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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II beside charging case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II hands-on: stunningly quiet

Bose gave us a quick taste of how well its new QuietComfort Earbuds II block unwanted sound, and it left us speechless.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II in Triple Black.

Bose shrinks the size and ups the performance of its noise-canceling earbuds

Bose's QuietComfort Earbuds II improve on the company's previous design with a much smaller size, a new custom tuning feature, and longer battery life.
Angry Miao Cyberblade in Ghost White.

Angry Miao’s Cyberblade are a drool-worthy set of gaming wireless earbuds

Angry Miao's Cyberblade wireless earbuds have the kind of low latency that gamers need, but it's their gorgeous industrial design that truly sets them apart.
Polk Audio MagniFi Max AX SR soundbar.

Polk’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbars make for compelling Sonos Arc alternatives

Polk Audio's new MagniFi Max AX and AX SR are Dolby Atmos soundbars that have up-firing drivers and Wi-Fi connectivity, making them strong Sonos alternatives.
LG XBoom 360 X03 speaker.

LG updates its XBoom 360 speaker with better sound, battery, and water resistance

We liked LG's XBoom 360 speaker, but we like the look of the new X03 model even more now that it has improved sound, battery life, and water resistance.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus.

Sennheiser’s killer Ambeo soundbar now has a smaller, cheaper sibling

Sennheiser has added a new Ambeo soundbar to its lineup -- the $1,500 Ambeo Soundbar Plus, which is joined by a new $700 Ambeo wireless subwoofer.
Jabra Elite 5 held in hand.

The Jabra Elite 5 earbuds are essentially flawless

We went searching for problems with the Jabra Elite 5 and simply couldn't find any. For $150, they're as close to a no-brainer purchase as you're likely to get.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Theatre seen integrated with a TV.

Bang & Olufsen’s latest soundbar costs a fortune, but it might be the last one you ever own

Bang & Olufsen has released its latest Dolby Atmos soundbar -- the Beosound Theatre -- and it's a glorious work of art and design that starts at $6,890.
Sony HT-A3000 seen from a low left-side angle.

Sony’s HT-A3000 does virtual Dolby Atmos right, if you can handle the price

Sony's HT-A3000 is its most affordable premium Dolby Atmos soundbar with tons of great features. But its lack of up-firing drivers may give you pause.
Sony HT-A3000 Dolby Atmos soundbar.

Sony’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar is smart, modular, and one of its most affordable

Sony's $700 HT-A3000 brings Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, expandability, and a wealth of smart features to its most affordable A-Series soundbar.
Rendering of a reportedly unreleased Sonos speaker created by The Verge.

New leak hints at Sonos’ future: Bluetooth, spatial audio, and lots more home theater

Leaked photos have led to a report that Sonos is working on a replacement for its aging flagship that could support Bluetooth, spatial audio, and more.
Soundcore Space A40 held in a hand.

Soundcore’s Space A40 redefine what you can expect from budget wireless earbuds

Soundcore's Space A40 is a remarkable achievement in wireless earbud value, with tons of very good features and outstanding battery life.
Two women listening to wireless headphones.

What is an audio codec? A jargon-free explainer

Ever heard or read a reference to audio codecs and wondered what the heck they are? Give us five minutes and we'll bring you up to speed, with no geek-speak.
Close-up of Yamaha SR-C30A compact soundbar.

Yamaha’s new compact soundbar is small enough to fit on your desk

At just 26.5-inches wide, the Yamaha SR-C30A will be one of the most compact soundbar options when it hits stores in October 2022.
Plex logo screen.

Plex requires password resets after confirmed breach of personal data

After detecting a possible breach of its systems by an unknown third party on August 23, Plex is requiring its users to change their passwords.
Mark Levinson No. 5909 headphones.

Audacious audio: Mark Levinson’s $999 wireless headphones are awesome, and hard to recommend

Mark Levinson's hugely expensive No. 5909 wireless noise canceling headphones cost $999 – $400 more than their closest competitor. Are they worth it?
Close-up of Klipsch/Ear Micro T10 Bespoke Ear Computer.

Klipsch and Ear Micro’s custom wireless earbuds are wildly expensive at up to $5,000

Klipsch has finally released its T10 wireless earbuds, but with a twist: They'll be sold by Ear Micro as a bespoke wearable with prices that start at $2,500.
Two UE Wonderboom 3 speakers held side-by-side.

UE refreshes its Wonderboom waterproof speaker with longer battery life, new colors

Ultimate Ears has just dropped the third generation of the small but mighty Wonderboom speaker. It's more sustainable and has a longer battery life.
Adidas RPT-02 SOL solar-powered headphones.

Adidas gives its wireless on-ear workout headphones a solar-powered boost

Adidas has taken its popular RPT-01 wireless workout headphones and given them the ability to recharge using solar energy thanks to a new headband.
Technics SL-100C turntable.

Technics turntable fans now have a more affordable option: $1,000 SL-100C

Fans of Technics' hi-fi turntables now have a slightly more affordable way to explore their passion for vinyl, with the new SL-100C.
LG Tone Free T90Q seen inside charging case.

LG Tone Free T90Q review: Taking a spatial shot at the AirPods Pro, with a little help from Dolby

LG's Tone Free T90Q bring head-tracking spatial audio to both iOS and Android users alike, breaking Apple's monopoly on the immersive listening feature.
Roku Ultra

Roku tips and tricks: 17 ways to get the most out of your Roku device or Roku TV

Roku streaming devices are the best in the game, but you may not be using yours to its full potential. Here are Roku tips and tricks to help remedy that.
Google Pixel Buds Pro seen in their case.

Google Pixel Buds Pro review: Shut up and take our money

Google's Pixel Buds Pro finally deliver on features like active noise cancellation that were missing from its previous wireless earbuds.
Spotify Car Thing

Spotify has killed the Car Thing, its $90 in-car audio device that failed to find an audience

After a rocky three-year history, Spotify has discontinued its Car Thing, a $90 device that was meant to make the service easier to access while driving.
A hand adjusts settings on the Marshall Stanmore III speaker.

Marshall readies its Woburn, Stanmore, and Acton speakers for the future of Bluetooth

Marshall has new versions of its Woburn, Stanmore, and Acton home Bluetooth speakers that are ready for LE Audio in the future via app-based software updates.
Gravastar Mars Pro using red LED.

Gravastar Mars Pro review: the wireless spider speaker from space

Gravastar's Mars Pro Bluetooth speaker is way more than an audio device – it's a conversation starter!
Skullcandy Grind Fuel true wireless earbuds with SkullIQ technology.

Hey you! Skullcandy lets you talk to multiple voice assistants at once

Skullcandy, in conjunction with Amazon, is updating its wireless earbuds to let you speak to your choice of voice assistant, no buttons needed.
The UE Drops custom-fit wireless earbuds.

The UE Drops are the first truly custom-fit wireless earbuds you can buy

Available in three colors, the Ultimate Ears UE Drops aren't cheap at $449, but they offer something no other wireless earbuds can: a truly custom fit.
Fennessy Donut i5 Gramophone in matcha (green).

I can’t buy this awesome modern gramophone, so of course I want it even more

Chinese gramophone maker, Fennessy has knocked it out of the park with its stunning, modern Donut -- a $2,000 record player that you can't get in the U.S.
V-Moda S-80 slider and earcup pivot close-up.

V-Moda S-80 on-ear headphones review: a heavy, expensive gimmick

V-Moda's S-80 brings the company's signature sound and style to these pricey wireless on-ears but then misses the mark on almost everything else.
Customers inspect the new Apple HomePod at an Apple Store on February 9, 2018 in San Francisco, California.

How to use Apple AirPlay and AirPlay 2

Learn how to use Apple Airplay. Sharing content from your mobile device to TV screens and smart speakers with Apple's AirPlay and AirPlay 2 is easy.
A man listens to his cell phone audio via bluetooth headphones.

Get ready for a new generation of wireless headphones: Bluetooth LE Audio is now a done deal

The latest version of Bluetooth for audio, known as Bluetooth LE Audio, has been finalized, which means we'll soon see a raft of new wireless audio products.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro.

We gave these earbuds a 9/10, but at their Prime Day price, they’re an 11/10

Want a fantastic deal on a great set of wireless earbuds? Look no further than Soundcore's Liberty 3 Pro, a 9/10 product that's almost half price for Prime Day.
C Seed N1 folding 4K MicroLED TV.

This stunning, folding 4K TV now costs 50% less, but you still can’t afford it

C Seed makes 4K TVs that magically fold up and disappear when not in use and you can now buy one for $190,000, instead of $400,000.