TV platform, which reports more monthly active users globally.
I was ready to cancel Disney+ — then they went and pulled this
After concluding that Disney+ didn't deserve to stay among our streaming options, the company's content news has forced me to consider a stay of execution.
Disney+ announces its first price hike as subscriber numbers soar
It's been almost a year to-the-date that Disney launched its Disney+ streaming service, so now it's time for a price increase. Monthly rates are going up by $1.
Snapods: Magnetically attached earbuds offer quirky convenience
Most true wireless earbuds come in a charging case that must be carried. Not so with the Snapods, which cling like a sea lamprey to the back of your phone.
Are Apple’s AirPods Max headphones really worth $549? Never say never
Apple has launched its first-ever headphones, the AirPods Max. But their price has left observers wondering what in the world the Cupertino company is thinking.
Apple’s over-ear AirPods Max noise-canceling headphones cost an eye-watering $549
With active noise cancellation, computational audio, and a slick digital crown for major controls, the AirPods Max look spectacular and are priced to match.
Radical transparency: How under-display cameras will change our screens forever
New technology is going to eradicate the smartphone notch and make video calls more natural, but trust will be critical. Our hidden camera future is now.
FCC filing reveals Bose Sport Open Earbuds with mini speakers
Bose's next true wireless earbuds may have been spotted in an FCC filing. Photos show an earhook-based design that will leave ears open to outside sounds.