Nick Woodard
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 129 articles
As an A/V Staff Writer at Digital Trends, Nick Woodard covers topics that include 4K HDR TVs, headphones, soundbars, wireless speakers, Dolby Atmos and other 360-degree surround formats and products, streaming services and devices and much more. Before Digital Trends, Nick began his career as a sports writer for two different daily newspapers, where he became a skilled storyteller across various mediums. He’s been a host of a weekly podcast, a featured expert on a weekly live TV show and has covered more than his fair share of high school and college sports. In his spare time, Nick enjoys hiking, mountain biking and spending time with his fiancee and two dogs. Nick grew up in Tracy, CA, has a degree in journalism from Chico State and a participation medal from the 2016 Bidwell Bump mountain bike race.
$50 Chromecast with Google TV supports 4K, HDR, Dolby Atmos
Google has announced its new Chromecast streaming device, a $50 product featuring a physical remote, an Android TV operating system, and 4K/HDR support.
Sennheiser’s HD 560S headphones aim for budget-conscious audiophiles
Sennheiser announced the HD 560S, a $200 pair of headphones with open-back earcups, a wide frequency range, and a lightweight chassis for extra comfort.
KEF’s LS50 Wireless II speakers are a gorgeous Sonos alternative for audiophiles
KEF has launched two new pairs of high-end bookshelf speakers -- the $1,500 LS50 Meta, and the $2,500 LS50 Wireless II, a powered alternative to the former.
Denon celebrates its 110th birthday with powerful 8K AV receiver
Denon is celebrating its 110-year anniversary with four products, including an 8K AV receiver, an integrated amplifier, a SACD player and a phono cartridge.
With wheels, clips, and shoulder straps, JBL’s new speakers take the party to go
JBL dropped nine new products at IFA 2020, which includes five different models of Bluetooth speakers and four pairs of true wireless earbuds
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 are a pair of $800 travel headphones
Bang & Olufsen's new Beoplay H95 headphones commemorate the company's 95th anniversary and feature both active noise cancellation and 38 hours of battery life.
Yamaha dives into wireless audio with eight pairs of headphones, earbuds
Yamaha announced eight models of wireless listening products, including two wireless headphones, three wireless earphones, and three true wireless earbuds
Urbanista unveils Stockholm Plus true wireless earphones
Urbanista released the next generation of its Stockholm earphones, the Stockholm Plus, which improve overall battery life and add an IXP4 weather rating.
Amazon Prime Video secures streaming deal with MLS team
Amazon Prime Video and the Seattle Sounders FC have announced a three-year agreement, making Prime Video the sole streaming service for the MLS team.
Yamaha adds to its roster with two new budget soundbars, the SR-B20A and SR-C20A
Yamaha's SR-B20A and SR-B20A budget soundbars are designed to subtly add strong sound to your 4K television to help enjoy your content more
Adidas debuts its RPD-01 in-ear sport headphones
The RPD-01 are Adidas' new in-ear headphones designed for athletes, with 12 hours of playback per charge and an IPX4 weatherproof rating for sweat resistance.
Making a personal oasis: How I built my own outdoor theater
There's a lot that goes into creating the ideal backyard home theater system, and it takes careful planning and building to get it right. Here's how we did it.
The best TVs for gaming
Whether you're looking for a future-proof 8K goliath or a budget-friendly buy, these are the bests TVs for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and current-gen consoles.
LG’s 2019 OLED TVs won’t add FreeSync gaming feature, report says
According to reports, LG will not update its 2019 OLED TV models to include the important gaming feature FreeSync VRR, which targets tearing in gameplay.
What you need in order to build an outdoor movie theater
Piecing together your ideal outdoor home theater isn't an easy task, but we've done our part to make it easier by creating systems for a variety of budgets.
Xiaomi goes back to basics with new pair of true wireless earbuds
Xiaomi has unveiled a new pair of true wireless earbuds in the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic, which have a budget-friendly price tag and decent features.
The fault in our bars: Making the case for old-school home theater speakers
In the right situation, soundbars can be a welcome addition to an A/V setup. But when compared to a traditional, wired home theater setup, soundbars falter.
Polk Audio’s new MagniFi 2 soundbar features immersive sound tech
The MagniFi 2 soundbar from Polk Audio will use several technological features to help its six-driver setup and wireless subwoofer create the ideal sound stage.
Beat Powerbeats Pro adds four head-turning colors for more stylish workouts
Beats by Dr. Dre's Powerbeats Pro are getting a bright refresh of their design, with four new color options becoming available for purchase in early June.
Microsoft Surface Earbuds finally arrive at $199, Surface Headphones 2 at $249
Microsoft has announced both the Surface Headphones 2 and Surface Earbuds, a pair of new listening products that will be immediately available for pre-order.
LG adds five Dolby Atmos soundbars to its 2020 lineup
LG announced pricing and availability for its 2020 lineup of soundbars, which includes seven different models — five of which with Dolby Atmos support.
Polk Audio’s Signa S3 soundbar bundles Chromecast on a budget
Polk Audio's newest addition to it's Signa Series is the Signa S3 soundbar, a system that includes a wireless subwoofer and built-in Chromecast Audio support.
NBA, Microsoft use A.I. to create a personalized, fan-focused streaming service
The NBA and Microsoft are building a new streaming service focused on personalizing content for fans of professional basketball with the help of A.I.
HBO is pulling its streaming services from Apple TVs
HBO announced today that it both of its streaming services, HBO Go and HBO Now, will no longer be available on later model Apple TVs at the end of the month.
Samsung releases AKG N400, a noise-canceling competitor to Galaxy Buds+
AKG, an audio company owned by Samsung, has launched its own active noise-canceling true wireless earbuds in South Korea, with no word yet on a larger release
NFL, NBA offer free subscriptions as coronavirus cancels live sports
The NFL announced that it will offer complimentary access to NFL Game Pass, the league's digital platform that carries every game from the past decade.
Meet Sonos S2, a New App and OS — and legacy product solution
Sonos has announced a new app and operating system that will add features for its newer products, with older products still being supported by the old OS.
Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 2 boost battery life, add noise cancellation
Sennheiser has announced its second generation true wireless earbuds, which will feature active noise cancellation, a smaller design, and better battery life.
Here’s what LG’s 2020 TVs will cost when they go on sale later this year
LG is moving full steam ahead into 8K TVs with the announcement of a 2020 roster packed with both OLED and LCD 8K displays, as well as a line of OLED 4K TVs.
Google may be working on a new Chromecast Ultra with an external remote
Google is reportedly working on the second generation of its popular streamer, the Chromecast Ultra, which will include an external remote for the first time.
Apple Powerbeats 4 earbuds: Everything you need to know
Apple's follow-up to its Powerbeats 3 wireless earbuds is here. Simply called Powerbeats, they're cheaper than the previous model, yet promise better sound.
Sonos decides to trash its controversial Recycle Mode
In response to backlash, Sonos is backing down its decision to "brick" older speakers and devices as part of a trade-in program for discounted newer products.
Apple’s entry-level AirPods Pro nearing production, report says
A more budget-friendly version of Apple's AirPods Pro has been rumored for weeks, and the latest report suggests these new buds could enter production soon.