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Roku is reportedly exploring a sale, and its 100 million users are the biggest prize

Roku is reportedly exploring a potential sale as media and technology companies eye its massive streaming audience and growing advertising business.
spotify

Spotify removed tens of thousands of fake podcasts tied to online drug sales

A congressional report claims thousands of fake podcasts were used to boost illegal pharmacy websites, prompting Spotify to remove more than 57,000 episodes.
MiniLED vs OLED Hands On Computex 2026

I tried Acer’s new 5K MiniLED Gaming monitor, and OLED kept popping into my head

Hands-on with the Acer Nitro XV345CKR P reveals a bold take on MiniLED gaming monitors, balancing 5K clarity, HDR brilliance, and versatility against OLED's undeniable appeal.
TCL 85-inch T7 QLED deal

Google’s new Gemini TV controls are here and TCL owners get them first

Google has launched Gemini TV controls exclusively on select TCL Google TV models, letting users adjust picture and sound settings using simple voice commands.
Jabra Evolve3 75 headphones

Jabra Evolve3 75 review: I wore this work headset for weeks, and it was a revelation

Jabra Evolve3 75 is a premium offering, but for its high ask, it serves as a fantastic mic, sleek build, solid battery life, wireless charging, and music listening with enough oomph.
Baby, Person, Head

Deezer is fighting against slop with a tool that detects AI music on streaming platforms

Deezer's free AI music detector checks playlists across major streaming platforms, but the bigger move is its push to license synthetic-song detection across the music industry.
Luna Ultra

Insta360 Luna Ultra brings 8K recording and advanced stabilization to creators

Insta360 has launched the Luna Ultra, a dual-lens 8K gimbal camera developed with Leica and designed for creators seeking cinematic portable video tools.
BRAVIA 7 II

A guide to Sony’s 2026 TVs and home theater lineup

Sony’s 2026 BRAVIA lineup introduces True RGB technology, new flagship TVs, and the Theater Trio audio system. Here’s everything you need to know about Sony’s latest home theater products.
Sony Crystal LED Unify in a meeting room

Sony’s new 135-inch display is basically boardroom excess in its finest form

Sony’s Crystal LED UNIFY brings a 135-inch all-in-one LED wall to professional spaces, with easier installation, 800-nit brightness, and early 2027 availability.
Electronics, Speaker, Person

Marshall’s new Stockwell III fixes the problem most Bluetooth speakers ignore

The new Stockwell III packs longer battery life and improved durability, but its most interesting feature isn't about listening to music at all.
Baseus Inspire XH1 noise-cancelling headphones

Baseus Inspire XH1 review: These Bose-tuned headphones defied my budget expectations

If you're disappointed by affordable headphones making too many cuts, the Baseus Inspire XH1 get as close to perfect as it gets. On a side note, they regularly land sweet discounts, too.
Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins introduces redesigned 800 Series Diamond D5 lineup at HIGH END Vienna

Bowers & Wilkins has launched its new 800 Series Diamond D5 speakers with upgraded acoustics, redesigned cabinets, and luxury finishes for audiophiles and studio professionals.
Sony Bravia 9 II (

Sony’s True RGB technology is aiming for the best of OLED and Mini LED

Sony’s new True RGB display technology aims to deliver OLED-like color and viewing angles with Mini LED brightness. Here’s what we learned after seeing it demonstrated firsthand.
Computer Hardware, Electronics, Hardware

Alienware’s upgraded gaming monitors offer higher brightness and refresh rate starting at $300

Alienware’s new Computex monitor lineup pushes brighter OLED panels, faster ultrawide refresh rates, and 240Hz QHD gaming at $299.99, giving buyers more choice across flagship and mainstream display upgrades.
HomePod

New Apple TV and HomePod mini are apparently ready for a fall launch

Apple is reportedly preparing refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini hardware with improved Siri and Apple Intelligence support for a fall launch.
Text, Electronics, Mobile Phone

YouTube’s Home feed is becoming whatever you ask it to be

YouTube is adding a prompt-based Home feed chip that lets signed-in U.S. viewers build custom video streams around specific moods, interests, or topics, with watch and search history required.
Sony Bravia True RGB TV mounted on a wall

Sony launches True RGB TVs in the Bravia series, and it’s the start of a whole new era

Sony's new BRAVIA 9 II and 7 II TVs use independently controlled RGB LEDs to deliver the most accurate colors and widest viewing angles the company has ever put in a home television.
The atlantic article playing on spotify

Spotify just made it easier to catch up on long reads without actually reading

Spotify is rolling out 650+ narrated magazine articles from Rolling Stone, Vogue, WIRED, and more. Premium users can listen within their audiobook allowance starting today.
AirPods Pro 3 top view

Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: Eight months later, a worthy pick that keeps on giving

With the AirPods Pro 3, Apple set out for a new benchmark. The company reached pretty close to the summit, but notched a few unexpected wins along the way, as well.
Chromecast 2015

Google is not killing your old and aging Chromecast, after all

Google says the casting issues affecting older Chromecast devices have now been resolved after users feared the company had quietly killed support for the aging hardware.
portable monitor, keyboard, mouse

Why I kind of hate portable monitors, even though I want one badly

I want to mock portable monitors, but the annoying truth is that they make sense. That might be the most cursed thing about them.
Soundcore earbuds

Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds use AI to fix the worst part of wireless earbuds

Anker’s new Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds use a dedicated AI chip to clean up calls, improve noise cancellation, translate conversations, and even turn the Pro Max case into a note-taker.
JBL Soundgear Clip Special Edition brings new green color

JBL made the most stunning transparent earbuds, and they look straight out of The Matrix

JBL’s Soundgear Clips now come in a transparent Emerald Green special edition, adding a gorgeous new China-only color to its open-ear lineup.
Apple TV new accessibility feature demo

tvOS 27 is finally getting this iOS accessibility feature, and your eyes will thank you for it

Apple has confirmed that tvOS 27 will add a systemwide larger text setting, making it easier to read on your Apple TV 4K.
Spotify verified podcast

Spotify adds verified podcast badges so you know you’re listening to the real host, and not an AI clone

Spotify is rolling out verified badges for podcasts and tightening its rules around AI voice cloning to make sure the podcasts you love are actually made by the people you think they are.
Text, Person, Machine

YouTube gets Gemini Omni for free, but its best AI search features stay behind a paywall

Gemini Omni Shorts remixing is free for everyone, while Ask YouTube conversational search stays Premium-only.
Plex website open on MacBook

Plex wants to force its users into a subscription trap, and honestly, I’m a little mad

Plex is raising its Lifetime Plex Pass price from $249.99 to $749.99 on July 1, 2026. It's dressed up as good news, but I'm not buying it, figuratively or literally.
Front view of Xreal Project Aura smart glasses.

Google and Xreal’s Project Aura smart glasses will ship later this year

Xreal's Project Aura smart glasses throw built-in display units into the mix with a wide field of view,
Gemini smart glasses.

Google shows off Android audio glasses designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker

Google has finally given us first look at Android XR audio glasses, powered by Gemini and coming out later this year.
1000X Collexion headphones in platinum.

Sony launches 1000X Collexion headphones, and they keep it classy at a sweet price tag

Sony's new 1000X THE COLLEXION noise-cancelling headphones inherit the same audio DNA as the WH-1000XM6 headphones, but in a more stylish package and an eye-watering asking price.
Marshall Milton ANC launched in USA.

The Marshall Milton ANC cost $229, last 80 hours, and have a replaceable battery

Marshall launched the Milton ANC at $229, with an on-ear headphone with adaptive ANC, 80 hours battery life, LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C wired audio, and a replaceable battery.
Edifier Auro Ace Featured

Edifier’s new budget headphones put song lyrics on the earcups and I’m confused

Edifier has launched the Auro Ace budget headphones with a customizable dot-matrix display that can show synced lyrics and animations in real time.
Indoors, Interior Design, Lamp

The HomePod mini still makes sense in 2026 if you are already in Apple’s ecosystem

The HomePod mini still delivers strong sound and seamless Apple ecosystem integration in 2026, especially when paired with an Apple TV 4K. Here’s whether it is still worth buying today.
Body Part, Finger, Hand

JBL’s new Live 4 earbuds come in three styles and a smarter case with a built-in display

JBL has updated its Live earbuds with three fit choices, improved ANC, Hi-Res Audio, and a smarter touchscreen case that can handle more controls directly from the case.
Sony A7R VI

At $4,499, the Sony A7R VI undercuts the A1 II by $2,000, and still matches it at 30fps

Sony's A7R VI launches in June 2026 at $4,499. It features a 66.8MP stacked sensor shooting 30fps with full AF, 16 stops of dynamic range, and 8.5 stops of IBIS.
Sonos Play Speaker in white

Sonos Play review: A sweet spot portable speaker that I can’t stop firing up

The Sonos Play gets as close to the "powerhouse in a tiny packet" epitome as it gets. It's punchy, well-built, and offers its own set of add-ons that make it an easy pick for on-counter and on-the-go fun.
Alexa+ arrival on Bose speakers.

Amazon’s Alexa+ just moved into your Bose speaker, if you’re willing to pay the rent

Amazon's Alexa+ has officially landed on Bose speakers in the U.S., making Bose the first non-Amazon hardware brand to carry the AI assistant.
Bost Lifestyle Ultra ecosystem featured image.

Bose turns up the volume on home audio with its sleekest and smartest Lifestyle Collection

Bose has launched the Lifestyle Collection, a trio of premium home audio products featuring a wireless smart speaker, an immersive soundbar, and a powerful subwoofer.