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TCL built a 22-speaker soundbar for turning living rooms into movie theaters, but it’s skipping the US
TCL launches its flagship Q95K soundbar, a 22-speaker, 1420W system tuned with Bang & Olufsen, alongside two smaller models, all currently available only in China.
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Baseus Inspire XC1 review: I tested these Bose-tuned earbuds, and now I’m an open-ear convert
Earclip buds either demand a sky-high asking price for a refined package, or water down the audio experience. For $130, the Baseus Inspire XC1 strike the middle ground quite handsomely with Bose tuning.
Your dead TV may be far less broken than it looks
A repair technician claims a minor backlight fault can make some televisions appear completely dead, potentially pushing owners toward replacement before they discover that the underlying problem may still be repairable.
Google Home Speaker (2026) review: Smarter and punchier, with a subscription pinch
The latest edition of the Google Home Speaker serves a compelling mix of rewarding voice controls, surprisingly punchy audio output, and the most advanced suite of smart home features that you can get on a speaker under a $100 budget.
Razer dressed its gaming earbuds for PS5 and Xbox, then priced them surprisingly well
Razer’s new $99 gaming earbuds bring low-latency wireless audio to Xbox and PS5, although multi-console owners may find one version considerably more useful.
Your next song could soon carry an AI warning label, and the music industry is all for it
The music industry wants Spotify and Apple Music to label AI-generated songs, giving listeners greater transparency as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in music production.
Your YouTube playlists can now become actual TV shows, but there’s a catch you need to know
YouTube Partner Program creators can now organize videos into episodic shows with seasons, serial or non-serial structure, and custom artwork.
Sony returns to the professional IEM market with the IER-M500
Sony has launched the IER-M500 professional in-ear monitors, featuring a new dynamic driver, high passive noise isolation, detachable cable, and stage-ready design for musicians and performers.
Sony revives the RX10 with AI autofocus, 4K 120fps, and a longer-lasting battery
Sony's RX10 V brings Alpha-series AI autofocus and 4K 120p video to a 24-600mm ZEISS compact camera for $2,299.99 US.
Spotify finally lets you pin more than four items in your library, and it only took a few years
Spotify raised its library pin limit from four to 20 for all users, free and premium, making it more generous than Apple Music's six-pin cap.
Meta’s new image and video AI tools let you turn Instagram into your creative mood board
Meta's Muse Image is live now on meta.ai, Instagram, and WhatsApp with agentic image generation, and Instagram-handle prompting.
Marshall refreshes its Acton and Stanmore speakers with better bass and repairability
Marshall has launched the Acton IV and Stanmore IV Bluetooth speakers with improved acoustics, Bluetooth Auracast, replaceable parts, and better placement flexibility.
I was skeptical of clip-style open earbuds. After trying my first pair, I don’t want to go back
I have stopped judging earbuds on sound alone, and ear-clip designs are a key reason behind that change in attitude. Feather-light, never fatiguing, and easy to live with. I just discovered this form factor and I love it.
iOS 27 beta 3 makes it easier to adjust your AirPods’ Adaptive Audio intensity
iOS 27 beta 3 adds a quicker way to adjust AirPods Adaptive Audio intensity, moving the control into the main AirPods settings page.
Buying a TCL TV in the UK? Don’t miss this five-year warranty offer
UK buyers who purchase an eligible 2026 TCL TV from a participating retailer can get five years of warranty cover, as long as they register the TV within 30 days.
Nothing’s next budget earbuds are coming for boring AirPods clones
Nothing has confirmed that Ear (3a), its next affordable wireless earbuds, will launch on July 7 in White, Black, Yellow, and Pink color options
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones just became more tempting for gamers who hate gaming headsets
Sony's WH-1000XM6 update adds Bluetooth GMAP support for lower-latency gaming audio, but the feature only helps when the connected phone, PC, tablet, or handheld supports the same standard.
Acer’s 1,000Hz gaming monitor is real, expensive, and stuck waiting on a launch date
Acer’s 1,000Hz gaming monitor is listed on Amazon for $699.99, but it’s still out of stock, and its fastest mode requires a major drop from QHD to 720p.
LG C6H OLED Evo AI Review: The First Meaningful C-Series Upgrade in Years?
The LG C6H OLED Evo AI delivers brighter visuals, cleaner processing, smarter AI features and class-leading gaming performance, making it one of the most compelling C-Series OLED upgrades in years.
Tidal lays down the rules for AI music. I wish Spotify and everyone else would follow
Tidal's new AI music policy, effective July 15, prevents fully AI-generated tracks from earning royalties, adds AI labels, and lets listeners filter out all AI-generated content.
Netflix just got a whole lot more irritating if you share a screen in a household
Netflix is rolling out a new profile system that requires each household member to add a unique email address to their individual profile.
In the last hours of Prime Day, I found the best deals to save you the regret of missing out
The best last-minute Prime Day 2026 deals on smartphones, earbuds, smartwatches, and more, hand-picked before the sale ends tonight.
As Spotify embraces AI, Deezer will let you remix songs with artist consent and royalties
Deezer’s Remix Lab is a new in-app feature launching first in France that lets fans remix select songs with artist approval, rights compliance, and compensation for every stream
YouTube Shorts is getting 2x speed and a cleaner view, but it’s also ditching the dislike button
YouTube just updated Shorts with four changes, including 2x speed, distraction-free viewing, and the controversial removal of the dislike button.
These are the best Prime Day earbuds deals I found for Android and iPhone users
Prime Day has dropped prices on the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Beats Studio Buds+, making these earbuds much easier to recommend.
I found two Prime Day deals on speakers: one built for travel, the other for your smart home
Whether you want a travel ready Bluetooth speaker or a smart home hub, these two Prime Day deals cover both needs.
I dug past the flashy Prime Day OLED TV discounts, and these two actually make sense
These Samsung and LG Prime Day OLED TV deals sit around the same price, but they serve two different living rooms.
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