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News, reviews, and discussion about the entire A/V world, ranging from 4K TVs and home theater setups to the latest in headphone technology and speakers.

The McIntosh MHT300 Home Theater Receiver.

How we test AV receivers

Deciding on an AV receiver is an important decision. We put these high-tech entertainment devices through the wringer so you don't have to. Here's how we do it.
Monster DNA Go earbuds beside charging case.

Monster DNA Go review: less than meets the eye

Sling TV app icon on Apple TV.

Get a free Fire TV Stick and $10 off your first month of Sling TV

Amazon Freevee.

The Digital Trends guide to FAST streaming services

Bright paint colors on a Hisense U8H.

Hisense U8H mini-LED TV review: a budget videophile’s dream

Hisense U7H with bright green and yellow parakeet on black backfround, showing color and contrast performance.

Hisense U7H (65U7H) review: punching above its weight

how to pick the best tv for sports

How to pick the best TV for sports: what to look for and things to avoid

An onn. 32-inch Roku Smart TV on a cabinet in a living room.

This 32-inch Roku Smart TV is on sale for under $100, and selling fast

Vimeo app icon on Apple TV.

Vimeo is killing off its TV apps in favor of casting

YouTube TV on Apple TV.

YouTube TV adds Magnolia Network and other FAST channels

hisense 65 inch roku smart tv deal walmart april 2023 r6 4k

Walmart has a 75-inch TV for under $550, but you’ll need to be quick

An Apple TV 4K sits on a media stand.

Best streaming devices for 2023: Apple TV, Roku, and more

A non-static vinyl brush on a record.

10 of the best turntable accessories for vinyl supremacy

10 of the best turntable accessories for vinyl supremacy

Whether you’re a wedding DJ or an audiophile, these eight killer accessories will keep your vinyl clean, protected, and tip-top order for your next spin sesh.
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Crazy deal gets you Beats Studio Buds earbuds for under $100

Crazy deal gets you Beats Studio Buds earbuds for under $100

Looking good and sounding even better, the Beats Studio Buds are great earphones for every day use. They're on sale now at Woot but you'll need to be quick.
A man wearing the Sony WH-1000XM5.

Insane deal gets you Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for $280

Insane deal gets you Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for $280

The best headphones around, the Sony WH-1000XM5 are at an unmissably low price at Woot right now. Here's what you need to do.
samsung 55 inch qn700b neo qled 8k tv deal best buy june 2023 resized promotional render

This 55-inch Samsung 8K TV is now cheaper than some OLED TVs

This 55-inch Samsung 8K TV is now cheaper than some OLED TVs

Enjoy the wonders of 8K for less than you'd pay for some OLED TVs with this fantastic Samsung deal at Best Buy.
philips t2206 true wireless earbuds deal woot june 2023 lifestyle image

Get these Philips water-resistant wireless earbuds for $18

Get these Philips water-resistant wireless earbuds for $18

The Philips T2206 True Wireless Earbuds are super cheap while covering all the essentials. They're on sale now at Woot but you'll have to be fast.
The Samsung 70-inch Class 7 Series 4K TV in a living room.

This 65-inch Samsung 4K TV is $220 off at Best Buy

This 65-inch Samsung 4K TV is $220 off at Best Buy

Want a large screen that looks great too? Buy this fantastic 65-inch Samsung 4K TV for $450 at Best Buy right now.
Google's first-gen Chromecast dongle.

Google ends support for the original Chromecast

Google has ended support of its first-gen Chromecast dongle. These alternatives are your best bet for a replacement.
A village built into a seaside mountainside shown on a Hisense U6K.

Are TCL and Hisense the next LG and Samsung?

TCL and Hisense are on the offensive and challenging the status quo with awesomely specced TVs at competitive prices and major brand partnerships.
TCL 5-Series 4K QLED Google TV sits on an entertainment center in a living room.

Best Buy has a 50-inch QLED 4K TV for $400, and it’s not a bad buy

Best Buy has a 50-inch QLED 4K TV for $400, and it’s not a bad buy

If you’re looking to expand, upgrade, or build your home theater entirely from scratch, there’s a price drop on a TCL QLED TV at Best Buy right now.
Best Prime Day 2022 Deals graphic with multiple products.

Best Prime Day deals: What to expect on Prime Day 2023

Best Prime Day deals: What to expect on Prime Day 2023

Amazon Prime Day 2023 is coming up fast and we've got all you need to know about what to expect from the sale and more.
The Amazon Echo Pop and its retail box.

Amazon Echo Pop Review: a perfectly priced Alexa

The Amazon Echo Pop is the least expensive way to get into the Alexa ecosystem — and you basically get what you pay for. Which is good.
Audio-Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger playing a 33 1/3 RPM record, cover closed.

Audio-Technica Sound Burger review: a vinyl platter with a side of Bluetooth to go, please

Audio-Technica's Sound Burger wasn't a hi-fi record player when it debuted in the 80s, and the new AT-SB727 isn't either, but it sure is fun to play.
Samsung S95C OLED

The best TVs of 2023: from Samsung, LG, Sony, and more

The best TVs of 2023: from Samsung, LG, Sony, and more

With numerous brands, features, and plenty of tech lingo, choosing a TV can be tough, which is why we put together this list of the best models on the market.
A woman in a park wearing Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth wireless noise canceling headphones.

Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones are heavily discounted today

Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones are heavily discounted today

The Bose QuietComfort 45 are fantastic noise cancelling headphones and they're currently on sale at Best Buy.
The Samsung S95C on display at CES 2023.

Samsung’s latest 55-inch OLED TV just got its first proper discount

Samsung’s latest 55-inch OLED TV just got its first proper discount

Samsung has discounts its latest S95C OLED TV by $100 for a limited time only. Here's why you need it in your life.
Sony A9S TV placed on a TV unit in a living room.

Sony sale drops prices of over 150 TVs, soundbars, cameras, and more

Sony sale drops prices of over 150 TVs, soundbars, cameras, and more

There's a huge Sony sale at Best Buy right now with plenty to be saved on headphones, TVs, cameras, and more.
The LG B2 OLED 4K TV in a living room.

Our 5 favorite Memorial Day TV deals — from $198

Our 5 favorite Memorial Day TV deals — from $198

Samsung Frame in a kitchen.

Samsung Memorial Day Sale: Appliances, TVs, phones, and more

Samsung Memorial Day Sale: Appliances, TVs, phones, and more

Samsung has a huge Memorial Day sale with big discounts on everything imaginable, from TVs to phones, appliances, and more. Here's what to know.
Sony A90J OLED TV

This Sony 55-inch OLED TV is $400 off in Best Buy’s Memorial Day sale

This Sony 55-inch OLED TV is $400 off in Best Buy’s Memorial Day sale

Enjoy the best that OLED can offer with this great Sony Bravia XR A90J TV that's $400 off for a limited time only.
LG SP8YA Soundbar.

This LG soundbar bundle is discounted from $800 to $281 today

This LG soundbar bundle is discounted from $800 to $281 today

The LG SP8YA soundbar, a 3.1.2-channel soundbar offering three channels, a subwoofer, and Dolby Atmos support, is on sale from Best Buy with a $519 discount.
The onn. 75” Class 4K UHD (2160P) LED Frameless Roku Smart TV is a living room with orange walls.

This is your chance to get a 75-inch 4K TV for less than $500

This is your chance to get a 75-inch 4K TV for less than $500

Onn. may not be a household name but you can buy its 75-inch TV at Walmart for under $500 making it a super sweet deal.
A runner wearing the Shokz OpenRun Pro bone conduction headphones.

Now is a great time to buy Shokz bone conduction headphones

Now is a great time to buy Shokz bone conduction headphones

Shokz bone conduction headphones are currently available with discounts from Best Buy, including the Shokz OpenRun Pro at $40 off so you can get them for $140.

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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.

Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.

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