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Caleb Denison’s most anticipated TVs of 2022

The most exciting TVs in 2022 include QLED, OLED, and new QD-OLED models from Sony, LG, Samsung, TCL, and Hisense.
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Step inside a stylish, self-sustaining California villa

In this episode of Genius Home, our hosts take us on a tour of a home that's not only smart and automated, but also completely self-sustaining
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Samsung Display’s QD-OLED TV first look: Best. Picture. Ever.

It was elusive, but I finally tracked down Samsung's QD-OLED display and saw it with my own eyes. Here's what it is and why its so amazing.
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Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2022 Awards

The Top Tech of CES 2022 includes eye-popping TVs, record-setting EVs, and even some weird stuff we didn't know we ever needed.
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Samsung sneaks a QD-OLED TV into CES 2022

In a rather tricky maneuver, Samsung snuck a TV featuring a brand new display technology into the world's largest tech show.
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Digital Trends staff picks: Our favorite tech gear of 2021

As the year draws to a close, the Digital Trends Editorial team wants to look back and highlight our favorite products of 2021. Here's the cream of the crop!
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HDMI 2.1 means a lot less than you probably think

HDMI 2.1 is supposed to encompass a vast array of next-gen display features, but it doesn't. And that could be a big problem for monitors and TVs going forward.
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Which AirPods should you buy on Black Friday 2021?

Choosing which AirPods to buy on Black Friday depends a lot on which ones get the deepest discount, because they're all great.
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Which LG TV should you buy on Black Friday 2021?

There are a plethora of LG TVs on sale for Black Friday 2021 — and these are the best sets you should keep your eyes on.
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Which Roku TV should you buy on Black Friday 2021?

There's almost no wrong answer when it comes to choosing a Roku TV on Black Friday -- particularly when you're going to get this kind of savings.
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Should you buy a Roku TV on Black Friday 2021?

Discounts on Roku for Black Friday are on the way, making one of the best streaming experiences even more affordable.
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Should you buy a Sonos speaker on Black Friday 2021?

Sonos Black Friday discounts offer a rare opportunity to save on some of the best wireless speakers available.
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Should you buy Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 on Black Friday 2021?

Bose products don't go on sale often, but when they do, it's on Black Friday, making it a great time to score a discount on these noise-canceling headphones.
Samsung The Terrace Soundbar.

Should you buy a soundbar on Black Friday 2021?

Black Friday is a great time for deals on all kinds of products, but it's especially good for soundbars -- the easiest way to get better TV sound.
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Should you buy AirPods Max on Black Friday?

Black Friday is the right time to head in search of discounts on Apple's fabulous (but very pricey) AirPods Max noise-canceling wireless headphones.
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Should you buy an Apple TV on Black Friday?

There's no bad time to buy an Apple TV, but Black Friday 2021 may well be the best time to pick one up.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 man wearing the Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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