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Phil Nickinson holding the Beats Solo 4 and the Beats Studio Pro headphones.

Beats headphones showdown: Solo 4 vs. Studio Pro

Beats has a couple good headphone contenders in the Beats Solo 4 and Beats Studio Pro. But which is right for you? We'll help you decide.
Lexie B2 OTC Hearing Aids in hand.

Two years later, over-the-counter hearing aids are still finding their groove

Americans have been able to buy over-the-counter hearing aids for almost two years. Have they made a difference? We ask the experts.
Bose SoundLink Max in blue.

Bose has a bigger Bluetooth speaker to power your next pool party

Bose takes its popular SoundLink Flex and adds more muscle, as well as stereo sound, to create the SoundLink Max.
Vizio QuickFit soundbar mounting system.

Vizio shrinks the price of a Dolby Atmos soundbar to $99

Vizio has lowered the cost of a Dolby Atmos soundbar to under $100 with its new 2024 soundbar lineup, which also includes a new TV-mounting system.
Lionel Messi on MLS Season Pass.

Apple discounts MLS Season Pass for the rest of the season

No more excuses -- Apple has lowered the price on MLS Season Pass for the rest of the 2024 season.
The Fubo app icon on Apple TV.

Fubo loses WBD channels after suing over sports joint venture

Streaming service Fubo sounds surprised that it was unable to secure a deal to carry channels owned by Warner Bros. Discovery after it sued WBD.
Hisense U9N ULED 4K TV.

Hisense’s achingly bright U9N ULED TV is a UX for the masses

Hisense is doubling-down on ultrabright TVs with its U9N, a 5,000-nit peak brightness model that comes in 75- and 85-inch sizes.
Beats Studio 3 Wireless

Hurry! Beats Studio 3 headphones are down to $159

The Beats Studio 3 headphones are a great option for branded headphones for less. They're on sale now at Walmart.
Apple AirPods 3.

How to reset Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro

Are your Apple AirPods or AirPods Pros acting up? Most issues can be resolved with a factory reset. Here, we show you how to do it.
Apple Music's spatial audio collection seen on an iPhone 14, next to Apple AirPods Pro.

AirPods won’t connect or pair? Here’s how to fix it

Apple AirPods are great devices. However, if they aren't connecting, they won't work. Here are some fixes to try to get the music playing again.
Beats Solo 4.

Beats Solo 4 review: a slew of upgrades keep this fan favorite current

Beats takes its wildly popular Solo on-ear wireless headphones to the next level with spatial and lossless audio.
Beats Solo 4 in Cloud Pink.

Beats Solo 4: the latest on-ear headphones get spatial and lossless audio

The Beats Solo 4, the latest version of the company's popular on-ear wireless headphones, bring better Android compatibility and modern features.
Beats Solo Buds in Arctic Purple.

Newest Beats earbuds are just $80, but there’s a catch

The newest Beats Solo Buds wireless earbuds are also the brand's most affordable yet. But did Beats get rid of too many features?
The Peacock app icon on Apple TV.

Peacock is raising its prices this summer

Just in time for the Summer Olympics and the fall football seasons, Peacock becomes the latest streaming service to implement a price increase.
Man wearing Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones.

These fantastic Bose noise-canceling headphones are $100 off

Walmart has cut the price of the excellent Bose Noise Cancelling headphones by $100 making them an unmissable purchase.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in front of charging case.

Save $50 on the fantastic Bose QuietComfort Ultra wireless earbuds

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra are a great pair of earbuds and they're currently on sale at Walmart for a great price.
A close up of a Samsung Q990C soundbar on a media console.

The 6 best soundbars with subwoofers in 2024

The best soundbars with subwoofers offer booming audio, support for Dolby Atmos, and offer plenty of smart connections. Here's a look at six of our favorites.
You Asked

You Asked: Is Amazon hiding the Blu-rays? And where’s the Sony XM6?

On this week’s You Asked: Is Amazon trying to kill Blu-ray discs? Are the Sony XM6 headphones coming?
The Cast selections on the Chrome browser for playing Apple TV+ on Chromecast.

How to watch Apple TV+ on your Chromecast

Do you want to catch up on some Apple TV+ content but don't have an Apple device on your TV? Chromecast is your solution! Here's what to do.
A pause ad on a video on Peacock.

Why pause ads in YouTube aren’t the end of the world

Display ads that appear when you pause a video are about as unintrusive as it gets. You might not like them, but don't throw out the baby with the bathwater.
Apple TV+ showing the Morning Show.

How much is Apple TV+?

Apple TV+ is a solid streaming platform, but how does its cost and overall value stack up to the streaming landscape competition? Allow us to weigh in.
amazon boxes on doorstep

Amazon deals: TVs, laptops, headphones and more

Today's best Amazon deals include discounts on laptops, TVs, tablets, coffee makers, and even a handful of Apple products.
Downloading a season of Fallout on the prime Video desktop app.

9 of the best free movie download sites for 2024

You don't need to turn to a life of crime to watch movies. Stick to these legitimate movie download sites and apps. Here's nine of our preferred services.
The GoldenEar SuperSub XXL subwoofer in the living room.

GoldenEar subwoofers are up to $755 off for a limited time

Upgrade your soundbar with deeper and more accurate bass by buying a GoldenEar subwoofer, which are on sale from Crutchfield with discounts of up to $755.
Bose SoundControl Hearing Aids

OTC hearing aid sale discounts 15 models, from just $80

Crutchfield has a big sale on OTC hearing aids with many popular brands heavily discounted. Here's what we recommend.
Tidal app showing on iPhone 15 Pro.

Tidal vs. Qobuz: Which hi-res music streaming service is for you?

In the battle between music streaming services Tidal and Qobuz, there's a clear winner thanks to features, price, and genre focus.
The Optoma UHD55 projector.

HD to 4K: these home theater projectors are up to $2,000 off

A home theater projector can be a great alternative to a TC, especially if you need something that's not permanently installed in one location.
The Ninm Lab Playdisc.

This CD/Walkman-inspired MP3 player aims to be the next mixtape

What happens when you cross a compact disc, a Sony Walkman, and an iPod Shuffle? You get the $70 Playdisc, an MP3 player that's meant to be given away.
Yamaha MusicCast Vinyl500

Get up to $1,000 off Victrola, Mobile Fidelity, Yamaha turntables today

Crutchfield is offering discounts on turntables made by some of the most popular brands in the space. Hurry if you want to enjoy the savings of up to $1,000.
The Hisense PX3-Pro Laser Cinema.

Hisense’s PX3-Pro Laser Cinema gets AI, a bigger picture, and better sound

Hisense today unveiled its latest ultra short throw projector, the PX3-Pro Laser Cinema. It boast a brighter and bigger image, plus 50 watts of built-in sound.
The Tubi app icon on Apple TV.

Tubi teams with DAZN for sports as free TV service continues its takeover

Women's soccer from across the world is headed to Tubi, thanks to a partnership with streaming service DAZN.
Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 9000c.

B&O’s iconic six-disc CD player is back and can be yours for just $55,000

Bang & Olufsen has resurrected its gorgeous 6-disc CD changer and packaged the refurbished device with high-end wireless speakers -- for a sky-high price.
Ahn Eun-jin in Goodbye Earth.

The best hidden gems on Netflix right now

The best hidden gems on Netflix in April include Goodbye Earth, Our Living World, The Good Cop, Happy!, Fisk, The Guardians of Justice, and more.
A preview video of "Iceland Nature Drone Film" on YouTube, as seen on an Apple TV 4K.

YouTube just massively angered Apple fans by adding a feature

The YouTube app is showing previews of videos after the app sits idle 270 seconds — exactly 30 seconds before the Apple TV screensaver launches.
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. He’s also a candidate for Pensacola City Council, District 1.

Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.

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