Skip to main content

Latest by Simon Cohen

Top view of the Vizio M-Series 2.1 soundbar.

Vizio M-Series 2.1 (M215a-J6) review: A Dolby Atmos intro

For well less than $200, Vizio gives budget-minded TV owners an easy way to dip their toes into Dolby Atmos.
Sudio E2 wireless earbuds in their charging case.

Sudio E2 review: A Swedish spatial surprise

Sudio's latest wireless earbuds do active noise cancellation and wireless charging, but they also offer a virtual spatial audio mode that is surprisingly good.
Close-up of the Denon Home Subwoofer.

Denon adds a wireless subwoofer to Home family of speakers

Denon's Home family of wireless speakers now has a dedicated wireless subwoofer -- the $599 Denon Home Subwoofer.
Woman wearing Zvox AV30 wireless earbuds.

Zvox’s first wireless earbuds clarify dialogue and voices

Zvox has launched its first set of wireless earbuds -- the AV30 -- which cost $100 and promise to make your calls and movies easier to hear.
Close-up of Thinksound OV21 wired headphones' walnut cover.

Thinksound OV21 review: Precise, plush, eco-friendly sound

These sustainably designed audiophile headphones impressed us with their accurate sound and super-comfy fit.
Disney Plus app on a TV.

Disney+ is getting an ad-supported tier in 2022

Disney+ is set to join the ranks of streaming services that offer a price-reduced tier supported by the presentation of ads.
Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 front touch panel.

B&W Panorama 3 soundbar: Easy Dolby Atmos for $1,000

B&W's first Dolby Atmos soundbar is aimed at those who want top-notch immersive sound in a super-simple package.
Beats Stüssy Pill+ limited edition speaker.

Beats resurrects Pill+ speaker with a Stüssy limited edition

Beats revives its discontinued Pill+ Bluetooth speaker in a limited-edition collaboration with Stüssy.
Sennheiser IE 600 IEMs.

Sennheiser teases new earbuds and a smaller Ambeo soundbar

Sennheiser plans to release the Momentum True Wireless 3 and a smaller, more affordable Ambeo soundbar later in 2022.
Sony Bravia XR A90J 4K OLED TV

Sony is updating 2021 Bravia TVs with variable refresh rate

Reports are coming in that Sony has finally issued a VRR update for its 2021 lineup of XR processor-based TVs, something it had promised in 2021.
Sonos Roam SL

Sonos Roam SL ditches the microphone and saves you $20

Sonos' smallest, portable speaker now comes in a version that doesn't support voice assistants.
LG CineBeam HU715Q and HU710P 4K HDR projectors.

LG debuts two new CineBeam 4K HDR projectors

LG has two new CineBeam projectors for folks who want to enjoy their movies and TV shows in sizes up to 300 inches, in 4K resolution and high dynamic range.
A man listens to his cell phone audio via bluetooth headphones.

Lossless Bluetooth audio? Qualcomm says it’s coming in 2022

Qualcomm's new mobile audio chips will usher in a new wave of wireless audio features like better ANC and audio sharing.
Man wearing Vue Lite 2 audio glasses.

Vue Lite 2 review: Audio glasses made for working remotely

Vue's latest audio glasses can't compete with earbuds or headphones for music quality, but they're a very good alternative for voice calls
Astell & Kern Acro BE100 speaker.

Astell & Kern’s first BT speaker offers hi-fi sound for $499

Though pricey for a Bluetooth speaker, the Acro BE100 boasts hi-fi performance with support for both LDAC and aptX HD hi-res codecs.
Spotify Car Thing

Spotify’s Car Thing now available to anyone for $90

Spotify's Car Thing in-vehicle accessory for navigating and playing the company's audio content is now available to anyone in the U.S.
Polk Signa S4 Dolby Atmos 3.1.2 soundbar.

Polk Signa S4 Soundbar review: Simply better TV sound

Polk's latest soundbar lacks features like voice assistants, AirPlay, and Chromecast, but it has killer Dolby Atmos sound and a setup that couldn't be easier.
ClipDart founder, Kyle Parker.

ClipDart is an on-demand barber app aimed at people of color

Finding someone who can cut your hair is pretty easy -- unless you're a person of color who lives outside of a major city. ClipDart aims to fix that.
Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones.

Bose updates QC45 ANC headphones with adjustable EQ

Customizable EQ was one of the few missing features when Bose launched the QuietComfort 45 headphones, but that has been fixed with a firmware update.
Epson Pro Cinema LS12000.

Epson’s new 4K laser projector does HDR10+, 120Hz gaming

For those who want a big, bright image, whether for movies or gaming, Epson's Pro Cinema LS12000 is a powerhouse of features, color, and brightness.
Sony LinkBuds in charging case.

Sony LinkBuds review: Radical transparency

Sony's LinkBuds are an ambitious attempt to create earbuds that don't block out the outside world. It works, but they're definitely not for everyone.
Sony 2022 A95K 4K QD-OLED TV.

World’s first QD-OLED TVs will be expensive, but not insane

We're still waiting for Sony to announce its prices for the very first QD-OLED TV (A95K), but we already have a hint that it will be cheaper than we thought.
The Nothing Ear 1's open case.

Nothing Ear 1 gets Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant access

Nothing's excellent $99 Ear 1 wireless earbuds now have something they were missing at launch: Voice assistant access.
bose solo 5 tv soundbar walmart deal  s

Bose updates speakers and soundbars with Chromecast built-in

Android users who own Bose's smart speakers or soundbars have good reason to be excited. The company has just released an update that adds Chromecast built-in.
HDMI Cable

HDMI 2.1a is on its way. Here’s what you need to know

The latest version of the HDMI specification could provide gamers and computer users with a lot more control over their displays.
Woman wearing Jabra Enhance Plus true wireless earbuds.

Jabra’s Enhance Plus hearing aid earbuds are $799

Jabra's Enhance Plus earbuds have been priced at $799 and will be available at hearing clinics throughout the U.S. starting February 25.
Comcast's improved accessibility features let you increase on-screen font sizes.

Comcast says accessibility is no longer an afterthought

Comcast says that it has transitioned to a new global technology platform that puts accessibility features front and center for those who need them.
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.
Zorloo Zophia hybrid wireless earbuds.

Can hybrid wireless earbuds fix the lossless audio problem?

Wireless earbuds are hugely convenient, but they can't reproduce the very best level of audio quality. That's what makes the hybrid Zorloo Zophia so intriguing.
Man wearing Jabra Elite 7 Pro.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro review: The perfect set of true wireless earbuds

It's nearly impossible to find any flaws with the $200 Jabra Elite 7 Pro true wireless earbuds, which offer exceptional comfort and a huge array of features.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro.

Jabra adds Bluetooth Multipoint to Elite 7 Pro/Active earbuds

A new firmware update adds multidevice simultaneous connections to the Elite 7 Pro and Elite 7 Active wireless earbuds.
Sony HT-S400 2.1 channel soundbar.

Sony’s new $300 soundbar connects wirelessly to Bravia TVs

Sony's $300 HT-S400 is a fairly basic soundbar plus wireless subwoofer, but it can connect wirelessly to Sony's Bravia TVs, for a cleaner and simpler set up.
Chromecast with Google TV remote.

A cheaper 1080p Chromecast with Google TV just makes sense

Reports suggest that Google is readying a less expensive version of its media streamer that will be targeted at those who don't need 4K resolution.
Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds AH-C830NCW.

Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds review: Serious sound value

Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds deliver outstanding sound and noise cancellation at a price that's very hard to beat.