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LG G4 OLED

The 8 best TVs for gaming in 2025, as vetted by our experts

HDMI 2.1 and low input lag are a couple of top considerations for a gaming TV. Here’s a few of our favorite sets that are tailor-made for console and PC gaming.
The Amazon Fire TV 50-inch Omni Series 4K TV on a white background.

This 50-inch Amazon budget TV just got a nice discount

The Samsung HW-Q910D Series Soundbar w/ Rear Speakers.

This 9.1.2-channel Samsung soundbar just dropped below $1,000

Patrick Mahomes stands on the sidelines for the Chiefs.

You can get Super Bowl LIX in 4K Dolby Vision and Atmos if you’re a Comcast customer

A woman wearing the Bose QuietComfort Headphones.

Score Bose QuietComfort headphones while they’re $100 off

A blue image that has the Amazon swoop and "Hi there." with the date February 26 listed below.

Upcoming Amazon event invite teases a new AI-powered Alexa

The Treblab HD77 Portable Bluetooth Speaker on a boat.

This waterproof Bluetooth speaker is on sale for just $60

The Samsung 55-inch QNX1D Neo QLED on a white background.

This 85-inch Samsung QLED TV is $2,250 off — perfect for Super Bowl LIX

The JBL PartyBox Encore 2.

JBL’s 100W portable Bluetooth has a nice discount today

A Sonos Era 100 speaker next to an iPhone showing AirPlay speaker options.

Sonos troubles continue as it lays off 200 employees

The Audio-Technica AT-LP70X turntable.

The best turntables of 2025: Tested and reviewed by our tech experts

The Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier.

Advance Paris brings its gorgeous, premium amplifiers to the U.S.

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Samsung S85D 4K OLED TV.

This Samsung 83-inch OLED TV has a $1,000 discount today

You haven’t watched TV until you’ve watched a Samsung OLED. Save $1,000 when you order the Samsung 83-inch S85D Series, but act fast!
Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub vs Bravia Theater Quad

Surround sound smackdown: Sonos Arc Ultra System vs. Sony Bravia Theater Quad

We're comparing two high-quality, Atmos-capable systems — the Sony Theater Quad and Sonos Arc Ultra with Sub 4 and Era 300 speakers — to see which comes out on top.
TCL Projector A1.

This TCL HD projector has a killer deal today

Take movie night to the next level with the portable TCL A1 Projector. Order today and save $120 with this Walmart discount.
The Xfinity home screen showing Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for Super Bowl 2025.

Super Bowl 2025 will be broadcast in both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for the first time

Comcast and Dolby are pairing up to broadcast the Super Bowl with both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for Xfiniti customers.
A remote contol pointed at a TV displaying the Sonos logo.

Sonos’ streaming box could be great … if it doesn’t suck

Let's hope Sonos can fix its software problems before this new device debuts.
A record player on the front of the Grammys poster.

Grammy 2025 song and album winners to listen to in Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos Music mixes were well represented at the 2025 Grammy Awards, including mixes by winners Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, St. Vincent, and Chappell Roan.
The Audio-Technica AT-LP70X turntable.

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.
The Mixx Revival 55 suitcase record player.

Mixx Revival 55 suitcase record player is cute, colorful, and perfect for newbs

The UK's Mixx Audio has announced the $100 Revival 55 Vinyl Record Player, an affordable and stylish suitcase turntable perfect for newbies.
The Samsung HW-B750D 5.1ch Soundbar.

Save $170 on the Samsung HW-B750 5.1 soundbar, but act fast!

With the Samsung HW-B750D 5.1ch Soundbar, you’ll finally be able to donate your vintage home theater setup. And right now, it’s on sale for just $280!
The Samsung Music Frame graphic for DT's Most Innovative awards.

Get the Samsung Music Frame smart speaker while it’s $100 off

Power your family photos with the soundtrack they deserve with the Samsung Music Frame. Right now, you can get this Dolby Atmos smart speaker for only $300!
LG C4 OLED

Get the LG 77-inch C4 Series OLED TV while it’s $1,500 off

Treat yourself to a monolithic 4K OLED TV. Today, the LG 77-inch C4 Series OLED is on sale for just $2,200, but act fast!
A hi-res audio logo adjacent to a Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar.

How to pick a hi-res streaming service for Sonos

Not all hi-res streaming services are the same, especially on a Sonos speaker.
Cleer Arc II Gaming open-ear earbuds.

Cleer’s open-ear earbuds get new features for gamers

The Arc II and Arc 3 Gaming editions feature ultra low-latency connections.
The Optoma UHZ68LV 4K projector.

Optoma unveils the blistering 5,000-lumen UHZ68LV 4K laser projector

Projector makers Optoma have unveiled a blistering new 5,000-lumen, $5,000 4K laser projector at Barcelona's Information Systems Europe 2025 showcase.
The Toshiba 55-inch Fire TV C350 (2023).

This budget-friendly 55-inch Toshiba 4K TV is on sale for $240

The 55-inch Toshiba C350 Series 4K TV is a budget-friendly option that's even more affordable right now at just $240 following a $130 discount from Best Buy.
The Lenco L-3810 direct drive turntable being used by a DJ.

Lenco’s latest price-friendly turntables are now available in the U.S.

Swiss audio makers Lenco have today announced the availability of several of its newest turntables to the US market, via Audio Advice.
Sonos Beam Gen 2.

We love the Sonos Beam Gen 2, and today it has a $100 discount

Give your home theater the audio it deserves with the Sonos Beam Gen 2. Today, you can get this awesome Dolby Atmos soundbar for just $400!
The Sony WH-1000XM4 over-ear ANC headphones.

Sony’s WH-1000XM6 might be coming soon, so XM4s are on sale

Treat yourself to top-shelf ANC and great sound quality with the Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise-canceling Headphones, now on sale for $228 at participating retailers.
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 Bluetooth speaker on a white background.

The Onyx Studio 8 is a killer Bluetooth speaker with a $90 discount

Bluetooth audio never sounded so good. Today, you’ll be able to grab the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 for $160, but act fast!
A screen of available channels in Prime Video.

New Prime Video/Starz/BET+ bundle could save you money

Amazon’s service has a new way for you to save money if you want access to content from Starz and BET+. The two are now available as , which Amazon says is about a 30% savings over subscribing to each one individually. Starz includes access to the March 7 premiere of Power Book III: Raising […]
Leaked shot of a person wearing the Beats PowerBeats Pro 2.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 could launch on this date with a few surprises

Beats is reportedly launching the second-gen PowerBeats Pro wireless earbuds in just over a week from now, with a fresh set of tricks and a pricing surprise.
You Asked Ep 77

You Asked: Antenna signal fix, best anime TV, and mirror magic

On today’s episode of You Asked: Why don’t wireless OTA antenna kits exist, and is it even possible to get your antenna signal transmitted wirelessly? Can a mirror magically make your TV look several times better? What’s the best TV for anime? And can an in-ceiling speaker surround system be really impressive? Signal interruption fix […]

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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.