Google Nexus Player by Asus review
The good news is: Google’s third attempt at a set-top streaming box is its best yet, and it has the potential to do very well in the future. The bad news: The Nexus Player is a disappointment at launch and not worth rushing to buy.
The debate stops here: Yes, you really can see a difference between 4K and 1080p
Do 4K Ultra HD televisions present a visibly superior image versus 1080p HD TVs? We conducted a real-world side-by-side comparison to find out.
Waterfall Audio’s glass Niagara speakers overflow with see-through class
Waterfall Audio says its speakers aren't just speakers, but works of art. We take a close look at how the French company made a totally clear speaker.
Spotify supports CarPlay now! Except it has for a while, and it’s still broken
Spotify today released an update to its iOS app which supposedly added Apple CarPlay support. Unfortunately, Spotify still doesn't work with CarPlay.
Video: Carving through crowds on real-life RocketSkates
We caught up with Peter Treadway of Acton, maker of the RocketSkates. In this video, Treadway shows us the RocketSkates in action.
The history of Bose in-car audio, from an ’83 Seville, to the 2015 Escalade
We trace Bose's legacy of in-car audio systems, from a 4-speaker system in a '83 Cadillac Seville to an 11-speaker system in the 2015 Escalade.
Samsung UN65HU8550 review
If you’re looking for the best LCD TV Samsung has to offer, but you’re not into the curved screen design, then the HU8550 series is the set you should be looking at. As an Ultra HDTV, it comes with almost every premium feature Samsung has in its stronghold, and those that it doesn’t come with have little to no effect on picture quality or general performance.
Sennheiser Urbanite on-ear review
Sennheiser really nailed it with the Urbanite, a set of stylish, high-resolution headphones with superb sound quality accented with just the right amount extra bass. Even persnickety audiophiles can’t balk at these cans. They’re just that good.
Rotel RA-1570 review
The RA-1570 requires a little bit of investment, but delivers an incredible return, blending a rich set of features with a clean, powerful amplifier, all delivered in a strikingly handsome package.
LG 55EC9300 review
The 55EC9300 brings the promise of OLED’s excellent picture quality to market at a record-low price, but the tradeoff is some distracting image judder.
Urban Ears Plattan ADV improve on an already wildly popular headphone
After five years of remaining largely unchanged, the popular Urban Ears Plattan have gotten a facelift. Announced at IFA 2014 are the Plattan ADV.
Hands on with Polk and Definitive Technology’s wireless multi-room speakers
We went hands and ears on with Polk and Definitive Technology's new wireless multi-room audio systems at IFA 2014.
Crystal Acoustics’ Cuby 7 bounces sound off the walls for 3D effect
Crystal Acoustics isn't a big name in the US, but from what we heard in its booth at IFA 2014 today, perhaps it should be.
Harman Kardon’s Omni wireless speakers make multi-room audio simple
We went ears on with Harman Kardon's new wireless multi-room speaker system, and were impressed by its simple operation.
Samsung’s massive bending 4K TV hugs your face by flexing from flat to curved
Samsung likes to cause a stir, and it's doing so in style this year at IFA 2014 with two incredible TVs.
Hands on: After 16 years in the making, Dyson’s 360 Eye is ready to clean house
Check out our hands-on video to see this incredible robot in action and find out when you can get one, and how much you'll have to fork over for it.
Technics musters its mojo again for a $53,000 digital audio system, and we tried it
After over four years out of business, Technics comes back in the form of a seriously high-end system aimed squarely at old-school audiophiles.
Sony throws a curve at its already eye-catching 4K TVs
Sony couldn't resist the call of the curve. The company is showcasing a new curved 4K TV series, currently limited the European market.
Up close with LG’s Music Flow wireless multi-room speaker system
LG's Music Flow wireless multi-room speakers are far better looking in person than expected. Take a close look in our video shot at IFA 2014.
LG’s 65-inch 4K OLED TV will be first to hit the U.S. market
LG disclosed pricing and availability of its 65-inch curved 4K OLED television, which will be the first of its kind to hit store shelves in mere weeks.
Forget 4K, LG’s 98-inch 8K TV is the window into the future we’ve been waiting for
If you're just getting your head wrapped around 4K televisions, then LG's monstrous 98-inch 8K TV will seriously warp your brain.
Blue’s Mo-Fi headphones look and work unlike anything before
Blue Microphones has introduced the Mo-Fi, a headphone with built-in amplification that promises to make all your music sound better
Blue Microphones Mo-Fi review
Blue Microphones aims to replace the feeble amp in your mobile device or computer with its own. The result is the Mo-Fi, a sweet-sounding set of headphones, to be sure. But are they so heavy and bulky that you won’t want to wear them?
Bowers and Wilkins CM8 S2 review
They say don’t mess with a good thing, but Bowers and Wilkins made its accessible CM8 speaker line sing sweeter with its CM8 S2 revisions.
Samsung Level-Over review
With top-notch battery life, impressive wireless range, and sound quality that should more than satisfy all but the most ardent audiophile, the Level Over are worth a serious look for commuters and office workers alike.
Sony XBR-65X900B review
Sony’s X900B may not be the company’s flagship television, but it sure looks (and sounds) the part. With class-leading picture and sound, this TV is not to be missed. Just prepare yourself for the look of the built-on speakers.
Panasonic TC-65AX800U review
The AX800 may be bulky and lack shadow detail, but there's plenty of love about its plasma-like picture and phenomenal color. Simply put: Few LCD TVs demand this kind of attention.
LG 79UB9800 Review
LG’s UB9800 Ultra HD 4K TV may not win an award for the best TV of the year, but it gets mighty close, thanks in no small part to its easy-to-use webOS operating system.
Even Bob Barker wouldn’t have guessed the insane price on Samsung’s 105-inch 4K TV
Samsung says its flagship television will be built to order and come with custom installation service.
Pinnacle Theater One 2.1 review
The Theater One 2.1 is a coffee table-sized sound base that aims to beef up your TV’s audio while serving as its stand. It will hold up to a 65-inch TV, but how does the sound hold up?
Klipsch R6i review
Klipsch’s R6i blend comfort, style and convenience into an earbud with an approachable sound quality that anyone can recognize as excellent.
Samsung UN65HU9000 review
Each offering in the HU900 series benefits from one of the best screens of any UHD 4K TV to date, one that reflects the company's continued investment in curved displays.
How LG perfected its smart TVs with an orphaned mobile OS
Just a couple years ago, webOS was the red-headed stepchild of the mobile tech world. Today, it is the darling of the smart TV industry. Here’s how, under LG’s ownership, webOS was transformed into something everyone will want to get their hands on.
Hands on: After failing on phones, webOS flourishes in LG’s latest smart TVs
We went hands on with LG's webOS smart TV platform and it vastly exceeded our expectations. Here's what the next gen in smart TV looks like.
Anker MP141 review
You might not be familiar with Anker as a maker of audio products, but its MP141 might just be the best under-$50 speaker we’ve tested yet, with excellent battery life, a slick look, and solid sound quality.
Nuforce Primo 8 review
The Primo 8 are NuForce’s first go at a high-end, in-ear headphone. Armed with four balanced armatures, these somewhat unconventional headphones deliver sound that goes beyond their already lofty $500 price.
Amazon Fire TV review
When Amazon introduced its new Fire TV streaming set-top box, it looked like it might be able to knock Roku right off its perch as the player to beat. Now that we’ve had a chance to thoroughly test the Fire TV, we learn it isn’t exactly a Roku killer, but it’s still a terrific competitor with tremendous potential.