Did Tidal really fake Kanye and Beyoncé’s streaming numbers?
A Norwegian language newspaper claims that it has data that shows that popular high-fidelity streaming service Tidal manipulated listening data for two of its biggest artists, generating bigger streaming payouts for the artists. The evidence posed, if true, is compelling, but Tidal is vehemently fighting the claims.
Focal’s new Utopia speakers are gorgeous leaning towers of sound
French speaker manufacturer Focal has launched two new editions of its high-end Utopia speaker line at the End Trade Fair in Munich, offering audiophiles two beautiful speaker models that are jam-packed with the company's most innovative tech, with brand new drivers, crossovers, and auto-inspired paint.
Marshall launches three new speakers, Marshall Wireless Multi-Room System
Marshall will launch of three new Apple, Chromecast, and Spotify-integrated speakers as part of its new Marshall Wireless Multi-Room System.
Bowers & Wilkins will design the sounds of the future in a massive new lab
British audio manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins has announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art research and development facility in the U.K. town of Southwater. We spoke with the company's chief revenue officer to find out what the new facility means for B&W's future audio products.
You don’t need a fancy amp to make Audeze’s LCD-4z sing. But you do need $4,000
Audeze's fantastic planar magenetic LCD-4 model has a special new variant called the LCD-4z. Made with a magnesium housing, the company has engineered the model to require significantly less power to drive than the original model, though you'll still have to pay some serious dough to enjoy them.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation launching TV division headed by ex-‘Project Runway’ boss
Jay-Z's entertainment company Roc Nation is stepping further outside of the music world, announcing that it will launch a new TV division. What the new company segment will produce is anybody's guess, but it will be helmed by an experienced pro with over 15 years in television.
Shure’s in-ear headphones are small, but the audio takes a big leap forward
Shure released a new set of electrostatic headphones and a dedicated headphone amp called the KSE1200, simultaneously pushing next-generation consumer headphone technology forward, and giving high-end buyers an even more cost-effective chance to hear music like they've never heard it before.
Sonos may be preparing to launch a home theater speaker called the S14
New regulatory filings with the FCC reveal that smart speaker company Sonos is preparing to launch a new product with the model number S14. Though much of the filing has been redacted, we do have some info on the new device, and it looks like it could be next in a line of fantastic home theater options.
Anker’s Soundcore gets new name, more bass, and wireless headphones
Anker Innovations' Soundcore brand has been renamed Soundcore by Anker, with the popular audio brand adding new sweat proofing technology, bass enhancement, and more than a dozen new wireless headphones and speakers to choose from, giving listeners a bunch of compelling new choices from the new brand.
Get in the groove of Record Store Day with these 10 limited releases
With Record Store Day just around the corner, it can be daunting to figure out the best new music hitting shelves. Here is our list of our most anticipated new releases to check out during the year's best music holiday. Whether you're after rarified rereleases or fresh new jams, we've got you covered.
The new Crosley C6 turntable is easy on the eyes and your wallet
Turntable giant Crosley has announced a new series of turntables for budding vinyl enthusiasts. Called the C6, the new line of decks comes in three sleek colorways, and should bright excellent sound to those with growing analog collections.
Bang and Olufsen’s new open source project makes vintage speakers wireless
Bang & Olufsen has announced a new DIY project in partnership with Swiss audio company HiFiBerry that lets owners transform their vintage B&O model speakers into modern wireless workhorses.
Waste your time like you mean it by following the best Instagram accounts
Humans spend an ungoldy amount of time on Instagram. There are millions of options, and these are our picks for the best Instagram accounts.
Klipsch partners with Capitol Records on gorgeous Heritage speaker line
Klipsch and Capitol Records have joined forces to release the stunning Heritage speaker line, showcasing beautiful midcentury modern design.
Alexa, Google Assistant anchor iHome’s latest lineup of smart alarm clocks
Taking aim at Amazon, iHome showcased Alexa and Google Assistant-enabled speakers at CES, as well as several therapeutic devices.
Smell of the future: Moodo creator shows off his smart aroma machine
Moodo creator Yoav Avidor shows off his smart aroma machine, a new device that lets you choose the smell of your home or office.
Polk Audio’s Alexa-enabled soundbar could be your smart home centerpiece
Polk Audio's brand new Command Bar soundbar features Amazon Alexa integration. We discussed it with Sound United's Michael Greco at CES.
From car tech to micro drones, we discuss our top products at CES 2018
From the processors that will propel the next self-driving cars to the best micro drone, we discuss our picks for the top tech at CES 2018.
Muuselab keeps kids off smartphones by creating the Jooki jukebox
We met up with Muuselabs CEO Theodore Marescaux at this year's CES conference to learn more about the company's Jooki jukebox for kids.
Kano CEO Alex Klein shows off the buildable Kano Camera Kit
We spoke to Kano CEO Alex Klein about the company's new modular camera kit, which lets kids build their own five megapixel plaything.
Sony’s new fully wireless in-ears drown out the world while you break a sweat
Sony's new headphone lineup includes a pair of fully wireless sports in-ears with active noise cancellation.
Go green, save green: Affordable House of Marley Bluetooth speaker made from hemp
House of Marley's new product line includes a pair of sweat resistant banded wireless in-ears, and two speakers made with upcycled hemp.
These are the best music videos of 2017
From Kendrick Lamar imitating the Last Supper to OK Go flying in front of 567 printers, these are the best music videos we saw in 2017.