Hands-on review: Apple’s head-tracking for music is one weird trip
What happens when you add head-tracking to the already immersive audio experience of Dolby Atmos Music? We put Apple's tech to the test.
Meet Adidas’ solar-powered, sustainably built sports headphones
We take an in in-depth look at Adidas's forthcoming, sustainably produced RPT-02 SOL headphones, which will use solar power to deliver an eternal playtime.
Why Apple makes you use AirPods Pro for Dolby Atmos movies
Apple's spatial audio support for Apple Music works with all types of headphones, but when it comes to video, it's a decidedly different story. Here's why.
Which AirPods should you buy on Prime Day?
Looking for a deal on a set of Apple's AirPods? Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to grab a discount. Here's what you can expect to find.
Which Bose headphones should you buy on Prime Day?
Amazon's Prime Day is a perfect time for deals on headphones and in particular Bose headphones. Here are the models to watch for and what you can expect to pay.
Why the best device for Apple’s lossless music will be an Android phone
Apple could be about to launch a hi-fi lossless tier on Apple Music. Here's why the company's own devices are less than ideal for wireless hi-fi audio.
Interview: Sennheiser CEO sees consumer audio sale as big step for hearables
Sennheiser has sold its consumer audio brand to hearing aid giant Sonova. What does this mean for Sennheiser, headphones, and hearables? We asked the CEOs.
Hands-on with a WiSA wireless home theater system
Soundbars promise great sound without the headache of wires, but they can't always compete with dedicated systems. With WiSA, you get the best of both worlds.
I tried Apple’s Color Balance on two TVs and I can’t decide if I like it
Apple's example of its new color balancing tool in tvOS 14.5 showed a big difference in image quality but repeated attempts to reproduce it did not succeed.
Space of Bass bespoke speaker system: The art of sound
Portland, Oregon-based artist Ezra Cimino-Hurt has produced a visually stunning new stereo speaker system code-named Space of Bass.
THX Spatial Audio is like a surround sound system for your head
If you watch a lot of movies and TV shows on your Windows 10 desktop or laptop, the THX Spatial Audio app lets you hear surround sound with regular headphones.
Awesome ferrofluid-filled speaker visualizes your music with alien-like goop
What happens when you put magnetic liquid inside a speaker and start playing music? An artist in Korea built his own rig to find out.
This TV changed my life: Epic TV review 2021
The best TV tech comes from somewhere you wouldn't expect. We have the full review.
LG G1 OLED Evo vs. Sony XR A90J OLED: Battle of the best OLEDs
We pit the two top-tier 4K OLED TVs of 2021 against each other to see which is brighter, and which looks best overall, among several other considerations.
A deafening epidemic: The rise of noise-induced hearing loss, and how to stop it
Noise-induced hearing loss is a permanent condition that can happen slowly over time. Here's what you need to know to avoid the situations that can cause it.
For Beats by Dre, amplifying Black culture is an always-on effort
Beats by Dre's Global Influence and Social Actions Lead talks about how the brand is leading by example when it comes to amplifying Black culture's voices.
Audios says goodbye to cables and tripping hazards with wireless PA speakers
Audios, a line of fully wireless professional PA speakers that say adios to cables, massively simplifies the setup of live events -- and makes them safer, too.
5 TV trends coming out of CES 2021
Each year at CES, TV trends emerge. Some are similar to prior years, some are new. These are the five TV trends that struck us at CES 2021
Digital Trends Top Tech of CES 2021 Awards
The first all-digital CES brought challenges, but also a world-changing slate of amazing gadgets and devices. We picked the best of the best.
Quantum dots and nanorods: Welcome to TV’s weird and wild future
Unlimited resolution, eye-searing brightness, and colors that dazzle? Even though today's TVs are pretty amazing, they're just the tip of the TV tech iceberg.
Staff Picks: DT’s favorite A/V tech of 2020
The cure for cabin fever in the age of COVID may be a 100-inch projection screen and Ultra Short Throw projector. Here's my experience with the Hisense 100L10E.
With the AirPods Max, Apple is making a familiar mistake
We have waited a long time for AirPods Max, but now that they have, it looks like Apple is making an unwelcome return to old habits from the first HomePod.
Radical transparency: How under-display cameras will change our screens forever
New technology is going to eradicate the smartphone notch and make video calls more natural, but trust will be critical. Our hidden camera future is now.
Bang and Olufsen talks design to celebrate 95 years of the ‘goose bump factory’
Bang & Olufsen celebrates its 95th anniversary this year, and the company's VP of design talked to use about the new Golden Collection of products.
Apple’s iPhone 12 probably has better picture quality than your TV
Apple's new iPhones boast impressive specs, but do they have better picture quality than the TV in your living room?
Google September 2020 event: Everything announced
Google has announced its latest and greatest devices, including the new Pixel 5, and a new Chromecast. Here's everything Google unveiled at its annual event.
How Canela.TV, the streaming service for Hispanics, was born
Canela Media seeks to help Latinos discover or remember their roots and feel very proud of them. The platform reaches more than 20 million Hispanics.
Apple’s AirPods Pro spatial audio turns your iPhone into a movie theater
Some audio effects are just cheesy, but not Apple's new spatial audio for the AirPods Pro. Here's why we're seriously impressed by the new 3D sound experience.
Apple Fitness+ vs. Peloton: Can Apple’s new fitness service defeat the champ?
Apple Fitness+ is a workout service that integrates the Apple Watch directly with an on-screen guided workout session, competing directly with Peloton Digital.
First look: Lytte Harmoniq 3D-printed true wireless earbuds
If the shape of an earbud is as important as its parts, it's possible that Harmoniq Labs is onto something with its unique, 3D-printed true wireless earbuds.
Why didn’t 3D movies and TV ever catch on?
The rise and fall of 3D TV and movies: How Samsung, LG, Hollywood studios, and the NFL killed a once-promising technology.
Google Play Music is shutting down. These are the best alternatives
By the end of 2020, Google Play Music will officially be no more. Before then, users will need to find a new streaming home. Which service should you pick?
Making a personal oasis: How I built my own outdoor theater
There's a lot that goes into creating the ideal backyard home theater system, and it takes careful planning and building to get it right. Here's how we did it.
Pantheone’s gorgeous all-in-one speaker aims to make Sonos’ best seem mundane
If music is art, new audio company Pantheone contends that speakers from most every maker poorly illustrate that, and it is looking to change the status quo.