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JLab JBuds Mini seen with keys, next to an iPhone.

JLab’s tiny JBuds Mini wireless earbuds are the smallest we’ve ever seen

They may not be the smallest wireless earbuds in the world, but JLab's JBuds Mini are the smallest the company has ever made, and the smallest we've ever seen.
Jabra Elite 10.

Jabra’s latest wireless earbuds have Dolby spatial audio

Jabra has two new wireless earbuds -- the Elite 10 and the new sports-oriented Elite 8 Active. They're both very rugged and support Dolby spatial audio.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini.

Sennheiser’s Ambeo Soundbar Mini is a pricey, bedroom-sized Dolby Atmos speaker

Sennheiser's new Ambeo Soundbar Mini is the company's smallest soundbar, but with no up-firing drivers and an $800 price tag, it will need to sound amazing.
JBL Authentics 300.

JBL’s retro-style wireless speakers could spark serious envy among Sonos fans

JBL's Authentics are wireless multiroom smart speakers that target Sonos in terms of features and price, but the Authentics can do one thing that Sonos can't.
TCL X955

Why TCL’s 5,000-nit X955 is a brightness bomb of QD-mini-LED

The new TCL flagship TV promises unprecedented brightness power and brightness control.
A DTS Play-Fi-equipped TV shown in a living room with Play-Fi compatible wireless speakers.

DTS Play-Fi wireless audio adds support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X

DTS Play-Fi, the wireless multiroom audio platform, has expanded its home theater capabilities to include immersive formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Samsung 85-inch Terrace Full Sun Neo QLED 4K TV.

Samsung scales its Terrace outdoor TV to 85 inches with mini-LEDs

The Samsung 85-inch Terrace Full Sun Neo QLED 4K TV is the company's biggest and brightest outdoor TV so far.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro in white and black.

Samsung is adding Auracast to its wireless earbuds and 8K TVs

Samsung has said it will update its Galaxy Buds2 Pro and select 2023 TVs with the ability to use Bluetooth Auracast.
Marshall Motif II ANC in charging case.

Marshall updates its noise-canceling earbuds with better battery life

Marshall's Motif II ANC noise-canceling earbuds haven't changed physically, but inside they have a bunch of welcome additions.
The TCL X955 QD-Mini LED television.

TCL’s new QD-Mini LED televisions point to a very bright future

TCL's trio of QD-Mini LED televisions shine a major light on the future of the company's high-end TVs.
The bottom bezel and logo on a TCL QM8.

How to watch TCL’s 2023 global flagship product launch event

TVs and plenty more are on tap at TCL's fall 2023 global product launch event. Here's how to watch it live.
Eve and Villanelle from Killing Eve both looking shocked.

AMC original shows will temporarily come to Max in September

Warner Bros. Discovery and AMC announce a content deal that will bring original series like Killing Eve and Fear the Walking Dead to Max for a limited time.
A diagram showing how Dolby Atmos FlexConnect combines wireless speakers with a TV's sound system.

Dolby Atmos FlexConnect could eliminate home theater soundbars and HDMI cables

New tech from Dolby Labs called Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is going to make TVs, not soundbars or AV receivers, the central unit in a fully wireless home theater.
MRBeast in a video announcing NFL Sunday Ticket contests.

MrBeast is giving away 1,000 NFL Sunday Ticket subscriptions — and a Super Bowl trip

MRBeast is giving away 1,000 NFL Sunday Ticket subscriptions on YouTube Prime Channels, with one winner also getting a trip to the Super Bowl.
1More Penta Driver P50 wired in-ear earbuds.

1More’s new wired earbuds pack five drivers and planar tech for $170

1More's new Penta Driver P50 wired earbuds are chock-full of high-end tech and materials, yet they're priced at just $170.
An exploded diagram of the Audeze Euclid planar magnetic in-ear monitor.

Sony’s acquisition of Audeze is a little baffling

Despite being a leader in personal audio, Sony is acquiring Audeze and placing it within its PlayStation ecosystem under its interactive entertainment division.
TCL 98-inch S Class S5 4K TV.

TCL’s latest 98-inch 4K TV comes in at a great price

TCL's new S Class S5 TV is a 98-inch giant with 4K resolution and support for all major HDR formats, plus Dolby Atmos sound.
Series of screenshots of CNN Plus on an iPhone.

CNN+ is back from the dead as CNN Max debuts Sept. 27

CNN Max isn't quite what CNN+ was supposed to be before it was killed off in 2022, but it's built on much of the same structure.
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV.

NFL Sunday Ticket student plans are just $109 a season

If you're a student at a college or university, you can get NFL Sunday Ticket for a third of the cost of the working stiffs. Nice.
Sony Pulse Explore wireless earbuds for PlayStation.

Sony’s PlayStation wireless earbuds promise audiophile quality for $200

Gaming headsets aren't usually noted for their music performance, but Sony's Pulse Explore wireless earbuds could change that, thanks to some exotic tech.
Google TV free channels.

Google TV gives NFL Sunday Ticket top billing, adds FAST channels

Google TV and Android TV are getting even more free channels in the U.S., and look for NFL Sunday Ticket to place itself front and center.
Bowers & Wikins 607 S3 in black.

B&W’s revamped entry-level 600 Series speakers start at $900 for a pair

Bowers & Wilkins has updated its entry-level 600 Series speakers, with many improvements taken from the company's more expensive models.
EMBARGOED UNTIL AUG. 23 7AM: NTIL AUG. 23 7AM: The U-Turn Orbit Plus in oak.

U-Turn Audio launches the next generation of Orbit turntables

U-Turn Audio's popular line of Orbit turntables has gotten its first revamp in a decade. It includes an upgraded tonearm, automatic speed control, and more.
Netflix final DVD envelope.

Don’t bother sending back those final Netflix DVD rentals

Netflix says you don't have to bother sending back its final shipment of DVDs, if you're the sort still using that ancient media.
Beats Studio Buds+ in new metallic colors with matching hues from Olive and Junes.

Beats partners with Emma Chamberlain to debut Studio Buds+ in pink and silver metallic

Beats has partnered with Emma Chamberlain to introduce two new metallic colors for its Beats Studio Buds+ earbuds: Cosmic Pink and Cosmic Silver.
App icons on the Apple TV homescreen.

Why you can ignore those ‘streaming vs. cable price’ stories

Maybe streaming is more expensive than cable. Maybe it's not. Regardless, you can ignore any story that tries to spin it one way or the other.
The Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 portable projector.

Samsung’s new Freestyle Gen 2 is now a cloud gaming projector

Samsung's updated Freestyle Gen 2 portable Full HD projector builds on its predecessor's popularity by adding cloud gaming with Samsung Gaming Hub.
MyFirst CareBuds.

These kids’ earbuds let outside sounds in automatically

The MyFirst CareBuds wireless earbuds automatically switch to transparency mode when they detect movement.
NFL Sunday Ticket graphic.

NFL Sunday Ticket adds chat, key plays, Shorts, cost-splitting

You'll now be able to split the cost of NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV over three months.
LG StanbyMe Go 27-inch touchscreen suitcase TV set up in the tailgate of a car.

Toss LG’s StanbyMe Go 27-inch suitcase TV in your car for $1,000

LG's new StanbyMe Go is a 27-inch suitcase TV that can go anywhere and has a touchscreen that can be used for games, music, and movies.
The revamped House of Marley Stir It Up Lux turntable with its zoetrope slip mat.

House of Marley goes Lux with its revamped Stir it Up turntable

House of Marley's popular sustainably made turntable has gotten a revamp. The Stir It Up Lux Bluetooth turntable has a new look and some upgraded parts.
The Disney World castle as seen in the Disney+ streaming app.

Disney already knows if you’re sharing your streaming account

Disney says it's going to put a stop to the sharing of streaming accounts in 2024 — and it already knows who's doing it.
Tidal app for iOS on an iPhone 14 showing now playing screen with Max quality track.

Tidal’s awkward FLAC integration is going about as well as expected

Tidal's hi-res FLAC tracks are now accessible to all HiFi Plus subscribers, but it's still a hot mess.
The Apple Music Discovery Station on an iPhone.

No, Apple Music’s new Discovery Station won’t kill Spotify

Apple Music's new Discovery Station may well be fine, but it absolutely will not drive Spotify out of business.