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The LG B3 Series OLED 4K TV in the living room.

This LG 55-inch B3 Series OLED markdown is the deal of all deals!

There’s never been a better time to invest in a new OLED TV. Today, you can score the LG 55-inch B3 Series for only $800 when you purchase at Walmart.
An AI-generated image of Simon Cohen on a GlanceTV screen.

Glance’s AI-driven TV screensavers are coming for your attention, and your shopping budget

qdel ces 2025 tcl

QDEL was hiding in plain sight at CES

soundcore boom 2 bluetooth speakers prime big deal days 2024 plus 4

We gave the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus an 8 out of 10, and right now, it’s on sale!

Sony X90L Review

This Sony 65-inch 4K LED TV is marked down to $200 today

The Samsung DU6950 TV displaying gold ribbons.

Hurry! This Samsung 4K LED has a $200 discount today

1More SonoFlow Max Over-Ear Headphones HQ70.

Has 1More cracked the code on affordable Wi-Fi headphones?

The LG G5 OLED TV displayed in a suite at CES 2025.

LG Display confirms what Panasonic told us at CES — new four-layer OLED is here

The Foacl Diva Utopia speakers with grey felt panels in a suite during CES 2025.

From a $20K soundbar to a $200 speaker set, these are the best audio products of CES 2025

Sony A95L QD-OLED Review

You won’t regret splurging on this Sony Bravia XR A95L OLED TV deal

The 2023, second-generation Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

Don’t miss this chance to get the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for just $45

The Insignia F50 Series QLED 4K TV with the Amazon Fire TV interface on the screen.

Get this 65-inch Insignia 4K TV while it’s on sale for just $300

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samsung 98 inch qn90d review

Every size of the Samsung QN90D QLED TV is on sale today

Bright, colorful, and packed with features, the Samsung 75-inch QN90D normally sells for $3,300, but today it’s marked down to $2,200!
The Maypug Mini Projector.

Save 25% on this mini projector and invest in your movie nights

Upgrade your backyard movie nights with the Maypug Mini Projector. It’s portable, lightweight, and on sale for just $90 today.
Olight Ostation X battery charger.

The Ostation X might cure your addiction to disposable batteries

Having a ready supply of rechargeable AA batteries on hand could keep hundreds of alkaline cells out of landfill.
Powerbeats Pro

The Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds are 50% off from Best Buy

The Beats Powerbeats Pro are excellent wireless earbuds for an active lifestyle, and they sound amazing too. They're currently on sale from Best Buy at 50% off.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 in their USB-C and MagSafe case.

Today only: Refurbished Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $100 off

The refurbished Apple AirPods Pro 2 are on sale from Best Buy with a $100 discount. Here's your chance to get the wireless earbuds for an affordable price.
Dynaudio Symphony Opus One.

Dynaudio’s first soundbar looks and sounds like nothing else on the market

Is $20,000 too much to pay for a soundbar? Possibly. But wait till you hear the Dynaudio Symphony Opus One.
Earfun Air Pro 4 in front of case.

The best affordable ANC earbuds just got a discount

Tune out the world and tune in to the music you love with the Earfun Air Pro 4 Noise Canceling Wireless Earbuds, now on sale for $90.
The Xgimi Halo+ projector.

This portable smart projector is $200 off today

Take movie night to all-new heights with the Xgimi Halo+ 1080p HDR Smart Portable Projector, now on sale for $600.
Close up of Sonos logo on a Sonos Arc soundbar.

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has been replaced by a board member

After months of fallout from the company's botched app redesign, Patrick Spence is out as the company's leader.
Fiio KA15 mobile headphone DAC/amp.

Fiio brought its adorable KA15 DAC/amp to CES 2025 and now I want one

It's a highly capable and portable DAC for lossless audio, but that's not why I want it.
You Asked CES Editors Cut

You Asked: What’s the most impressive thing you saw at CES?

On this week's episode, we catch up with the Digital Trends team from CES 2025 as they share their favorite tech from CES 2025.
Sonos Arc Ultra.

Sonos Arc vs. Sonos Arc Ultra: Is the next-gen worth the splurge?

With the Sonos Arc Ultra usurping the original-gen of the popular Atmos soundbar, we compare the two and ask whether the shiny new one is worth the upgrade.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones hanging on wall hook in front of a mirror.

Sony WH-1000XM5 — ‘the best headphones, period’ — are $70 off right now

We described the Sony WH-1000XM5 as "the best headphones, period," and you can currently purchase them at 18% off from Target that shaves $70 off their price.
Hisense U7N review

The best budget QLED TV just got a $300 discount

The Hisense 75-inch U7N QLED is one of the brightest TVs you can own for less than $1,500, and today it’s on sale for $1,200!
Panasonic Z95A

The runner up for best TV of 2024 is 22% off today

The Panasonic 65-inch Z95A Series is an OLED that rivals some of Panasonic’s legacy plasma sets, and today it’s on sale for $2,500.
The 75-inch 2024 TCL QM8 mini-LED TV on a wooden home theater credenza displaying the Google TV home screen.

Our favorite TCL TV of 2024 has a huge price cut at Walmart

Bright, bold, and packed with color, the TCL 65-inch QM8 Series (2024) is on sale today for only $950. Order now before the discount disappears!
Samsung S90D 4K OLED TV.

Every size of the Samsung S90D OLED TV is on sale — up to $1,600 off

All sizes of the Samsung S90D OLED TV -- from 42 inches to 83 inches -- are on sale from Samsung, with discounts of up to $1,600. You need to hurry though!
2024 TCL Q6 4K QLED TV.

This 55-inch TCL QLED TV is marked down to $268 today

Treat yourself to a bright and colorful TV that doesn’t break the bank. Purchase the TCL 55-inch Q6 Series (2024) right now and you’ll pay only $268!
Technics EAH-AZ80 in open case.

These Technics earbuds deliver top-notch ANC, and they’re only $200 today

There’s no telling when the Technics EAH-AZ80 TWS Earbuds will go back up in price, so you should take advantage of the $100 discount while you still can!
The Spotify app on an iPhone.

The best music streaming services of 2025

Does one go with Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal? We break down some of the most popular music streaming services to help you choose.
Samsung's transparent micro-LED display.

MicroLED displays for mobile are coming, and this company is making it possible

Big microLED displays are very expensive, but one company is making the technology cheaper to create a rollable, transparent, tablet-sized microLED screen.
The Apple AirPods Max on a surface, viewed from the side.

The Apple AirPods Max have a $150 discount — don’t miss this chance!

The Apple AirPods Max with the Lightning port are on sale from Best Buy with a $150 discount, which lowers the price of the noise-canceling headphones to $400.

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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.