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Jason Sudeikis as the title character in Ted Lasso on Apple TV+.

Tons of T-Mobile subscribers just got a free year of Apple TV+

T-Mobile subscribers on select unlimited plans just got a one-year free trial subscription to Apple TV+. It's available for new and existing customers.
AT&T TV rebrands as DirecTV Stream.

AT&T is renaming its streaming video service yet again

After several years of confusing name changes, AT&T is simplifying all of its video services under one company and one brand: DirecTV Stream.
Person listening to spatial audio using Apple AirPods Max headphones.

Netflix begins rolling out support for spatial audio, starting with iOS devices

Apple's spatial audio for movies creates a virtual movie theater sound experience when using headphones. Now, Netflix has started to support it.
Plex's Modern visual interface.

Plex adds a new artwork-centric option to its visual experience

Plex adds the ability to choose a new layout for its visual interface that puts a greater emphasis on movie and TV show artwork.
A woman wearing the Nura Nurabuds true wireless earbuds.

Headphone subscriptions could revive wilting battery life, with a catch

True wireless earbuds are very convenient for listening to music on the go, but battery life can suffer over time. A new subscription service may be a solution.
Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones.

Bose QuietComfort 45 pricing, specs, and images detailed in new leak

Leaked marketing photos show Bose's QC45 ANC headphones in full. They are accompanied by details on specs, pricing, and a possible release date.
DTS Play-Fi Home Theater.

DTS Play-Fi wants to eliminate the speaker wires in your 5.1 home theater setup

For several years, DTS Play-Fi has offered an alternative to Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast for wireless audio. Now it has its sights set on your TV.
KEF Mu3 True Wireless Earbuds

KEF Mu3 true wireless earbuds review: Beauty and the beat

KEF's reputation as a top-tier audio brand means we have very high expectations for the $230 Mu3, the company's first true wireless earbuds. Do they deliver?
Spotify app and earbud.

Spotify could launch its HiFi lossless audio tier any day now

In February, Spotify announced its plans to launch a lossless audio tier called Spotify HiFi. Now, a newly discovered video suggests the launch could be soon.
JBL Tour One wireless noise canceling headphones.

JBL Tour One review: Noise-canceling cans for frequent callers

Looking for a set of premium noise-canceling headphones, whether for work or travel? JBL's $300 Tour One are a superb alternative to models from Sony and Bose.
Sony HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos soundbar close-up of top panel.

Sony HT-A7000 review: A fully loaded soundbar experience

There's no shortage of capable home theater soundbars out there, but few models attempt -- let alone succeed -- at doing as much as Sony's HT-A7000.
AirPods 2 Charging Case opened on a table.

AirPods to gain Find My function, and possible respiratory monitoring

As rumors about the AirPods 3 continue to swirl, here are two features that look like they're poised to be added to Apple's iconic white earbuds.
Two people listening to music.

Plex’s Super Sonic neural A.I. analyzes your music to find hidden connections

If you spend a lot of time listening to your own music instead of streaming music, Plex has a new way for you to discover similarities within your collection.
TCL's 6-Series Google TV with mini-LED backlighting.

TCL’s 5- and 6-Series TVs now available with Google TV, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+

TCL's new 5- and 6-Series 4K TVs now offer a second choice in software: Google TV. These new models also come with HDR10+ and better support for HDMI 2.1.
House of Marley Rebel True Wireless Earbuds seen outside of their charging case.

House of Marley continues its eco-friendly theme with its $130 Rebel earbuds

House of Marley continues its sustainability focus with its $130 Rebel true wireless earbuds while adding wireless charging and in-ear detection.
JLab Go Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime charging cases with open lids.

JLab Go Air Pop vs. Skullcandy Dime: Which ultra-budget buds are best?

With the JLab Go Air Pop and Skullcandy Dime, you can now buy true wireless earbuds for less than two movie tickets. But are they any good? We pick a winner.
Screen capture of the Spotify app promoting Spotify Plus.

Spotify Plus might give free users unlimited track skipping for $1 per month

Spotify appears to be testing out a new paid plan that would give listeners direct access to songs and unlimited track skipping for just a buck a month.
Insignia F50 Amazon Fire TV Edition smart TV.

Insignia F50 is the first Fire TV with a quantum dot display

Amazon and Best Buy's partnership to sell Fire TV Edition smart TVs might be headed up-market with the first model to offer a quantum dot-based display.
JLab Go Air Pop in multiple colors.

At $20, JLab’s latest wireless earbuds are almost disposable

How cheap can a set of true wireless earbuds get? Just $20 will buy you JLab's latest Go Air Pop, a set of basic buds with great battery life.
Woman wearing :G Tone Free FP8 True Wireless Earbuds.

LG’s new earbuds have a cool feature that improves call quality

LG's 2021 Tone Free true wireless earbuds get a new shape and several new features including the ability to use one earbud as a dedicated hand-held microphone.
A close-up of the Klipsch T5 II ANC true wireless earbuds and charging case.

Give your head a shake: Klipsch’s new earbuds use head gestures as controls

Klipsch's T5 II ANC true wireless earbuds are its first to feature active noise cancellation, but they're also loaded with extras like head gestures.
Photo of people on a Zoom call using a Fire TV Cube.

How to do two-way Zoom calling on an Amazon Fire TV Cube

Amazon becomes the first company to let you do two-way Zoom calling via a streaming media device. It's a Fire TV Cube exclusive -- here's how to set it up.
A girl wearing Happy Plugs Play headphones.

Here are some volume-limiting headphones your kids might actually wear

Kids' headphones are notoriously juvenile or cheap-looking, but not the Happy Plugs Play. The $80 volume-limiting wireless cans look just like adult headphones.
Sling TV DVR

Sling TV hikes prices for its existing subscribers

After announcing a $5 price hike for new customers in January 2021, Sling TV has announced that all existing customers will see the same increase in August.
Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport true wireless earbuds.

Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport first impressions: Lighter weight, wireless charging

Master & Dynamic has followed up its excellent MW08 true wireless earbuds with a new model that's lighter and offers a Kevlar-wrapped wireless charging case.
A TCL 8K 6-Series TV showing THX's Certified Game Mode.

TCL’s 8K 6-Series mini-LED TVs are shockingly affordable

TCL's first 8K mini-LED TVs are here in both 65- and 75-inch sizes and they're way more affordable than similarly-sized 8K models from both LG and Samsung.
Klipsch Cinema 1200 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar in a home theater room.

Klipsch’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar brings 1,200 watts of power

Klipsch may be a relative latecomer to the Dolby Atmos soundbar club, but it appears to be making up for lost time with two very potent new models.
Person listening to spatial audio using Apple AirPods Max headphones.

Apple Music’s lossless and spatial audio comes to select Android phones

Apple has finally brought Android phones into the lossless and spatial audio world for Apple Music, but only select handsets will get both features.
Sennheiser CX True Wireless earbuds.

Sennheiser CX True Wireless review: Audiophile earbuds on a budget

Sporting the same great Sennheiser sound as the company's other earbuds, but for much less money, they'll delight audio purists looking to save some cash.
Sony's HT A9 fully immersive speaker

Sony’s HT-A9 promises fully immersive Dolby Atmos from four wireless speakers

Sony is taking a new approach to home theater sound with its four-speaker HT-A9 system, while the HT-A700 provides a more traditional soundbar design.
Ikea Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker hung vertically on a wall.

Ikea Symfonisk Picture Frame review: The art of noise

Ikea's unusual Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker is an attempt to hide a speaker by disguising it as art that hangs on a wall. Here's what you can expect.
LG's QP5 Eclair soundbar seen with included subwoofer.

LG’s decor-friendly, ultra-compact Eclair soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos for $599

The compact and decor-friendly Eclair QP5 joins LG's 2021 lineup of soundbars, which feature Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and hi-res audio, starting at $180.
Amazon Fire TV New 2020 experience profiles screen

New Fire TV experience, AirPlay 2 hits more devices this week

Amazon's revamped Fire TV experience is now coming to many more Fire TV devices. Some Fire TV Edition TVs will also get Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.
Vizio 2021 elevate soundbar.

How to connect a soundbar to a TV: A guide to cables, connections, and features

Soundbars are a great choice if you want better TV sound with the least amount of hassle. But the right connection to your TV is key to getting great results.