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JBL Authentics 300.

JBL sale: Bluetooth speakers, wireless earbuds, and more, from $30

Whether you need to buy a Bluetooth speaker, wireless earbuds, a soundbar, or any other audio device, there's surely something for you in Best Buy's JBL sale.
Sonos Move 2 in white.

We’ve tried them all — these are the best Sonos speakers in 2024

Looking for a new speaker? We've picked out all the best Sonos speakers and taken a look at why you need one in your life.
Samsung S95D OLED

Samsung S95D OLED first look: a reflection on excellence

I went hands-on with the Samsung S95D OLED to see for myself how its controversial anti-glare technology will affect its picture. The results may shock you.
Sling TV Freestream logo.

What is Sling Freestream?

Free, ad-supported channels — otherwise known as FAST services — are all the rage these days. And Sling TV has its own in Freestream.
Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar.

We tested them all — these are the best Sonos soundbars in 2024

Looking to upgrade your home theater? Here's a look at the best Sonos soundbars of 2024, including the Arc, Beam, and Ray.
Sling TV on an iPhone.

How many devices can you watch Sling TV on at once?

Sling TV lets you stream your favorite channels on multiple devices — if you have the right plan, and if that channel is covered under that plan.
DLP projector

The 5 best projectors for a bedroom in 2024

If you're looking to kit your bedroom out with a great projector, you need to consider different things to your living room. Here's what to buy and why.
Two majestic elk lock horns in a snowy scene shown on a Samsung QN90D.

Samsung QN90D first look: setting the bar for 2024

Samsung's latest-gen QLED made improvements exactly where it needed them and once again sets the bar for all QLEDs in 2024.
An equalizer from eqMac.

How to master your equalizer settings for the perfect sound

EQ is so much more than the Rock preset in your Spotify app. If you want better sound, we're here to show you how to adjust it for the best experience.
The main Amazon Fire TV home screen.

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.
A Comcast cable box, remote, and TV.

The 9 best internet and TV bundles in March 2024

These are the absolute best of the best internet and TV bundles available now, so if you want an easy way to sign up, connect, and watch TV, you must see this.
Man listening to wireless headphones.

Next-gen wireless headphones will get lossless hi-res audio with a little help from Qualcomm

Qualcomm's latest wireless audio chips bring improved ANC and audio quality to headphones, earbuds, and speakers.
A family enjoys the Yaber 1080p projector.

The 5 best projectors under $500

The best projectors under $500 are way more powerful than your middle school biology lectures would have led you to believe. Here are our top picks for 2024.
You Asked Ep 29

You Asked: HTIB vs. soundbars, Sony’s 2024 lineup, and plasma upgrades

Should you go for a home theater in a box versus soundbars for home audio under $1,000? Is upgrading from plasma worth it? When will Sony's 2024 TVs drop?
Brilliantly colored traditional dress costumes seen in an arial view displayed on a Samsung QN900D TV.

Samsung QN900D 8K TV first look: fully loaded flagship

Let's take a closer look at what's new -- inside and out -- on Samsung's 8K flagship this year, the QN900D.
iPhone 15 Pro Max showing the YouTube Music app.

What is YouTube Music? Everything you need to know

YouTube Music is a streamlined way to access YouTube's music content, with automatic playlists based on your preferences and much more. Here's what to know.
Apple Vision Pro

Is the Apple Vision Pro the ultimate personal home theater?

Is the Apple Vision Pro the best personal home theater experience you can have? The industry-changing tech is has for incredible cinematic video.
An iPhone with the YouTube Music app on it.

Spotify vs. YouTube Music: so alike, but which is best for you?

With similar libraries, as well as near-identical music quality and pricing, can YouTube Music stand up to Spotify's stalwart UI and excellent music discovery?

The 6 best portable projectors for movies, gaming, and more

Portable projectors are a great way to watch a movie while camping or for work presentations on the go. Here, we've picked the best offerings available.
Two kids using the Puro Sound PuroQuiet Plus to watch something on a tablet.

The best kids headphones of 2024: for fun, safety, and sound

Loaded with color, braced for impact, and packed with parental features like volume limiting, here's our roundup of the best headphones available for kids.
A Panasonic UB820 Blu-ray player sitting on a TV stand.

The best Blu-ray players for 2024

Forget about compression and buffering troubles, and enjoy your favorite movies and shows with an awesome Blu-ray player! Here are our favorite models for 2024.
Philo home page.

Philo: everything to know about the live TV streaming service

At just $25 per month, Philo is an affordable live TV streaming service with an impressive channel list and feature set.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in front of charging case.

Forget AirPods: Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are $50 off

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are excellent alternatives to Apple's AirPods, especially with Dell's $50 discount for the noise-canceling wireless earbuds.
The Samsung QN900C Neo QLED 8K TV in a living room.

What is HDR10+? What you need to know about the HDR format

HDR10+ was started by several TV brands, and now it’s available on most major sets and streaming devices. What makes it different from HDR10? Let’s find out!
Sony BDP-S6700 Blu-ray Player.

The best 4K Blu-ray players for 2024

A great 4K TV needs a capable Blu-ray player to match. Here's our list of the best players on the market, with options for both budget-shoppers and cinephiles.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) and Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023).

Fire TV sticks are up to 40% off in Amazon’s Big Spring sale

Amazon has a huge sale on many Amazon Fire TV Sticks with up to 40% to be saved on some of the most popular models. Here's what you should buy.
A Lionel Messi promo for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Apple (and Messi) offering a monthlong trial of MLS Season Pass

You can get a free one-month trial of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, thanks to Lionel Messi. Just sign up by April 5.
March Madness on Sling TV on an iPhone.

Is March Madness on Sling TV?

It's that time of year again — March Madness is back. And you can watch it all on Sling TV. (If you're willing to work at it a little.)
The Spotify Desktop Miniplayer.

Spotify’s new Desktop Miniplayer is a godsend for multitaskers

Spotify has finally listened to the droves of users asking for a smaller, resizable miniplayer for its music and video streaming desktop app.
HBO Max app icon.

Max will be available to stream in Europe starting May 21

Warner Bros. Discovery will launch the Max era in Europe starting on May 21, with some 25 countries on the agenda.
The 2024 Samsung-QN900D Neo QLED 8K TV.

Samsung’s 2024 Neo QLED TVs are here, and you can preorder them now from $1,200

Samsung announced pricing and availability for its lineup of 2024 Neo QLED 8K and 4K mini-LEDTVs, which can be pre-ordered starting today.
The 2024 Samsung S95D 4K OLED TV (embargoed image)

Samsung unveils pricing and preorder details for its 2024 OLED TVs

Samsung has announced pricing and availability for its much anticipated 2024 OLED TVs, the S95D and S90D. Preorders open today starting at $1,999.
Man using AnkerWork S600 speakerphone
Sponsored

AnkerWork S600 is not just a speakerphone, it’s multifunctional of voiceprint recognition

If you're looking for a speakerphone with modern features that goes above and beyond, take a look at the AnkerWork S600 speakerphone. Learn more here.
LG G1 OLED evo vs. Sony A90J OLED.

OLED vs. LED: Which kind of TV display is better?

Two of the most common TV acronyms out there are OLED and LED. They sound and look alike, but how are they different? We'll show you.
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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