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An iPhone with the YouTube Music app on it.

Spotify vs. YouTube Music: so alike, but which is best for you?

With similar libraries, as well as near-identical music quality and pricing, can YouTube Music stand up to Spotify's stalwart UI and excellent music discovery?

The 6 best portable projectors for movies, gaming, and more

Portable projectors are a great way to watch a movie while camping or for work presentations on the go. Here, we've picked the best offerings available.
Two kids using the Puro Sound PuroQuiet Plus to watch something on a tablet.

The best kids headphones of 2024: for fun, safety, and sound

Loaded with color, braced for impact, and packed with parental features like volume limiting, here's our roundup of the best headphones available for kids.
A Panasonic UB820 Blu-ray player sitting on a TV stand.

The best Blu-ray players for 2024

Forget about compression and buffering troubles, and enjoy your favorite movies and shows with an awesome Blu-ray player! Here are our favorite models for 2024.
Philo home page.

Philo: everything to know about the live TV streaming service

At just $25 per month, Philo is an affordable live TV streaming service with an impressive channel list and feature set.
Apple MacBook Air M1 open, on a table.

Best Apple deals: Save on AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, MacBook

For those who are looking for Apple deals, check out the discounts that we've found on various models of the AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, MacBook, and more.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in front of charging case.

Forget AirPods: Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are $50 off

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are excellent alternatives to Apple's AirPods, especially with Dell's $50 discount for the noise-canceling wireless earbuds.
The Samsung QN900C Neo QLED 8K TV in a living room.

What is HDR10+? What you need to know about the HDR format

HDR10+ was started by several TV brands, and now it’s available on most major sets and streaming devices. What makes it different from HDR10? Let’s find out!
Sony BDP-S6700 Blu-ray Player.

The best 4K Blu-ray players for 2024

A great 4K TV needs a capable Blu-ray player to match. Here's our list of the best players on the market, with options for both budget-shoppers and cinephiles.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) and Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023).

Fire TV sticks are up to 40% off in Amazon’s Big Spring sale

Amazon has a huge sale on many Amazon Fire TV Sticks with up to 40% to be saved on some of the most popular models. Here's what you should buy.
A Lionel Messi promo for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Apple (and Messi) offering a monthlong trial of MLS Season Pass

You can get a free one-month trial of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, thanks to Lionel Messi. Just sign up by April 5.
March Madness on Sling TV on an iPhone.

Is March Madness on Sling TV?

It's that time of year again — March Madness is back. And you can watch it all on Sling TV. (If you're willing to work at it a little.)
The Spotify Desktop Miniplayer.

Spotify’s new Desktop Miniplayer is a godsend for multitaskers

Spotify has finally listened to the droves of users asking for a smaller, resizable miniplayer for its music and video streaming desktop app.
Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones seen in silver.

Sony headphones and home theater kit is heavily discounted today

Sony's audio devices, including headphones and speakers, are among the best in the business, and you can get them with discount from Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
HBO Max app icon.

Max will be available to stream in Europe starting May 21

Warner Bros. Discovery will launch the Max era in Europe starting on May 21, with some 25 countries on the agenda.
The 2024 Samsung-QN900D Neo QLED 8K TV.

Samsung’s 2024 Neo QLED TVs are here, and you can preorder them now from $1,200

Samsung announced pricing and availability for its lineup of 2024 Neo QLED 8K and 4K mini-LEDTVs, which can be pre-ordered starting today.
The 2024 Samsung S95D 4K OLED TV (embargoed image)

Samsung unveils pricing and preorder details for its 2024 OLED TVs

Samsung has announced pricing and availability for its much anticipated 2024 OLED TVs, the S95D and S90D. Preorders open today starting at $1,999.
Man using AnkerWork S600 speakerphone

AnkerWork S600 is not just a speakerphone, it’s multifunctional of voiceprint recognition

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LG G1 OLED evo vs. Sony A90J OLED.

OLED vs. LED: Which kind of TV display is better?

Two of the most common TV acronyms out there are OLED and LED. They sound and look alike, but how are they different? We'll show you.
Bose QC45 headphones in black.

How to connect Bose headphones to an iPhone

Pairing or connecting your Bose headphones or earbuds to an iOS device isn't too difficult, and there are a few different ways you can do so.
The HDMI ARC port on the back of a component.

The 7 best HDMI switchers for 2024

Running out of HDMI ports on your TV or AV receiver? Not a problem. Consider adding one of the best HDMI switchers to your home theater to gain more inputs.
Sling TV app icon on Apple TV.

Best Sling TV deals: Save 50% off your first month and more

Sling TV is a great way to replace your cable subscription with an online live TV streaming service. Here are the best ways to save money on a new plan.
sling tv march madness 2024 ncaa basketball lead image

Sling TV has 46 March Madness games, and it’s $40 off

March Madness woes? Those that prepay for four months of Sling Blue service now will be able to save $40 over the course of those months, or $10 per month.
AKG N5005 in-ear headphones man wearing them on a couch relaxing

These AKG in-ear headphones from Harman are 84% off today

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This AKG in-ear headphones deal may just be one of the best we've seen in a long while, dropping their price by 84%. You have until the end of March to buy.
Five Star's Yagi antenna will let you take aim at broadcasting stations near and far.

The 6 best TV antennas for rural areas in 2024

The best TV antennas for rural areas have a lot of range, can handle rough weather, and are able to get the most channels. Here are our top picks for you.
Multiview on YouTube TV on an iPad.

YouTube TV just got even better on iPhones and iPads

You can now watch up to four shows at once in multivew with YouTube TV on iPhone and iPad. Just try not to burn out on all the cable news .
The Samsung 75-inch LED 4K Smart TV on a media cabinet.

Run — don’t walk — and buy this 75-inch Samsung TV while it’s $550

The 75-inch Samsung TU690T 4K TV is down to an affordable price of $550 from Best Buy, but you need to hurry with your purchase if you don't want to miss out.
The LG CineBeam Q projector.

LG sweetens the deal on its new CineBeam Q projector

LG is throwing in a free portable speaker and a $200 gift card if you preorder its new CineBeam Q projector by April 8.
A couple watches TV with a Sonos surround set with Arc wireless soundbar set up.

Best Sonos deals: Save $360 on speakers, soundbars and more

Right now you can save big on one of the best brands in the audio business with the the best Sonos deals on soundbars, Bluetooth speakers, and more.
samsung galaxy buds 2 pro review 12

Samsung Galaxy Buds deals: As low as $90 today

We've tracked down all of the best Samsung Galaxy Buds deals to help you save on a new set of earbuds for your favorite music and other digital content.
An Apple TV 4K sits on a media stand.

Best Apple TV deals: Save on the Apple TV 4K and more

These Apple TV deals will make the Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, Apple TV (3rd Gen), and even Apple TV (2nd Gen) a little lighter on the bank account.
Sony WF-1000XM5 in charging case with lid open, held between a finger and thumb.

Best wireless earbuds for 2024: Sony, Bose, Soundcore, and more

Looking for the best wireless earbuds, but overwhelmed by all of the choices? We've tried tons of them so you don't have to — here are the models we recommend.
The ESPN app featured on Roku.

ESPN’s standalone subscription could hit $30, receive preference on Roku

A new report says the standalone ESPN subscription set to be available in 2025 may cost between $25 and $30 and could get preferential treatment on Roku.
God of War running on the LG UltraGear OLED 45.

TV vs. monitor for gaming: 5 things you need to know

TVs and monitors are used by gamers, but which is best for you? The old wisdom of using a TV for a console and a monitor for a PC holds true today. Here's why.
Section Editor, Audio/Video

Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.

When he’s not writing, editing, or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer. He’s also a candidate for Pensacola City Council, District 1.

Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.

Find Phil on Mastodon, or on Threads.