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Spotify's Cover Art Creator tool seen on a phone screen.

You can now design custom Spotify playlist cover art, right in the app

Personalizing your Spotify playlist creations is now even easier thanks to a new in-app cover art designer.
Sonos Arc Ultra, exploded view in detail.

The Sonos Arc Ultra might not need a separate subwoofer

With 15 amps and a new type of driver for low frequency sounds, the Sonos Arc Ultra might be the company's first soundbar that doesn't need a subwoofer.
A video playing on Instagram for iOS.

Instagram’s Spotify integration makes saving songs a snap

You can now add songs from Instagram to your Spotify account with a single click.
Karma Kaveya featuring Master & Dynamic sound.

Karma’s EVs are getting a Master & Dynamic audio upgrade

Karma Automotive has partnered with Master & Dynamic for the in-cabin audio systems of its newest EVs.
Plex user reviews.

Influence what your friends watch with Plex user reviews

Plex has launched a new review feature that lets anyone with a Plex account become the next Siskel or Ebert.
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition.

Bowers & Wilkins’ iconic Zeppelin speaker gets a Pro edition

The iconic Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin speaker has been upgraded with driver technology borrowed from B&W's floor-standing speakers.
JLab Go Pop ANC in teal.

JLab sets a new low price for noise-canceling wireless earbuds

The JLab Go Pop ANC are tiny and also sport a remarkably small price: $30.
Beats Pill (2024) in Champagne/Gold and matte black.

Beats Pill (2024) speaker review: the best portable for under $200

The Beats Pill is back and better than ever, with a much lower price, much bigger battery, and sound quality that — ahem — beats the best.
A Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound logo seen on a box.

What is Snapdragon Sound? Qualcomm’s wireless audio brand fully explained

Bluetooth audio can be confusing at the best of times. Qualcomm hopes to simplify it with Snapdragon Sound. But does it actually make things easier?
A photo of an iPhone showing a partial listing of Qobuz downloads available in DSD and DXD formats.

Qobuz adds hi-res DSD and DXD tracks to its download store

Qobuz gives audiophiles access to pristine hi-res audio digital downloads.
Soundcore Select 4 Go.

Soundcore Select 4 Go review: This speaker might be the perfect $25 gift

You shouldn't expect much from a $25 Bluetooth speaker, and yet the Soundcore Select 4 Go is surprisingly great.
Dali IO-8.

Dali’s IO-8 headphones promise ‘audiophile’ active noise cancellation

Dali has a new set of ANC headphones that are aimed at audiophiles who may not want to spend $1,300 on the company's flagship IO-12 cans.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 in charging case.

It’s not even close: Sennheiser soundbars, headphones, and earbuds win the Prime Day discount award

Looking for a great deal on audio products for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Day? Sennheiser is offering some of its biggest discounts of the year.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in front of charging case.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: This is how you do spatial audio

A handful of audio upgrades make the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds worth a look.
JBL Tour Pro 3 in their open charging case.

JBL Tour Pro 3 review: Who could ask for anything more?

JBL's feature-rich Tour Pro earbuds get even more features this time, and better all-around performance.
Bluesound Node Nano.

Bluesound Node Nano review: an affordable, audiophile-grade mini music streamer

Bluesound's Node Nano is its most affordable hi-res music streamer, and yet it doesn't skimp on what matters most: great sound.
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9.

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 review: a bare-bones soundbar with brilliant sound

Sony's newest flagship soundbar can produce impressive sound for movies and shows, but its lack of extra features makes us question its high price.
A set of Fasetto Audio Cu devices.

No more speaker cables? New tech uses your home’s power lines to transmit audio

New sound-over-power-line tech might let you position your passive speakers anywhere you can find a power outlet -- no speaker cables needed.
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro.

Soundcore’s Liberty 4 Pro earbuds debut with a slick smart case and a killer price

Soundcore's new flagship wireless earbuds have a sleek and smart charging case, but it's their surprising low price that will turn heads.
Apple AirPods Max with USB-C.

Apple AirPods Max finally get USB-C plus spatial audio for music

Apple's next-gen AirPods Max headphones get a USB-C charging port.
Focal Diva Utopia.

Focal’s first wireless speakers are a tech tour de force with a price to match

Focal's Diva Utopia are floor-standing speakers with built-in amplification, a wireless link, and a ton of music source options.
The Qobuz music app for Android seen on an Astell&Kern Activo portable media player.

Qobuz adds a student plan for $5 per month

French hi-res music streaming service Qobuz has a more affordable price for enrolled students.
Bose SoundLink Home.

Bose SoundLink Home is a small and sleek portable speaker

Bose's latest SoundLink speaker is designed for at-home use and includes a mic for taking calls.
Simon Cohen wearing Bose Ultra Open Earbuds for Personal Surround Sound with a Bose Smart Soundbar.

Bose Personal Surround Sound first listen: You’ve never heard TV sound like this before

Bose's newest soundbars can pair with its Ultra Open Earbuds for a virtual surround sound experience. Here's how it works.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 with accessory eartips.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: tiny, terrific earbuds

Google's latest earbuds are astonishingly small and light, yet offer better ANC and sound quality than the first-gen Pixel Buds Pro.
Fiio BT 11 USB-C transmitter.

This $44 device fixes the iPhone’s lack of hi-res wireless audio

Apple's music service might support lossless, hi-res audio, but iPhone users couldn't hear that quality with wireless earbuds – until now.
Marshall Monitor III ANC worn by Billie Joe Armstrong.

Marshall updates its Monitor headphones with a little help from Billie Joe Armstrong

Marshall's latest over-ear wireless headphones get a massive bump in battery life and improved comfort, plus spatial audio.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024): charging case (open, one earbud out of the case).

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review: amazing everyday earbuds

Bose's second-gen QuietComfort Earbuds cut the price dramatically, yet preserve the full Bose experience.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds.

New Bose earbuds let you snap photos with your voice, cost way less than AirPods Pro

The new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds pack the same Bose noise-canceling tech that has earned so many raves, but it's their price that will have people talking.
Bose Smart Soundbar.

Bose soundbars can now send surround sound to your earbuds

Bose has added an intriguing new feature to its newest soundbar: the ability to hear surround sound via wireless earbuds.
Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+.

Audio-Technica brings ANC to a compact set of budget buds

For less than $100, Audio-Technica's ATH-CKS30TW+ offer all you need in a set of everyday wireless earbuds.
Leaked images of the purported Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4.

Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar, Sub 4 images leak

Sonos' as-yet-unannounced flagship soundbar has received an unofficial debut via leaked images on social media.
Apple TV's Insight feature showing character and music information on screen.

tvOS 18 is available now. Here’s why (and how) you should upgrade

Apple has released tvOS 18 for Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K with some handy new features. Here's how you can get it.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 seen with ear tip removed.

Can you use AirPods Pro without eartips? The answer may surprise you

Can you use Apple's AirPods Pro without the eartips, and if you did, what would happen? We have all the answers.