Sonos app gets a major overhaul as the company prepares for next-gen products
Sonos is about to release its biggest app redesign to-date, with a simplified interface and more customization, while a new web app replaces PC clients.
Apple close to landing streaming rights for major soccer tourney, report says
Apple is reportedly close to inking a deal with FIFA for the exclusive streaming rights to a revamped version of soccer's Club World Cup.
The best music streaming services of 2024
Finding it hard to decide which music streaming service is best? From music discovery to quality, we've selected the most popular services available today.
You Asked: Sony surround, FlexConnect vs. Sony HT-A9, LG G4 vs. Samsung S95D
This week on You Asked: Should you use Samsung's Intelligence Mode? The differences between Dolby FlexConnect and Sony HT-A9. A preview of a big OLED showdown.
How to cancel Spotify Premium on any device
Is it time to part ways with your Spotify Premium account? Here’s how to cancel your Spotify subscription on your desktop PC and mobile devices.
ESPN+ Free Trial: Can you sign up for free in 2024?
Thinking of signing up for ESPN+ and looking for a way to try it for free? Here's the current scoop on an ESPN+ free trial, along with some ways you can save.
Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service is the best?
Apple Music or Spotify? It’s a question many have asked, and an answer we’re going to explore. Here’s our side by side comparison of both platforms.
Hey LeBron, is that a new Beats Pill speaker by any chance?
The L.A. Lakers just posted a video of LeBron James and the basketball superstar appears to be holding an unreleased Beats Pill speaker.
What is Qobuz? Music, features, and pricing explained
Calling all audiophiles! There's a streaming platform called Qobuz that prioritizes hi-res audio playback. Here's everything you should know about the service.
Tidal vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service has the features you need?
Spotify may be king of the streaming music world, but when it comes to audio quality, Tidal offers some big competition. Join us as we compare both platforms.
A $20 Chromecast with Google TV is perfect for this one reason
If you travel at all, you should consider a $20 Chromecast with Google TV. It's just tough to pass up at that price.
Wiim Ultra, a music streamer with a color touchscreen, teased ahead of May launch
LinkPlay is giving fans a sneak peek at the new Wiim Ultra, a network media streamer with a 3.5-inch touchscreen that it will officially launch May 9.
What is Deezer? Features, pricing, and music quality explained
Deezer may not get the kind of attention that Spotify and Apple Music attract, but it's still a phenomenal music-streaming platform with hi-res audio playback.
SiriusXM’s Taylor Swift channel is free if your car has satellite radio
All cars equipped with SiriusXM hardware can listen to Channel 13 (Taylor's Version) for free through the first week of May. You're welcome, world.
Netflix to hide its subscriber numbers starting in 2025
Netflix says that it no longer will give regular updates about how many paid subscriber it has, because it's about quality, not quantity.
What we want to see from the next Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K is the best streaming device you can buy — but that doesn't mean it can't be better. This is what we'd like to see added to the next version.
Tablo’s four-tuner/antenna bundle is just about perfect
If you need a simple and relatively inexpensive way to get your over-the-air broadcast channels, this bundle from Tablo is tough to beat.
Nothing’s new earbuds upstage Apple, Google, and Amazon by embedding ChatGPT
By adding instant voice access to ChatGPT, Nothing's earbuds leapfrog Apple, Google, and Amazon in the AI race.
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Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds are next-level sleep aids to block out noise
The Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 buds are designed to help you sleep better and wake up more fulfilled in the morning by blocking out ambient noise.
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New $129 Moto Buds+ tap Bose for boom and Dolby for head tracking
The Moto Buds+ look to be perfect when paired with Motorola's Edge 50 series of phones, with Bose and Dolby Atmos raising the stakes.
All of Amazon’s Fire TV streaming devices are heavily discounted today
Amazon's Fire TV streaming devices sale is loaded with discounts on the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, Amazon Fire TV Cube, and more, but probably not for long.
Sony’s best soundbars are reborn as the Bravia Theater Bar 8, Bar 9, and Quad
Sony has reimagined and renamed its 2024 lineup of soundbars under the new Bravia Theater brand, with the Bar 8, Bar 9, and Quad sound systems.
Sony debuts the Bravia 9, its brightest 4K TV ever, alongside new 2024 models
Sony's 2024 TVs are getting brighter and easier to remember as new models are now united under the Sony Bravia brand.
The 5 best YouTube TV alternatives in 2024
YouTube TV is a great streaming service. But it's not the only one. Here are the best YouTube TV alternatives you should check out.
Yes, YouTube TV is kind of broken tonight
YouTube TV — the biggest live streaming service in the U.S. — is glitching all over the place this evening. Adjust your life accordingly.
Amazon Music follows Spotify’s lead with Maestro, an AI-based playlist creator
Amazon Music is following hot on the heels of Spotify's AI playlist feature with its own version known as Maestro.
Marshall’s latest headphones get 100 hours of battery life and wireless charging
Marshall has updated its popular wireless headphones and earbuds with better battery life and new features.
I reviewed a pair of tiny earbuds that helped me sleep better
Trouble sleeping? The tiny, sleep-friendly Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds could help. We've tried them out.
These AirPods are almost back at their Black Friday price
The second-generation Apple AirPods are down to $89 from Walmart. That's not as low as their Black Friday price, but you still should grab the $40 in savings.
Klipsch Flexus Core 200 review: pure cinematic soundbar power
Klipsch's Onkyo-powered Flexus Core 200 is a $500 powerhouse Dolby Atmos soundbar.
Beats Studio Pro wireless noise-canceling headphones are $150 off
Best Buy has a great deal on the Beats Studio Pro with $150 off. They're stylish, easy to use, and sound great.
Samsung’s new 98-inch DU9000 4K TV is just $4,000. Can it beat TCL and Hisense?
Samsung's DU9000 goes head-to-head with value leaders TCL and Hisense as its most affordable 98-inch TV so far.
DTS:X finally gets major streaming support starting with Disney+
Dolby Atmos' spatial audio stranglehold over the streaming world is about to end as Disney+ adds support for DTS:X via IMAX Enhanced movies.
You Asked: QLED and mini-LED burn-in, missing HDR, and Apple TV and HDMI 2.1
Can QLED and mini-LED TVs get burn-in? How to get HDR from the YouTube app on Apple TV 4K. And is a computer monitor better than a smart TV for privacy?
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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.
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