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The purported Google TV Streamer device.

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

We're fully expecting a follow-up to the veteran Chromecast With Google TV at an event in August — and this weird-looking thing could be it.
The Sonos Ace headphones case sitting atop an airplane tray table.

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

The Sonos Ace headphones are really good, even though the case takes up a decent amount of space. Here's one way Sonos could make it better, though.
Wiim Ultra.

Need AirPlay? Hold off on the Wiim Ultra for now

Apple's popular wireless streaming protocol is a no-show on Wiim's flagship music streamer, at least for now.
Hisense CanvasTV.

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

Hisense has released its 65-inch Canvas TV with a price that comes in much lower than its Samsung competitor, The Frame TV.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, in case with lid open.

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

After reports of users inadvertently ripping the silicone eartips of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Samsung has decided to halt deliveries of the wireless earbuds.
JBL MA/Stage 2 Series home theater products.

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

JBL's new MA Series AV receivers and Stage 2 Series home theater speakers are designed to be simple to operate and easy to set up, just like soundbars.
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.
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 wireless headphones.

Cambridge Audio’s first wireless headphones boast AB amplification, long battery life

Cambridge Audio's first wireless headphones are aimed at audiophiles with lossless CD-quality sound and AB amplification.
LG OLED M4 wireless TV.

LG rolls out its gamer-friendly M4 wireless OLED TV

With a smaller screen size and 144Hz support, LG's new wireless TV should appeal to gamers.
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

MLS Season Pass drops price again, to $49 for the rest of the season

Apple today announced that it's reduced the cost of a subscription to MLS Season Pass to $49 for the rest of the 2024 season.
The three colors of Beats Pill: gold, red, and black.

What color Beats Pill should you get?

Ultimately what color Beats Pill you go for won't affect the sound. But it'll definitely affect the way you look at it. Choose wisely.
Leaked images purportedly of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galazxy Buds 3 Pro.

Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds are basically AirPods clones

Leaked images that purport to show Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 feature a stem-based design that looks a lot like Apple's AirPods Pro.
NAD C 700 V2 Streaming Amplifier.

NAD updates its C 700 streamer with surround sound and a phono input

The latest version of NAD's C 700 Streaming Amplifier, the C 700 V2, gets a series of welcome upgrades like a better DAC and 4.1 surround sound.