‘Hey Skullcandy’ is the newest hands-free voice assistant
Skullcandy has two models of true wireless earbuds that work with the company's new hands-free voice assistant tech, called SkullIQ.
Sony’s HT-A5000 Dolby Atmos soundbar takes aim at Sonos and Bose
Sony brings Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support with its HT-A5000 soundbar, a $900 speaker that competes directly with the Sonos Arc and the Bose Smart Soundbar 900.
What is 8D audio, and how can you experience it?
Appearing recently out of nowhere, 8D audio is suddenly all over YouTube. But what is this mysterious audio format and why do you need headphones to hear it?
Roku calls Google an ‘unchecked monopolist’ as ongoing YouTube TV spat rages on
A contractual dispute between Roku and Google is getting uglier and uglier as the two companies trade barbs and use their respective platforms as weapons.
SoundSwell’s new Bluetooth earbuds are smartwatch-powered and wipeout-proof
Want to take your tunes surfing? You're going to need a set of headphones that can survive some big waves, like the $150 SoundSwell Smartwatch Series.
No regrets: Hisense lets you test drive its TVs for free for 100 days
In an unusual move, Hisense has announced that most of its 2021 TVs will be free to try for 100 days at home, with a full refund if you're not happy.
Samsung brings the Mona Lisa and other famous Louvre art to its The Frame TVs
Samsung has expanded the number of works of art available through its Art Store with a partnership that brings new works from the Louvre to its Frame TVs.
Marshall’s latest earbuds take direct aim at Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro
Marshall isn't being coy about who it considers the audience for its Minor III and Motif ANC earbuds: AirPods buyers who yearn for something cooler.
LG’s massive 325-inch DVLED TV costs more than three Ferrari SF90s
LG's new DVLED Extreme Home Cinema Displays will bring massive display sizes of up to 325 inches to the small group of folks fortunate enough to afford one.
New Sonos Beam brings Dolby Atmos to smaller spaces
Sonos has updated its Beam soundbar with Dolby Atmos capabilities, making it one of the most compact soundbars to support the 3D immersive audio format.
Ikea leaks details of its next Sonos Symfonisk Table Lamp
An unreleased version of the Ikea Symfonisk Table Lamp, with swappable shades and a redesigned base, has been spotted by a Reddit user.
Vimeo adds Dolby Vision support, but only for Apple devices
Vimeo, the video upload and streaming site favored by professional creators, has added Dolby Vision support, but the feature only works with Apple products.
TCL’s ultra-slim X9 Google TV packs a soundbar, webcam, and a $10,000 price tag
TCL has announced the $10,000 X9, an 85-inch 8K Google TV featuring the company's latest mini-LED backlight technology, called OD Zero.
Jabra’s Elite 2 budget earbuds are real, but you can’t buy them yet
Hot on the heels of its announcement of the ultra-affordable Elite 3 true wireless earbuds, Jabra may be readying an even more affordable set of buds.
Bose’s new flagship soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos for home theaters
Bose's latest flagship soundbar, the Smart Soundbar 900, adds Dolby Atmos to the company's line-up while keeping smart speaker features and an elegant design.
What was Locast? The free TV streaming service the big broadcasters hated
Access your local TV stations without cable, satellite, or even an antenna for free with Locast, the livestreaming TV service for cord-cutters.
SVS responds to micro subwoofer ‘impostors’ with its $800 3000 Micro
Micro subwoofers are becoming increasingly popular for folks who want lots of low-end in a small package. But SVS says most microsubs are impostors.
Samsung reveals it can disable stolen TVs remotely
After Samsung TVs were stolen from one of the company's South African warehouses, the company has revealed it can disable stolen TVs remotely over the internet.
Yamaha’s new 3D ANC headphones take aim at the AirPods Max
Apple's $549 AirPods Max have new competition: Yamaha's $500 YH-L700A offer ANC, transparency, and built-in head-tracking sensors, just like Apple's cans.
Bowers & Wilkins’ pricey flagship speakers get an expensive update
Bowers & Wilkins has updated its iconic 800 Diamond Series speakers with new materials, new technologies, and an improved sound -- but they don't come cheap.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Hailee Steinfeld reveals Apple TV+ deal: It’s free for students with Apple Music
Apple has announced the first of its Apple TV+ bundles via one of its marquee stars, Hailee Steinfeld. The actress who plays the lead role in the original production Dickinson detailed the deal, which gives students who subscribe to Apple Music a free Apple TV+ account.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sling TV increases price for streaming subscriptions by 20%
Sling TV is the latest live TV streaming service to increase its prices. The company now charges $5 more per month for Sling Orange, Sling Blue, and Sling Orange and Blue. New subscribers will have to pay the new fees immediately, while existing customers won't see the increase until January 2020.
Sling TV raises its prices by $5 per month for new subscribers
Sling TV is the latest live TV streaming service to announce a price hike, with a $5 per month increase on its Sling Orange and Sling Blue streaming packages.
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.
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.