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Zvox AccuVoice AV157 TV Speaker

Zvox’s new soundbar is like a magnifying glass for TV and movie dialog

Plenty of soundbars promise better dialog, but the Zvox AV157 takes speech clarity to new heights with 12 levels of dialog enhancement in a compact speaker.
Lytte Harmoniq 3D-printed earbuds

First look: Lytte Harmoniq 3D-printed true wireless earbuds

If the shape of an earbud is as important as its parts, it's possible that Harmoniq Labs is onto something with its unique, 3D-printed true wireless earbuds.
Jabra Elite 45h Headphones

Jabra Elite 45h review: The best $100 headphones you can buy

The Jabra Elite 45h manage offer a brilliant combination of sound quality, comfort, and battery life in a sleek and lightweight set of wireless headphones.
The Sony WH-1000XM4.

Sony WH-1000XM4 vs. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700: Battle of the best

Bose and Sony headphones have been battling for years. Now that the Sony WH-1000XM4 are here, are they better than the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700?
Orby TV

What is Orby TV? The prepaid satellite service for cord-cutters

Cable TV and satellite may have built-in DVRs and hundreds of channels to choose from, but they cost a fortune. Enter Orby TV: It's satellite TV with a twist.
QuietOn Sleep Earbuds

QuietOn Sleep review: ANC earbuds offer silent slumber

Getting a good night's sleep is elusive for far too many of us. QuietOn's Sleep earbuds use ANC to get rid of one pesky insomnia driver: Noise. Do they work?
Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom

John Williams’ movie music magic gets the Dolby Atmos treatment it deserves

You can now listen to John Williams' legendary movie soundtracks in Dolby Atmos at home, thanks to a new live recording performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker.
Xiaomi Transparent OLED

Xiaomi debuts world’s first mass-produced transparent OLED TV

Xiaomi's 55-inch OLED Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition will be the first to offer a transparent-display in a home TV when it goes on sale in China later in August.
Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM4 Vs. WH-1000XM3: What’s the difference and which should you buy?

Now that Sony has released the WH-1000XM4, its anticipated sequel to its awesome WH-1000XM3 wireless ANC headphones, only one question remains: What changed?
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Google Play Music is shutting down. These are the best alternatives

By the end of 2020, Google Play Music will officially be no more. Before then, users will need to find a new streaming home. Which service should you pick?
Amazon music

Podcasts may be coming to Amazon Music and Audible, as well as Echo speakers

A leaked email from Amazon to select podcast producers seems to indicate that the company has plans to include podcasts on it Amazon Music and Audible services.
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SoundPeats Truengine SE review: $40 incredibly well spent

Is it possible to spend less than $50 on true wireless earbuds and get quality sound and features? If the earbuds are the SoundPeats Truengine SE, then yes.
PuroPro Headphones

PuroPro headphones review: Safe and sound wireless ANC cans

There are plenty of wireless, noise-canceling headphones for $200 or less, so what makes the PuroPro special? They might just save your long-term hearing.
The Sony WH-1000XM4.

Sony WH-1000XM4 review: The best headphones get even better

We've never tested a set of wireless noise-canceling headphones we like more than Sony's WH-1000XM3. Until now. The WH-1000XM4 are everything we've ever wanted.
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VVC/H.266, AV1, and EVC: How 3 little letters will change the way we get video

Video codecs are responsible for every second of the video we see online, and they're about to undergo a major evolution. Here's everything you need to know.
A girl wearing the white version of the Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones.

The best Beats headphones and earbuds for every activity

For headphones that look as good as they sound, it's hard to beat Beats. We'll help you pick the right ones for your lifestyle, from sporty to simply chill.
KOMO-TV-Tower

ATSC 3.0: Where can you get the free NextGen TV format?

Wondering which cities will get ATSC 3.0, otherwise known as NextGen TV? We've got the full rollout plan for this major upgrade to our free OTA TV channels.
Panasonic RB-M700 Headphones

Panasonic RB-M700 review: Subwoofers for your head

There are plenty of wireless headphones that promise big bass, but they don't possess the Panasonic RB-M700's bass reactors. They're a boon for bass lovers.
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Koss sues Apple over wireless headphone patents, wants royalties

Koss, the American company that invented stereo headphones, is suing Apple over its sales of wireless stereo headphones, alleging wireless patent infringement.
HomePod

Apple HomePod vs. Sonos One

If listening to music matters most to you in picking a smart speaker, two choices stand out: The Sonos One and the HomePod. Here's where each device excels.
Plex Live TV channels

Plex launches more than 80 free, ad-supported livestreaming TV channels

Plex has announced the addition of more than 80 free, ad-supported livestreaming TV channels, like Tastemade, to its media management and playback platform.
LG C9 OLED TV Review

LG OLED TVs are overheating, but there’s no need to panic. Yet

Reports are circulating that some LG OLED TVs are at risk of overheating. Which TVs are affected, and is there a fire risk? Here's what you need to know.
V-Moda M-200 Studio Headphones

V-Moda M-200 review: Studio cans with surgical precision

Wired headphones have lost ground to wireless models of late, but when it comes to hearing every audible detail, V-Moda's M-200 prove wired is still wicked.
Joe Rogan

Spotify’s video podcasts bring hosts — and advertisers — closer to fans

With its new Spotify video podcast experience, Spotify is making is podcast ambitions clear: It wants to be YouTube for podcasts, and it's all about the ads.
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OnePlus reveals colors for its sub-$100 Buds coming July 21

OnePlus confirms that it will be launching its AirPod rivals, the OnePlus Buds, on July 21, the same day it will debut the OnePlus Nord. But don't expect ANC.
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Own a pair of Echo Buds? Perform this firmware update immediately

Owners of Amazon's Echo Buds true wireless earbuds should install the latest firmware immediately to avoid a problem with overheating. Here's how to do it.
TiVo Stream 4K

TiVo Stream 4K review: Amped-up Android TV

TiVo is best known for its popular DVRs, but DVR demand has been drowned by the streaming tsunami. With its $50 Stream 4K, TiVo hopes to ride this new wave.
Zoom for Home

Zoom for Home devices give you a second screen just for video calls

Zoom, the videoconference company that has become synonymous with work-from-home video calls has announced its first home-based hardware and software products.
Xiaomui Mi TV Stick Android TV

Xiaomi’s Mi TV Stick will go head-to-head with budget Roku and Fire TV devices

The low-cost end of the streaming device market has been dominated by Roku and Amazon, but Xiaomi's new Android TV-based Mi TV Stick now adds a third option.
Bose Home Speaker 500

Bose Home Speaker 500 review: Stylish, super sound

Smart speakers with great sound and a wealth of features don't come cheap, but the Bose Home Speaker 500 is a strong argument that it's worth the investment.
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Marshall’s Emberton is the company’s smallest Bluetooth speaker yet

Marshall's new $149 Emberton Bluetooth speaker has loads of style, which it will need if it hopes to win in the ultra-competitive Bluetooth speaker market.
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Vizio’s 2021 TV line has new QLEDs with 3,000 nits of eye-searing brightness

The wait is over: We finally know the pricing and availability for Vizio's 2020-2021 TVs, including its first-ever OLED model, which carries a new low price.
Harmon Kardon Aura Studio 3

20-year-old design lives on in Harmon Kardon’s $300 Aura Studio 3 speaker

Extra-wide soundstage speakers are becoming more popular, and Harmon Kardon has just released its latest weapon in the 360-degree war: The $300 Aura Studio 3.
JBL Club One ANC Headphones

JBL Club One review: Heavyweight headphones that pack a punch

With so many excellent noise-canceling headphones to choose from, why should you consider the pricey JBL Club Ones? It's all about their power and precision.