Just add speakers: The Sonos Amp puts music muscle in smart homes
Sonos makes it easy for anyone to create a whole-home audio solution, without the need for wires or amplifiers. With the new Amp, the company has flipped the switch, going back to its roots to create a customizable, rack-mountable device for smart home installations, and much more.
SVS’ new Prime Wireless speakers and amplifier make hi-res streaming simple
SVS brings its penchant for high performance and affordability to its powered bookshelf speakers, the SVS Prime Wireless, along with a new streaming amplifier, the Prime Wireless Soundbase. Both offer high-res streaming, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection, and much more at a nice price.
Nuheara’s IQbuds: Our first take
We checked out audio startup Nuheara's new IQbuds, which can blast your tunes while also allowing you to control the sonic world around you.
NuForce and Massdrop’s new wireless earbuds pack clear sound at a nice price
The latest from Optoma's NuForce headphone line, the Stride wireless headphones are on offer for an impressively low price from the electronics dealmakers at Massdrop. At just $75, these affordable buds pack a lot of features into a solid little package. We've got all the info you need right here.
There are too many streaming options, and it’s only getting worse
Streaming services are everywhere, as virtually every entertainment-adjacent company, no matter how minor the connection, tries to create its own Netflix. But with so many services vying for content, competition has never been fiercer -- and in this battle, it’s the viewers who stand to lose the most.
Just like meth, your first taste of Better Call Saul is free
You can get your first taste of Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul right now for free.
V-Moda’s new Zn in-ears use zinc-alloy for tank-like durability, Italian style
V-Moda puts the Z in zinc with the company's new limited addition in-ear headphones, the Zn.
Keep the furs: Monoprice drops uber-affordable new home theater gear
Monoprice does its Monoprice thing, offering a host of new home theater products at radically affordable price points.
JBL illuminates IFA 2015 with a Bluetooth speaker for every task
JBL shows off three new additions to the company's Bluetooth arsenal, including something for the home, for the beach, and the car.
Vizio confirms pricing, availability on new M-Series 4K TVs, highlights 43-inch 4K for $600
Prices and basic specs were confirmed for Vizio's M-series TVs ahead of the scheduled release date.
Sony’s 360 Reality Audio is the epic sound revolution you didn’t know you needed
After Sony’s utterly bizarre press conference, I almost missed what was perhaps the most impactful sonic experience at the show. Luckily, I went back to Sony’s booth on the last day of the show, only to have my mind blown. Sony’s new 3D audio system could be a quantum leap forward for stereo headphones.
AT&T’s new three-tiered streaming service will include movies, possibly HBO
AT&T has laid out new details for its planned streaming service set to launch in 2019. The service will include three different price tiers and will stream movies, original programming, and content from its acquisition of Time Warner Inc., likely including HBO and DC superhero movies.
Stan Lee has died: Marvel Comics icon and legendary creator dead at 95
Legendary Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee has died at age 95. He leaves behind a long list of famous creations known around the world, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, Iron Man, Black Panther, and countless other heroes, villains, and supporting characters who have appeared in comics and on the screen.
The ‘Toy Story 4’ teaser trailer is here to fork with your emotions
Disney today released the first teaser trailer for its latest addition to the Toy Story franchise, Toy Story 4. The quick glimpse of what's to come shows all our favorite toys back in action, as well as a strange new character; a googly-eyed spork who seems to be having a personality crisis.
How Netflix and Disney are fighting for the future of streaming: Kids
From Amazon and Hulu to Facebook and Apple, there are a ton of streaming services vying for your attention these days, but Netflix is by far the most popular. With Disney to entering the fray with Disney+, the two services will dominate streaming entertainment, and they’ll have your children to thank.
Bowers & Wilkins’ upgraded 600 Series speakers hit stores
Bowers & Wilkins has revamped its entry-level speaker lineup, borrowing some goodness from the company's flagship 800 Series speakers, while keeping the impressively low price points. We got some ears-on time with the new speakers, and they sound notably better. What's not to love?
‘Cast’ like a boss with our list of the best Chromecast apps
If you have the nagging suspicion you’re not taking full advantage of your Chromecast, you’re probably right. Check out our list, and learn how to cast like a boss.
Astell & Kern’s new A&futura SE100 hi-res player looks funny, sounds fantastic
Astell & Kern continues to outdo itself, this time with its latest middle-range player, the A&futura SE100. The device with the funny name (and the funny design) is all business when it comes to sound, offering stunningly accurate performance for the money. Even at $1,700, the A&futura SE100 is an audiophile bargain.
The white van speaker scam explained, and how it moved to Craigslist and Facebook
The so-called white van speaker scam has been around for a long time, so why do people still get conned on a daily basis? Knowledge is power. Get some here.
How laser projection is taking IMAX even further over the top
We recently traveled to IMAX’s Toronto, Ontario headquarters to see the company’s brand-new, single-projector laser system. Set to be utilized in IMAX’s smaller theaters, the new system offers a spectacular viewing experience on an 80-foot screen. We’ve seen the future of big-screen theaters, and it’s brighter and more colorful than ever.
Hands on: Shure KSE1500 Electrostatic Sound Isolating earphones
Shure unleashes eight years of grueling R&D in its first electrostatic earphones, a remarkable pair of in-ears with mind-blowing sound quality (and a kingly price).
Keanu Reeves shares ‘Bill and Ted 3’ plot, questions the nature of his reality
One of the biggest names in Hollywood, Keanu Reeves has set himself apart from many of his peers by constantly reinventing himself. We recently spoke to Reeves about his prolific career on both sides of the camera, his latest indie thriller, Siberia, plans for a new Bill and Ted sequel, and more.
We all cut cable, and now we’re just as screwed on streaming
As live TV streaming services like Sling TV and PlayStation Vue raise prices in tandem, it raises questions about whether these services were ever a viable alternative to cable in the first place. After all, if it costs nearly the same as cable, and offers lower quality, what’s the point?
‘The Last Jedi’ is unlike any Star Wars film, and that’s what makes it so Star Wars
We didn’t want to write an op-ed about The Last Jedi, but the online backlash forced our hand. Here’s why the film’s weirdness is quintessentially Star Wars.
5 things Google’s Pixel Buds 2 need to outdo Apple’s AirPods
That Google is all but certainly working on a second generation of its failed Pixel Buds doesn’t come as a surprise, but the company faces an uphill battle. We decided to do Google a solid by outlining five things the company must do to make the Pixel Buds 2 viable, let alone successful.
Step inside the home of LG’s new audio partner in crime, Meridian Audio
South Korea’s LG Electronics is raising the stakes in the quest for sonic supremacy, adding hi-fi features to its latest lineup and a new audio partner in Britain’s Meridian Audio. We crossed the Atlantic to go behind the scenes with the flagship speakers to find out more.
For $29, the PaMu truly wireless earbuds are a no-brainer
Can these true wireless buds, which cost just 29 measly dollars, really live up to their potential as a worthwhile asset in your workout routine?
Stick-on speakers that make any surface sing: Jlab Shaker vs. Damson Twist
We pit two small, portable Bluetooth speakers with Incisor Diffusion technology to the test in an effort to find out which would come out on top.
Between the Streams: CBS’ desperate ‘Murphy Brown’ revival, Super Bowl trailers
This week on Between the Streams, we'll be discussing all the weird new sitcom reboots, Netflix's new series Altered Carbon, all the new trailers we expect to see during the Super Bowl, and so much more.
Between the Streams: Venomless trailer, Game of Thrones Star Wars, ‘Solo’ time
This week, we've got a ton of good stuff, including lots of new Star Wars news (Game of Thrones anyone?), a slew of trailers, and so much more.
4 rugged Bluetooth speakers that will rock till they drop
Portable Bluetooth speakers are all the rage, but among them, rugged, weatherproof options are proving to be extremely popular. In this roundup we take a look at four resilient, entry-level models worth your consideration and rank them.
Our favorite Bluetooth speakers for every situation
We hand out awards to the JBL Flip, Braven 600, Edge.sound by CubEdge, Rock Steady XS, and JLab Crasher