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An iPhone with the YouTube Music app on it.

Spotify vs. YouTube Music: so alike, but which is best for you?

Spotify vs. YouTube Music: so alike, but which is best for you?

With similar libraries, as well as near-identical music quality and pricing, can YouTube Music stand up to Spotify's stalwart UI and excellent music discovery?
Sonos Sub Mini on a table.

Sonos Sub Mini just got an extremely rare price cut

Sonos Sub Mini just got an extremely rare price cut

The Sonos Sub Mini wireless subwoofer is currently available from Amazon's Woot with a rare discount that makes its price slightly more affordable at $400.
Bluesound Node X with headphones.

Bluesound gives its Node streamer a new DAC/headphone amp for its 10th birthday

Bluesound gives its Node streamer a new DAC/headphone amp for its 10th birthday

Bluesound has released a tenth anniversary version of its Node streamer with a new DAC and THX-powered headphone amp designed to appeal to audiophiles.
App icons for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.

Hulu content is coming to Disney+ in a single app, with a higher ad-free price

Hulu content is coming to Disney+ in a single app, with a higher ad-free price

Disney+ will gain Hulu content later this year and will see its ad-free tier get more expensive, the company's CEO said in an earnings call.
YouTube Music Logo.

What is YouTube Music? Everything you need to know

What is YouTube Music? Everything you need to know

YouTube Music is a streamlined way to access YouTube's music content, with automatic playlists based on your preferences and much more. Here's what to know.
Roku Express 4K+

The latest Roku Express just had its price slashed to $29

The latest Roku Express just had its price slashed to $29

The Roku Express HD is an excellent streaming device for watching extensive HD content online. It's on sale at Walmart making it even better.
Jabra Elite 4 in open charging case sitting on plant leaves.

Best cheap headphones and earbuds 2023: Jabra, 1More, and more

Best cheap headphones and earbuds 2023: Jabra, 1More, and more

Did you know that cheap headphones can actually sound good? Here's a list of the best budget headphones that look, feel, and sound like higher-priced pairs.
A colorful image on the LG C2 OLED's screen.

What is HDR TV? High dynamic range and why you need it

What is HDR TV? High dynamic range and why you need it

It’s the best thing to happen to TV since the arrival of 4K. Here's everything you need to know about the picture technology.
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 4

Sennheiser updates its Momentum headphones with personal tuning, hi-res audio

Sennheiser updates its Momentum headphones with personal tuning, hi-res audio

Sennheiser has some new features for owners of its flagship wireless headphones and earbuds that will improve sound quality.
Sling TV app icon on Apple TV.

Sling TV is at its lowest number of subscribers in 5 years

Sling TV is at its lowest number of subscribers in 5 years

Sling TV seems to be content with its place in the world, meandering around 2.3 million subscribers for the past half-decade.
Sony SRS-XV800 being wheeled away with lights on.

Sony’s latest party speaker brings a light show to your next karaoke session

Sony’s latest party speaker brings a light show to your next karaoke session

The Sony SRS-XV800 can power a party for 24 hours while it dazzles revelers with a built-in light show.
The Victrola Stream Carbon with its dust cover on.

Victrola Stream Carbon review: the best turntable for Sonos fans

Victrola Stream Carbon review: the best turntable for Sonos fans

Adding a turntable to a Sonos system to play vinyl has never been easy, but the Victrola Stream Carbon might just be the best way we've seen yet for doing it.
Streaming apps that can be connected to Apple TV.

Apple TV has quietly been on board the FAST train all this time

Apple TV has quietly been on board the FAST train all this time

Apple's TV app attempts to be the one place to watch all your things. But will it hop on board the FAST train as Google and Amazon have done?
The Hisense PX1-PRO  projector.

The best projectors for 2023: Hisense, BenQ, LG, and more

The best projectors for 2023: Hisense, BenQ, LG, and more

Home theater projectors can deliver an awesome big-screen experience, offering some of the most impressive visuals out there. Here, we've rounded up the best.
Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos Soundbar in white with Sub

The 9 best soundbars of 2023: get great sound from your TV

The 9 best soundbars of 2023: get great sound from your TV

These soundbars are guaranteed to give you way better TV sound, and some cost as little as $200. Stop listening to your TV's built-in speakers!
The Max.com website.

Warner Bros. Discovery says FAST service will come ‘at the right time’

Warner Bros. Discovery says FAST service will come ‘at the right time’

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said the company would continue to put channels on other FAST services but will do its own service at some point.
JBL Tour Pro 2 in case, with ambient sound screen displayed.

JBL Tour Pro 2 review: totally tricked-out wireless earbuds

JBL Tour Pro 2 review: totally tricked-out wireless earbuds

JBL's flagship wireless earbuds are chock-full of high-tech features, with the smartest charging case we've ever seen.
The TeeVee.com website on a phone.

This TV company wants to put a billboard in your home

This TV company wants to put a billboard in your home

A startup called TeeVee wants to give you a television that would piggyback on other streaming devices to show you display ads on a second screen.
Samsung S95C OLED

The best TV brands of 2023: from LG to TCL, which should you buy?

The best TV brands of 2023: from LG to TCL, which should you buy?

Anytime is a good time for a new TV! We've broken down the best TV brands on the market to help you decide which model should land in your living room.
Sonos Era 300 Bluetooth button.

Bluetooth bandwidth set to double, opening a path for video and lossless audio

Bluetooth bandwidth set to double, opening a path for video and lossless audio

The wireless technology that connects millions of devices is set to get a big bump in bandwidth.
Sonos Era 300.

Just wait until you hear lossless Dolby Atmos Music

Just wait until you hear lossless Dolby Atmos Music

Dolby Atmos Music can make your favorite songs sound way more immersive, but streaming services are keeping these spatial tracks from sounding their best.
The Google TV remote in front of Apple TV Fitness.

Google TV slims down and speeds up with recent software updates

Google TV slims down and speeds up with recent software updates

Google TV apps should use a little less space and run a little faster thanks to some recent changes.
Conan O'Brien TV on a Samsung TV.

Conan O’Brien gets a 24/7 show on Samsung TV Plus

Conan O’Brien gets a 24/7 show on Samsung TV Plus

Area podcaster (and comedic legend) Conan O'Brien is getting his own 24/7 channel on Samsung TV Plus.
Denon DNP-2000NE network media player.

Denon updates its network streamer with HDMI and big price bump

Denon updates its network streamer with HDMI and big price bump

The Denon DNP-2000NE might be the spitting image of the DNP-800NE, but under the hood and around the back, the two are very different, just like their prices.
Amazon Fire TV Channels.

Amazon Fire TV Channels brings even more free TV to the platform

Amazon Fire TV Channels brings even more free TV to the platform

Amazon Fire TV Channels brings a new era of ad-support series and movies front and center on the streaming platform.
Amazon Freevee app on a TV.

More than 100 Amazon Originals head to Amazon Freevee

More than 100 Amazon Originals head to Amazon Freevee

Amazon is making more than 100 Amazon Originals available on the free ad-supported service known as Amazon Freevee.
Sony A80L 4K OLED TV.

Sony releases its 2023 TV prices with one very big exception

Sony releases its 2023 TV prices with one very big exception

Sony TV fans can now see just how much a new 2023 model will run them and when they'll be able to buy one – except for the company's flagship QD-OLED TV.
The Fire TV Stick 4K connected to a TV.

Woot! is selling an Amazon Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote for $9

Woot! is selling an Amazon Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote for $9

One of the most affordable ways to access streaming services is with the Amazon Fire TV Stick, and it's even more affordable at just $9 at Woot! today.
Beats Fit Pro.

Beats Fit Pro down to new cheapest-ever price in one-day sale

Beats Fit Pro down to new cheapest-ever price in one-day sale

The Beats Fit Pro are a force to be reckoned with for active users who still want great sound. They're on sale now at a fantastic price.
Master & Dynamic MC300 with MW75 headphones and MW08 Sport earbuds.

Master & Dynamic’s headphone stand is expensive, but undeniably unique

Master & Dynamic’s headphone stand is expensive, but undeniably unique

Paying $119 for a chunk of metal that keeps your headphones from lying around seems absurd until you check out the features and design of M&D's MC300.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 in natural aluminum/light oak.

B&O’s picnic basket speaker pumps out 280 watts of power while it charges your phone

B&O’s picnic basket speaker pumps out 280 watts of power while it charges your phone

Danish audio firm Bang & Olufsen's latest speaker might look like a picnic basket, but under its wooden grille lurks four amps, drivers, and 280 watts of power.
Beats Studio Buds+.

Beats Studio Buds+ revealed in now-removed Amazon listing

Beats Studio Buds+ revealed in now-removed Amazon listing

Apple’s Beats Studio Buds+ will come in a rather striking transparent option, according to a listing on Amazon on Tuesday that’s now been removed.
Dyson Zone worn by two models.

Dyson’s bonkers air-purifying headphones hit the U.S. for $949

Dyson’s bonkers air-purifying headphones hit the U.S. for $949

Dyson has managed to marry a set of noise-canceling wireless headphones with an air purifier, so obviously you're going to buy them for $949, right?
Apple AirPods Pro 2 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Best Apple AirPods alternatives for 2023: Bose, Sony, Marshall, and more

Best Apple AirPods alternatives for 2023: Bose, Sony, Marshall, and more

Apple's AirPods may be iconic, but they're not alone. If you're looking for alternatives that compare in sound, features, and price, here are some of the best.
Section Editor, Audio/Video

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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