Best network music streamers 2023: make your hi-fi smarter
Adding a capable network music streamer to your audio system is the best way to bring hi-quality digital sound to your home from your streaming services.
How to reset an Amazon Fire TV Stick
The Android-based Amazon Fire TV Stick is one of the most popular platforms in the world for streaming video on your TV. Here's how to reset it.
Everyone is missing the point on streaming video
Asking whether streaming video is still worth it is very much asking the wrong question. At least if you care about your own control and flexibility.
Fubo tweaks its plans again, and actually lowers price of one tier
Fubo has renamed and revamped its most expensive tier — but also made it a little more affordable in the process.
Should you install beta updates for Apple TV 4K?
Apple TV makes it easy to install beta software to test out new features before they're fully baked. But is that really a good idea?
FuboTV: channels, price, plans, packages, and add-ons
In a world of increasing live TV streaming options, FuboTV sets itself apart with a huge collection of sports channels and unique features like 4K and HDR.
Apple TV’s tvOS 17.2 beta adds a sidebar to the TV app
The TV app on Apple TV is getting slightly less clunky in tvOS 17.2. Or at least it's rearranging the mess somewhat.
The world’s first portable record player just got its first big discount
Take your records and some savings on the go with this deal on the Victrola Revolution Go portable record player at Best Buy.
B&O’s latest speaker is a love letter to aluminum
Bang & Olufsen's Beosound A5 portable wireless speaker is now available in an all-aluminum finish with 3,500 floating discs.
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE review: a rare case of Android envy
Samsung's most affordable noise-canceling wireless earbuds are so good that it's a shame they only make sense for Android users.
How to set up the TCL Q6 Google TV
Whether you're using it as a basic television or going for the full Google TV experience, setting up the TCL Q6 takes just a few minutes.
LG StanbyME Go portable briefcase TV review: impractical fun
LG's new StanbyMe Go briefcase TV is undeniably cool. But is it actually any good? From battery life to brightness, we put it it to the test.
Best bookshelf speakers 2023: from passive to powered and for every budget
Bookshelf speakers sit perfectly between portable Bluetooth audio and big floorstanders and, when done right, can provide all the sound you need.
New AirPods teased for 2024, to little surprise
A report from Bloomberg citing unnamed sources says to expect new AirPods in 2024, which makes sense given that we're all currently closing out 2023.
Hisense U7K ULED mini-LED TV review: A set for all seasons
The Hisense U7K mini-LED TV just might have found the sweet spot for price to performance in this year's impressive TV landscape.
Apple TV+ and other Apple One services get a price hike
Apple, today, has quietly increased the price of its popular Apple TV+ streaming service from $7 to $10 per month.
YouTube TV is still growing on the back of NFL Sunday Ticket
We don't know exactly how many subscribers YouTube TV has these days, but Google says it's still growing, thanks to NFL Sunday Ticket.
Best noise-canceling earbuds for 2023: from Sony, Soundcore, Jabra, and more
Are you looking for a set of noise-canceling earbuds, but you're not sure where to start? We've picked the best models for every activity and every budget.
Anker Soundcore’s Motion X500 packs spatial audio into a more portable package
Anker Soundcore's latest Bluetooth speaker packs hi-res audio, spatial sound, and a mini light show in a very portable shape.
Spotify adds subscribers, still hasn’t added high-res audio
Spotify managed to still add subscribers in the months following a price increase, but the streaming music service still lacks any kind of high-res audio.
Qualcomm’s new Wi-Fi chips are poised to revolutionize wireless audio
Qualcomm's latest chips for wireless earbuds and headphones add Wi-Fi connectivity, expanding wireless range and vastly increasing bandwidth.
Best headphones for 2023: Sony, Bose, Apple, and more
From budget-friendly to the best that money can buy, these are the headphones you should be shopping for.
The best noise-canceling headphones of 2023: Bose, Sony, and more
It's a noisy world, but our picks of the best noise-canceling headphones will help hush it for you while making music, podcasts, and other sounds even sweeter.
Crunchyroll now available on Amazon Prime Video Channels
Crunchyroll is one of the biggest and best ways to stream anime straight from Japan. And it's now available on Amazon Prime Video Channels.
Marantz’s CD 50n adds HDMI to a networked CD player
Marantz has combined CD playback, streaming audio, and an HDMI input in a single unit for folks who don't need SACD compatibility.
Samsung is having a sale on every size of the S90C QD-OLED 4K TV
The Samsung S90C is a QD-OLED TV and it looks stunning. See how gorgeous it is with a great discount at Samsung right now.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: a new ANC and spatial audio king
It's been a long four years, but Bose has exceeded our expectations with the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones.
Sony’s best noise-canceling headphones just got a big discount
The Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones, which offer amazing sound quality and a battery life of up to 30 hours, are on sale from Walmart for just $325.
You Asked: streaming inequality, Dragon showdown, and holy grail TVs
In the seventh installment of our reader question series, we talk streaming service quality, TV FOMO, and an ultimate sound system showdown.
How to reset the TCL Q6 QLED Google TV
It's good to know how to reset the TCL Q6 Google TV — even if you hope you never have to do it. (Or at least do it very often.)
How to clean your speakers to keep them looking and sounding great
Making sure your precious speakers are clean and dust-free is one of the best ways to get the best out of them. Here's how to safely clean your speakers.
How to install banana plugs on speaker wire for easy connectivity
Upgrading your messy, raw speaker wire with clean, secure banana plugs is a great way to make for easy connectivity. Here's how to do it.
What is ANC and how do noise-cancelling headphones work?
You've probably heard of active noise-canceling headphones, but what do they do and how do they work? Give us a few minutes and we'll make you an expert.
The best headphones for swimming in 2023
Music is a must for any workout -- even swimming. Here, we've selected the best of the best watertight headphones.
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.
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