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LG Tone Free T90S.

LG updates its Tone Free earbuds with ‘pure graphene’ drivers

LG's latest wireless earbuds are claimed to offer better sound quality thanks to the use of pure graphene drivers.
TCL 2024 S Class S45H soundbar.

TCL’s 2024 Dolby Atmos soundbars have room calibration and start at $180

TCL's 2024 soundbars are priced to compete with Vizio's, and they have a number of special features that TCL TV owners will want to check out.
2024 TCL QM89 4K mini-LED TV.

TCL prices its insanely bright, 115-inch QM89 4K TV at $27,000

TCL has priced its 2024 collection of TVs, including its new 115-inch monster, and you may be surprised at how affordable they are.
Sennheiser HD 620S closed-back headphones.

Sennheiser’s HD 620S closed-back cans have an open-back soul

Senneheiser, which made its reputation with open-back headphones, has introduced a new closed-back model aimed at audiophiles.
Music Library in the updated Sonos app for iOS.

Faster to use, but missing many features, the new Sonos app is a work in progress

Sonos' biggest app redesign in years is being met with a storm of criticism. Here's what the company got right, and where it went astray.
Wiim Ultra.

Wiim reveals Ultra streamer pricing and unleashes the Amp Pro

Wiim's new Ultra network music streamer music player gets a price and detailed specs, and so does the new Pro version of the Wiim Amp.
Samsung S85D 4K OLED TV.

Samsung prices its entry-level S85D OLED TV starting at $1,700

Samsung has added yet another OLED TV model, this time at the lower end of the price spectrum.
Music Library in the updated Sonos app for iOS.

Wait! Don’t update your Sonos app until you read this

The Sonos app has received its biggest update in years, but along with an improved user experience comes a not-so-nice change for music fans.
A possible leaked image of the unreleased Sonos headphones.

Report: Sonos Ace headphones will get wired and wireless lossless audio

A new report claims to offer details on many of the features of Sonos' as-yet-unreleased Ace headphones.
Focal Azurys and Hadenys wired headphones.

Focal debuts its most affordable open- and closed-back headphones

Focal's headphones are extraordinary and very expensive. But its latest models bring those prices down significantly.
Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless earbuds.

Sennheiser debuts new ergonomically shaped wireless earbuds

Sennheiser used data from thousands of ear models to achieve the new shape.
Close up of Sonos logo on a Sonos Arc soundbar.

7 things Sonos’ first headphones will need to get right

Excited for the rumored Sonos headphones? So are we. But as the company enters brand new territory, success is far from guaranteed.
Sonos headphone patent diagram.

Upcoming Sonos headphones may well include Wi-Fi

While most industry observers agree that Sonos will launch its own wireless headphones, a recent patent application shows that they also could include Wi-Fi.
Sonos Wireless Headphones Patent Illustration

Sonos headphones coming soon? Patent reveals possible designs and features

It's been almost two years since word dropped that Sonos was at work on a set of its first wireless headphones. A recent patent award is our first look at them.
Sony ULT Wear.

Sony ULT Wear headphones review: press twice for crazy bass

Sony's new midrange headphones are a kick in the head when it comes to bass, and their price will be music to your ears.
Beats Solo 4.

Beats Solo 4 review: a slew of upgrades keep this fan favorite current

Beats takes its wildly popular Solo on-ear wireless headphones to the next level with spatial and lossless audio.
Hisense Canvas mini-LED TV.

Hisense’s answer to Samsung’s The Frame TV starts at $999

Hisense has released some more details on its CanvasTV, a model that can show art when it's not in use.
Bose SoundLink Max in blue.

Bose has a bigger Bluetooth speaker to power your next pool party

Bose takes its popular SoundLink Flex and adds more muscle, as well as stereo sound, to create the SoundLink Max.
Lexie B2 OTC Hearing Aids in hand.

Two years later, over-the-counter hearing aids are still finding their groove

Americans have been able to buy over-the-counter hearing aids for almost two years. Have they made a difference? We ask the experts.
Vizio QuickFit soundbar mounting system.

Vizio shrinks the price of a Dolby Atmos soundbar to $99

Vizio has lowered the cost of a Dolby Atmos soundbar to under $100 with its new 2024 soundbar lineup, which also includes a new TV-mounting system.
Hisense U9N ULED 4K TV.

Hisense’s achingly bright U9N ULED TV is a UX for the masses

Hisense is doubling-down on ultrabright TVs with its U9N, a 5,000-nit peak brightness model that comes in 75- and 85-inch sizes.
Beats Solo 4 in Cloud Pink.

Beats Solo 4: the latest on-ear headphones get spatial and lossless audio

The Beats Solo 4, the latest version of the company's popular on-ear wireless headphones, bring better Android compatibility and modern features.
Beats Solo Buds in Arctic Purple.

Newest Beats earbuds are just $80, but there’s a catch

The newest Beats Solo Buds wireless earbuds are also the brand's most affordable yet. But did Beats get rid of too many features?
Klipsch Flexus soundbar powered by Onkyo.

Klipsch teases its new Onkyo-powered Flexus soundbar system at CES 2024

The iconic speaker company has joined forces with Onkyo to produce a modular soundbar system that will launch in the spring.
Klipsch Flexus Core 200: close-up on badge.

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 review: pure cinematic soundbar power

Klipsch's Onkyo-powered Flexus Core 200 is a $500 powerhouse Dolby Atmos soundbar.
The Ninm Lab Playdisc.

This CD/Walkman-inspired MP3 player aims to be the next mixtape

What happens when you cross a compact disc, a Sony Walkman, and an iPod Shuffle? You get the $70 Playdisc, an MP3 player that's meant to be given away.
Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 9000c.

B&O’s iconic six-disc CD player is back and can be yours for just $55,000

Bang & Olufsen has resurrected its gorgeous 6-disc CD changer and packaged the refurbished device with high-end wireless speakers -- for a sky-high price.
2024 Sony Bravia 9 4K mini-LED TV.

Sony debuts the Bravia 9, its brightest 4K TV ever, alongside new 2024 models

Sony's 2024 TVs are getting brighter and easier to remember as new models are now united under the Sony Bravia brand.
A hand-held iPhone showing the new Sonos app's home screen.

Sonos app gets a major overhaul as the company prepares for next-gen products

Sonos is about to release its biggest app redesign to-date, with a simplified interface and more customization, while a new web app replaces PC clients.
LeBron James carrying what looks like a new Beats Pill speaker.

Hey LeBron, is that a new Beats Pill speaker by any chance?

The L.A. Lakers just posted a video of LeBron James and the basketball superstar appears to be holding an unreleased Beats Pill speaker.
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9.

Sony’s best soundbars are reborn as the Bravia Theater Bar 8, Bar 9, and Quad

Sony has reimagined and renamed its 2024 lineup of soundbars under the new Bravia Theater brand, with the Bar 8, Bar 9, and Quad sound systems.
Wiim Ultra.

Wiim Ultra, a music streamer with a color touchscreen, teased ahead of May launch

LinkPlay is giving fans a sneak peek at the new Wiim Ultra, a network media streamer with a 3.5-inch touchscreen that it will officially launch May 9.
Nothing's ChatGPT integration in Nothing OS.

Nothing’s new earbuds upstage Apple, Google, and Amazon by embedding ChatGPT

By adding instant voice access to ChatGPT, Nothing's earbuds leapfrog Apple, Google, and Amazon in the AI race.
Queen Rock Montreal streaming in IMAX Enhanced with DTS:X on Disney+.

DTS:X finally gets major streaming support starting with Disney+

Dolby Atmos' spatial audio stranglehold over the streaming world is about to end as Disney+ adds support for DTS:X via IMAX Enhanced movies.
Marshall Major V headphones.

Marshall’s latest headphones get 100 hours of battery life and wireless charging

Marshall has updated its popular wireless headphones and earbuds with better battery life and new features.
Amazon Music Maestro AI playlist generator.

Amazon Music follows Spotify’s lead with Maestro, an AI-based playlist creator

Amazon Music is following hot on the heels of Spotify's AI playlist feature with its own version known as Maestro.
Woman wearing Soundcore C30i clip-style open earbuds.

Soundcore’s clip-style earbuds are glasses- and budget-friendly

Soundcore follows Bose's Ultra Open Earbuds with a much more affordable set of clip-style earbuds.
Samsung 98-inch DU9000 4K TV.

Samsung’s new 98-inch DU9000 4K TV is just $4,000. Can it beat TCL and Hisense?

Samsung's DU9000 goes head-to-head with value leaders TCL and Hisense as its most affordable 98-inch TV so far.