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Apple TV 4K hardware with remote and retail box.

Apple TV: price, hardware, software, and more

Apple TV: price, hardware, software, and more

Is Apple TV the right streaming device for your home system? What does it offer? Our guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Apple TV.
Jabra Elite 4 in an open charging case held by a hand.

Jabra Elite 4 Review: everyday carry wireless earbuds

Jabra Elite 4 Review: everyday carry wireless earbuds

With Bluetooth Multipoint and excellent noise cancellation, the Jabra Elite 4 are a great set of daily-driver earbuds.
Sonos Era 100, beside a turntable.

How to connect a turntable to a Sonos speaker

How to connect a turntable to a Sonos speaker

If you have a Sonos system that you want to start playing vinyl records through, we're going to show you how to connect a turntable to it.
An iPhone 14 displaying the Sonos app search feature, sitting in front of a Sonos Roam speaker.

Sonos’ new search feature needs work

Sonos’ new search feature needs work

One of the best Sonos features is its universal search. Now that the company has released a new version of the tool, is it better — or worse?
SVS Prime Wireless Pro speaker on entertainment stand in living room.

SVS Prime Wireless Pro speakers review: the Swiss army knife of speakers

SVS Prime Wireless Pro speakers review: the Swiss army knife of speakers

The SVS Prime Wireless Pro offer high-quality home theater audio from a family-room-friendly footprint.
Roku Plus Series

Roku Plus Series TV review: better than you may expect

Roku Plus Series TV review: better than you may expect

Roku's first streaming TV aims to find the perfect mix of premium and accessible, but has it done enough to compete with its own brand partners?
Roku Plus Series television in a living room setting.

Roku bets big on its own TV brand — but is it a good idea?

Roku bets big on its own TV brand — but is it a good idea?

Is Roku's bid to be its own TV brand hot or not? Its choice could have big implications.
Pantheone Obsidian in white being held by a woman.

Pantheone’s Obsidian smart speaker puts Alexa in a sharp new body

Pantheone’s Obsidian smart speaker puts Alexa in a sharp new body

Just as much a work of sculptural art as it is a speaker, the Panethone Obsidian combines Amazon's Alexa with wireless multiroom audio.
YouTube TV on Apple TV.

YouTube TV now available as a bundle with Frontier internet

YouTube TV now available as a bundle with Frontier internet

Subscribers of Frontier internet can now add YouTube TV to their bill — and get a discount for the first year.
Sonos Era 300 seen from below.

Sonos Era 300 review: the best wireless system gets its best speaker yet

Sonos Era 300 review: the best wireless system gets its best speaker yet

With outstanding sound for stereo and Dolby Atmos Music, the Sonos Era 300 wireless smart speaker is the complete package.
Sonos Era 100.

Sonos Era 100 review: bigger sound, better features

Sonos Era 100 review: bigger sound, better features

Sonos' newest entry-level wireless smart speaker packs plenty of new features and much more immersive sound – just don't say, hey, Google.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 inside their charging case.

AirPods Pro 2 may finally offer this charging feature

AirPods Pro 2 may finally offer this charging feature

It's been a long time coming, but Apple's premium AirPods Pro 2 buds could soon be sold with the kind of charging case we've all been waiting for.
Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar displaying pace information.

4 simple pieces of tech that helped me run my first marathon

4 simple pieces of tech that helped me run my first marathon

It's easy to overdo it when buying tech aimed at helping you in sports. I ran my first marathon last year, and I kept it simple with just a few pieces of tech.
Philo.

Philo free trial: Stream live TV for free for a week

Philo free trial: Stream live TV for free for a week

Here's everything you need to know about signing up for the Philo free trial.
A low-angle view of Klipsch The Nines right-channel speaker next to a TV.

Klipsch The Nines review: way too much fun for just one box

Klipsch The Nines review: way too much fun for just one box

Klipsch builds on the popularity of its HDMI-armed The Fives with a bigger, badder version called The Nines.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 inside their charging case.

How to replace lost or broken AirPods, AirPods Pro, or cases

How to replace lost or broken AirPods, AirPods Pro, or cases

Apple's AirPods are some of the best true wireless earbuds around. But they're easy to damage or lose. Here's how to replace a single AirPod or a charging case.
Two UE Wonderboom 3 speakers held side-by-side.

The best Bluetooth speakers for under $100

The best Bluetooth speakers for under $100

Want a great-sounding Bluetooth speaker, but need to work within a limited budget? We've identified five different models, each with its own unique strengths.
FuboTV app icon on Apple TV.

MLB.TV will be available on Fubo this season

MLB.TV will be available on Fubo this season

MLB.TV will be available as a $25-a-month add-on with the Fubo streaming service.
Dolby Atmos audiobooks on Audible.

Audible brings immersive Dolby Atmos to its audiobooks

Audible brings immersive Dolby Atmos to its audiobooks

The popular spatial audio format for movies and music arrives on audiobooks for Audible subscribers.
Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+.

Apple’s Friday Night Baseball now requires an Apple TV+ subscription

Apple’s Friday Night Baseball now requires an Apple TV+ subscription

Friday Night Baseball is set to return to Apple TV+ — but this year, you'll need a subscription to watch.
LG SC9 soundbar in a product lifestyle image.

LG’s 2023 SC9 and SE6 soundbars are now available

LG’s 2023 SC9 and SE6 soundbars are now available

The 2023 LG SC9 and SE6 soundbars are now available at $999 and $450, respectively.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 beside an Apple AirPods 3 earbud.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. AirPods 3: which should you buy?

Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. AirPods 3: which should you buy?

Apple's flagship AirPods Pro 2 are excellent earbuds, but would the cheaper, more basic AirPods 3 suit your needs just fine? We break it down for you.
The Nothing Ear 2 earbuds inside the case.

Nothing Ear 2 Review: this time, it’s personal — in a good way

Nothing Ear 2 Review: this time, it’s personal — in a good way

Nothing is back with its second pair of in-ear true wireless earbuds, the Ear 2, and this time, it's personal, in a good way, as we found out in our review.
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series TV.

Amazon celebrates 200 million Fire TV devices by launching more

Amazon celebrates 200 million Fire TV devices by launching more

Amazon is celebrating having sold 200 million Fire TV devices by launching new televisions at both the high and low ends of the Fire TV lineup.
The LG B2 OLED 4K TV in a living room.

The 7 best TV deals in the Best Buy 3-day sale — last day!

The 7 best TV deals in the Best Buy 3-day sale — last day!

Best Buy has a huge sale on TVs right now and we've rounded up seven of the best options for every budget and need.
Women running wearing earbuds.

The best running headphones for 2023: from JLab, JBL, Jabra, and more

The best running headphones for 2023: from JLab, JBL, Jabra, and more

A great pair of running headphones can take the sweat and still sound sweet during your workout. That's why we've assembled the best choices for all budgets.
FuboTV app icon on Apple TV.

FuboTV is now just … Fubo

FuboTV is now just … Fubo

FuboTV has simplified its name to what many have been calling it all this time — Fubo.
The Jabra Elite 4 true wireless earbuds.

Jabra’s $100 Elite 4 are its most affordable ANC earbuds yet

Jabra’s $100 Elite 4 are its most affordable ANC earbuds yet

Two years on, Jabra brings the Bluetooth multipoint connectivity that can be found on some of its higher-end earbuds to the more affordable Elite 4s,
Leaked images of the purported Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds.

Leaked images suggests Sony WF-1000XM5 will be smaller, rounder

Leaked images suggests Sony WF-1000XM5 will be smaller, rounder

Leaked photos of what might be Sony's next flagship wireless earbuds show a design that fixes one of the WF-1000XM4's biggest problems.
YouTube TV and Hulu apps on the Roku homescreen.

Hulu Live vs. YouTube TV: How to pick the best live streaming service

Hulu Live vs. YouTube TV: How to pick the best live streaming service

Hulu With Live TV and YouTube TV are two of the biggest streaming services in the U.S. We'll help you decide which is best.
Sonos Era 300.

Why Sonos Era 300 buyers should switch to Amazon Music

Why Sonos Era 300 buyers should switch to Amazon Music

Sonos' newest speaker can deliver Dolby Atmos and hi-res audio, but only one streaming music service offers both formats.
Sling TV app icon on Apple TV.

The best Sling TV alternatives

The best Sling TV alternatives

Sling TV has more than 2 million subscribers and is the third-most popular service in the U.S. But there are other options you should take a look at.
Samsung 2023 S95C (left) and S90C QD-OLED TVs.

Samsung confirms its 2023 QD-OLED TVs start at just $1,900, are available now

Samsung confirms its 2023 QD-OLED TVs start at just $1,900, are available now

Samsung has finally provided pricing and availability on its full 2023 QD-OLED TV lineup, including its most affordable S90C models.
Amazon Music

What is Amazon Music: everything you need to know

What is Amazon Music: everything you need to know

Don't overlook Amazon Music; it boasts a 100 million-song library, hi-res music, spatial audio, and plans to suit a wide range of users.
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.

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

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