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The Sonos app in front of the Sonos Ace headphones box.

Sonos CEO offers software mea culpa: ‘We know we have work to do’

More than two months after a major app revamp that went horribly wrong, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has issued an apology to the company's customers.
Published Spigen ad on Amazon showing purported images of the unannounced Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.

As Samsung copies Apple, leaked Pixel Buds Pro 2 pics show Google sticking to its guns

Earfun Air Pro 4.

Earfun Air Pro 4 ANC earbuds go all-in on hi-res, lossless, and Auracast for under $100

Wiim Ultra.

The current Wiim Ultra will never get Apple AirPlay

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‘A much better version of Spotify’ is coming, CEO says

A demo space showing the major update to the Amazon Prime Video app.

I’ve used the new Prime Video app — you’re gonna want this ASAP

The purported Google TV Streamer device.

This slanted surfboard just may be Google’s next TV streamer

The Sonos Ace headphones case sitting atop an airplane tray table.

The one (small) thing I’d change about the Sonos Ace headphones

Wiim Ultra.

Need AirPlay? Hold off on the Wiim Ultra for now

Hisense CanvasTV.

Hisense prices its 65-inch CanvasTV way less than The Frame

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, in case with lid open.

Samsung apologizes for Galaxy Buds 3 Pro quality, temporarily suspends deliveries

JBL MA/Stage 2 Series home theater products.

JBL wants you to ditch your soundbar for its affordable new home theater lineup

Fiio DM13 portable CD Player.

The CD Walkman is back — on steroids

Fiio has rebooted the classic portable CD player with a bunch of new features that bring it into the modern era.
Enhanced 4K experience on Comcast X1 for the Paris Olympics.

Comcast Olympics coverage ‘only seconds behind’ live action in Paris

Comcast's enhanced 4K experience for the 2024 Summer Games will transmit faster than before, with more on-screen detail.
Side view of woman wearing Dyson OnTrac headphones.

Dyson’s new headphones are less controversial and way more colorful

Dyson's latest headphones ditch the air purification system that made the Dyson Zone so bizarre-looking, and go all-in on ANC and color customization.
A politcal ad on YouTube TV.

I’d pay even more for a streaming service without political ads

Streaming services keep getting more expensive. But imagine if you could pay more to get rid of all the political ads this time of year.
Spotify

Spotify’s AI DJ now speaks Spanish

Spotify is currently rolling out a new Spanish-speaking version of its AI DJ to Premium subscribers.
QCY H3 ANC headphones.

Prime Day madness: Wireless ANC headphones for $40

You probably haven't heard of QCY but it makes a set of $50 ANC headphones that don't suck. And for Prime Day, they're even cheaper.
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE.

This crazy Sennheiser headphones Prime Day deal is an Amazon exclusive

A special edition of Sennheiser's excellent Accentum Wireless headphones are deeply discounted on Amazon, and it's a deal you shouldn't miss.
The special-edition Minecraft-themed Beats Solo 4 headphones.

Minecraft-themed Beats Solo 4 is perfect for that Creeper in your life

Beats by Dre has teamed up with Minecraft for a Creeper-themed set of Beats Solo 4 headphones — and we already have a pair.
The fourth-generation Tablo DVR device.

The only way I’d watch live TV with an antenna is on sale this week

The fourth-generation Tablo DVR makes watching over-the-air TV so much better on multiple devices.
Sling TV app icon on Apple TV.

Sling TV begins some limited streaming in 4K resolution

Sling TV will show a good bit of sports in 4K resolution — if you have the right plan, the right hardware, and live in the right city.
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This $3 app made my Sonos system usable again

The official Sonos app is still a hot mess. SonoPhone isn't a perfect replacement, but it definitely gets the job done.
Leaked image of the purported next Sonos soundbar codenamed, Lasso.

Can a new soundbar fix Sonos’ self-inflicted wounds?

Sonos may soon release a follow-up to the popular Sonos Arc soundbar, but will it be enough to revive the company's battered reputation?
Paramount Plus as seen on a TV.

Now that the Skydance deal is (nearly) done, what happens to Paramount+?

As a company, Paramount is (probably) about to go through some major changes. But execs say that the Paramount+ streaming service isn't going anywhere.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in front of charging case.

Bose finally updates its wireless earbuds with Bluetooth Multipoint

Bose adds an in-demand feature to its flagship open and noise-canceling wireless earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 3, in their cases with lids open.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro are like AirPods with AI smarts

Samsung's heavily leaked Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro got their official launch. And they don't just look like Apple's AirPods. They're similarly priced, too.
Denon Home Amp seen next to a Denon turntable.

Denon Home Amp adds HDMI eARC, Dolby Audio to HEOS systems

Denon's wireless multiroom audio ecosystem now has a Sonos Amp competitor.
Apple TV's Insight feature showing character and music information on screen.

Apple TV’s InSight feature is ready to take on Amazon Prime Video’s X-Ray

The TV app on Apple TV is getting a new feature that easily shows the character and actor on the screen at any given time, just like Prime Video's X-Ray.
1More TWS Q10 wireless earbuds.

These AirPods alternatives from 1More are impossibly cheap

Can you buy a set of AirPods replacements for less than $50? What about less than $20? Yes, you certainly can.
Phil Nickinson wearing the Sonos Ace headphones.

Maybe I had the Sonos Ace headphones all wrong

You don't actually need to already own the wireless speakers to enjoy the Sonos Ace headphones — and maybe that's exactly how Sonos wants it.
Fiio CP13 Transparent cassette player.

Fiio’s reboot of the Walkman no longer hides those glorious cassettes

A new transparent version of the Fiio CP13 gives inserted cassettes the visual treatment they deserve.
JLab Flex Open Earbuds.

JLab mimics Bose’s open-ear design with the $50 Flex Open

If the glasses-friendly clip style of open-ear earbuds appeals to you, JLab has a very affordable option.
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Beats Pill tips and tricks

The Beats Pill is a brilliantly simple Bluetooth speaker, but it does have a few tricks up its sleeve. If it had sleeves, that is. It's a speaker. Not a person.

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