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Apple AirPods Max 2: what we know, what we want, and how much it will cost
Apple's most expensive wireless headphones — the AirPods Max — are getting up there in age, which has us wondering what the second-gen cans will offer.
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Best TV deals: LG, Sony, Samsung, TCL, and more
If you're looking to take your home entertainment to the next level with a shiny new TV, you can save along the way with our list of the best TV deals.
I couldn’t be more disappointed by the AirPods Max update
Apple's AirPods Max have been updated, but it's not what we were hoping for.
TCL questioned over a lack of quantum dots in its QLED TVs
A report from a maker of quantum dots suggests that some of TCL's QLED TVs don't use quantum dots.
Can open-ear headphones really cancel noise? Apple’s AirPods 4 surprised me
Since they don't seal your ears, Apple's AirPods 4 wouldn't be an obvious choice for noise cancellation, but I came out of a demo shaking my head in surprise.
The 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV is $800 off right now
The 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 OLED 4K TV with Google TV is down to $2,000 from Best Buy following an $800 discount, but you need to hurry if you're interested.
Target just slashed $500 off Samsung’s flagship soundbar, the HW-Q990D
The Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar will elevate your home theater setup's audio. It's expensive though, so don't miss this chance at a $500 discount from Target.
This JBL 9.1-channel soundbar is over 50% off today
JBL has reduced the price of its JBL Bar 9.1 Soundbar with Dolby Atmos by a huge amount with over 51% taken off for a limited time only.
Upgrade to an 85-inch TV while this Hisense is $700 off
The Hisense 85-inch U7 Mini-LED QLED TV is huge and looks great. It's currently enjoying a huge discount at Best Buy right now.
New AirPods Pro features take your hearing health seriously
The new AirPods Pro go long on hearing health with new hearing aid features that will work in conjunction with health care providers.
Apple AirPods Max finally get USB-C plus spatial audio for music
Apple's next-gen AirPods Max headphones get a USB-C charging port.
Apple’s newest AirPods 4 add affordable ANC and wireless charging
Apple's newest AirPods and AirPods Pro are here. They're better than the last ones, of course. But you knew that already, didn't you.
LG TV deals: Get a 70-inch 4K TV for under $500
Whether you're after something large and cutting-edge or something more affordable, we've rounded up the best LG TV deals available right now.
Best Samsung deals: The Galaxy S24 Ultra is up to $750 off
If you're in search of some affordable new devices, check out these Samsung deals we've rounded up, which include TVs, smartwatches, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Ultimate Ears Miniroll speaker is tiny, waterproof, and wearable
Ultimate Ears' latest portable Bluetooth speaker is also its smallest.
8K TV: everything you need to know about television’s future
More 8K TV options are starting to emerge, and prices are finally coming down. Now is the time to answer all of your 8K questions. Are you ready for the future?
You Asked: Mini-LED brightness, even more on calibration
On today’s episode of You Asked: Should you worry that a mini-LED TV is going to be too bright? What’s up with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video calibrated modes?
What is QD-OLED? The hybrid TV tech fully explained
QD-OLED technology delivers the kind of TV picture quality we’ve been dreaming about for years. Here’s everything you need to know about QD-OLEDs.
Amazon is selling this 58-inch Hisense TV at a 42% price cut
Experience top-notch brightness levels and rich colors with the Hisense 58-inch U6HF TV, now on sale for $320 at Amazon.
Amazon is selling Soundcore noise cancelling headphones as cheap as $40
Amazon is offering discounts on Soundcore headphones today! If you’re into noise cancelling tech, you don’t want to let these markdowns pass you by.
The best 8K TVs for 2024: from Samsung, LG, and Sony
QD-OLED technology delivers the kind of TV picture quality we’ve been dreaming about for years. Here’s everything you need to know about QD-OLEDs.
Beats Solo 4 headphones are on sale for a limited time
The Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones were just recently released, but you can purchase them for only $150 from Target following a limited-time $50 discount.
This 3.1-channel soundbar from Samsung is on sale for $250
The Samsung HW-B650 soundbar is a relatively affordable 3.1-channel soundbar that's currently even cheaper at $250, following a $150 discount from Samsung.
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Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.
When he’s not writing, editing, or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer. He’s also a candidate for Pensacola City Council, District 1.
Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.
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