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Apple AirPods Max with USB-C in Orange.

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.
2024 LG OLED evo C4 TV.

We gave this OLED TV a 9 out of 10, and it’s on sale today

Timekettle W4 Pro AI interpreter earbuds worn during international diplomatic meeting

Timekettle W4 Pro AI interpreter earbuds: Your personal global business assistant

Apple AirPods Max with USB-C in Orange.

Apple announced new AirPods Max colors, so the old models get a discount

The Samsung 55-inch QNX1D Neo QLED on a white background.

Samsung’s QNX1D Neo QLED TV is up to $1,550 off for a limited time

Samsung S90D 4K OLED TV.

One of Samsung’s flagship OLED TVs is $900 off at Best Buy

Apple Watch SE 2 with protective case and generic Alpine Loop-style strap.

Apple announced new Apple Watches today, so the SE is on sale

The Insignia F30 Series 4K TV with Fire TV, with boats on the water shown on the screen.

A 55-inch TV for $220? Don’t miss this Amazon deal

Sony 2022 Z9K 8K mini-LED TV.

Best 8K TV deals: Samsung and LG starting at $1,300

Apple AirPods 2 - Charging Case - In-ear Headphones

AirPods 4 were just announced, so AirPods 2 are down to $89 at Amazon

TCL 85s435 XL Collection 85-inch LED TV

Best 85-inch TV deals: Save on Samsung, Sony, TCL, and more

LG 75-Inch Class UN6970 Series LED 4K UHD Smart TV

Best 75-inch TV deals: Get a big screen from $470

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Vizio OLED TV

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.
The AirPods Max in orange at the Apple Glowtime event on September 9, 2024.

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.
Quantum dots emitting different colors of light.

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.
AirPods 4 on a stand at the Apple Glowtime event on September 9, 2024.

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.
2024 Sony Bravia 8 4K OLED TV.

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.
Samsung HW-Q990D Dolby Atmos Soundbar.

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.
People sitting on a sofa watching TV with a JBL Bar 9.1 True Wireless Surround with Dolby Atmos soundbar underneath.

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.
The Hisense 85-inch U7 Mini-LED QLED TV on a TV unit in a living room.

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.
A pair of Apple AirPods Pro in an open case with a swimming pool in the background.

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 with USB-C.

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.
The AirPods 4.

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.
The LG G2 placed in a living room environment.

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 Android Phone 2022 Galaxy S22 Ultra in hand with S Pen feat image.

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.

Ultimate Ears Miniroll speaker is tiny, waterproof, and wearable

Ultimate Ears' latest portable Bluetooth speaker is also its smallest.
A Samsung 85-inch 8K hangs on a living room wall.

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 Feature

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?
Samsung S95D OLED review

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.
The Hisense 58-inch U6HF on a white background.

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.
Soundcore Q20i headphones on a white background.

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.
A chameleon on a leafy branch shown on a Samsung QN900D.

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 in Slate Blue.

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.
The Samsung HW-B650 3.1-channel soundbar in the living room.

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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