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Pray for Apple TV: Is this the end of the line for Apple’s streaming box?

As more streaming devices drop in price and increase in features, Apple's media streaming device is starting to have a hard time justifying its price tag.
Vizio OLED 4K Smart TV

Vizio’s 55- and 65-inch 4K OLED TVs are available starting at $1,300

We've been looking forward to Vizio's OLED TVs since the company announced them at CES 2020. Now, the 55- and 65-inch models are finally available at Best Buy.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage

Bang and Olufsen Beosound Stage review: Beauty and the bass

If you can afford it, you won't find a sexier soundbar. But for immersive movie sound, you'll find better options from other companies that will save money too.
Chromecast with Google TV plus remote.

Google’s new Chromecast will need more than a remote to beat Roku and Amazon

Now that the $50 Chromecast with Google TV is here, Google has a streamer than can compete with Roku. But will 4K, HDR, Dolby Atmos, and a remote be enough?
Chromecast with Google TV remote.

How to get the new Chromecast with Google TV for free

Google's new Chromecast with Google TV looks like a pretty great streaming media device considering it's just $50. But why buy it, when you can get it for free?
TCL Alto 9+ soundbar

From $60 to $300, TCL’s 2020 soundbar lineup is incredibly affordable

TCL's 2020 soundbars have something for everyone, from those looking to put Dolby Atmos into their TV rooms to those who just want better sound from their TV.
Zvox AccuVoice AV157 TV Speaker

Zvox Accuvoice AV157 review: TV dialogue loud and clear

Zvox's $300 AV157 may not look like much compared to bigger, fancier soundbars, but it can do the one thing they can't: Clarify hard-to-understand dialogue.
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite

Amazon reveals its cheapest streamer yet: The $30 Fire TV Stick Lite

Amazon's already affordable line of media streaming devices just got a new entry-level option: The $30 Fire TV Stick Lite.
The Bose Sleepbuds II in their charging case.

Bose goes back to bed with debut of $250 Sleepbuds II

A sequel to the now-discontinued Sleepbuds, the new Sleepbuds II offer improved comfort, better noise cancellation, and an expanded set of relaxing tracks.
Jabra Elite 85t

The $230 Elite 85t are Jabra’s first ANC earbuds

Jabra has joined the ANC true wireless earbuds game with the debut of its Elite 85t, which offer better battery life and a cheaper price than AirPods Pro.
Jabra elite 75t true wireless headphones

Jabra adds ANC to its Elite 75t, Elite Active 75t earbuds for free

It's not often that headphones get a massive free update, but such is the case with Jabra's Elite and Elite Active 75t, which will get free ANC functionality.
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NBCUniversal’s Peacock finally lands on Roku, ending long standoff

NBCUniversal and Roku end a dispute that had kept the Peacock streaming service off of Roku's streaming devices.
Skullcandy Sesh Evo

Skullcandy Sesh Evo review: No more lost true wireless earbuds

Skullcandy's Sesh Evo are fairly average true wireless earbuds for their affordable $60 price. But with Tile tracking and multiple colors, they're worth a look.
Apple AirPods spatial audio

Apple’s AirPods Pro spatial audio turns your iPhone into a movie theater

Some audio effects are just cheesy, but not Apple's new spatial audio for the AirPods Pro. Here's why we're seriously impressed by the new 3D sound experience.
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Amazon Music adds podcasts, will roll out exclusive shows

Amazon Music had been one of the few streaming music services without podcasts, but now it's introducing exclusive shows from DJ Khaled, Becky G, and more.
JLab Epic Air ANC

JLab Epic Air ANC review: Big bang for your true wireless bucks

JLab's first true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation only cost $99. Can they deliver the same performance as Apple's $249 AirPods Pro? We find out.
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Apple preps AirPods Pro for iOS 14’s spatial audio and quick switching

Apple has updated the AirPods Pro for Spatial Audio and Quick Switching, two of the new features that will be enabled when iOS 14 is released later this fall.
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Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless review: Great sound, but not much else

Sennheiser knows how to make great-sounding true wireless earbuds. The CX 400BT are its attempt to make that same great sound more affordable. It almost works.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds

Bose debuts $280 QuietComfort Earbuds and $180 Sport Earbuds

Bose unveiled its long-awaited QuietComfort Earbuds for $280. Thy are the company's first true wireless earbuds to offer its noise cancellation technology.
A person holding the Marshall Emberton.

Marshall Emberton review: Tiny, stylish stereo powerhouse

It's tough to stand out in the Bluetooth speaker crowd, but the Marshall Emberton's iconic guitar-amp design gives it an edge. Its huge battery also helps.
Apple Airplay on iPhone.

AirPlay 2 still coming to LG’s 2018 smart TVs, but timing remains uncertain

The list of smart TVs that will be getting Apple's AirPlay 2 technology continues to grow. Despite a rumor to the contrary, LG confirms it's coming to 2018 TVs.
Skullcandy Crusher Evo

Skullcandy Crusher Evo review: Teeth-rattling bass

The new $200 Skullcandy Crusher Evo are mega-bass over-ear wireless headphones on steroids, with equally huge battery life, and personalized sound you can hear.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live inside their charging case.

Qualcomm’s latest chips aim to radically improve noise cancellation

Active noise cancellation can be a big plus for true wireless earbuds, but getting it to work requires a perfect fit. Qualcomm's new tech reduces that need.
Facebook Portal+ review

We deserve TV-based video chats that we can trust

With no end in sight for the pandemic, it's time for big tech companies to give us TV-based video chat solutions that are private, secure, and trustworthy.
Sennheiser CX 400BT

Sennheiser’s $200 CX 400BT earbuds make its top-notch sound more affordable

The $200 CX 400BT sport the same 7mm drivers that Sennheiser used in the $300 Momentum True Wireless 2, which should give them great sound for a lot less money.
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.
Beats Studio 3 Wireless

Beats Studio 3 Wireless review: Who let the bass drop?

It's been three years since Beats debuted the Studio 3 Wireless headphones for $350. Now that so much time has passed, are they still worth the money?
Powerbeats 2

Powerbeats 2 owners can get $76 from Apple as part of class-action settlement

Apple recently decided to settle a class-action suit brought by Powerbeats 2 owners over questions of battery life. Eligible Powerbeats 2 owners may get $76.
Audio Advice Home Theater Designer

This free tool takes the guesswork out of planning a home theater

Whether you're planning a big-budget media room or just a small wireless upgrade to your TV's sound, this free tool lets you plan your attack in seconds.
Beats BeatsX wireless earbuds

BeatsX review: Expensive, but maybe still worth it

The Beats line of wireless headphones may have newer models to choose from, but the BeatsX are still worth considering thanks to great comfort and call quality.
Urbanista London ANC earbuds

Urbanista London review: Like AirPods Pros, with compromises

The Urbanista London will appeal to those looking for the same features as Apple's AirPods Pro but for less money, but some of those features still need work.
Zvox AccuVoice AV157 TV Speaker

Zvox’s new soundbar is like a magnifying glass for TV and movie dialog

Plenty of soundbars promise better dialog, but the Zvox AV157 takes speech clarity to new heights with 12 levels of dialog enhancement in a compact speaker.
Lytte Harmoniq 3D-printed earbuds

First look: Lytte Harmoniq 3D-printed true wireless earbuds

If the shape of an earbud is as important as its parts, it's possible that Harmoniq Labs is onto something with its unique, 3D-printed true wireless earbuds.
Jabra Elite 45h Headphones

Jabra Elite 45h review: The best $100 headphones you can buy

The Jabra Elite 45h manage offer a brilliant combination of sound quality, comfort, and battery life in a sleek and lightweight set of wireless headphones.