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You Asked Ep. 95: Big OLED vs. Huge Mini-LED?

You Asked: Big OLED vs. Huge Mini-LED? Your WWDC 2025 Questions Answered!

On today’s episode of You Asked: Should you pick the LG G4 or Sony Bravia 9 for a bright room? What were some of the biggest takeaways from Apple’s jam-packed WWDC event? And one more fun debate: go with an 83-inch OLED or a 98-inch Mini LED TV? Sony Bravia 9 vs. LG G4: Best […]
Five OnePlus products launching in July 2025

Apple and Samsung rivalling phones, earbuds and more due at huge July event

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025: What is it, and what new tech is it bringing?

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WWDC 2025: Apple announces iOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26 and more

iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 shown on devices.

8 key things you need to know from Apple’s WWDC 2025 event

You Asked Ep. 94: Best TV For Switch 2

You Asked: Your biggest Switch 2 questions, answered

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You Asked: TCL QM6K vs Sony X90L, plus AI videos with sound are here

Sony WH-1000XM6 with a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

How to enable Auracast on Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones

Apple AirPods Max using a lossless USB connection to an iPhone 16.

AirPods Max flaw means you might not be listening to lossless audio, but there’s a fix 

You Asked Ep. 91: TV Too Bright?

You Asked: Best 98-inch TVs, Apple CarPlay just leveled up

Marshall Heston 120.

Marshall’s first soundbar will change how we think about home theater

Close up of Sonos logo on a Sonos Arc soundbar.

‘A profound mistake’: Sonos’ CEO talks about its broken app and why it’s been so hard to fix

You Asked Ep. 91: Which OLED for PS5?

You Asked: Best OLED for PS5, straight talk for oldies, and GTA 6 weigh-in

On today’s You Asked: We’re all in mourning after another delay to the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, but we answer your questions in anticipation. And, in a world of so many OLED TV choices, which one pairs well with a PlayStation 5? New OLED jitters @LunaQueeniemon asks: My four-year-old LG CX 55-inch TV […]
AI-generated image of a person on a subway doing a video call on a phone.

Please, just buy some earbuds

People listening to their phones out loud has become an epidemic. A set of earbuds would help.
Sony WH-1000XM6.

I spent 48 hours with Sony’s WH-1000XM6 and I don’t want to give them back

Sony's new flagship wireless headphones are better in almost every way.
You Asked Ep. 90: A95L in 2025?

You Asked: Sony A95L vs. Bravia Mark II, and iPhone 17 Air battery life

On today’s You Asked: Should you go with a 77-inch A95L or 65-inch Bravia 8 Mark 2? Will the expected iPhone 17 Air have poor battery life? And, is burn-in still a problem on some of the latest OLED TVs?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Earcup/logo close-up.

Audio gear prices are climbing, but for how long?

The trade war between the U.S. and overseas countries like China no longer poses a theoretical risk of price increases on audio gear — those higher prices are here. Bose told Digital Trends that starting Monday, May 12, it will bump the price of its flagship QuietComfort Ultra Headphones from $429 to $449, while its […]
AI features in Netflix on TV.

I saw the future of AI on Netflix. It skips hype and finds a purpose

Netflix is embracing AI to improve the streaming experience for the average viewer. Thankfully, the approach is steeped in practicality, and not AI gimmicks.
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You Asked: State of smartphone design, Slate Truck breakdown, and soundbars under $600

On today’s You Asked: What's to come with the new Slate Truck and its potential availability? Is it worth the hype? Why does it feel like smartphone design and innovation has stalled recently? And why do directors think that ultra wide 21:9 is a good ratio for movies?
A top-down image of the U-Turn Orbit Special turntable with a yellow record on it.

Ready to buy your first turntable? Read these 4 tips before you shop

Thinking of getting into vinyl, but don't know where to start with buying your first turntable? We're here to help.
Pure Audio Streaming service.

New music service promises better lossless audio than Apple, Amazon, and Tidal

Pure Audio Streaming says it can deliver 5.1 and 7.1.4 hi-res audio in uncompressed, lossless quality.
You Asked Ep. 88: Switch 2, Android, & OLED

You Asked: Nintendo Switch 2, Best Android Phones, and OLED Upgrades

In today’s episode of You Asked, we dive into some of your burning tech questions, including the latest on the Nintendo Switch 2, recommended Android phones, and whether upgrading your OLED TV for better anti-reflective coating is worth it.
Beats Studio Pro.

Lossless audio is a big upgrade, but the cables kinda suck

More and more headphones now offer lossless USB audio, but the cables feel like an afterthought.
Wiim Home app for tvOS.

Wiim’s tvOS app is another slap at Sonos

Wiim one-ups Sonos once again with a version of its app for the big screen.
Motorola Buds Loop

Moto Buds Loop preview: the most daring and sparkly headphones we’ve ever seen

Motorola has announced open-ear headphones in the Buds Loop and this is what they are like.
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Wireless earbuds are quickly becoming essential devices

Once seen as just a convenient way to ditch the wires, wireless earbuds will soon be indispensable accessories.
A frustrated-looking couple holds a TV remote.

I’m definitely not ready for LG’s ‘emotionally aware’ TV ads

LG has announced that it’s partnering with a company called Zenapse to deliver so-called emotionally aware advertising across the entire webOS smart TV experience, including LG Channels, the company’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service, and I’m uneasy about the whole concept. I tend to be skeptical of the power of advertising to get me […]
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My 5 go-to tracks for reviewing and testing speakers

I test speakers for a living, and I use a set of go-to songs to put them through their paces. These are my top 5!
Samsung S95F OLED

Samsung S95F OLED first look: exceptionally bright and vying for best tv of the year

The Samsung S95F OLED TV: Many people already have feelings about it, but I’d suggest putting those aside until you’ve read this. Why? Because I’ve been to Samsung’s super secret facility on the East Coast (something we’ve been doing for the past four or five years) getting an early look at their flagship television. You’re might […]
You Asked Ep. 87: New LG OLED Glitch?

You Asked: Mysterious lines and clicking fixes, plus outdoor TV tips

On today’s You Asked: Who cares about TV processing when you have an Apple TV? Where is the Hisense Saturn – that Theater Quad competitor – we saw at CES? What’s the deal with outdoor TVs? And, the Sony TV click mystery has been solved, while a new LG OLED mystery emerges … Processing prowess: […]
The inside of Spin Sounds record store in the U.K..

Record Store Day reminded me why I love this movie

I went to a local record store despite not owning a record player, but a chance CD find saw me ride a wave of nostalgia I wouldn't have experienced otherwise.
The store front of Run Out Groove Records in Burbank, California.

Spinning into Record Store Day: Our team’s 4 must-visit record shops

To celebrate Record Store Day 2025, Digital Trends' AV staff share their favorite local record shops.
A Gene Clark record with the Record Store Day label on it.

I haven’t been to Record Store Day in ages, but here’s why I’m going this year

I've had a love-hate relationship with Record Store Day, but this year I'm inspired to jump back in. Here's why.
You Asked Ep 86

You Asked: Blu-ray’s not dead yet and QD-OLED screen-cleaning safety

On today’s You Asked: How do you safely clean a QD-OLED screen? Should you still get a 4K ? And how to make sure your A/V receiver isn’t messing with your picture quality … again. Best source signal? Jack writes: With your encouragement about how good modern sets are, I recently upgraded from a Panasonic […]

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