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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

AirPods Pro resting on an iPhone with open charging case nearby.

Apple’s entire AirPods range is discounted right now

The Sonos Move in an outdoor setting.

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

A family using a soundbar with their TV.

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

VPN listing in the Apple TV App Store.

VPNs are coming to Apple TV in tvOS 17

Live voicemail in iOS 17.

The products Apple didn’t announce at WWDC 2023

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

A man wear the Bose QuietComfort II earbuds.

Bose’s latest wireless earbuds just had their price slashed

Apple AirPods Pro in a person's ear.

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

FaceTime on Apple TV.

Apple TV getting FaceTime, Memories screensaver, and remote finder

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

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.
The 50-inch Samsung Frame TV hangs on a living room wall displaying art.

Samsung’s sleek Frame TV just got a massive discount

Samsung’s sleek Frame TV just got a massive discount

Save up to $800 on the Samsung Frame TV -- a stylish QLED TV that will effortlessly fit into your living space while giving great picture quality.
The LG B2 OLED 4K TV in a living room.

It still isn’t cheap, but this 77-inch LG OLED TV is $200 off today

It still isn’t cheap, but this 77-inch LG OLED TV is $200 off today

Huge and with fantastic picture quality, the LG 77-inch B2 OLED TV may not be cheap but you're going to love how good it looks.
The Samsung 2.1-channel soundbar and included subwoofer set on a media cabinet.

Best Soundbar Deals: Save on Bose, Samsung, and Sonos

Best Soundbar Deals: Save on Bose, Samsung, and Sonos

We've rounded up all the best deals on the top soundbars the leading brands have to offer, so you don't have to traipse all over the internet to find a bargain.
An African landscape on the LG C2 OLED.

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

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

The LG C2 OLED TV is an excellent premium TV with an OLED panel and Nvidia G-sync, making its discounted price of $1,395 a steal.
Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Google’s entire Pixel Buds line is heavily discounted right now

Google’s entire Pixel Buds line is heavily discounted right now

The Google Pixel buds have been making a lot of inroads in terms of quality and value, so these deals are a great opportunity to pick a pair up.
A Samsung 85-inch 8K hangs on a living room wall.

Best Buy’s deal of the day is an 8K TV for less than you’d think

Best Buy’s deal of the day is an 8K TV for less than you’d think

8k content isn't that common, but having a future-proof screen with the high pixel density of the Samsung QN800 is excellent, and you can get it for $1,100 off.
Vizio 2023 M-series TV hanging on a wall.

Walmart has a 55-inch QLED 4K TV under $400 this weekend

Walmart has a 55-inch QLED 4K TV under $400 this weekend

While high-quality 4k TVs have become rather expensive, especially if you want QLED, this 55-inch VIZIO M6 Series has been discounted below $400.
The McIntosh MHT300 Home Theater Receiver.

How we test AV receivers

How we test AV receivers

Deciding on an AV receiver is an important decision. We put these high-tech entertainment devices through the wringer so you don't have to. Here's how we do it.
Monster DNA Go earbuds beside charging case.

Monster DNA Go review: less than meets the eye

The Monster DNA Go are priced right and look OK, but these wireless earbuds under-deliver on their promises.
Sling TV app icon on Apple TV.

Get a free Fire TV Stick and $10 off your first month of Sling TV

Get a free Fire TV Stick and $10 off your first month of Sling TV

Right now Sling TV has several promotions going on, each of which can get you some substantial savings on a subscription and a free Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite.
Amazon Freevee.

The Digital Trends guide to FAST streaming services

The Digital Trends guide to FAST streaming services

FAST services — short for free ad-supported streaming televisions — are more popular than ever. Here are the ones you need to know about.
Bright paint colors on a Hisense U8H.

Hisense U8H mini-LED TV review: a budget videophile’s dream

A lot rides on the U8H TV, Hisense's first mini-LED backlit model. But if history is any indication, the U8H should be an absolute knockout.
Hisense U7H with bright green and yellow parakeet on black backfround, showing color and contrast performance.

Hisense U7H (65U7H) review: punching above its weight

With impressive brightness and black levels and out-of-this-world color accuracy, the Hisense U7H is a formidable challenger to its more expensive sibling.
how to pick the best tv for sports

How to pick the best TV for sports: what to look for and things to avoid

Anyone who says you shouldn't choose a TV just to watch sports is wrong. Here's what you need for a great view of a big game, plus a few big things to avoid.
An onn. 32-inch Roku Smart TV on a cabinet in a living room.

This 32-inch Roku Smart TV is on sale for under $100, and selling fast

This 32-inch Roku Smart TV is on sale for under $100, and selling fast

It’s not often you can find a quality TV for less than $100, but today you can grab an Onn. 32-inch Roku HD TV for just $98.
Vimeo app icon on Apple TV.

Vimeo is killing off its TV apps in favor of casting

Vimeo is killing off its TV apps in favor of casting

YouTube alternative Vimeo has announced that it's ending support for its apps on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Android TV in favor of casting.
YouTube TV on Apple TV.

YouTube TV adds Magnolia Network and other FAST channels

YouTube TV adds Magnolia Network and other FAST channels

Joanna and Chip Gaines' Magnolia Network — and a handful of other FAST channels — is now available on YouTube TV.
hisense 65 inch roku smart tv deal walmart april 2023 r6 4k

Walmart has a 75-inch TV for under $550, but you’ll need to be quick

Walmart has a 75-inch TV for under $550, but you’ll need to be quick

The 75-inch Hisense R6 Series 4K TV is already relatively affordable for its size, but it's even cheaper at just $538 following a $60 discount from Walmart.
An Apple TV 4K sits on a media stand.

Best streaming devices for 2023: Apple TV, Roku, and more

Best streaming devices for 2023: Apple TV, Roku, and more

Your smart TV may have streaming apps built-in, but for more choice, newer features, and portability, check out a streaming device. Here are the best.
A non-static vinyl brush on a record.

10 of the best turntable accessories for vinyl supremacy

10 of the best turntable accessories for vinyl supremacy

Whether you’re a wedding DJ or an audiophile, these eight killer accessories will keep your vinyl clean, protected, and tip-top order for your next spin sesh.
beats studio buds cyber monday deal 2021 black friday

Crazy deal gets you Beats Studio Buds earbuds for under $100

Crazy deal gets you Beats Studio Buds earbuds for under $100

Looking good and sounding even better, the Beats Studio Buds are great earphones for every day use. They're on sale now at Woot but you'll need to be quick.

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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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