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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 […]
A Pearl Jam record with the Record Store Day label on it.

What is Record Store Day? All you need to know for vinyl’s big event

Record Store Days (there are two!) are the best days of the year for vinyl record collectors. Here's what it is and all you need to know to get the most out if it.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 inside their charging case.

Apple AirPods Pro 3: everything you need to know

The next generation of Apple's AirPods Pro is expected to arrive this year. Here's everything we know so far.
An iPhone sitting on a bedside table with the Discover Weekly playlist on its screen.

This small Spotify change made my streaming so much better

A white noise playlist I sleep with has been wreaking havoc on my Spotify algorithm for year, so I finally got to the bottom of it and trained it. You can, too.
Sony Bravia 8 II

Sony’s 2025 TV lineup explained

Sony has revealed its 2025 TV lineup, and it's a strong offering, especially thanks to a new QD-OLED, the Bravia 8 Mark II.
Sony Bravia 8 Mark II

The Sony Bravia 8 Mark II QD-OLED is coming, and we couldn’t be more excited

The question if Sony would release a follow up to the incredible A95L QD-OLED TV has been answered.
The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 in front of a Sony TV on a wooden stand.

Sony bolsters its soundbar and projector 2025 lineups

Sony is adding two new soundbar setups, rear speaker add-ons, and the new Bravia Projector 7 in 2025.
Samsung QN90F

Samsung’s 2025 QLED lineup first look

Samsung is the only manufacturer making an 8K TV this year, and we got some time to check it out.
You Asked Ep. 85: OLED's Mortal Enemy

You Asked: Humidity hazards, too-close TVs, washed-out watching

On today’s You Asked: Can you have an OLED if you live in a high-humidity environment?
dolby atmos flex connect ces

Dolby’s dominance threatened as free alternatives grow

Dolby's ubiquitous audio and video technologies face new, royalty-free challengers from Samsung and Google.
A home theater setup.

Why you shouldn’t always trust manufacturer’s lumens specs

You might not be getting the brightness you think you are.
Apple WWDC 2025 logo

WWDC 2025: everything you need to know

WWDC 2025 is where Apple will likely showcase the latest iterations of software for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac... with a major naming change rumored.
HDR10+ example.

Netflix cleared away my only hesitation over buying a Samsung OLED TV

With its adoption of HDR10+, Netflix has eased my fears over buying a Samsung TV. Here's why.
Family watching a movie in kids bedroom with XGIMI Halo projector.

Please don’t use your wall as a projection screen

Using your projector with a wall instead of a projection screen is doing it a disservice.
The Netflix app being displayed on a Samsung S90C OLED TV.

Own a Samsung TV? This Netflix change is for you

The news that Netflix will support HDR10+ really only matters to Samsung owners.
Valerion StreamMaster and VisionMaster.

How to Choose the Perfect Home Theater Projector — A Valerion Buying Guide

If you’re serious about home entertainment, the name Valerion should be on your radar. After shattering Kickstarter records with more than $10.7 million raised in 2024, a buzz was created about the home theater brand — CES 2025 only turned up the volume. As an exhibitor, Valerion showed off its cinematic flagship VisionMaster MAX and […]
wireless headphones in a charging case

Your First Wireless Mic: Small, Simple, and Seriously Good

Having the right tools for the job is more than an old adage. For anyone vlogging, live streaming, or doing on-the-go interviews without a full-blown production studio, having the right tools is the difference between good and great content. Your audio equipment is just as important as video: meet the BOYA Mini, a pocket-sized wireless […]
The Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 plugged into a CD player.

Frequent fliers love this gadget, but I used it to modernize my old CD player

The new Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 dongle may be most at home on a plane, but I found it works just as well in my living room.
man speaking on phone with feed on the desk

Upgrade your workflow with RecDot: AI-powered earbuds that keep you focused

Viaim / Viaim Meetings, calls, and note-taking – essential parts of the workday that often feel more chaotic than productive. Using traditional methods to keep up with fast-moving discussions can slow you down. Struggling to recall key points hours later? Enter RecDot by Viaim, a breakthrough in AI-powered audio that transforms the way professionals work, […]
You Asked Ep. 84: 97" G5 What's Missing?

You Asked: Why the 97-inch LG G5 OLED doesn’t have the latest panel tech

In this You Asked episode, we cover Netflix Error 100 fixes, Sony OLED clicking noises, and the 97” LG G5 OLED’s missing upgrades. Plus, easier password entry, finding a trusted calibrator, and a simple $100 smart TV upgrade!
A collection of DVD and Blu-ray discs on a shelf.

Have Blu-ray discs been given a stay of execution?

The first new Sony Blu-ray player released since 2019 could be good news for lovers of physical media.
The Master & Dynamic MW75 Neuro headphones on a concrete sidewalk with some plants in the background.

The MW75 Neuro headphones read your brainwaves and their potential is fascinating

The Master & Dynamic MW75 Neuro headphones pair the incredible sound performance of the original MW75 with EEG technology to track you brainwaves.
LG G5 OLED

The four LG TVs everyone needs to know about

LG has some amazing TVs coming out in 2025, including one you probably didn't see coming.
You Asked 83

You Asked: Clarity on quantum dots, and why monitors can’t match TVs

On today’s You Asked: Quantum dots and what they do, and why PC monitors aren’t as good as TVs.
Pure Color RGB LED

Is this Sony RGB LED TV the real “OLED Killer”?

Hisense debuted the first RGB mini-LED at CES, but Sony has now shown us its supremely impressive prototype version.
A lineup of TVs at LG's 2025 reviewer workshop.

Don’t sleep on the LG B5 in 2025

After seeing the 2025 LG OLED TV line up close, the B5 might be one of the better deals for an entry-level OLED.
You Asked Episode 82: QDEL Replacing OLED

You Asked: QDEL replacing OLED? The end of 55″ & 65″ TVs?

On today’s You Asked: USB-C instead of HDMI on TVs? What’s the latest on QDEL? Can AVRs damage your picture quality?
Honor Earbuds Open in Polar Black showing ear hook balance

Honor Earbuds Open might have just sold me on open-ear design

I consider myself a bit of an audiophile, though not quite to the degree that makes me annoying at parties. I appreciate good sounding music and normally gravitate toward in-ear earbud designs for daily use. Having spent a little time with Honor’s Earbuds Open at , I find myself mystified at how it gets so […]
An Audio-technica LP120 turntable with Miles Davis Kind of Blue on its platter, an audioengine speaker to its left, and two record sleeves to its right on a wooden floor.

Don’t let audiophiles bully you out of being an audiophile

A love of music and wanting it to sound its best is all that's needed to be an audiophile.
You Asked Episode 81

You Asked: TV screen scratches and calibration conundrums

On today’s You Asked: Can you remove a scratch from a TV? Should you get your TV calibrated? Why does YouTube look better on your phone than your TV?
An Apple HomePod and an Amazon Alexa Echo on a wooden bookshelf next to a small fountain.

I’m kicking Alexa out of my home and maybe you should, too

I've been on the edge about keeping Alexa in my home, but now I think it's time for it to go.
Amazon Echo Show 8 on tabletop from Best Buy for Prime Big Deal Days

A smarter Alexa? Sign me up

Amazon says its Alexa voice assistant is about to get a lot smarter. It's about time.
Tesla TV Scam

Are Tesla TVs a scam?

Is Elon disrupting the TV market in 2025 with a new Tesla TV? Don't count on it.
You Asked Episode 80 — The Truth

You Asked: Why do TV speakers suck and will Panasonic abandon the US again?

On today’s You Asked: Why do TV speakers suck, why don’t TVs get five HDMI ports, and will Panasonic abandon the US again?