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Man wearing Sennheiser HD 660S2.

Get these Planar-packed Sennheiser cans for only $437 today

The Sennheiser HD 660S2 headphones are discounted to $500 at Crutchfield until April 20. Go the extra mile for your audio with a pair of Planar drivers!
The front of the The Xgimi Horizon Ultra projector with the lamp on.

This Xgimi 4K projector is on sale, and comes with free gifts

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones seen in silver.

Best tech for new grads: From dorm to office

LG C4 OLED

The 65-inch LG C4 OLED TV has a $300 discount today

Samsung S95D OLED review

The best 65-inch Samsung TV of 2024 is on sale today for $2,200

The Steelseries Arctis Pro wireless gaming headset on a white background.

We gave this SteelSeries gaming headset a parfect score — it’s $100 off

A collection of speakers stacked on a shelf full of vinyl records.

My 5 go-to tracks for reviewing and testing speakers

JBL Flip 7 vs. Sonos Roam 2.

JBL Flip 7 vs. Sonos Roam 2: Which portable speaker fits your style?

JBL Charge 5 side view.

The JBL Charge 6 is out, so the Charge 5 is on sale

Amazon 50-inch Class 4 Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV product image white bg

Amazon just knocked 40% off the 55-inch Fire TV

TCL Alto 8+ 2.1 soundbar with Fire TV

This TCL soundbar is marked down to $100 today from its $260 MSRP

The onn Google TV Full HD Streaming Device.

Ends soon: Get the onn Google TV Full HD Streaming Device for just $13

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2024 TCL Q6 4K QLED TV.

This TCL 98-inch TV is nearly half off — save $1,500

If you’ve been in the market for a big 4K TV, look no further than the TCL 98-inch Q6 Series. Today, this huge QLED is only $1,600 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.
JBL Flip 7 and Beats Pill.

JBL Flip 7 vs. Beats Pill: Which portable speaker is right for you?

It's a battle between sleek sophistication and brute strength, with a surprising outcome.
The Loop Switch 2 earplugs.

Loop earplugs are on sale all month at Woot!

Loop earplugs are a unique way to block out the noisy world around you. Today, through April 30, Woot is offering major discounts on several loop products! 
Sennheiser RS-195 headphones on a table.

These Sennheiser RF headphones just got an awesome discount

The Sennheiser RS 195 RF Wireless Headphones are discounted to $330 today from the $400 MSRP. Purchase at Amazon to take advantage of this great offer.
Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro 2 components leak, support lighter build claims

Apple Vision Pro 2 components leak, could support lighter build claims
Vizio 2024 5.1 Dolby Atmos soundbar SE.

Need a 5.1 soundbar? One of Vizio’s 2024 Atmos bundles is $50 off today

The Vizio 5.1 Soundbar with Wireless Sub (SV510X-0806) is on sale today at select retailers for only $200. The full MSRP on this Dolby Atmos bundle is $250.
The rear of the Onn 4K Pro Streaming Device has a reset button, Ethernet port, HDMI port, USB-A port, and a barrel power connector.

What is HDMI 2.2? Everything you need to know

HDMI 2.2 was officially announced at CES 2025, but we may not see new cables until later this year, and supporting devices until 2026 or beyond.
Apple AirPods Max with USB-C in Starlight.

This limited time AirPods Max deal slashes $70 off the price

The Apple AirPods Max are discounted to $480 at Best Buy today. Treat yourself to excellent sound quality and some of the best noise-canceling in the business.
Sony Bravia 7 Review

QLED markdown: Score the 65-inch Sony Bravia 7 while it has a $600 discount

The Sony 65-inch Bravia 7 Series 4K QLED is a phenomenal TV for watching movies and playing video games. It’s also on sale today for $1,400 at participating retailers.
samsung 98 inch qn90d review

QLED sale: One of the best 43-inch Samsung TVs is $600 off

The Samsung 43-inch QN90D 4K QLED is one of the best-midsized TVs on the market, and today it’s on sale. Marked down to $900 from its $1,300 MSRP, you don’t want this offer to pass you by.
The Deezer app being used on an iPhone.

These four new Deezer features leave Spotify behind

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The Samsung QN900D QLED 8K Tizen TV in a modern living room.

This 8K Samsung TV delivers stunning picture quality, and is on sale for $3,000

The Samsung 65-inch QN900D Series 8K QLED is the premium TV for videophiles who want a set that can do it all. Purchase soon before the $2,000 discount disappears.
Spotify on iPhone.

Spotify outage: service restored as Spotify says hack reports ‘are false’

It wasn’t just you, Spotify was down. Tens of thousands of users across the world reported issues with the popular music streaming service on April 16.
JBL Charge 6.

JBL Charge 6 review: Why a simple strap makes it the perfect portable speaker

JBL’s Charge series of portable has been a perennial favorite for those who want powerful tunes to go. It’s easy to see why. With a rugged build, a big battery that can also be used to charge your other devices, and enough volume to power a mid-size pool party, the Charge is hard to beat. […]
People using the JBL PartyBox Club 120 speaker on a beach.

Save big on the JBL PartyBox Club 120 Bluetooth speaker when you buy today

The JBL PartyBox Club 120 is discounted to $330 today from its $400 MSRP. Score this awesome deal at Amazon, Best Buy, and a handful of other sites and stores.
HUAWEI Eyewear 2

Huawei’s stylish live translation smart glasses actually look good

A new version of Huawei's smart glasses are available in China.
Skullcandy Method 360 ANC.

Skullcandy Method 360 ANC review: Brilliant Bose sound on a budget

The Skullcandy Method 360 ANC are nothing short of a gift to Bose fans on a budget.
The Samsung 70-inch Q60D QLED 4K Tizen TV against a white background.

This popular Samsung 85-inch QLED TV has a $500 discount today

The Samsung 85-inch Q60D Series 4K ULED is marked down to $1,000 at several retailers today, including Best Buy, Walmart, and Crutchfield.
Hisense U8N

Our pick for the “best Google TV” is $300 off today

One of our favorite Hisense TVs of 2024, the U8N Series 4K ULED, is getting the sales treatment this week. Save $300 off the $1K MSRP when you purchase the 55-inch size!
The Hisense U6N Series 4K ULED TV.

The “best TV under $500” just got a 32% price cut

The Hisense 55-inch U6N Series 4K ULED is discounted to $500 today. Purchase at Amazon and Best Buy to take advantage of this 32% markdown.
Sony WF-1000XM5 in charging case with lid open, held between a finger and thumb.

We gave the Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds a 9 out of 10 — they’re $100 off

The Sony WF-1000XM5 TWS Earbuds are some of the best noise-canceling earbuds on the market, and today, you’ll find them discounted to $200 at multiple retailers.
HDMI port.

What is HDMI? The most popular video connection explained

HDMI cables are the most popular solution for connecting living room devices to living room TVs. Here's everything you need to know.

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John Higgins is Digital Trends’ 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. Most recently, 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.