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Spotify CEO launches IPO in front of logo.

Is Spotify too big to fail? It just went public, so we’ll find out soon

Despite a massively popular business, increasing revenues, and hefty valuation, all signs point to Spotify’s direct listing decision being a way out for early investors.
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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.
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Marshall Mid A.N.C. headphones review

The Marshall Mid A.N.C. tack active noise cancelling onto the company’s outstanding Bluetooth model, but is the significant price hike is worth the added solitude?
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Is tech finally killing radio? Don’t let iHeart’s bleeding fool you

With the two biggest radio conglomerates in America declaring bankruptcy in the past five months, it’s easy to assume the format’s days are numbered. The real story of radio’s past, present, and future is much more interesting.
Bowers & Wilkins 702 S2 review

Bowers and Wilkins 702 S2 Review

The Bowers and Wilkins 702 S2 speakers are a beautiful pair of floorstanding speakers that beautifully reproduce instrumental music, but they may not be right for everyone.
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The Audeze Mobius headphones will take in-game audio to the next level

World-renowned headphone manufacturer Audeze is bringing its tech to the gaming world, infusing the new Mobius headphones with planar magnetic drivers, head-tracking technology, and more.
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After Warner Music deal, Facebook is in league with all three major labels

Facebook now has deals with Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, all three of the biggest labels on Earth
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Klipsch Forte III review

The Klipsch Forte III loudspeakers are throwback floorstanders without the drawbacks of age -- a gorgeous US-made reissue of Klipsch’s best-selling classics that transform every tune into a special musical event.
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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.
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How SiriusXM is dominating in the Spotify era

SiriusXM boasts less than half the subscribers as the most popular on-demand music streaming service, but SiriusXM is booming while Spotify continues to lose money. What’s going on here?
Yamaha EAD10 review

Yamaha EAD10 hands-on review

Yamaha’s EAD10 drum module is an innovative piece of tech that offers a whole new sound for your acoustic drum kit, allowing you to imitate your heroes and play with digital effects and compression without costly studio gear.
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Apple Music is growing fast, but it will be a while before world domination

Apple Music is growing quickly in the United States, but it has a ways to go before it beat the subscribers numbers of popular Swedish music streaming service Spotify on the global stage.
yamaha r n803 review

Yamaha R-N803 review

With excellent sound, a vast array of streaming options, and custom room tuning software built-in, Yamaha’s R-N803 is an affordable way to get your audiophile on.
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Apple HomePod smart speaker is now available for pre-order

Apple has begun an assault on home audio, announcing the brand new HomePod speaker system and showcasing brand new multiroom functionality. It's now available for pre-order.
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Nepal Trekking Gear Guide

From boots to backpack, we put together a potent assortment of lightweight gear for a modern trekking adventure in Nepal’s Himalaya mountains.
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‘8K? I don’t even have 4K yet!’ The future of television is still far off

As the giants of TV tech show off their latest 8K innovations at this year's CES conference, some at home may be a little nervous.
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Digital Trends’ mobile team shares its picks for best tech of CES 2018

Watch as Digital Trends' mobile editor Julian Chokkattu runs down the most interesting new mobile tech at this year's CES conference.
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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.
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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.
iHome

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The History of Home Audio

The history of home audio systems

Remember when stereos were also bars? The history of home audio systems will remind you how far we've come -- and make you feel old!
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The best songs about friendship

Friendship is a theme that spans all genres of music. Grab a pal and take a listen to the best songs about friendship.
Best new songs to stream

Best new songs to stream: Tyler, the Creator; Future Islands; and more

Find out what the best new songs to stream are this week. We've got cuts from Tyler, the Creator; Future Islands; Guided by Voices; and more.
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Redbox steps out of the kiosk with new on-demand streaming service

Save yourself a trip: Would-be renters can now stream their favorite films and TV shows from Redbox on demand.
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Best new songs to stream: Benjamin Booker, King Krule, Ty Segall, and more

Find out what the best new songs to stream are this week. We've got cuts from Benjamin Booker, King Krule, and more.
Sony MDR-1000x headphones review

Sony MDR-1000x review

The Sony MDR-1000x over-ear headphones are extremely comfortable, sound great, and offer some of the best active noise cancellation on the market.
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Best new songs to stream: Moses Sumney, Ty Segall, Sufjan Stevens, and more

Find out what the best new songs to stream are this week. We've got cuts from Moses Sumney, Ty Segall, Sufjan Stevens, and more.
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The 50 best albums of 2017

Whether they came from legendary artists or fresh newcomers, the best albums of 2017 all offer unique perspectives and awesome tunes.