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JBL MA/Stage 2 Series home theater products.

JBL wants you to ditch your soundbar for its affordable new home theater lineup

JBL's new MA Series AV receivers and Stage 2 Series home theater speakers are designed to be simple to operate and easy to set up, just like soundbars.
The lyrics to Smells Like Teen Spirit on the Spotify app on an iPhone.

How to see song lyrics on Spotify

Sing along or settle a bet — having the lyrics to your favorite songs handy can heighten any listening experience. Here's how to do it on Spotify.
The MoGo 2 Pro projector with the lamp shining from the land.

This Xgimi portable projector saved Christmas last year, and it’s on sale for Prime Day

The Xgimi MoGo 2 Pro is a portable smart projector that save Christmas for my family last year. It's on sale for Prime Day 2024, and you should totally buy one.
The remote with the AWOL Vision LTV-3500 Pro projector.

The best UST projector I’ve ever reviewed is $900 off right now

It's one of the best and brightest UST projectors on the market. And one of the priciest. But it can be yours for $900 off for Prime Day 2024. Get after it.
A stereo pair of HomePods, a TV, and an Apple TV 4K.

How to connect a stereo pair of Apple HomePods to your Apple TV

Apple's latest HomePod sounds great. But as a stereo pair with an Apple TV 4K, the spatial audio sound can rival the best soundbars. Here's how to set it up.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini - right angle view.

How to choose a soundbar: size, subwoofers, surround sound, and more

Built-in TV speakers suck, so naturally, you want to get a soundbar. How do you choose one? We cover the features and jargon you should know before you buy.
Roku Weekly Trivia

Roku launches Weekly Trivia game to test your pop culture mettle

Roku Weekly Trivia launches today for U.S. users of it popular streaming devices, adding 10 questions per week. You can play with friends and family.
The AWOL Vision LTV-3500 Pro projector.

AWOL Vision LTV-3500 Pro review: dazzling brightness that’s worth every penny

The AWOL Vision LTV-3500 Pro UST is one of the brightest and best projectors we've ever reviewed, but does that justify its $6,000 price?
Sonos Era 100, beside a turntable.

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.
A close-up of the Spotify app icon.

Spotify adds new, cheaper Basic plan without the audiobooks

After increasing its prices earlier this month, Spotify today announced a new $11-per-month Basic plan that saves a bit of money but removes access to audiobooks.
Sonos Ace inside travel case.

How to pair Sonos Ace headphones to a Bluetooth device

So you've just gotten a pair of shiny Sonos Ace headphones and and embarrassed because you don't know how to pair them to your device. Don't be. Here's how.
Spotify app library screen.

What is Spotify? Music, pricing, and features explained

Spotify is the most popular music and podcast streaming service today. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Spotify on an iPhone.

Spotify HiFi could finally be coming, but it’ll cost you

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Spotify's long-awaited HiFi option could finally be coming later this year.
AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro charging cases.

How to connect two pairs of AirPods to one phone for shared audio

AirPods users can easily share audio with their friends on one single iOS device in just a few steps. Here's how to connect two sets of AirPods to one phone.
The Savoir KEF Seventy-Five luxury speaker bed.

KEF and Savoir want to help you sleep better with their $115K speaker bed

What happens when the world's best bed maker builds some of the world's best speakers into a bed? You get Savoir and KEF's $115,000 Seventy-Five speaker bed.
The JBL PartyBox Stage 320.

JBL PartyBox Stage 320 speaker review: power, clarity, and karaoke on wheels

If you're a DJ or just someone who wants clean, great-sounding volume and fun party features for your gatherings, the JBL PartyBox Stage 320 is a solid buy.
The Tribit StormBox 2 Bluetooth speaker in water.

Tribit’s new StormBox 2 speaker gets more power, multi-speaker connectivity

Speaker makers Tribit have launched the $70 StormBox 2, the upgraded model of its popular compact, rugged, and affordable Bluetooth speaker.
The JBL Xtreme 4 Bluetooth speaker. [Embargoed image 06/03]

JBL Xtreme 4 review: a sweet-sounding battery beast with AI smarts

The JBL Xtreme 3 is a tough act to follow, but the Xtreme 4's 30-hour battery, AI smarts, and gorgeous, clear sound make it 2024's Bluetooth speaker to beat.
An iPhone with the Home section of the Spotify app on it.

How to access your Spotify listening history

You're a devourer of music on Spotify, so much so that you can't remember it all. Here's how to check your Spotify listening history to keep it all straight.
A non-static vinyl brush on a record.

The 10 best turntable accessories for great-sounding vinyl

Whether you’re a wedding DJ or an audiophile, these 8 killer accessories will keep your vinyl clean, protected, and in tip-top order for your next spin session.
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus Bluetooth speaker.

Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus review: simply dynamite

The $250 Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is powerful, waterproof, and rugged, making it the Bluetooth speaker to get for listening to care-free summer tunes.
The Cambridge Audio CXN100 with the VU meter update.

Cambridge Audio adds a retro-cool VU meter to its CXN100 streamer

Cambridge Audio is bringing some retro cool to its CXN100 network streamer with a software update that turns its screen into an old-school VU needle meter.
The Orange Pyramid Audio System.

Orange’s new Pyramid Audio System is a slice of psychedelia

Classic British amplifier makers Orange have ventured into the hi-fi realm with the launch of its first mini system, the psychedelic Pyramid.
The Sonos Roam 2.

Sonos Roam 2 gets a surprise release alongside an app update

As Sonos released its first set of headphones today, it also surprised Bluetooth speaker lovers by launching the Roam 2, the second gen of its popular portable.
Apple's Music Haptics accessibility feature on an iPhone.

Apple’s Music Haptics feature helps the hard of hearing feel the music

Apple announced a slew of accessibility features, including Music Haptics that uses tactile feedback to help deaf and hard of hearing users feel the music.
The Audiobooks home screen on Spotify desktop.

How to buy and listen to audiobooks on Spotify

Spotify has more than 375,000 audiobooks, second to only Audible. Whether you're a Spotify Premium subscriber or just want to buy as you go, here's how.
The Xming Episode One projector by Formovie.

Formovie’s new Xming Episode One projector is $299 worth of compact cuteness

Formovie's sub-brand, Xming, has just launched a cute and compact 1080p projector. The Episode One is just $300 and is primed for summer movie nights.
A pair of Apple AirPods Pro in an open case with water splashed on them.

Are AirPods waterproof? Everything you need to know

Apple has quite a few different AirPod models these days, and not all of them can stand getting wet. Here's how waterproof all AirPods are and what that means.
On-screen volume adjustment for AirPods using Spotify.

How to make AirPods and AirPods Pro louder and adjust volume settings

Are your new AirPods too quiet for your liking? Here are the best ways to turn up that volume to ensure your AirPods or AirPods Pro are as loud as you want.
The new Q Acoustics 3000c speaker lineup.

Q Acoustics’ new 3000c speakers target entry-level audiophiles

British speaker makers Q Acoustics has just announced its new affordable 3000c series of loudspeakers aimed squarely at entry-level audiophiles.
Sonus Faber Sonetto G2 collection of speakers.

Sonus Faber brings flagship tech to its new Sonetto G2 speakers

Italian speaker makers Sonus Faber announce that its upcoming Sonetto G2 collection will be the first to adopt some tech from its flagship Suprema lineup.
The Skullcandy Barrel Bluetooth speaker on a rock.

Skullcandy Barrel review: a boombox that won’t blow up your wallet

If you're looking for a great-sounding, kinda portable Bluetooth speaker to take to the cottage or to the pool, the $180 Skullcandy Barrel is a great choice.
Apple Music Sing on an iPhone.

How to use Apple Music Sing

Apple Music Sing is a new sing-along feature that turns your Apple Music app into a karaoke machine. Here's what you need to know and how to use it.
The Hisense PX3-Pro Laser Cinema.

Hisense’s PX3-Pro Laser Cinema gets AI, a bigger picture, and better sound

Hisense today unveiled its latest ultra short throw projector, the PX3-Pro Laser Cinema. It boast a brighter and bigger image, plus 50 watts of built-in sound.