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The H2O Audio SnowPro headphones.

H2O Audio SnowPro headphones review: a no-go for skiers

If you're looking for a pair of headphones to bring to the slopes, the H2O SnowPros will have you fussing too much with them, on and off the mountain.
How to delete apps from Apple TV.

How to delete apps on an Apple TV

Looking to clear some clutter from your Apple TV interface? You can easily delete the apps you don't want to see. Here's how it works and what to do.
TV picture settings on an LG OLED TV.

How to set up your TV for Super Bowl Sunday

Get the most out of your TV for the Super Bowl. We're going over the best modes to switch to, what settings to tweak, and how to get the best picture possible.
A Vizio WatchFree promo image.

Vizio brings new channels, features to its booming WatchFree+ streaming service

Vizio's announced today that its free, ad-supported streaming service WatchFree+ is booming. It's added several new channels and more content to its lineup.
Amazon Music

What is Amazon Music: everything you need to know

Don't overlook Amazon Music; it boasts a 100 million-song library, hi-res music, spatial audio, and plans to suit a wide range of users.
The Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Streamer.

Cambridge Audio hopes for another hit with its new CXN100 network streamer

British audio device maker Cambridge Audio has unveiled its new flagship network music streamer, the redesigned CXN100.
How to delete a Netflix profile on your TV.

How to delete a Netflix profile on a PC, mobile device, or TV

Need to delete an unwanted profile from your Netflix account? You're in the right place . Here's how to do it.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Earcup/logo close-up.

The 11 best noise-canceling headphones for 2024

It's a noisy world, but our picks of the best noise-canceling headphones will help hush it for you while making music, podcasts, and other sounds even sweeter.
Roku remote in hand with Roku home screen in. the background.

The most common Roku problems and how to fix them

Have a Roku or Roku Streaming Stick 4K that's giving you problems? We explain how to fix the most common Roku issues in minutes — no tech support needed.
Fubo Instant Headlines feature.

Fubo’s new feature uses AI to pull headlines from live news

Today, sports-focused live TV streaming service Fubo announced its new Instant Headlines feature that uses AI to generate headlines for its live news carousel.
A The Netflix screen for how to set the primary location.

How to set and change your Netflix primary location

Netflix's crackdown on password sharing will require users to set and even frequently update a primary location for their household. Here's how to do it.
The PSB BP8 powered subwoofer agains the side of a couch.

PSB’s new SubSeries BP8 subwoofer pushes 500 watts of pure rumble

Canadian speaker makers PSB have announced a new generation of subwoofers with the SubSeries BP8 that pushes 500 watts of rumble in a compact package.
The new Sony SRS-XV500 party speaker in front of a shelf.

Rock and roll till dawn with Sony’s 25-hour SRS-XV500 party speaker

Sony's newest party speaker, the SRS-XV500, add to the brand's formidable lineup of powerful and fun portable Bluetooth speakers and boasts a 25-hour battery.
The U-Turn Orbit Special turntable with a red vinyl record on it.

The best turntables of 2024 to spin your vinyl records

Vinyl is still the physical music format of choice, so you're gonna need a turntable! From beginners to audiophiles, here are the best for every budget.
A single sage green KEF LSX II LT wireless speaker.

KEF launches a more affordable version of its coveted LSX II bookshelf speakers

KEF has taken its popular high-end LSX II wireless bookshelf speakers, streamlined them, and are offering them to audio lovers at a more manageable $1,000.
How to fix common Spotify problems

The most common Spotify problems and how to fix them

Is Spotify or one of its latest features giving you trouble? These are the common Spotify problems we've encountered and the best fixes to get your music back.
An Auracast demonstrator points to a transmitter at a mock airport gate showing the technology at CES 2024.

My flight home from CES 2024 proved that the world needs Auracast

A new Bluetooth tech we demoed at CES 2024 is going to make it easier for people to hear and share audio in public spaces like airports, auditoriums, and bars.
The Xgimi Horizon Max.

Xgimi’s new IMAX Enhanced and ceiling lamp projectors made me see the light

At CES 2024, Xgimi launched its brightest projector yet, the Horizon Max, and Aladdin, a ceiling-lamp/speaker/projector. We had to see them for ourselves.
The Govee AI Sync Box Kit 2 with a gaming monitor on display at CES 2024.

I checked out Govee’s new AI smart lights and now I want them everywhere

Smart light maker Govee adds enhanced AI capabilities to its Sync Box Kit 2 for gamers and to its Rope Light 2 for making stunning wall light art.
The Sonus faber Suprema tower speakers and dual subwoofers.

McIntosh and Sonus faber demo a $1 million anniversary sound system at CES 2024

McIntosh and Sonus faber both celebrated their 75th and 40th anniversaries at CES 2024, with new audio products that they combined in a $1 million system demo.
The Victrola Stream Sapphire turntable

Victrola unveils a Roon Ready turntable and one you can play on repeat

Victrola, the legacy audio brand, has announced two new turntables at CES 2024, including the Roon-ready and Victrola Automatic you can play on repeat.
EMBARGOED IMAGE –The JBL Xtreme 4 portable Bluetooth speaker in camoglage.

JBL brings the boom with upgraded portables and party speakers for 2024

JBL pulled the covers off of its new lineup of portable Bluetooth speakers and booming PartyBox party speakers at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.
2024 Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV.

Samsung’s 2024 TVs are bigger and packed with AI and accessibility features

Samsung's CES 2024 lineup of QLED and OLED TVs offer up some bigger sizes, advanced AI features, and accessibility features for better sound and picture.
The Samsung Premiere 8K UST projector on display at CES 2024.

Samsung adds wireless connectivity, touchscreen tech to its Premiere projectors

Samsung's 2024 Premiere projectors have gotten some upgrades, including wireless connectivity, Dolby Atmos sound, and innovative touchscreen features.
The Dyson Zone air-purifying ANC headphones on a model.

The weirdest and wildest AV gear of 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, we're looking back at some of the more interesting and weirdest audio/visual and home theater gear that wowed us throughout the year.
Anipang Match app being shown on an LG smart TV,

LG is bringing Baby Shark and high-end art to its smart TVs with a range of new apps

Today LG announced that a range of new personal wellness, educational, and lifestyle apps for kids and grown-ups will be available on its smart TVs.
Woman wearing Sony CRE-C10 OTC hearing aids.

How to buy over-the-counter hearing aids

After years in the making, over-the-counter hearing aids are now available for purchase without a prescription: Here's what to you need to know.
FuboTV icon on Apple TV.

Fubo Radio launches with 10 AI-powered stations for your TV

Fubo, the sports-centric live TV streaming service, has just partnered with AI-based radio experience creators Super Hi-Fi to launch Fubo Radio for your TV.
The U-Turn Orbit Special turntable playing a record.

U-Turn Orbit Special turntable review: revamped and out of this world

The U-Turn Orbit Special has gotten a long-awaited upgrade that has made it one of the best midrange turntables you can buy and an absolute joy to use.
The Audio-Technica AT-LP60BT-USB turntable on a coffee table.

I review turntables for a living — this is the entry-level deck to get on Black Friday

If you're looking to get into vinyl records, the Audio-Technica ATLP60BT-USB is one of the best entry-level turntables around, and it's $199 for Black Friday.
JBL Reflect Flow Pro.

The best waterproof wireless earbuds for 2023

If you're planning on sweating a lot or getting rained on or splashed while listening to your music, this list of the best waterproof earbuds is for you.
The JBL PartyBox Ultimate in a living room.

JBL PartyBox Ultimate speaker review: there’s no party it can’t power

The JBL PartyBox Ultimate is the company's biggest and loudest party speaker yet, but its sound is remarkably clean and its Wi-Fi connectivity gives it an edge.
How to turn of auto-play previews on Apple TV.

How to turn off the Apple TV app’s auto-play previews on an Apple TV

Apple TV app's auto-play video previews can be annoying and potentially show kids something you don't want them to see. Here's how to turn them off.
The Nebula Mars 3 Air portable projector on a table.

Nebula’s new Capsule 3 and Mars 3 Air projectors go with Google TV

Anker's projector brand, Nebula, has just announced two new portable Google TV projectors, the Capsule 3 and Mars 3 Air, both with Netflix built in.