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The best music streaming services of 2024
Does one go with Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal? We break down some of the most popular music streaming services to help you choose.
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Best Vizio TV deals: Cheap smart TVs starting at $150
Vizio is a great TV brand if you're looking for both affordability and capability, and its TV lineup is even more affordable with these Vizio TV deals.
Best headphone deals: AirPods, Sony, Sennheiser and more
We've gathered the best headphone deals online involving popular brands such as Bose, Sony, Sennheiser, and Beats. Grab them while they're still discounted.
Best Walmart TV deals: 43-inch 4K TV for $178 and more
Walmart makes for some serious savings when it comes to buying a TV, so we've rounded up all of the best Walmart TV deals for your shopping ease.
The best speakers for 2024: great hi-fi options for music and more
From critical music listening to furniture-shaking home theater, a great pair of speakers can make all the difference. We found the top picks on the market.
The current Wiim Ultra will never get Apple AirPlay
Wiim's new flagship streaming music player wasn't AirPlay certified at launch, and now we know it never will be.
Our pick for the best QLED TV for 2024 has a huge discount today
Don't miss this chance to get the 55-inch Samsung QN90C Neo QLED 4K TV for less than $1,000, as it's on sale at $600 off from Best Buy's The Great Summer Sale.
TCL QM89 review: 115 inches of incredible television
Size matters, and the sheer hulk of this 115-inch TCL QM89 will have repercussions across the entire TCL lineup — never mind what it'll do to your living room.
The Sonos Roam 2 is the sequel that doesn’t suck
With the excellent Sonos Roam 2, Sonos has managed to keep its hands to itself and leave one of its best and most affordable speakers alone.
Best Buy TV deals: Save on QLED TVs, OLED TVs, and 8K TVs
Best Buy has some of the best TV deals taking place right now, and we've rounded them all up.
Best OLED TV deals: Save on LG C3, Samsung S90C, and more
Among the best OLED TV deals are popular brands like LG, Samsung, and Sony, and we've rounded them all up for your saving pleasure.
What are Bluetooth codecs, and do they really matter? The wireless audio tech fully explained
Bluetooth codecs can affect the sound of your wireless headphones and your ability to react quickly while gaming. Want to know more? We've got all the details.
The LG C4 OLED TV has a $900 discount in Best Buy’s Summer Sale
The 65-inch LG C4 OLED TV was just released earlier this year, but it's already available from Best Buy's The Great Summer Sale with a massive $900 discount.
Sony Bravia Theatre Quad review: Big-sound dreams do come true
Your big-sound dreams can come true in a smaller package — but that doesn't mean you won't have to pay a pretty penny for it.
Best 75-inch TV deals: Get a big screen from $490
If your home theater setup could use an upgrade -- or an up-size, perhaps -- then these 75-inch TV deals are the best place to start looking.
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.
‘A much better version of Spotify’ is coming, CEO says
Spotify has been teasing a high-resolution audio offering since early 2021 — and CEO Daniel Ek just reconfirmed that it's still on the way. Eventually.
I’ve used the new Prime Video app — you’re gonna want this ASAP
Users have been clamoring for an updated Prime Video app, and Amazon has delivered with a rewrite and redesign from the ground up.
This slanted surfboard just may be Google’s next TV streamer
We're fully expecting a follow-up to the veteran Chromecast With Google TV at an event in August — and this weird-looking thing could be it.
The one (small) thing I’d change about the Sonos Ace headphones
The Sonos Ace headphones are really good, even though the case takes up a decent amount of space. Here's one way Sonos could make it better, though.
Last chance to preorder Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 for $150
Want a brand-new pair of Samsung earbuds? Get $100 trade-in credit for older Samsung buds when you purchase the new Galaxy Buds 3 or Buds 3 Pro.
Best subwoofer deals: Up the bass for as low as $50
A home audio setup isn't complete without some bass, and you can save big on a new subwoofer with these subwoofer deals we've rounded up.
Drop the needle like a pro: how to play vinyl records
Playing records is fun, but some people are afraid to mess up the delicate gear. Never fear, we're here to show you how to properly play a vinyl record.
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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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