Apple’s show time event: A whiplash-inducing bundle of copycat services
Apple unleashed a barrage of news, streaming, and gaming bundles at its latest event aimed at boosting its services and adding more revenue, including a brand new, two-tiered plan for streaming video. But while the services are big on celebrities and high design, they appear short on innovation.
Bose Frames Alto review
Everyone knows Bose is responsible for impressive innovations that shake up the audio world. With the Frames, Bose is once again digging up fertile new ground in the somewhat stagnant audio genre. But can these audio sunglasses offer enough versatility to make them worth their $200 price tag?
How Pioneer’s Z-series system gave my aging SUV a 21st century makeover
Can you really teach an old dog new tricks? Pioneer set out to prove you can by outfitting my reborn 1999 Honda CR-V with a state-of-the-art AVH-2440 NEX receiver with Android Auto and all the fixings, along with the company’s latest Z-series high-end speakers. Find out how the upgrade went down, and whether you should do the same for your rig.
Polk Audio Legend Series L100 speakers review: Pure clarity
Polk's ambitious new Legend speakers come in hot in the approachable L100 bookshelf speakers, offering audiophile sound from a brand that has long embraced the budget buy. The latest from Polk goes back to the company's roots with clear, dimensional sound that's refreshingly dynamic.
How NextVR and the NBA are bringing VR from the sidelines to center court
NextVR and the NBA have been working together to broadcast dozens of live games inVR. We went behind the scenes to find out how it’s done.
NBC’s Peacock streaming service hopes to be the home of comfort food TV
Peacock, NBC's new streaming service, will host a solid selection of shows from the Must See TV days like Cheers, The Office, and Parks and Recreation, alongside reboots of major shows for a warm dose of television nostalgia. Is it enough to stand out from the growing field of streaming contenders?
Google Chromecast Ultra review
The Chromecast Ultra may not look all that much different from its predecessors, but under the hood is the key to unlocking the 4K streaming buffet, including support for High Dynamic Range to unleash the rich contrast and expanded color gamut of today’s most eye-popping video.
Vizio E320i-A0 Review
A bright picture, vivid colors and slim design make Vizio’s E320i a solid value, but it is this set’s excellent Smart TV platform that helps it rise above the competition. Though its smart dimming feature doesn’t work well and there are motion blur issues, it’s still a great deal at $300.
Vizio E320i-A2 Review
A bright picture, vivid colors and slim design make Vizio’s E320i-A2 a solid value, but it is this set’s excellent Smart TV platform that helps it rise above the competition. Though its smart dimming feature doesn’t work well and there are motion blur issues, it’s still a great deal at $300.
Vizio E420i-A1 Review
A bright picture, vivid colors and slim design make Vizio’s E420i a solid value, but it is this set’s excellent Smart TV platform that helps it rise above the competition. Though its smart dimming feature doesn’t work well and there are motion blur issues, it’s still a great deal at $500.
Vizio E500i-A1 Review
A bright picture, vivid colors and slim design make Vizio’s E500i-A1 a solid value, but it is this set’s excellent Smart TV platform that helps it rise above the competition. Though its smart dimming feature doesn’t work well and there are motion blur issues, it’s still a great deal at $650.
Vizio E650i-A2 Review
A bright picture, vivid colors and slim design make Vizio’s E650i-A2 a solid value, but it is this set’s excellent Smart TV platform that helps it rise above the competition. Though its smart dimming feature doesn’t work well and there are motion blur issues, it’s still a great deal at $1370.
Vizio E500i-A0 Review
A bright picture, vivid colors and slim design make Vizio’s E500i a solid value, but it is this set’s excellent Smart TV platform that helps it rise above the competition. Though its smart dimming feature doesn’t work well and there are motion blur issues, it’s still a great deal at $650.
Vizio E470i-A0 Review
A bright picture, vivid colors and slim design make Vizio’s E470i a solid value, but it is this set’s excellent Smart TV platform that helps it rise above the competition. Though its smart dimming feature doesn’t work well and there are motion blur issues, it’s still a great deal at $600.
Panasonic Viera TC-L50EM60 Review
The Panasonic EM60’s trim bezel and approachable price point are alluring, but its overall picture performance left us feeling a little disappointed.
Panasonic Technics RP-DH1250 Pro Review
While the price tag may not be for everyone, the Technics RP-DH1250 headphones are a solid choice for the prosumer listener to the seasoned DJ.
Panasonic Technics RP-DJ1205 Review
Technics’ DJ1205 cater to aspiring record spinners, but don’t deliver the true sonic character of a DJ headphone, and fall short of only slightly more expensive DJ1250.
RHA SA950i Review
RHA’s SA950i promise professional-quality sound for $60, but come up short on the far ends of the frequency spectrum.
Sony X Review
Sony’s X-Factor inspired headphones sound just as obnoxious as creator (and celebrity endorser) Simon Cowell.
Behringer iNuke Boom Junior Review
Behringer’s iNuke Boom Junior fulfills its promise of detonating your living room with an impressive amount of bass and sheer volume for the money.
Aiaiai TMA-1 Studio Review
Aiaiai improves on an already winning formula with the smooth, well balanced TMA-1 Studio headphones.
Aiaiai Capital Review
Aiaiai’s Capital headphones deliver the sound quality we’ve come to expect from the budding Danish company, but sacrifice comfort to style with their rock-hard ear pads.
Carbon Audio Zooka Review
Carbon Audio’s Zooka Bluetooth speaker augments your laptop or tablet’s built-in sound with a clever snap-on design.
Edifier Esiena iF360BT Review
Edifier’s Esiena iF360 looks sharp and comes packed with useful features, but can’t back it up with sound worthy of its price tag.
Astro A50 Review
Astro’s A50 gaming headset improves where the A40 left off by adding wireless capability, and ends up setting yet another high water mark for the company with outstanding quality, sound and features.
Pioneer A3 XW-SMA3-K Review
Despite its tiny size, Pioneer’s A3 XW-SMA3-K wireless speaker produces sound as big and intricate as its name, and quite a bit more beautiful.
RBH EP1 Review
RBH’s EP1 in-ear headphones are among the most comfortable we’ve ever tried, even if their sound quality leaves some room for improvement.
Marshall Hanwell Review
Marshall’s Hanwell speaker rocks out just as hard as its classic good looks suggest, though a threadbare feature set and sky-high price will make it tough to justify in your living room.
JLAB Diego Review
JLab's Diego headphones reproduce only a skeletal remnant of a recording’s sound, making the garish 'buds a poor deal even at $20.
JLAB Bombora TEKST Edition Review
JLab’s Bombora headphones benefit from a funky and comfortable design, but sacrifice detail and clarity in favor of a smooth, sleepy sound.
Toshiba 39L2300U review
Toshiba’s 39L2300U promises acres of screen for an almost unbelievable price, but a lack of polish in the interface and major shortcomings in display quality make it less of a bargain.
Harman Kardon CL Review
Harmon/Kardon’s debut headphone proves that classic style and old-school engineering still have a place in today’s flashy and saturated headphone market.