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Woman wearing B&W Px8 wireless headphones in tan.

B&W’s flagship Px8 headphones cost way more than they were supposed to

B&W’s flagship Px8 headphones cost way more than they were supposed to

Bowers & Wilkins has released its previously announced Px8 flagship wireless headphones, but the price it's asking for these cans is 27% higher than expected.
A render of the Katana V2X against a dark background.

Creative’s Katana V2X PC soundbar promises the same sound in a smaller footprint

Creative’s Katana V2X PC soundbar promises the same sound in a smaller footprint

The Katana V2X is a smaller PC soundbar than its well-received counterpart, but Creative claims it still packs a punch.
People using the Optoma CinemaX D2 outdoors.

Optoma’s CinemaX 4K laser projectors now have faster response times for gamers

Optoma’s CinemaX 4K laser projectors now have faster response times for gamers

Optoma's CinemaX D2 4K laser projectors feature faster response times for 4K and 1080p gaming, making them more versatile than their predecessors.
YouTube on a TV and on the mobile app.

The YouTube watching experience on TVs just got much better

The YouTube watching experience on TVs just got much better

YouTube made changes to its watch experience on TVs, including more support for 5.1 surround sound and connecting your phone to interact more with the platform.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus.

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus hit by unforeseen technical delay

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus hit by unforeseen technical delay

Sennheiser's newest soundbar, the $1,500 Ambeo Soundbar Plus, is facing delays due to a hardware problem and the company does not know when it will ship.
Marantz Cinema AV 10 8K AVR in black.

Marantz’s new Cinema series AV receivers are a stylish way to go 8K

Marantz’s new Cinema series AV receivers are a stylish way to go 8K

With a new, stylish design and an improved on-screen graphical user interface, the Marantz Cinema series 8K AV receivers will dress up any home theater.
Victrola Stream Carbon.

Victrola’s new turntable is a plug-and-play vinyl solution for Sonos fans

Victrola’s new turntable is a plug-and-play vinyl solution for Sonos fans

Victrola's Stream Carbon is an $800 turntable with a twist: it can stream records directly to any Sonos speaker without any additional hardware.
Nothing Ear Stick teaser.

Nothing teases its next wireless earbuds with photos of a lipstick-like case

Nothing teases its next wireless earbuds with photos of a lipstick-like case

Nothing has teased the Ear Stick, its next set of wireless earbuds, with photos of their lipstick-like case. The earbuds will launch later this year.
amazon prime video thursday night football streaming issues week 3 steelers

Thursday Night Football stream struggles continue for Prime Video

Thursday Night Football stream struggles continue for Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video still has some things to work out when it comes to streaming a live NFL game in 2022.
Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on Amazon Prime Video.

How to watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football

How to watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football

Pittsburgh and Cleveland kick off Week 3 of the NFL season with an AFC North rivalry on Thursday Night Football.
Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video.

Amazon saw 15.3 million watch Thursday Night Football on Prime Video

Amazon saw 15.3 million watch Thursday Night Football on Prime Video

Amazon's numbers for its first solo venture in streaming Thursday Night Football were good. Really good.
Denon AVR-X2800 8K A/V receiver.

Denon updates 8K AV receivers with prices starting at $399

Denon updates 8K AV receivers with prices starting at $399

Denon has released its 2022/2023 lineup of 8K AV receivers, including a new flagship that supports 15 channels and four dedicated subwoofers.
Chromecast with Google TV.

Google’s new Chromecast is cheaper, tops out at HD resolution

Google’s new Chromecast is cheaper, tops out at HD resolution

Google has taken the wraps off a new $30 Chromecast with Google TV that saves money by skimping on a couple of features you might not need.
Amazon Fire TV Cube

Is new Fire TV hardware on the way at Amazon’s fall event?

Is new Fire TV hardware on the way at Amazon’s fall event?

Amazon's next hardware event is scheduled for September 28. But will there be anything new on the Fire TV front?
psb announces alpha iq streaming powered speakers withturntable

PSB Alpha iQ Streaming Powered Speakers connect to pretty much anything

PSB Alpha iQ Streaming Powered Speakers connect to pretty much anything

Canadian speaker makers PSB announces the BluOS-driven, all-in-one Alpha iQ Streaming Powered Speakers that can connect to pretty much anything.
Amazon Astro Robot on a wooden floor.

Amazon’s annual fall hardware event will take place on September 28

Amazon’s annual fall hardware event will take place on September 28

Amazon will be holding its fall event, Devices & Services, on September 28. The showcase will revolve around upcoming Amazon devices, features, and services.
Sony SRS-XV900 top panel.

Sony’s SRS-XV900 pumps its party speaker lineup to the next level

Sony’s SRS-XV900 pumps its party speaker lineup to the next level

Sony's new SRS-XV900 is a rolling tower of party power, with nine discrete drivers, LED lighting, a karaoke function, and a 25-hour battery.
NFL Sunday ticket logo.

DirecTV to reimburse NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers for Week 2 fumble

DirecTV to reimburse NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers for Week 2 fumble

NFL Sunday Ticket struggled again this week, and DirecTV is going to reimburse subscribers for their troubles.
Thursday Night Football on Prime Video.

Thursday Night Football streaming issues ‘going to be less and less a thing’

Thursday Night Football streaming issues ‘going to be less and less a thing’

The executive producer and director of Thursday Night Football on Prime Video say they expect Amazon to make the stream as good as it can be for everyone.
Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video.

Prime Video’s first solo Thursday Night Football NFL game went … fine

Prime Video’s first solo Thursday Night Football NFL game went … fine

Amazon Prime Video's first solo NFL stream went just fine, except for when it didn't.
FIFA World Cup on Tubi.

Tubi launching a 2022 FIFA World Cup on-demand channel

Tubi launching a 2022 FIFA World Cup on-demand channel

Tubi, the free and ad-supported channel from Fox, is launching a dedicated World Cup channel ahead of this year's tournament.
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Sony to bring over-the-counter hearing aids to the masses

Sony to bring over-the-counter hearing aids to the masses

Sony has partnered with well-known hearing device makers WS Audiology to bring over-the-counter hearing aids to the the U.S. market.
Platin Audio Monaco 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos WiSA system.

Platin Audio’s wireless home theater speaker system now handles Dolby Atmos

Platin Audio’s wireless home theater speaker system now handles Dolby Atmos

In theory, the WiSA wireless audio system has always been able to support Dolby Atmos, but the Platin Audio Monaco 5.1.2 is the first product to offer it.
Sonos Sub Mini in white.

Sonos finally has a smaller, more affordable wireless subwoofer

Sonos finally has a smaller, more affordable wireless subwoofer

Sonos has confirmed that its much-rumored and anticipated Sub Mini is real and that it will start selling it on October 6 for $429.
Roku OS 11.5 home screen.

Roku adding Bluetooth headphone support in OS 11.5 update

Roku adding Bluetooth headphone support in OS 11.5 update

Roku is adding support for Bluetooth headsets along with improvements to its home screen in Roku OS 11.5.
Roku Wireless Bass.

Roku rolls out a cheaper subwoofer and updated low-end streaming box

Roku rolls out a cheaper subwoofer and updated low-end streaming box

Roku's new Wireless Bass offers a cheaper subwoofer experience, and a new Roku Ultra is on the way.
The AirPods Pro 2.

Apple AirPods Pro 2: Everything you need to know

Apple AirPods Pro 2: Everything you need to know

The AirPods Pro (2nd-generation) feature Apple's new H2 chip, allowing the revamped buds to deliver bigger and better sound and improved noise canceling.
A dark black and white image of AirPods Pro 2022 above a hand.

Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 use your iPhone camera to examine your ears

Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 use your iPhone camera to examine your ears

Apple's new AirPods Pro build on the popularity of the originals with better battery life and noise-cancellation.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II in Triple Black.

Bose shrinks the size and ups the performance of its noise-canceling earbuds

Bose shrinks the size and ups the performance of its noise-canceling earbuds

Bose's QuietComfort Earbuds II improve on the company's previous design with a much smaller size, a new custom tuning feature, and longer battery life.
YouTube TV on Roku.

YouTube TV recovering after apparent licensing error causes outage

YouTube TV recovering after apparent licensing error causes outage

YouTube TV is down for many viewers, showing a blank screen instead of live TV.
YouTube TV on Apple TV.

YouTube TV now supports 5.1 surround sound on Apple TV, additional Fire TVs

YouTube TV now supports 5.1 surround sound on Apple TV, additional Fire TVs

YouTube TV now supports 5.1 surround sound on Apple TV and additional Amazon Fire TV devices.
Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX SR soundbar.

Polk’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbars make for compelling Sonos Arc alternatives

Polk’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbars make for compelling Sonos Arc alternatives

Polk Audio's new MagniFi Max AX and AX SR are Dolby Atmos soundbars that have up-firing drivers and Wi-Fi connectivity, making them strong Sonos alternatives.
Apple AirPods Pro

Apple AirPods Pro 2: what we’re expecting from Apple’s next wireless earbuds

Apple AirPods Pro 2: what we’re expecting from Apple’s next wireless earbuds

Apple's best wireless earbuds, the AirPods Pro, are overdue for an update. Here's what we think will be announced in September 2022 for the AirPods Pro 2.
Apple logo on screen in front of group of people.

Apple all set to reveal AirPods Pro 2, report says

Apple all set to reveal AirPods Pro 2, report says

Just a few days out from Apple’s big reveal event, a reliable leaker has revealed his final predictions for what he believes the tech giant will announce.