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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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’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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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’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.
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+ 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’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?
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.
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