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DirecTV hero, May 2025.

What is DirecTV: plans, pricing, channels, and more

DirecTV (formerly AT&T TV and DirecTV Stream) is a solid cable replacement service. Here's the latest on what it is, what you get, and how much it is.
Hisense U8N QLED TV.

One of the best Hisense TVs of 2024 has a huge discount this week

Sony X90L Review

Don’t miss your chance to score an 85-inch Sony TV for $1,400

You Asked Ep. 90: A95L in 2025?

You Asked: Sony A95L vs. Bravia Mark II, and iPhone 17 Air battery life

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Earcup/logo close-up.

Audio gear prices are climbing, but for how long?

Sony WH-1000XM4

AI headphones driven by Apple M2 can translate multiple speakers at once

The Element Xumo TV 4K Smart TV.

This 43-inch Element TV is only $118 at Walmart today

Panasonic Z95A

Panasonic’s flagship 65-inch OLED has a $700 discount today

LG G4 OLED

LG’s best OLED TV of 2024 is on sale for $1,000 off today

LG C5 OLED

LG G5 vs. LG C5 – is the cheaper option good enough?

A BBC presenter demonstrates the latest technology, in 1984.

Watch CDs conquer car skips in this classic BBC clip

Sony WH-1000XM6 midnight blue leaked image.

Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones launch confirmed; folding metal hinge leaked with new button

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The A&ultima SP4000 digital audio player from Astell&Kern.

Astell&Kern to unveil the A&Ultima SP4000 digital audio player

A&K will launch the new A&Ultima SP4000 audio player complete with Android support.
Soundcore Liberty 5.

Soundcore Liberty 5 review: Excellent daily driver earbuds

Soundcore ditches a few extras while it doubles down on the basics and the results speak for themselves.
An iPhone sitting on a bedside table with the Discover Weekly playlist on its screen.

Spotify’s new Snooze feature lets you take a break from overplayed songs

Spotify is testing a new Snooze feature that removes songs from your recommendations for 30 days.
A man and woman using the UE Wonderboom 4.

Save 22% on the UE Wonderboom 4 speaker when you purchase today

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 Bluetooth Speaker is on sale this week for $78. Purchase at Amazon, Best Buy, or Target to take advantage of this offer.
AI features in Netflix on TV.

I saw the future of AI on Netflix. It skips hype and finds a purpose

Netflix is embracing AI to improve the streaming experience for the average viewer. Thankfully, the approach is steeped in practicality, and not AI gimmicks.
The Onn 4K Pro remote (left) and Google TV Streamer remote.

Walmart reveals the price for its Chromecast replacement, and it’s a bargain

Walmart will be releasing a new version of its Onn streaming device, and now a listing shows the price.
Amazon Fire TV Cube 2022 with Alexa Voice Remote.

Amazon’s best streaming device is on sale for $95 this week

The Amazon Fire TV Cube is one of the fastest and most advanced streaming devices on the market, and it’s on sale at Amazon and Best Buy this week for $95!
Hisense U8K Review

When you buy this Hisense 100-inch TV, you get a 43-inch for free

Hisense is offering the ultimate BOGO deal at Best Buy this week: For a limited time, when you purchase one of two Hisense 100-inch models, you’ll get a Hisense 43-inch TV for free!
The Samsung HW-B650 3.1-channel soundbar in the living room.

Save on soundbars: This Samsung 3.1-channel soundbar has a great deal this week

The Samsung HW-B650 3.1ch Soundbar is discounted to $230 this week from its $400 MSRP. Purchase at Best Buy or Walmart to score this sale price.
Sennheiser Accentum Open.

Sennheiser’s Accentum Open earbuds look a lot like AirPods

Sennheiser has added a new set of wireless earbuds to its entry-level Accentum sub-brand: the $130 Accentum Open, which will start shipping in June in both black and cream color options. Though Sennheiser is really leaning into that word, “open,” touting the earbuds’ ability to do away with ear fatigue while providing awareness of your […]
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones hanging on a wall hook.

Sony’s next flagship headphones could fix a big user complaint

Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones may launch with improved features but a $479 price tag. Stay tuned for the unveiling!
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones in Diamond color resting against a headphones stand.

The best noise-canceling headphones have a $50 discount this week

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are discounted to $380 this week from its $430 MSRP. Purchase at Amazon or Best Buy to score this deal.
Soundcore Liberty 5.

Soundcore Liberty 5 promises better audio and the company’s best ANC so far

Soundcore's latest earbuds lose a few fancy features while they improve on the basics.
View of Soundboks 4 showing drivers and woofer.

Soundboks is giving away free gifts when you buy a Bluetooth speaker

From May 1 to May 15, when you purchase the Soundboks 4 or Soundboks Go, you get either The Backpack or The Battery for free!
The Toshiba 65-inch M550 Series 4K QLED.

Score a 65-inch QLED for under $400 with this Best Buy deal

The Toshiba 65-inch Class M550 Series 4K QLED is on sale this week for $370. Purchase at Amazon or Best Buy to take advantage of this offer.
The Hisense C2 4K Mini Projector.

Hisense savings: The C2 4K Mini Projector is on sale for $300 off

The Hisense C2 4K Portable Mini Projector is on sale for $1,700 this week. Purchase at Amazon and B&H Photo-Video to grab this sale price.
Symfonisk Bookshelf Speaker.

Sonos and Ikea call it quits on Symfonisk speakers

Sonos and Ikea have decided to end their wireless speaker partnership.
The Roku Streambar SE and its remote on a white background.

The Roku Streambar SE — the perfect soundbar for a dorm room — is only $80 today

The Roku Streambar SE is on sale today at Walmart for $80, which is a $20 markdown from its usual price. Buy soon before this discount disappears.
A Sonos Port next to a Yamaha Aventage AVR.

You can now expand your Sonos system with a Yamaha AV receiver

For some Sonos fans, soundbars — even very capable Dolby Atmos soundbars like the Sonos Arc Ultra — just don’t cut it when it comes to home theater surround sound. They want a fully customizable experience that only an AV receiver (AVR)-based system can deliver. If that’s your point of view, and if you own […]
Sony Bravia 8 OLED

This 8 out of 10 Sony OLED TV has a $500 discount today

The Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 Series 4K OLED is on sale for $1,800 today, a markdown of $500 from its $2,300 MSRP. Order now before it’s too late!
Hisense CanvasTV.

These Samsung Frame TV alternatives are both discounted today

The Hisense CanvasTV and TCL NXTVISION are great alternatives to Samsung’s The Frame QLED lineup, and the 65-inch size of both models are on sale today, too!
The Samsung HW-Q900F Soundbar.

This Samsung soundbar with Dolby Atmos is on sale for $200 off

The Samsung HW-Q900F 7.1.2ch Soundbar is on sale for $1,300 today. Purchase at Amazon, Best Buy, Crutchfield, and other retailers to score this discount.

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Former Senior Editor, A/V

John Higgins is Digital Trends’ former Senior Editor and section lead for A/V. After receiving his Bachelor in Music with an Audio Production focus from Ithaca College and Master of Music in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California, he began working for Home Theater Magazine in 2003. His time in the print and online publishing world has been spent as a writer, editor, copy editor, researcher, and test lab technician. Before joining Digital Trends, Higgins was the Managing Editor of Tech at Reviewed, part of the USA Today network, where he led the website’s tech coverage. He has previously written for Wirecutter, IGN, Projector Central, T3, Sound & Vision, and Home Theater Magazine covering projectors, televisions, headphones and earbuds, sound bars and speakers, and monitors. He is a yearly attendee at CES and an ISF level 3 certified calibrator.

In addition to his career in publishing, Higgins has been a professional musician since the late 90s, having performed on piano in solo recitals, as a collaborative partner with various singers and instrumentalists, and with the Pacific Symphony. He also is an accomplished guitarist and, with his pop/rock band, has played such hallowed L.A. venues as the Troubadour, Roxy, Viper Room, and House of Blues. For 10 years, he was a teacher and music director at a private school in Los Angeles, and following his teaching career spent some time in the film industry as a post-production sound editor and composer.

Originally from just outside Boston, Higgins has been a Los Angeles resident since 2001 where he lives with his wife, son, two rescue dogs, and parrot. When not working, he spends his time watching TV shows about cooking and serial killers, preparing for his next D&D session, ignoring the growing list of games in his Steam gaming library, and building Legos with his son.