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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.
A hand holding an iPhone with the Apple TV+ and other services in a menu.

Apple TV+ and other Apple One services get a price hike

Apple, today, has quietly increased the price of its popular Apple TV+ streaming service from $7 to $10 per month.
A speaker being wiped with a microfiber cloth.

How to clean your speakers to keep them looking and sounding great

Making sure your precious speakers are clean and dust-free is one of the best ways to get the best out of them. Here's how to safely clean your speakers.
The front of the The Xgimi Horizon Ultra projector with the lamp on.

Xgimi Horizon Ultra projector review: dazzling Dolby Vision for under $2,000

The Xgimi Horizon Ultra projector somehow packs a bright and beautiful Dolby Vision-backed picture and a ton of features into a sleek, sub-$2,000 package.
The main reference listening room of the McIntosh Group House of Sound townhouse.

McIntosh’s House of Sound is a five-story audio Eden in NYC

McIntosh Group's House of Sound is a custom towhnouse in Manhattan that offers personalized listening tours of some of the world's best-sounding audio gear.
The Amazon Echo Show 8 at the Devices Event 2023.

Everything announced at Amazon’s fall 2023 devices event

With a big focus on AI, Amazon's annual Devices and Services event brought a ton of new devices and features for its products. Here's everything it announced.
The House of Marley Stir It Up Lux Bluetooth turntable with the zoetrope slip mat.

House of Marley Stir It Up Lux review: the sweet sound of sustainability

The House of Marley Stir It Up Lux is a beautiful Bluetooth-capable turntable made with sustainable materials that's perfect for beginners.
The BenQ 4550i 4K projector with the Android TV remote.

BenQ HT4550i 4K projector review: an out-of-the-box stunner

The BenQ HT4550i is an amazingly bright and color accurate projector with amazing HDR support. It's great out of the box, but has tweakable settings for days!
EMBARGOED UNTIL AUG. 23 7AM: NTIL AUG. 23 7AM: The U-Turn Orbit Plus in oak.

U-Turn Audio launches the next generation of Orbit turntables

U-Turn Audio's popular line of Orbit turntables has gotten its first revamp in a decade. It includes an upgraded tonearm, automatic speed control, and more.
How to turn off YouTube search history – screen showing the history is off.

How to turn off and manage your YouTube history

Whether you watch a lot of YouTube or a little, sometimes you might just want to keep your watch history to yourself or tidy it up. It's easy. Here's how.
The Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 portable projector.

Samsung’s new Freestyle Gen 2 is now a cloud gaming projector

Samsung's updated Freestyle Gen 2 portable Full HD projector builds on its predecessor's popularity by adding cloud gaming with Samsung Gaming Hub.
The revamped House of Marley Stir It Up Lux turntable with its zoetrope slip mat.

House of Marley goes Lux with its revamped Stir it Up turntable

House of Marley's popular sustainably made turntable has gotten a revamp. The Stir It Up Lux Bluetooth turntable has a new look and some upgraded parts.
The Fluance RT81+ turntable in walnut finish with the dust cover down.

Fluance RT81+ Elite turntable review: good today, better tomorrow

The Fluance RT81+ Elite turntable is a great-sounding entry-level turntable with lasting power that's easy to upgrade for even better performance down the road.
Sonos Era 300.

How to position every Sonos speaker for the best sound

Sonos speakers are super easy to set up. But you still have to figure out where to put them. Here are some best practices.
The Fluance RT81+ Elite turntable with a white speaker on a table.

Fluance’s new RT81+ flagship turntable is $300 worth of versatility

Canadian audio makers Fluance has launched a new flagship turntable, the affordable and upgradeable RT81+ Elite.
The Xgimi MoGo 2 Pro portable Andtroid TV projector.

Xgimi MoGo 2 Pro review: a mini, but mighty Android TV projector

The portable and versatile Xgimi Mo-Go 2 Pro Android TV projector is isn't the brightest on the block, but its automatic features make it a nomad's dream.
The Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB turntable.

Audio-Technica has three of its best turntables on sale for Prime Day

Three of Audio-Technica's most popular turntables, the LP120XUSB, LP60X, and LP60XBT, are going for a song right now for Amazon Prime Day.
The Skullcandy Ounce Bluetooth portable speakers.

Skullcandy’s new Bluetooth speaker lineup boasts big battery life for $30 to $80

Skullcandy has thrown its hat into the Bluetooth speaker arena with the launch of its new affordable, waterproof wireless speaker lineup.