How a mob of Kickstarter vigilantes are killing the world’s smallest earbuds
Ivan Kan set out to bring a wireless Bluetooth earbud to the U.S. via Kickstarter, but skeptical backers turned a lack of understanding into a witch hunt.
Why the end of New Music Tuesday signals the true death of the CD
CD shipments are declining by tens of millions each year, and the shift to New Music Fridays will further push music toward the Web and digital media.
To make your smart TV safe from spying, manufacturers need to up their game
Smart TVs are a security and privacy concern now, and we need to treat them that way.
Just what you wanted, another acronym! Here’s what Samsung’s SUHD really means
We talk with Samsung's Dave Das to get an understanding of what exactly SUHD is.
Speaker savant Andrew Jones spills the secret of killer sound on a budget
We sit down with Andrew Jones for a one-on-one chat about how he does speaker design, where hi-fi is headed, and how to get younger listeners interested.
Today, the future of TV rests in the wrinkly hands of the Supreme Court
Aereo's upcoming battle with broadcasters on Tuesday will affect us all, no matter the outcome. Find out more about the fight for the future of TV.
Blueshift’s bamboo Bluetooth beauty ditches D cells for supercapacitors
Bluetooth speakers are everywhere, but none are remotely like Sam Beck's Blueshift speakers. Check out what makes these portable speakers so amazing
The soundbar was just a starter; feast your ears on the sound pancake
The sound bar has some competition. Expect to see a whole lot more of these speaker bases on store shelves in the coming year.
How a small Oregon company grew a business from garbage
Portland, Oregon-based Cass of Bass makes portable speakers from reclaimed and recycled materials to create truly unique portable speaker systems.
No remortgage needed: How to build an earthquake-inducing home theater for $3,000
Our DIY guide shows how to build an impressive home theater from the projector to the power strip for about $3,000.
3D TV autopsy: Did it finally die, or was it never alive to begin with?
3D TV wasn't the cash cow manufacturers hoped it would be and now broadcasters are jumping ship due to lack of interest. Is 3D officially dead?
Recreating yesterday’s opulent movie palaces at home, with today’s tech
Some call Theo Kalomirakis the grandfather of the high-end home theater. We look at some of his work and discuss what goes into a $1,000,000 home theater.
The Videophile System Builder II: Take a pass on 4K Ultra HD with these superior systems
Ultra HD 4K may be the next new thing, but we still think these fantastic 1080p home theater systems are a better investment for the next few years.
The Audiophile System Builder V: 21st Century systems from NAD, Dynaudio, and PSB
Assembling a 21st century high-end audio system for only $5,000 has never been easier thanks to the folks at NAD, PSB, and Dynaudio.
How set-top boxes like Roku and Apple TV have changed TV forever
OTT set-top boxes like Roku and Apple TV have changed TV forever. We take a look at this relatively new industry and the effect it has had on all involved.
When money is definitely no object, you let this guy build your home theater
The outrageous Cine Beta 12.12 home theater experience from Kipnis Studio Standard is the most over-the-top home theater we've ever seen.
It’s time to retire the MP3: HDTracks and the high definition audio revolution
High Definition Audio downloads are finally catching on thanks to the efforts of download sites like HDtracks. Here's why it's time for MP3s to be retired.
Ultra HD and OLED TVs will blow your mind, but are they worth it?
Ultra HD and OLED TVs have a lot going for them, but there's just as much going against them as well. Now is not the time to be an early adopter. Here's why.
