Yamaha’s RX-S602 packs MusicCast Surround wireless tech into a slim package
Earlier this year, Yamaha debuted MusicCast Surround, a technology that let you wireless connect your surround speakers, meaning no complicated cable runs. Now the company is packing that technology into a smaller package with the introduction of the RX-S602 Slimline A/V receiver.
Your TV just got even more hands-free: Google Assistant comes to Dish
If you’ve ever wondered why you’re still using a remote to control your TV instead of just thinking about what you want to watch, we just got one step closer as Dish is rolling out Google Assistant to its hardware, letting you control your entire TV experience with just your voice.
Roku TV Wireless Speakers make Roku TVs an even smarter choice
If you’re looking for simplicity, a Roku TV is great, as you get a TV with all the functionality of Roku’s streaming boxes built right into it. The company wants to make things even easier for you with its Roku TV Wireless Speakers, which pair wirelessly and make setup a snap.
Audeze’s LCD2 Closed-Back bring isolation and privacy to its popular headphones
Audeze’s LCD2, released in 2009, quickly gained popularity and recognition as one of the best sets of headphones you could buy. Now the company has released another twist on that format in the LCD2 Closed-Back, which keep the sound of the LCD2 while adding a new level of isolation and privacy.
Deezer’s lossless audio for Google Home has finally arrived in the U.S.
A little less than a year ago, music streaming service Deezer brought lossless audio streaming to the Google Home and other Google Assistant-powered devices, but only now has the service brought this feature to music lovers in the United States, as well as Canada, Italy, and Australia.
Your PlayStation Vue subscription is about to go up by $5 per month
If you’re a PlayStation Vue subscriber and felt smug when Sling TV and DirecTV Now recently announced price increases, the other shoe is about to drop, as like those streaming services, Vue’s monthly subscription fees are going up by $5, no matter which package you subscribe to.
Samsung’s updated Frame TV brings an artist’s touch to your living room
First introduced last year, Samsung’s Frame TV functions as a standard TV when your using it and transforms into a literal work of art when you’re not. Now the company has released a new model, and the library of available art to display has grown to more than 800 pieces.
DirecTV Now is the latest live TV streaming service to jack up its monthly fees
In 2018, both Sling TV and YouTube TV have raised prices by $5 per month, and now it seems DirecTV Now is following suit, upping the monthly subscription fee on all of its plans by $5 just days after parent company AT&T unveiled its low-priced WatchTV live TV streaming service.
Oculus TV arrives, letting you watch a big screen TV without taking up any space
If you’re the proud new owner of an Oculus Go and want to see everything you can do with it, you’ve now got another thing you can use it for with the arrival of Oculus TV, which will let you watch Netflix, Hulu, MLB Live games and a whole lot more on a virtual big screen TV.
Sling TV gets pricier, adds completely free content to lure back quitters
For years, Sling TV has been one of the most affordable options for cord cutters, even while competitors like Philo have been introduced with slightly lower prices. That just changed, as the company announced its Sling Orange plan will increase in price from $20 to $25 per month.
Brainwavz B200 are a more affordable take on the company’s 3D-printed earbuds
Earlier this year, Brainwavz introduced its B400, a set of earbuds that made use of 3D printing technology to bring great sound quality and a solid feature set in a package that cost just $200. The company’s B200 provide many of the same features at an even lower price point.
Catalyst Case protects your AirPods from anything you can throw at them
If you absolutely love your Apple AirPods and are looking for a way to make sure they last as long as possible, the Catalyst case may be just the thing for you, with a rugged construction that is both drop-proof from a height up to 4 feet and waterproof to a depth of 3 feet.
HDR10+ is coming to more TVs, could be serious competition for Dolby Vision
HDR10+, the high dynamic range standard backed by Samsung, Panasonic, 20th Century Fox, and Amazon, will be available to other TV manufacturers starting this month, meaning serious competition for Dolby Vision, which is currently the reigning king of high dynamic range technology.
JVC says its new true wireless earbuds will stay put, even during a workout
Finding earbuds that will stay in your ears during a run or a vigorous workout isn’t an easy task, and it gets even tougher with true wireless models, but JVC says its new HA-ET90BT fully wireless headphones can stand up to all the motion you can throw at them without falling out.
LG’s new soundbars and speakers fit into nearly every budget
Earlier this year, LG announced new models of its soundbars as well as new portable speakers alongside its Google Assistant-powered ThinQ smart speaker. Now the company has announced pricing and availability for the new soundbars and speakers, with models that fit into any budget.
Rock out and help plant a tree with House of Marley’s Uprise wireless in-ears
Following up on its previous eco-conscious audio products, House of Marley has released its new Uprise Bluetooth wireless in-ears. Not only do these provide you with up to eight hours of music, but they’re made with recycled materials and even come in fully recyclable packaging.
Get Aëdle’s first wireless headphones at a deep discount for a limited time
French audio company Aëdle has been making higher-end headphones and other gear like wallets for a while now, but one thing it hasn't done is delve into wireless headphones. That changes today as the company launched its new VK-X wireless headphones through a limited-time Indiegogo campaign.
Plex adds the grid-style guide for live TV that users have been pining for
Plex might be known mainly as media streaming software, but it can also function as a DVR and even pause and rewind live TV. Now that feature is going to feel even more like traditional TV, as Plex is finally adding the grid-style guide that its users have been asking for.
Dish’s devices just got easier to control with new Alexa voice commands
Dish began introducing Alexa integration in April 2017 and quickly rolled it out to a wide range of devices. Now that integration is making your Dish hardware even easier to use thanks to a handful of new commands that make navigation the interface and controlling your DVR entirely hands-free.
Have you tinkered with your Fire TV? You could be at risk for malware infection
If you've messed with some special settings on your Amazon Fire TV device, mainly those meant to be used by developers, you could be either be at risk for Android malware or you could even be infected already. But don't worry too much; there are a few easy ways to make sure you're safe.
Onkyo receivers make themselves at home with new ‘Works with Sonos’ integration
If you’ve got a newer Onkyo, Integra, or Pioneer Elite A/V receiver, it’s about to get even smarter, as a new firmware update issued by Onkyo brings “Works with Sonos” certification to the receivers, meaning they’ll be able to work with the company’s popular wireless multiroom audio systems.
V-Moda upgrades its Crossfade 2 Wireless headphones with improved audio quality
V-Moda’s Crossfade 2 Wireless headphones offered up great-sounding audio, but an unfortunate lack of AptX in some models meant you still needed a wired connection for the best sound. The Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex Edition fixes that while also bringing a few other upgrades.
Pioneer’s newest in-dash receivers take CarPlay or Android Auto fully wireless
With even using your phone at all while in the driver’s seat being illegal in some states, options like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are becoming increasingly popular. Pioneer’s new NEX in-dash receivers make things even easier by letting you connect without even taking your phone out of your pocket.
Google Play Movies & TV gets new features and a fresh coat of paint on Roku
If you have a Roku streaming box or Roku-powered TV and you’re invested in the Google ecosystem, the Google Movies & TV channel is probably one of your favorites. Now the app is getting even better with an updated user interface and new features for finding movies and TV shows to watch.
Marantz’s new sleek and slim A/V receivers keep Alexa in the loop
If you’re looking for a feature-packed A/V receiver that isn’t going to take up a ton of space, Marantz’s slim A/V receivers are a great option. Now they’ve gotten even better, with two new models that keep the form and function of previous models while adding Amazon Alexa-powered voice control.
How to watch Major League Baseball online without cable
Are you looking to keep up with MLB games without having to pay an enormous monthly cable bill? You might think cutting the cord means saying goodbye to baseball, but that’s not the case. Not only can you watch MLB games online, but there are tons of ways to do so, though some will cost more than others.
Chromecast users can now skip intros on Netflix to binge on shows faster
Are you getting sick of seeing the same intro over and over again when you're in the middle of a serious Netflix binge session on your Chromecast? Wait no more, as Chromecast users can now skip show intros, letting them get to the next crucial plot point faster than ever before.
Hisense’s new 80-inch laser TV brings projector-sized picture without the hassle
Hisense showed off its 100-inch Laser TV at CEDIlast year. It had some impressive features, but the most notable aspect to consumers was its $10,000 price tag. Now the company has released a much cheaper 80-inch version in China that will begin shipping globally in the near future.
Sennheiser’s CX Sport in-ears are tough enough to keep up with your daily run
Sennheiser’s CX series of headphones have always been for people on the go, and the new CX Sport in-ear Bluetooth headphones combine a tough build, lightweight construction, and customizable fit to make sure they can keep up with your fitness regime, no matter how intense it might get.
AirFly connects wireless headphones to wired-only devices
There are plenty of gadgets out there that will help you use your wired headphones with a Bluetooth device, but what about the other way around? The AirFly does exactly that, letting you use your wireless headphones with any device that has a headphone jack, even your old Walkman.
Yamaha’s new Aventage RX-A 80 Series A/V receivers are its smartest yet
Surround sound can take your home theater experience to a whole new level, but it’s not always easy to set up and calibrate. Yamaha’s new Aventage RX-A 80 series of A/V receivers aim to make surround sound easy by using artificial intelligence to automatically adjust audio levels on the fly.
Plex for Sonos unlocks your music library’s full potential
While you probably think of Plex as a video-centric service, it can also be used to manage and stream music. For Sonos users, it opens up the doors to audio files that could previously not be played. Once the service is set up, you’ll be able to browse your collection by artist or album.
Polk Assist is the audio company’s next step into the smart speaker market
If you’re an audio company in this day and age, you better have a smart speaker, and now Polk Audio is getting into the game with the Polk Assist, a smart speaker powered by the increasingly ubiquitous Google Assistant that also features multiroom wireless audio courtesy of Chromecast built-in.
Technics’ gorgeous new compact speaker is a powerhouse of audio tech
Technics unveiled its new premium class Ottava S SC-C50 compact speaker system at the High End 2018 show in Munich, Germany, and while the system may be housed in a relatively small package, it looks like the audio power the 3.1-channel system reproduces will be anything but.
With Astell & Kern’s latest hi-res audio players, there’s something for everyone
Astell & Kern is known for its excellent high-resolution audio players, and now the company has given audio enthusiasts even more options for portable listening with the launch of two new lines of players in the premium A&futura line and the more affordable A&norma line.
PS Audio’s new regenerators clean up your A/C power for audio perfection
If you’ve gone so far down the audiophile rabbit hole that you can hear dirty A/C power interfering with your otherwise perfect signal chain, PS Audio has just the thing for you with its new DirectStream Power Plant power regenerators, which makes for the cleanest, distortion-free audio possible.
Como Audio debuts a new streaming Wi-Fi music system and a turntable to match
Como Audio has announced a new streaming Wi-Fi multiroom wireless music system called the SpeakEasy. To make sure you can play your entire music collection through the SpeakEasy, the company is also debuting its first turntable, which can stream your records to the SpeakEasy via Wi-Fi.