The Roku Streambar is perfect for dorm-dwelling students
The Streambar is not Roku's first 2-in-1 player/speaker, but it's the most compelling one for college students wanting to make the most of dorm room spaces.
Zvox’s new soundbar is like a magnifying glass for TV and movie dialog
Plenty of soundbars promise better dialog, but the Zvox AV157 takes speech clarity to new heights with 12 levels of dialog enhancement in a compact speaker.
Yamaha adds to its roster with two new budget soundbars, the SR-B20A and SR-C20A
Yamaha's SR-B20A and SR-B20A budget soundbars are designed to subtly add strong sound to your 4K television to help enjoy your content more
Sonos Arc vs. Sonos Playbar
From big theatrical sound to impressive codec support, the Sonos Arc and Playbar are two mighty soundbars. But which is the best? Here, we compare the two.
The fault in our bars: Making the case for old-school home theater speakers
In the right situation, soundbars can be a welcome addition to an A/V setup. But when compared to a traditional, wired home theater setup, soundbars falter.
Smart speaker or smart display: Which should you buy?
Smart displays are incredibly functional, but it may not be worth the cost if you don't frequently use the added features.
Polk Audio’s new MagniFi 2 soundbar features immersive sound tech
The MagniFi 2 soundbar from Polk Audio will use several technological features to help its six-driver setup and wireless subwoofer create the ideal sound stage.
Klipsch’s ‘The Fives’ are stunning TV speakers that challenge soundbar trends
Almost scoffing at the sound quality of typical single-soundbar home theaters, Klipsch promises incredible audio quality from its bookshelf-style TV speakers.
LG adds five Dolby Atmos soundbars to its 2020 lineup
LG announced pricing and availability for its 2020 lineup of soundbars, which includes seven different models — five of which with Dolby Atmos support.
Polk Audio’s Signa S3 soundbar bundles Chromecast on a budget
Polk Audio's newest addition to it's Signa Series is the Signa S3 soundbar, a system that includes a wireless subwoofer and built-in Chromecast Audio support.
Sonos debuts the $799 Arc, its first Dolby Atmos wireless soundbar
Today Sonos has replaced both its Playbar and Playbase speakers with the Arc, a big, bold Dolby Atmos-capable soundbar with AirPlay 2 and smart speaker options.
Free on Apple TV: Pearl Jam’s new album is now a Dolby Vision/Atmos experience
Pearl Jam has a treat for fans who are stuck at home: The band's Gigaton album will be presented as a free visual experience on Apple devices with Dolby tech.
Amazon Echo Studio vs. Apple HomePod
Trying to choose between Amazon's Echo Studio and Apple's HomePod? We spill the beans on which device sounds best and which will fit your digital music life.
Alexa is listening to your chat more than you think, study suggests
A new study has shown that unintended activations of smart speakers could occur as many as 19 times a day, with the longest activations lasting up to 43 seconds.
Use your smart speaker to make Valentine’s Day a little sweeter
This year, there's no better wingman for your Valentine's Day than Alexa or Google Assistant. Here's how to use your smart speakers to light a spark this February 14.
Klipsch’s new speakers are the no-soundbar soundbar we need
Klipsch's new powered bookshelves have a slick trick up their sleeves: HDMI ARC connection. That means, as long as your TV has HDMI ARC, you can now use a single remote for your powered speakers, letting music lovers rock out in full force while enjoying all the convenience of soundbar control.
Royole’s smart speaker has a cool wraparound display, but is it worth the price?
We've seen a lot of cool stuff at CES 2020 so far, but the new smart speaker by Royole is pretty special. The Mirage Smart Speaker works with Alexa, just like an Amazon Echo, but instead of being wrapped in fabric, it has a touchscreen display. It also has a 5MP camera and a passive bass radiator.
CES 2020: TCL Alto 9+ is one of the first Roku TV Ready soundbars in existence
The TCL Alto 9+ isn't new -- TCL showed it off at IFA 2019 in September -- but that didn't stop it from making an appearance at CES 2020. Its reason for being there? To showcase Roku TV Ready in action, a new initiative that allows people to control their soundbar using their Roku TV Remote
JBL went big at CES with a Dolby Atmos soundbar and affordable earbuds
JBL is showing off some impressive new audio gear for CES 2020, including two new pairs of true wireless earbuds at affordable price points, a feature-packed new pair of over-ears with graphene drivers and noise cancellation, and JBL's first Dolby Atmos soundbar with detachable speakers.
The best soundbars of CES 2020: Vizio, TCL, LG, and more
CES 2020 is loaded with cool audio gear, including some of the best and most feature-packed soundbars you'll see this year. We've collected the best the show has to offer all in one place so you can get a jumpstart on the new decade. These are the best soundbars of CES 2020.
Vizio reinvents its soundbar line, including an Atmos bar with rotating speakers
Think soundbars are pretty much all alike? Take a look at Vizio's new lineup, which includes its new flagship Elevate that rotates its speakers upward automatically for Dolby Atmos sound. With three fully redesigned soundbar series, Vizio's CES 2020 audio showcase is a whole new bag.
LG’s new Dolby Atmos soundbars use A.I. for automatic room calibration
LG's 2020 collection of soundbars made its official debut at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. The new models feature Dolby Atmos and DTS:X as well as a new feature, supported by A.I., that lets them automatically adjust their settings based on the acoustics of the room.
Amazon teases its Echo Studio ahead of release at a swanky space in NYC
The Amazon Echo Studio is being previewed ahead of its official release in the Big Apple. New Yorkers can experience the incredible audio fidelity of the speaker before everyone else at the Echo Studio installation at Dolby SoHo, located on 477 Broadway.
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock review: The time is now
The Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock shares many outstanding features with past iterations, but now it gains the convenience of displaying the actual time.
Anker Nebula Soundbar Fire TV Edition packs 4K, HDR, and Alexa in a $230 speaker
The first soundbar to include the Amazon Fire TV platform is the $230 Anker Nebula Soundbar -- Fire TV Edition, and it's now available for pre-order with deliveries starting on November 19. The 2.1 channel 100-watt speaker features 4K and Dolby Vision HDR and has Alexa built in for smart home control.
Google brings out the new Nest Mini, an upgrade of the Google Home Mini, for $49
Google unveiled its newest smart speaker, the Nest Mini, at its Made by Google 2019 event. The new version of the Google Home Mini looks very similar to its predecessor, but it's got some impressive new features to go along with its new name, as well as an attractive price.
TCL starts taking pre-orders for its 4K HDR QLED 8-Series Roku TVs
TCL's top-of-the-line 8-Series 4K HDR QLED Roku TVs are finally available for pre-order, as a BestBuy exclusive. The new TVs come in 65- and 75-inch sizes starting at $1,999. In addition to Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, the 8-Series uses a 25,000 mini-LED backlight for much-improved video performance.
TCL shows off an incredible new Dolby Atmos soundbar at IFA 2019
There's a new soundbar in town that vows to breathe cinema-like sound into your home entertainment setup. It's called the TCL TS9030, it was showcased at IFA 2019, and it comes with all the features you could ever need from a soundbar, including Bluetooth, Dolby Atmos, and HDMI ARC.
Klipsch Bar 40 soundbar review
Klipsch’s Bar 40 does its namesake proud when it comes to both style and sound, with a great look and impressively clear performance. But those seeking loads of features may want to look elsewhere. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know so you can make the best decision for your budget.
Google Nest gives 100,000 Home Minis to people living with paralysis
Google Nest is giving away 100,000 free Home Minis to people who are living with paralysis. The company announced a partnership with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Friday to provide the devices to paralyzed individuals to help them gain some additional independence.
Kenzie wants to hide smart assistants inside its cute, crocheted animals
Kenzie is a company that just launched on Kickstarter with the intention of hiding smart speakers beneath adorable, crocheted stuffed animals. Their intention is to disrupt the tech industry with cuteness. Buyers can pick from six different hand-crafted designs, but more are on the way.
Vizio’s latest soundbars double down on Dolby Atmos — again
Vizio brought a myriad of new soundbars to CES 2019, including two new Dolby Atmos bars that offer big sound in a smaller profile, bringing the brand's Atmos offerings to five. Smaller bars fill out the line for a versatile collection. We've got all the details of the lineup here.
JBL/Harman launch smart soundbar, new speakers, and a guitar amp/speaker combo
Harman Kardon and JBL have announced four new audio lines that will hit the market in 2019. New offerings from the conglomerate companies include a brand-new smart soundbar, portable speaker, smart home theater speakers, and a massive portable speaker with both guitar and microphone inputs.
All three of LG’s new soundbars will be available before summer
LG has finally announced pricing and availability to the three soundbars it announced at CES 2019. They'll come out in April or May of this year (depending on the model), and will retail between $400 and $1,300, with top-tier models coming with Dolby Atmos and advanced Meridian audio processing.
Hands-on with Sennheiser’s seriously impressive Ambeo virtual surround soundbar
Sennheiser first showed off its Ambeo 3D virtual surround soundbar at CES at the beginning of the year, but now that we’ve had more hands-on time with it at IFA, we’re more impressed than ever, and convinced that it might be the best virtual surround soundbar we’ve encountered to date.
How do you re-create the air-ripping launch of 11,000-hp dragsters? Dolby Atmos
Dolby and the NHRA have been working together on something special. The two entities have been producing live drag races in spine-chilling Dolby Atmos. Digital Trends recently went behind the scenes at a race in Las Vegas to check out this newly forged partnership in action.
Apple HomePod tips and tricks to get you started
Did you know your Apple HomePod can do way more than play music? If you don't already know these HomePod tips and tricks, you'll be glad you read them. Learn about how to unlock the full set of features available on your HomePod.
LG priced its 2018 TVs and OLED just got more affordable
LG has announced its premium TV lineup for 2018, with both OLED and Super UHD TVs in a variety of sizes powered by in the company’s ThinQ A.I. platform.