Netflix expands its horizons with a SiriusXM comedy channel … and a magazine?
On-demand video streaming giant (and former DVD service) Netflix is jumping beyond streaming video and into two other, more antiquated forms of media, launching a full-time comedy channel on SiriusXM, as well as a free print magazine that will be helmed by a Vanity Fair editor.
The most valuable vinyl records on Earth, from The Beatles to The Sex Pistols
From rare LPs to one-off test pressings, these are some of the most expensive vinyl records on Earth — the kind of albums that make plaid-clad record collectors and average listeners alike green with envy. They range in price from what you'd pay for a nice used car to the price of a high-end home.
How to clean your records to keep them looking good and sounding sweet
Vinyl records are coming back in a big way, but the sound quality can suffer if you don't keep them clean. Check out our tips for keeping your vinyl and stylus immaculate, so you can hear every single sound of your favorite tunes. After all, why bother listening to analog if all you're hearing is dirt?
Amazon’s Echo Link and Echo Link Amp bring hi-fi sound to Alexa’s living room
Amazon's Echo Link and Echo Link Amp are designed to bring high-fidelity sound to your Alexa ecosystem. Are they worth the significant expense over a smaller Echo speaker, and how well do they integrate into a typical hi-fi system? We've spent time with both, and have answers to those questions and more.
From 8K TVs to soundbars, Samsung reveals pricing on its 2019 lineup
As of today, you can order Samsung's latest art-filled Frame TV and Q Series soundbars from the tech giant, with select retailers to come. The company also laid out pricing across its vast home theater lineup, including for its QLED TVs, from its 8K to 4K lines, as well as multiple other TVs for 2019.
Walmart has a killer deal on 65-inch Vizio P-Series Quantum 4K HDR smart TVs
Now's the time to upgrade that ratty old plasma TV you've got in your living room. If you're looking for an insanely awesome TV at a steep discount, you can now get a Vizio P Series Quantum for up to $300 off list price at a number of popular retailers both in-person and online.
Is Amazon making headphones to compete with the Apple’s AirPods?
Amazon is reportedly working on Alexa-enabled wireless headphones to compete with Apple's AirPods, the new Powerbeats Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds. The new true wireless model will let you bring Alexa anywhere and may come out in the fall.
You can now stream HBO, Showtime, and Starz in a single Roku app
It'll be easier than ever to find the new season of Game of Thrones on Roku. The company has added HBO to the Roku Channel on its devices, finally allowing owners of its popular streaming devices to stream programming from the premium cable giant in the same app as Showtime, Starz, and other services.
JBL/Under Armour True Wireless Flash review
JBL and Under Armour’s True Wireless Flash are a compelling pair of wireless in-ears with great battery life, a comfortable fit, and fantastic waterproofing, making them among the best workout headphones you’ll find. Just don’t plan on putting the included charging case in your pocket.
Need true wireless earbuds? Apple’s last-gen AirPods are discounted on Amazon
Just as anticipated, Apple's last generation AirPods, which feature much of the same technology as the recently announced model, are getting discounted on Amazon. If you've been looking for a pair of Apple's popular true wireless earbuds, now is the perfect time to get your hands on them.
All three of LG’s new soundbars will be available before summer
LG has finally announced pricing and availability to the three soundbars it announced at CES 2019. They'll come out in April or May of this year (depending on the model), and will retail between $400 and $1,300, with top-tier models coming with Dolby Atmos and advanced Meridian audio processing.
There isn’t a single good reason to buy Apple’s new AirPods
After nearly a three-year wait, Apple has finally announced a new version of its popular true wireless headphones, the AirPods. We had high hopes for improved listening time, new color options, and the addition of waterproofing. Instead, all Apple gave listeners was the opportunity to buy a pricey wireless charging case.
Apple AirPods 2: Everything we know so far
Apple may release new AirPods in the first half of 2019. A wireless charging case, health sensors, water resistance, and better Siri integration are just some of the improvements rumored to be part of the new package. We've rounded up all the AirPods 2 news in one place.
Pandora now lets you mess with the secret sauce for its music playlists
Pandora introduced a new feature called Modes, allowing subscribers to pick between six different algorithms that determine what the popular music streaming service will decide to play. From modes based on popularity to finding deeper cuts, users now have massive control over music discovery.
What year is this? Apple might drop a new iPod tomorrow
After two days of surprise hardware releases that have brought us new iPads and iMacs, rumor has it that we may see an update of Apple's iPod as soon as tomorrow, sparking a mixture of nostalgia and curiosity, and causing many in the tech world to guess what will be new about the music player for 2019.
Smart speakers are about to get an IQ bump thanks to new Qualcomm chips
Qualcomm announced a new chipset that is designed to make the next generation of smart speakers sound, listen, and connect better than ever. Called the QCS400, it could soon be appearing in everything from small portable speakers to soundbars, taking your entire listening life to the next level.
You can now watch four PlayStation Vue streams at once on a single Apple TV
PlayStation Vue subscribers can now watch March Madness in style via Apple TV, which can now stream up for four separate games to your TV at once, making it easier than ever to catch all the on-court action from a single living room. If there's a better way to keep your bracket updated, we haven't found it.
Surprising nobody, Vizio makes moves to fill your TV with targeted ads
Vizio wants to change the way that TV-based advertising works, partnering with nine media and ad companies to create a standard by which all smart TVs can showcase targeted ads to viewers, and providing another means for smart TV manufacturers to make money from their products.
Apple Music completes its Amazon migration, is now available on Fire TV
Amazon's popular Fire TV devices are now compatible with the most popular on-demand music streaming service in the United States, thanks to a new integration with Apple Music that has finally hit Fire TV devices. The video streaming devices join Amazon's Echo smart speakers, which already had Apple Music.
If you’re a Spotify Premium subscriber, you now get Hulu for free
Spotify Premium subscribers have yet another reason to love the Swedish streaming service, with the company now offering ad-free Hulu accounts to all premium users at no additional cost, poising it to compete with the upcoming Apple video streaming service, which will likely offer Apple Music bundles.
iPhone owners can finally hear the highest-quality streaming music on Tidal
If you're an iPhone owner who is after the highest possible audio quality from your streaming library, you now have the best option out there: Tidal's Masters Quality Audio (MQA) is now available on iOS, allowing listeners to get as close to studio-level quality as possible from the streaming service.
Airplay 2 will come to Roku devices as Apple-Roku deal is reportedly finalized
Roku has reportedly finalized a deal with Apple that will provide the streaming video device maker access to Apple's Airplay 2 protocol. This means iOS and Mac users can stream their favorite content to Roku devices with unprecedented ease, and may cause some potential Apple TV buyers to look elsewhere.
Pioneer HDJ-X5BT-K Review
The Pioneer HDJ-X5BT-K are designed to give budget-conscious DJs two great headphones in one: A pair of wireless over-ears for daily smartphone listening, and a club-worthy pair of cans for wired listening behind the decks. With great sound and clean looks, they’re an enticing option for those who both make and enjoy music.
Denon’s Global Cruiser headphones meet the needs for any traveling audiophile
Denon has announced a brand new trio of headphones in its Global Cruiser line, aimed at providing discerning listeners with gorgeous sound, and top-tier noise-canceling, wherever they go. They're also designed to be some of the most comfortable headphones you can buy.
Ultimate Ears’ new site lets you design and order a custom Bluetooth speaker
Ultimate Ears has launched a new website called myBoom Studio, allowing fashion-conscious listeners to create custom colorways and engrave their name into a made-to-order version of its popular Boom 3 speaker, allowing listeners to customize their devices for a small price increase over the standard Boom 3 model.
From burn table to turntable: Meet the company that’s turning ashes to vinyl
Looking for an interesting way to celebrate the loss of a friend or family member? We spoke to And Vinyly, the UK-based company that takes ashes and presses them into vinyl records, providing up to 30 friends and family with a cool, listenable piece of their loved ones.
Tubi TV inks deal to add 400 films and TV shows from NBC
Ad-supported video streaming service Tubi TV is getting a massive influx of titles courtesy of a new deal with NBCUniversal, which will offer nearly 400 of its titles to Tubi TV's impressive catalog, including classic shows like Xena: Warrior Princess and the original version of Battlestar Galactica.
Shure SE215 Wireless in-ear headphones review
In our Shure SE215 Wireless review, we examine how excellent sound, and an easy switch to a wired cable, makes the brand’s first wireless entry a success.
TaoTronics TT-BH060 review
The TaoTronics TT-BH060 are a value-packed pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones that offer solid sound, exceptional battery life, and a price that almost anyone can afford, making them one of the most compelling pairs out there. If you’re looking for a cheap pair of headphones that are packed with tech, look no further.
Netflix completes its breakup with Marvel, cancels The Punisher, Jessica Jones
Two of Netflix's last-remaining Marvel shows have been canceled by the popular video streaming service, with The Punisher done after two seasons, and Jessica Jones to be finished after the release of its upcoming third season. Daredevil and others have already been axed by the company.
Focal Sphear Wireless review
Focal’s Sphear Wireless are a sleek and simple pair of banded Bluetooth earbuds with exceptional sound and an affordable price. With sound and battery life improvements coming to true wireless headphones on the horizon in 2019, the Sphear Wireless rank as some of the only non-true wireless earbuds we’d consider buying right now.
The best drone photos
Drone technology has advanced exponentially over the last few years, and costs have dropped substantially. Most drones come equipped with high-end cameras, which are quickly changing photography as we know it. Here are some of the best drone photos from around the world.
