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Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 turntable.

Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 turntable review: an all-in-one for vinyl fun

Pro-Ject Audio's Juke Box E1 combines a solid amplifier and turntable in one for those beginner audiophiles who don't want to fuss with components.
The Hisense PL2 ultra short throw projector.

Hisense’s new PL2 Laser Cinema is big on brightness and style

Hisense has announced that its new PL2 UST projector is now available in the U.S. It features a stylish design and 2,700 lumens of brightness for $2,500.
The Kanto Sub8 in Matte White set up next to a chair.

The 8 best subwoofers of 2025 for every budget and use

Get ready to bring the thump and rumble to your favorite movies and music! Here’s a roundup of all the best subwoofers you can buy in 2025.
Disney Plus logo on a TV screen.

How much is Disney Plus? Plans, prices, and features explained

Disney's streaming service is one of today's most popular. But how much does Disney+ cost? We've got the answers, from pricing options to how you can save.
Tribit StormBox Blast 2 on a beach.

Tribit’s upgraded StormBox Blast 2 speaker gets a power boost and karaoke

Bluetooth speaker makers Tribit have announced the upgraded new StormBox Blast 2, which features 200 watts of power and some new karaoke features.
A set of banana plugs installed on speaker wire.

How to install banana plugs on speaker wire for easy connectivity

Upgrading your messy, raw speaker wire with clean, secure banana plugs is a great way to make for easy connectivity. Here's how to do it.
Lenovo Tab Extreme showing Disney Plus.

What is Disney+? Plans, price, and everything else you should know

Get ready to indulge in all things Disney, Pixar, and Marvel with a Disney Plus subscription! Here’s everything you need to know about the streaming platform.
An iPhone with the YouTube Music app on it.

YouTube Music vs. Spotify: 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 Cambridge Audio EXA100 integrated amplifier and EXN100 music streamer.

Cambridge Audio says its new EXA100 amplifier is the finest it’s ever built

British audio legend Cambridge Audio has launched its new EX Series, consisting of the EXN100 Music Streamer and EXA100 Stereo Integrated Amplifier.
Soundcore Boom 2 and Boom 2 Plus Bluetooth speakers

Boom! Soundcore’s two best Bluetooth speakers are Prime Day dynamite

Souncore's Boom 2 and Boom 2 Plus are two of my favorite rugged Bluetooth speakers of the year, and both are a steal for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.
Spotify on iPhone.

How to cancel Spotify Premium on any device

Is it time to part ways with your Spotify Premium account? Here’s how to cancel your Spotify subscription on your desktop PC and mobile devices.
Amazon Prime Live TV on an iPad 11 Pro.

Best live TV streaming services: YouTube TV, Hulu, Sling TV, and more

Ditching cable? To demystify the journey to independence from traditional cable and satellite providers, we present the very best live TV streaming services.
Spotify on iPhone.

How to download music from Spotify for offline listening

One great benefit of a paid Spotify Premium subscription is being able to download music for offline listening. Here’s how to do it.
The KEF Q Series Meta speakers.

KEF’s affordable new Q Series speakers get an audiophile upgrade

KEF has upgraded its Q Series speakers with its Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT), delivering high-end audiophile sound at a fair price.
Apple Music pricing September 2024.

How much is Apple Music, and how can you get it for free?

Apple Music costs $10.99 for an Individual plan, and $16.99 for a Family Plan. You can also get Apple Music for free by signing up for a Verizon plan.
Screen images of the Spotify AI Playlist feature.

Spotify’s AI Playlist creation tool lands in the U.S., Canada, and beyond

Spotify brings its AI Playlist beta feature that allows you to use text prompts to create unique playlists to the U.S., Canada, and beyond.
The Tubi app icon on Apple TV.

What is Tubi? Everything to know about the free streamer

There's no shortage of on-demand streaming services out there, but few are free, like Tubi. Here, we outline what Tubi is and what it currently has to offer.
The Apple TV+ home screen with an image from Invasion.

What is Apple TV+? Price, devices, features, how to get it, and more

Apple TV+ isn't a household name like Netflix or Hulu, but high-quality, star-studded content make it worth knowing about. Here's everything you need to know.
The three colors of Beats Pill: gold, red, and black.

The best waterproof Bluetooth speakers for 2024

Listen to your favorite songs and podcasts with one of these awesome waterproof Bluetooth speakers, and bring on the buoyancy!
JBL Authentics 300.

Best wireless speakers for 2025: Sonos, JBL, KEF, and more

From award-winning Sonos speakers to retro offerings from the likes of JBL, here’s a list of all our favorite web-connected speakers for 2024.
Apple TV Plus home screen with Lessons in Chemistry.

How much is Apple TV Plus?

Apple TV+ is a solid streaming platform, but how does its cost and overall value stack up to the streaming landscape competition? Allow us to weigh in.
A hand holding an iPhone with the Apple TV+ and other services in a menu.

How to cancel your Apple TV Plus subscription

Interested in canceling your Apple TV Plus subscription to save money or end your free trial quickly? We'll show you exactly how to do it on multiple platforms.
The Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro projector in nature.

Xgimi’s 2024 projectors are brighter, smarter, and impossibly affordable

Chinese projector maker Xgimi has outdone itself launching a range of five new affordable projectors.
The Sony Bravia Projector 9 (VPL-XW8100ES).

Sony’s new 4K laser projectors have the processing brains of its Bravia OLED TVs

Sony announced two new high-end 4K laser projectors, the Bravia 8 and Bravia 9, that feature the same XR processing as its high-performing Bravia TVs.
The. Onkyo TX-RZ30 9.2-channel AV receiver.

Onkyo adds the more affordable TX-RZ30 to its premium AV receiver lineup

Onkyo is working to make its premium RZ Series of AV receivers a bit more affordable with the announcement of the TX-RZ30, a $1,200, 9.2-channel, smart AVR.
The Marantz MODEL 10 Reference Integrated Amplifier.

Marantz’s powerful new integrated amplifier will run you $15,000

Marantz's new high-end 10 Series component line includes its first reference-range integrated amp in nearly a decade, plus a network streamer and SACD player.
Formovie Cinema Edge 4K UST projector.

Formovie’s Cinema Edge is an affordable 4K UST projector

Chinese projector maker Formovie announced a new, more affordable ultra short throw projector to its lineup called the $2,500 Cinema Edge.
The Klipsch Reference Series 12 R-121SW set up next to a table.

How to place and set up your subwoofer for big bass

Setting up a subwoofer can drastically improve the sound quality of your home theater, but it can be tough to set up. Our guide will help simplify the process.
The Fiio CP13 portable cassette player.

Fiio’s CP13 cassette player took me on a glorious nostalgia trip

The Fiio CP13 is a Walkman-like player forged in pure nostalgia that makes for a great trip down analog memory lane.
The AWOL Vision LTV-3500 Pro projector.

The best short throw and ultra short throw projectors for 2025

Ultra short throw projectors are great for getting a big image if you don’t have the space for a standard projector. Here are some of the best available.
A vinyl collection shelf with receiver and turntable.

How to build and preserve a vinyl collection

Your father-in-law was right: Vinyl records sound amazing and super cool. If you're just starting your collection journey, here's everything you need to know.
A woman wearing headphones with her eyes closed.

How headphones are helping people with sensory needs live a calmer life

For people with sensory needs such as the neurodivergent or those with ADHD, the sounds of the world can be excruciating. Here's how headphones can help.
The Audio-Technica AT-LP70X turntable.

Audio-Technica AT-LP70X turntable review: The new entry-level champ

Audio-Technica's new LP70X takes all that's great about its popular LP60X turntable and amps it up, making it an even better entry-level deck for vinyl newbies.
[EMBARGOED IMAGE – 08/02] The Victrola Stream Sapphire wireless turntable.

Victrola’s new Stream Sapphire is the wireless turntable for audiophiles

Victrola has launched its flagship wireless turntable, the Stream Sapphire, that's capable of playing your vinyl wirelessly at high quality over Sonos and UPnP.