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.
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.
Tivoli Audio makes its signature style portable with its new Go collection
Tivoli Audio is known for its products that not only sound great but look great as well. Now the company has introduced its new portable Go collection, which takes its stylish audio gear on the move, as well as new models in the company’s home décor-matching ART collection.
Hisense’s latest 4K UHD Roku TV models are big on features, small on price
If you’re looking for a TV that will let you kick back and watch without having to plug anything else in, Hisense’s new R7 series of 4K UHD Roku TVs has you covered. You'll find plenty of streaming channels, as well as DTS TruSurround for up to 30 watts of audio power -- no soundbar necessary.
Marshall’s Major III headphones crank up audio quality, keep classic design
Marshall’s Major III headphones are the company’s third take on the line, and it seems the company doesn’t want to fix what isn’t broken, as the headphones offer improved audio quality while keeping the design and 30-hour battery life of the previous Major II Wireless model.
LG’s great 2018 UHD TVs get even better with the arrival of Google Assistant
At CES 2018, LG and Google showed off Google Assistant running on LG’s 2018 Ultra HD TV lineup, which includes its stunning OLED TVs. Now that feature has arrived, bringing voice control for the TV and letting you control your smart home from the comfort of your living room couch.
Vudu update finally lets Apple TV users stream Marvel, Disney films in 4K
The Apple TV was late to the 4K game, only arriving last year, but it was still a major upgrade for movie lovers invested in the Apple ecosystem. The only problem was try as you might, there was no way to watch Disney or Marvel movies making use of 4K and HDR. Fortunately, that is no longer the case.
Master and Dynamic’s MW50+ are a flexible take on already-great headphones
Master and Dynamic released its MW50 wireless headphones in 2016, and when we got our hands on them we found they both looked and sounded great. Now the company has released a follow-up in the MW50+, which keep the look and sound but offer a more flexible experience than the original.
The Onkyo TX-NR787 has a secret weapon and it’s not THX Select certification
If you’re looking for a new A/V receiver to sit at the heart of your home theater setup and don’t want to have to replace it for a while, Onkyo’s new TX-NR787 9.2-channel network A/V receiver has got everything you need, plus a few things you might not know you need yet.
Fluance’s new bookshelf speakers pack major performance into a small package
Bookshelf speakers are among the most versatile type of speaker, capable of producing serious sound without filling a room full of speakers. Fluance’s new Ai40 powered bookshelf speakers are just this type of speaker, making for a great music experience, no matter how small a space you have available.
PS Audio’s Sprout100 doubles the power on an already impressive amplifier
PS Audio’s Sprout digital integrated amplifier impressed us with its combination of great-sounding audio and ease of use. Now the company is back with a next generation version in the Sprout100 that keeps everything great about the original while doubling the power output.
Dish Anywhere app now brings live TV and DVR recordings to Android TV
The free Dish Anywhere app is now available for devices powered by the Android TV platform, giving you much more flexibility in how you watch live TV, your DVR recordings, and on-demand content, with support for devices like media players or Sony Bravia and Sharp Aquos smart TVs.