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The U-Turn Orbit Theory with a record playing and the dust cover open.

The best turntables of 2023 to play your vinyl records

Vinyl records are everywhere, but they only sound as good as the turntable you play them on. From beginners to audiophiles, here are the best for every budget.
An onn. 32-inch Roku Smart TV on a cabinet in a living room.

This is your chance to get this 50-inch 4K TV for under $200

The Tubi TV homepage on a desktop browser.

What is Tubi? Everything to know about the free streamer

Beats Studio Buds+ in case with lid open.

Best wireless earbuds for 2023: Jabra, Sony, Earfun, and more

Man wearing Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones.

Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones just got a big discount

Beats Fit Pro in a charging case.

Beats Fit Pro earbuds just crashed to their cheapest-ever price

Vizio 2023 M-series TV hanging on a wall.

This Walmart flash deal gets you a 65-inch QLED TV for under $500

Status Audio Between 3ANC in front of charging case.

Status Audio Between 3ANC review: hip to be square

Inter Miami on MLS Season Pass.

Messi in Miami is huge for Apple and MLS Season Pass

An African landscape on the LG C2 OLED.

Usually $2,500, the 65-inch LG C2 OLED TV is over $1,000 off

Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones hanging on wall hook.

The best wireless headphones for 2023 from Bose, Sony, 1More and more

Listening to the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones in public.

Best Father’s Day headphone deals: Save on Bose, Sony, and more

Beats Studio Buds+ in case with lid open.

Best noise-canceling earbuds for 2023: from Sony, Beats, Jabra, and more

Best noise-canceling earbuds for 2023: from Sony, Beats, Jabra, and more

Are you looking for a set of noise-canceling earbuds, but you're not sure where to start? We've picked the best models for every activity and every budget.
Samsung S95C vs LG G3

LG G3 vs. Samsung S95C: the FOMO ends here

Two titans of the TV industry put forth their best sets, so we pitted the LG G3 against the Samsung S95C to find out which TV reigns supreme.
BenQ TK800 Projector Review

Best projector deals: Upgrade to a big screen from just $90

Best projector deals: Upgrade to a big screen from just $90

Looking for an affordable projector to add to your home theater setup? Check out this up-to-date list of the best projector deals available right now.
Side view of man wearing Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones.

How we test headphones and earbuds

How we test headphones and earbuds

With our headphone reviews, we help you choose by offering insight on features, build quality, sound quality, and relative ranking against like-priced models.
YouTube TV family sharing.

YouTube TV password sharing — is that even a thing?

YouTube TV password sharing — is that even a thing?

Folks worried about a YouTube TV crackdown on password sharing need to remember that a Google account isn't the same as a Netflix account.
Ebay home learning sale - Sennheiser HD 350BT headphones

Usually $120, these Sennheiser wireless headphones are on sale for $70

Usually $120, these Sennheiser wireless headphones are on sale for $70

While this deal lasts, you can pick up your pair of HD 350BTs for just $70. The durable, yet comfortable, headphones are on sale now if you follow this link.
The Epson Home Cinema 5050UB 4K HDR Projector at a side angle on a white background.

This 300-inch Epson 4K Projector with HDR 10 is $500 off today

This 300-inch Epson 4K Projector with HDR 10 is $500 off today

Snap up a high-end Epson 4K Projector for less today with this great offer at Best Buy. It's $500 off for a limited time.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8.

Best headphones for 2023: Sony, Sennheiser, Apple, and more

Best headphones for 2023: Sony, Sennheiser, Apple, and more

From budget-friendly to the best that money can buy, these are the headphones you should be shopping for.
Hulu app icon on Roku.

Student? This deal gets you Hulu for $2, and it’s well worth it

Student? This deal gets you Hulu for $2, and it’s well worth it

Hulu is offering its services at a crazy low price if you're a verified student in the U.S. Here's what you need to do to sign up.
Sonos - Roam

Best Bluetooth speaker deals: Save on Bose, Sonos, JBL, and more

Best Bluetooth speaker deals: Save on Bose, Sonos, JBL, and more

Your music goes wherever you go if you have a Bluetooth speaker. If you haven't purchased one yet, here are some of the best offers that you can shop right now.
Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar.

Sonos Beam soundbar just got an unprecedented price cut

Sonos Beam soundbar just got an unprecedented price cut

The Sonos Beam is a great soundbar in the under $500 category, and it's even cheaper now thanks to this Best Buy deal.
AirPods Pro resting on an iPhone with open charging case nearby.

Apple’s entire AirPods range is discounted right now

Apple’s entire AirPods range is discounted right now

Amazon has a huge sale on all things AirPods right now. Here's a look at the discounts involved and why you want a pair.
The Sonos Move in an outdoor setting.

Best Sonos deals: Save on Sonos Beam, Arc, and Sub

Best Sonos deals: Save on Sonos Beam, Arc, and Sub

Sonos speakers are some of the best on the market, known for their superior sound quality and ease of use. Here are the best Sonos deals and sales.
A family using a soundbar with their TV.

This Vizio soundbar bundle just had its price slashed to $300

This Vizio soundbar bundle just had its price slashed to $300

VIZIO is selling their easy setup 5.1-Channel M-Series Premium Sound Bar bundle on sale, now, for just $300. That's 10% down ($30) from its usual price of $330.
VPN listing in the Apple TV App Store.

VPNs are coming to Apple TV in tvOS 17

VPNs are coming to Apple TV in tvOS 17

Get ready for an influx of VPN apps as virtual private networks make their way to Apple TV in tvOS 17.
Live voicemail in iOS 17.

The products Apple didn’t announce at WWDC 2023

Apple's WWDC 2023 event was packed with announcements, but there were a few products that were curiously missing from the show.
apple vision pro vs meta quest best premium vr headset wwdc 2023 10

Apple Vision Pro brings TV, 3D movies to a massive, 100-foot-wide screen

Apple Vision Pro brings TV, 3D movies to a massive, 100-foot-wide screen

Apple's Vision Pro headset looks as though it will deliver an amazing TV and movie watching experience on a virtual screen as large as 100-feet wide.
A man wear the Bose QuietComfort II earbuds.

Bose’s latest wireless earbuds just had their price slashed

Bose’s latest wireless earbuds just had their price slashed

With fantastic sound quality and noise cancellation, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are unmissable with a $50 discount at Walmart.
Apple AirPods Pro in a person's ear.

Soon, Apple AirPods Pro will be able to react to your environment

Soon, Apple AirPods Pro will be able to react to your environment

Apple AirPods Pro are getting new features that improve the way ANC, transparency, and calls are handled.
FaceTime on Apple TV.

Apple TV getting FaceTime, Memories screensaver, and remote finder

Apple TV getting FaceTime, Memories screensaver, and remote finder

Apple TV is set to get a bevy of new features in tvOS 17.
An onn. 32-inch Roku Smart TV on a cabinet in a living room.

Killer Walmart deal gets you this 75-inch 4K TV under $500

Killer Walmart deal gets you this 75-inch 4K TV under $500

The Frameless 75-inch Onn 4K TV is one of the biggest TVs on sale right now, and it's nearly pure screen. Take a look while you can, and see if you're ready!
Putting a vinyl record on a turntable.

How we test turntables and record players

How we test turntables and record players

From unboxing to setup to testing out all their features by playing loads of records, here's how we test and review turntables at Digital Trends.

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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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