Creative’s Outlier Pro ANC earbuds have massive battery life
Creative’s Outlier Pro ANC earbuds have massive battery life
If a bigger battery is what you seek in a set of wireless earbuds, the 15-hour play time of the Creative Outlier Pro looks promising.
Samsung S95B OLED hands-on review: Brilliant potential
Samsung S95B OLED hands-on review: Brilliant potential
Samsung's first OLED-based TV, the S95B, shows a lot of promise, and our first impression is quite favorable. Could this be the hottest TV of the year?
Monoprice M1070C review: Giant cans miss on planar’s promise
Monoprice M1070C review: Giant cans miss on planar’s promise
Monoprice attempts to make planar magnetic technology accessible and affordable, but something's definitely missing.
The best Fire TV Stick VPN for 2022
The best Fire TV Stick VPN for 2022
Connecting to the internet on the Fire TV Stick is awesome, but a great VPN could keep you safe and protected from potential attacks. Check out our favorites!
Dyson Zone are noise-canceling, air-purifying headphones
Dyson Zone are noise-canceling, air-purifying headphones
The Dyson Zone is a set of noise-canceling headphones that also act as a wearable air purifier for use in dirty, urban landscapes.
YouTube TV finally adds picture-in-picture for iPhone and iPad
YouTube TV finally adds picture-in-picture for iPhone and iPad
After a long, long wait, YouTube TV finally supports picture-in-picture on iOS devices.
Every true wireless earbud feature explained
Every true wireless earbud feature explained
There are now hundreds of models of true wireless earbuds available, from $25 to $400. Learn about the features that will matter most to you before you buy.
FuboTV drops its cheapest plan, now starts at $70 a month
FuboTV drops its cheapest plan, now starts at $70 a month
FuboTV now starts at $70 a month after dropping its less-expensive Starter package.
Sennheiser brings AirPlay 2 to Ambeo soundbars with Ambeo OS
Sennheiser brings AirPlay 2 to Ambeo soundbars with Ambeo OS
Owners of Sennheiser's big and bold Ambeo soundbar are going to get several new features including AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect.
Disney+ maps out its worldwide summer expansion
Disney+ maps out its worldwide summer expansion
Disney Plus is coming to dozens more countries this summer, starting with South Africa on May 18.
1More’s PistonBuds Pro deliver hybrid ANC for $70
1More’s PistonBuds Pro deliver hybrid ANC for $70
1More's latest PistonBuds Pro wireless earbuds are its lowest-priced model with active noise cancellation.
Devialet’s first soundbar has 17 drivers and costs $2,400
Devialet’s first soundbar has 17 drivers and costs $2,400
With eight built-in subwoofers, Devialet says you won't need a dedicated sub when you use its Dolby Atmos-capable Dione soundbar.
Rode NTH-100 review: Super-comfy studio cans
Rode NTH-100 review: Super-comfy studio cans
Rode's first set of headphones are beautifully designed and comfortable, but do they have what it takes to beat the world's favorite studio monitors?
CNN+ soft launches in web browsers a day early
CNN+ soft launches in web browsers a day early
CNN+ is now available in a desktop browser, a day before it was scheduled to launch.
The ace up the CNN+ sleeve is you
The ace up the CNN+ sleeve is you
CNN+ launches this week with a slew of shows and the new Interview Club feature.
Even a Best Picture Oscar doesn’t make Apple TV+ like HBO
Even a Best Picture Oscar doesn’t make Apple TV+ like HBO
Being the first streaming service to win Best Picture at the Oscars doesn't mean Apple TV+ has reached the stature of HBO.
The best places to watch free movies online
The best places to watch free movies online
The cord-cutting revolution is here! You want to stream movies, and you want to do it for free. No problem: Here's where to find all the free movies you want.
Polk MagniFi Mini AX review: Tiny soundbar, giant TV sound
Polk MagniFi Mini AX review: Tiny soundbar, giant TV sound
Polk's latest soundbar squeezes big, bold, and powerful sound into a tiny speaker. But does it do Dolby Atmos as well as other soundbars at this price?
Astell&Kern AK UW100 review: Seriously great sound
Astell&Kern AK UW100 review: Seriously great sound
Astell&Kern's first wireless earbuds face some stiff competition, but the $299 AK UW100 sound fantastic.
CNN+ plans, price, shows, and more
CNN+ plans, price, shows, and more
CNN+ is the new streaming arm of the venerable news network. Here's everything you need to know about it.
YouTube adds free TV series and shows, with advertising
YouTube adds free TV series and shows, with advertising
YouTube is adding some 4,000 episodes of series and shows -- available for free, with advertising.
Ikea launches $65 Bluetooth lantern speaker with Spotify Tap
Ikea launches $65 Bluetooth lantern speaker with Spotify Tap
Ikeas' Vappeby Bluetooth speaker is dustproof, water-resistant, and has an LED light. But it's also the first Bluetooth speaker to integrate Spotify Tap.
Roku OS 11 allows your photos to be screensavers
Roku OS 11 allows your photos to be screensavers
Roku OS 11 is on the way, and it'll let you use your own pictures as screensavers.
Apple does what’s best for Apple on Google hardware
Apple does what’s best for Apple on Google hardware
Apple removing the ability to purchase content through its app on other companies' hardware shouldn't surprise anyone.
LG’s 2022 OLED televisions start shipping this spring
LG’s 2022 OLED televisions start shipping this spring
The first sets of LG's 2022 OLED line start shipping by the end of March, with more coming in April and May.
The best Apple TV games you need to play
The best Apple TV games you need to play
The App Store on Apple TV is loaded with first-person shooters, puzzle games, platform adventures, and more. These are the best games on Apple TV right now.
Netflix loved people sharing passwords. In 2022, it doesn’t.
Netflix loved people sharing passwords. In 2022, it doesn’t.
Netflix is testing tools that limit password sharing between users who aren't members of the same household. But that hasn't always been the platform's stance.
What is Chromecast? Google’s wireless streaming tech explained
What is Chromecast? Google’s wireless streaming tech explained
Google's Chromecast technology is showing up on smart TVs, smart soundbars, and streaming media devices. But what is Chromecast and how does it work?
Jabra Enhance Plus review: Hear what you’ve been missing
Jabra Enhance Plus review: Hear what you’ve been missing
Jabra's new Enhance Plus hearables promise to enhance your hearing for clearer conversations and music.
Samsung QD-OLED TV confirmed, but just call it Samsung OLED
Samsung QD-OLED TV confirmed, but just call it Samsung OLED
Samsung has finally confirmed its QD-OLED TV, but surprisingly calls it Samsung OLED.
Bose Soundbar 700 review: Simple yet exhilarating sound
Bose Soundbar 700 review: Simple yet exhilarating sound
Can a single soundbar really provide great home theater sound for TV, movies, and music? If it's the Bose Soundbar 700, then the answer is most definitely, yes.
Bose Smart Soundbar 300 review: Sweet sound for small rooms
Bose Smart Soundbar 300 review: Sweet sound for small rooms
At $400, the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 isn't cheap, but its tiny frame powers great audio, while its voice assistant options make you a hands-free media master.
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review: Atmos adds to the immersion
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review: Atmos adds to the immersion
Bose's first Dolby Atmos soundbar, the Smart Soundbar 900, goes head-to-head with the Sonos Arc -- and the results may surprise you.
1More ComfoBuds Mini review: Tiny earbuds, big bass
1More ComfoBuds Mini review: Tiny earbuds, big bass
1More's tiny ComfoBuds Mini are aimed at folks who have a hard time getting a comfy fit from other wireless earbuds, but a few flaws keep them from being ideal.
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