Denon updates its network streamer with HDMI and big price bump
The Denon DNP-2000NE might be the spitting image of the DNP-800NE, but under the hood and around the back, the two are very different, just like their prices.
Amazon Fire TV Channels brings even more free TV to the platform
Amazon Fire TV Channels brings a new era of ad-support series and movies front and center on the streaming platform.
More than 100 Amazon Originals head to Amazon Freevee
Amazon is making more than 100 Amazon Originals available on the free ad-supported service known as Amazon Freevee.
Sony releases its 2023 TV prices with one very big exception
Sony TV fans can now see just how much a new 2023 model will run them and when they'll be able to buy one – except for the company's flagship QD-OLED TV.
B&O’s picnic basket speaker pumps out 280 watts of power while it charges your phone
Danish audio firm Bang & Olufsen's latest speaker might look like a picnic basket, but under its wooden grille lurks four amps, drivers, and 280 watts of power.
Beats Studio Buds+ revealed in now-removed Amazon listing
Apple’s Beats Studio Buds+ will come in a rather striking transparent option, according to a listing on Amazon on Tuesday that’s now been removed.
Dyson’s bonkers air-purifying headphones hit the U.S. for $949
Dyson has managed to marry a set of noise-canceling wireless headphones with an air purifier, so obviously you're going to buy them for $949, right?
Spotify still growing, still losing money — and still without a hi-res option
Spotify HiFi is still nowhere to be found, a quarter of the way through 2023. While it may still be in the works, one can make an argument that it's not needed.
Nakamichi’s wild Dragon 11.4.6 Dolby Atmos soundbar goes up for preorder this week
Nakamichi's huge, 3,000-watt, 11.4.6-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar – aptly named the Dragon – is available for preorder on April 26.
Sonos problems? A new Wi-Fi router might be the answer
Sonos wireless speakers are awesome when they work, and infuriating when they don't. But the problem might not be your Sonos gear at all.
YouTube TV details fixes for audio sync, better 1080p quality
YouTube TV is testing a higher bit rate on 1080p video and squashing a number of other bugs, all ahead of a major milestone this fall.
The Great Netflix Password Crackdown is still happening
Netflix says it still plans on rolling out new account-sharing rules by the end of June in hopes to get more people to actually pay for service.
Netflix will ship its final DVDs this fall
Netflix will stop shipping DVDs and Blu-rays at the end of September 2023, ending a 25-year run that ultimately led it to become the global streaming leader.
Sonos could soon be the soundtrack for your next shopping trip
Sonos Pro is a new subscription service that lets companies with multiple locations manage all of their Sonos products from a central dashboard.
Your next earbuds could have speakers built like microchips
The first earbuds to use MEMS drivers are about to go on sale, marking a radical change in how these devices are built.
Tidal CEO says hi-res lossless is coming, raising doubts about MQA
The announcement may mean that Tidal is considering dropping the MQA format now that the U.K. company has filed for bankruptcy.
Master & Dynamic adds Lamborghini editions of its best headphones
M&D is back with another Lamborghini collaboration, this time centered on its current flagships, the MW75, MW08 Sport, and MG20 wireless headphones.
Apple TV’s multiview feature is now live in beta
The Apple TV app now has a multiview feature on Apple TV hardware running the tvOS 16.5 beta.
Technics’ new SU-GX70 streaming amp plays nice with TV audio
Japanese hi-fi audio maker Technics has announced a powerful, connection-rich network amplifier that integrates HDMI ARC for the first time.
$2,199 Hed Unity Wi-Fi headphones are the first to offer lossless hi-res audio
The Hed Unity don't look like ordinary wireless headphones and at $2,199 they aren't priced like any either. But with lossless hi-res, they're unique.
4K video will cost more on the new Max streaming service
If you want to stream anything on Max in 4K resolution, you're going to have to pay a few extra dollars each month.
New Max streaming service combines HBO Max and Discovery on May 23
The new Max streaming service — the combination of HBO Max and Discovery — will be available on May 23, execs said during the launch event.
Sony goes open-back with the MDR-MV1 studio monitors designed for spatial audio
Sony's new headphones are a real departure for the company, with an open-back design it says will help audio pros hear all the nuances of spatial audio.
Google TV adds even more free TV to its live guide
Google TV has added Tubi, Plex, and Haystack News listings to its live guide, joining Pluto as part of the built-in free offerings.
YouTube gives iOS users another reason to pay for Premium
YouTube Premium now supports higher 1080p bit rates for iOS, and added a few more features to help sweeten the extra cost.
T-Mobile customers will get free MLB.TV through 2028
T-Mobile customers will get MLB.TV for free through 2028, thanks to a new partnership with Major League Baseball.
Denon snaps up Nura, says new personalized-sound earbuds arriving this year
In something of a surprise move, home audio brand, Denon, has acquired Nura, an Australian maker of headphones and earbuds.
This touchscreen AirPods case is the worst thing I’ve seen all week
A new Apple patent has revealed an AirPods case with a built-in touchscreen. And I have just one question. Why?
Astell&Kern gives its new entry-level digital audio player some premium features
A&K has improved the features you can expect on its most affordable portable. The $799 SR35 comes with quad DACs and tons of power.
Niche Canadian company takes on Sony with new wireless earbuds and headphones
PSB has updated its flagship wireless noise-canceling headphones and introduced a new set of planar-based wireless earbuds.
Skullcandy honors Purple Haze weed with its latest 4/20 earbuds
Skullcandy is back with another 420-edition set of earbuds – this time inspired by a famous strain of cannabis.
Sony debuts the WF-C700N, its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds
Sony has brought the price of active noise cancellation down to $120 with the WF-C700N, its latest wireless earbuds.
What earbuds was Kendal Roy wearing in Succession season 4, episode 2?
Kendal Roy definitely knows his status symbols in the HBO series Succession. And that includes his earbuds in season 4.
Pantheone’s Obsidian smart speaker puts Alexa in a sharp new body
Just as much a work of sculptural art as it is a speaker, the Panethone Obsidian combines Amazon's Alexa with wireless multiroom audio.