What is Tidal? The hi-fi streaming music service fully explained
In search of the highest-quality streaming music available? Check out Tidal. It has a huge music catalog and higher-quality audio than many others can claim.
Sony’s ULT Power Sound headphones and speakers go big on powerful bass
Sony has grouped its most popular headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and party speakers under a single brand: ULT.
Let’s discuss an Apple TV 4K with a camera
Can Apple put a camera in Apple TV 4K? Sure. But that doesn't mean it'd make much sense — especially when the iPhone exists.
Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds take your temperature the easy way
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport squeezed a thermometer in the earbuds. The real question is whether you actually need that sort of stat in your daily workout.
These KEF wireless bookshelf speakers are $300 off at Crutchfield
Over at Crutchfield, you can enjoy a pair of KEF wireless bookshelf speakers for $300 off, instantly boosting your sound quality at home.
This 65-inch Mini-LED TV just had its price slashed to under $500
Snap up a Hisense 65-inch Mini-LED QLED TV for substantially less as part of a deal going on at Walmart right now.
The 12 best TVs of 2024
The best TVs of 2024 are QLEDs, OLEDs, and QD-OLEDs from brands like Sony, Samsung, and LG. Here are our 12 favorite models you can buy right now.
The 7 best TVs for under $1,000 for 2024
TVs are some of the most expensive consumer tech items on the market, but a few brands make awesome sets for less than $1K! Here are seven we love.
Best gaming TVs of 2024 for Xbox Series X, PS5, and more
The best gaming TVs deliver rich colors, cutting-edge HDMI optimizations, and intuitive settings and customizations. Here’s a few of our favorite sets for 2024.
Roku Pro Series TVs finally go after the high(er) end, start at $899
With a new operating system and higher-end hardware, the Roku Pro Series smart TV hopes to start to break in to the more premium side of the market.
Save $50 on the Jabra Elite 10 true wireless earbuds at Best Buy
The Jabra Elite 10 are fantastic noise-cancelling and versatile earphones and they're even more tempting while they're on sale at Best Buy.
Save $200 on this Epson 4K home theater projector at Best Buy
The Epson Home Cinema 2350 projector, which offers 4K Ultra HD resolution and screen sizes of up to 500 inches, is available from Best Buy with a $200 discount.
Soundcore’s clip-style earbuds are glasses- and budget-friendly
Soundcore follows Bose's Ultra Open Earbuds with a much more affordable set of clip-style earbuds.
Best network music streamers 2024: 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.
Snag this JBL soundbar with wireless subwoofer while it’s $200 off
The JBL Bar 500 5.1-channel soundbar, which comes with a 10-inch wireless subwoofer, is available from Best Buy for an affordable $400 after a $200 discount.
Spotify’s new AI Playlist feature uses text prompts to curate playlists
Spotify announced that it is beta testing a new AI Playlist feature to Australian and UK Premium customers that uses text prompts to generate playlists.
Soundcore Boom 2 review: big fat bass, skinny price, and it floats!
Want big, smooth bass you can take to the pool? The Soundcore Boom 2 is a floatable, rugged, $130 Bluetooth speaker that punches well above its weight.
You Asked: HDMI 2.1 and Blu-ray, TV life spans, and 2023 TV price drops
How long should a QLED TV last? Will 2023 TV prices go down even further? And whatever happened to dual-cell TV tech?
Klipsch’s Onkyo-powered Flexus modular home theater sound system starts at $349
The Klipsch/Onkyo Flexus Dolby Atmos soundbar system can be expanded with wireless subwoofers and surround speakers.
What is Peacock? Pricing, content, and how to get it, explained
NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service has a lot to offer from films, TV shows, sports, news, and more. But is Peacock right for you?
What is DirecTV Stream: plans, pricing, channels, and more
AT&T TV has gotten yet another new name -- DirecTV Stream. Here's the latest on what's changed, what's stayed the same, and exactly what subscribers get.
Discovery Plus free trial: Stream for a week for free
Discovery Plus is a great way to break in a new home entertainment system, and a Discovery Plus free trial is a great way to get to know the streaming service.
Does ExpressVPN work on the Amazon Fire TV Stick?
Wondering if ExpressVPN works with Amazon Fire TV Sticks? We've got everything you need to know.
Spatial audio via headphones: how science crams 9 speakers and a subwoofer inside your head
If spatial audio formats like Dolby Atmos normally use a bunch of speakers arranged around your room, how can you hear it using headphones?
The 6 best OLED TVs for 2024
If you want the kind of TV that pushes amazing contrast levels and cinematically-accurate colors, look no further than one of these six best OLEDs for 2024.
The 7 best QLED TVs for 2024
The best QLED TVs are made by the TV brands we love the most, including Samsung, Sony, and TCL. Here’s seven of our favorite models for 2024.
Sony WH-1000XM6: the design and features we want Sony’s next headphones to deliver
Sony dropped the WH-1000XM5 in 2022, which means the XM6 is probably around the corner. Here's what we think Sony needs to keep its top spot.
Let’s be honest, you probably can’t hear lossless audio
Lossless audio is one of the best things to happen to streaming music, but if you use wireless earbuds or headphones, you probably can't hear it.
Standalone ESPN to launch by fall 2025, with Disney Bundle available
You should be able to subscribe to ESPN channels without any other cable or streaming services by fall 2025. We still don't have a price, however.
The best open-ear earbuds and headphones for 2024
With the convenience of wireless earbuds, plus the ability to hear your surroundings, open-ear earbuds are the latest audio trend. These models are the best.
Klipsch Nashville review: a rugged, backpack-ready Bluetooth speaker
The Klipsch Nashville Bluetooth speaker is a good-sounding, simple, and rugged Bluetooth speaker that will make a great addition to your summer listening.
Sling TV channels: Can you watch CBS, TBS, Bally Sports, and more?
Sling TV is one of the more affordable streaming options, but that comes at the expense of ease of use, and not having as many channels by default.
AirPods 4: Everything we know about Apple’s next wireless earbuds
While still officially unannounced, it's widely expected that Apple will launch its next AirPods model in 2024. Here's what we know so far.
SiriusXM firing up a dedicated Taylor Swift channel on April 7
The satellite-and-streaming service presents Channel 13 (Taylor's Version) some 13 days before the release of her new album. It won't be around forever, though.
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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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