Beats Solo Buds review: budget wireless earbuds that get the basics right
The Beats Solo Buds are as stripped-down as wireless earbuds get, all for the low price of $80. But did the feature-slashing go too far?
Audio-Technica’s new wireless cans have insane battery life for less than $100
Audio-Technica's new noise-canceling cans are super affordable and have a shockingly long battery life.
Tivoli Audio SongBook speaker review: a retro-style portable musicians will love
If you have a taste for retro design and the simplicity of mono sound, the Tivoli Audio SongBook is a portable (but pricey) speaker that doubles as an amp.
McIntosh’s MB25 adds Bluetooth to any hi-fi setup for $600
Though typically pricey, the McIntosh MB25 Bluetooth transceiver leaves no stones unturned in the effort to connect classic hi-fi gear to modern Bluetooth tech.
HDtracks to launch streaming service with FLAC and MQA formats
MQA's new owner, Lenbrook, has announced a partnership with download site HDtracks to create a new streaming service that will offer users a choice of format.
Jabra will no longer make its Elite wireless earbuds or headphones
The Danish company has abruptly decided to exit the consumer audio space to focus on more profitable lines of business.
Spatial audio over AirPlay could be a game changer for Dolby Atmos
Apple quietly announced that its AirPlay streaming protocol is about to get a big new upgrade.
Jabra’s next-gen Elite earbuds can go wired or wireless
Jabra has updated its Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 earbuds with new features, better performance, new colors, and higher prices.
This $645 universal remote wants to control your entire home
Is this sleek, aluminum remote control the logical successor to the discontinued Logitech Harmony?
Apple AirPods Pro will get head gestures and better calling with iOS 18
New calling features and head gestures are coming to the AirPods Pro.
Sonos Ace review: These headphones are almost as awesome as we’d hoped
The Sonos Ace are a superb set of wireless headphones that have the potential to become a must-have accessory for Sonos owners.
New Sonos Ace wireless headphones look amazing, but some fans may be disappointed
After years of rumors and leaks, the Sonos Ace wireless headphones are official. But are they everything fans had hoped for?
LG updates its Tone Free earbuds with ‘pure graphene’ drivers
LG's latest wireless earbuds are claimed to offer better sound quality thanks to the use of pure graphene drivers.
TCL prices its insanely bright, 115-inch QM89 4K TV at $27,000
TCL has priced its 2024 collection of TVs, including its new 115-inch monster, and you may be surprised at how affordable they are.
TCL’s 2024 Dolby Atmos soundbars have room calibration and start at $180
TCL's 2024 soundbars are priced to compete with Vizio's, and they have a number of special features that TCL TV owners will want to check out.
Faster to use, but missing many features, the new Sonos app is a work in progress
Sonos' biggest app redesign in years is being met with a storm of criticism. Here's what the company got right, and where it went astray.
Wiim reveals Ultra streamer pricing and unleashes the Amp Pro
Wiim's new Ultra network music streamer music player gets a price and detailed specs, and so does the new Pro version of the Wiim Amp.
Sennheiser’s HD 620S closed-back cans have an open-back soul
Senneheiser, which made its reputation with open-back headphones, has introduced a new closed-back model aimed at audiophiles.
Wait! Don’t update your Sonos app until you read this
The Sonos app has received its biggest update in years, but along with an improved user experience comes a not-so-nice change for music fans.
Report: Sonos Ace headphones will get wired and wireless lossless audio
A new report claims to offer details on many of the features of Sonos' as-yet-unreleased Ace headphones.
Focal debuts its most affordable open- and closed-back headphones
Focal's headphones are extraordinary and very expensive. But its latest models bring those prices down significantly.
Sennheiser debuts new ergonomically shaped wireless earbuds
Sennheiser used data from thousands of ear models to achieve the new shape.
Sony ULT Wear headphones review: press twice for crazy bass
Sony's new midrange headphones are a kick in the head when it comes to bass, and their price will be music to your ears.
Samsung prices its entry-level S85D OLED TV starting at $1,700
Samsung has added yet another OLED TV model, this time at the lower end of the price spectrum.
Hisense’s answer to Samsung’s The Frame TV starts at $999
Hisense has released some more details on its CanvasTV, a model that can show art when it's not in use.
Two years later, over-the-counter hearing aids are still finding their groove
Americans have been able to buy over-the-counter hearing aids for almost two years. Have they made a difference? We ask the experts.
Bose has a bigger Bluetooth speaker to power your next pool party
Bose takes its popular SoundLink Flex and adds more muscle, as well as stereo sound, to create the SoundLink Max.
Vizio shrinks the price of a Dolby Atmos soundbar to $99
Vizio has lowered the cost of a Dolby Atmos soundbar to under $100 with its new 2024 soundbar lineup, which also includes a new TV-mounting system.
Hisense’s achingly bright U9N ULED TV is a UX for the masses
Hisense is doubling-down on ultrabright TVs with its U9N, a 5,000-nit peak brightness model that comes in 75- and 85-inch sizes.
Beats Solo 4 review: a slew of upgrades keep this fan favorite current
Beats takes its wildly popular Solo on-ear wireless headphones to the next level with spatial and lossless audio.
Beats Solo 4: the latest on-ear headphones get spatial and lossless audio
The Beats Solo 4, the latest version of the company's popular on-ear wireless headphones, bring better Android compatibility and modern features.
Newest Beats earbuds are just $80, but there’s a catch
The newest Beats Solo Buds wireless earbuds are also the brand's most affordable yet. But did Beats get rid of too many features?
This CD/Walkman-inspired MP3 player aims to be the next mixtape
What happens when you cross a compact disc, a Sony Walkman, and an iPod Shuffle? You get the $70 Playdisc, an MP3 player that's meant to be given away.
B&O’s iconic six-disc CD player is back and can be yours for just $55,000
Bang & Olufsen has resurrected its gorgeous 6-disc CD changer and packaged the refurbished device with high-end wireless speakers -- for a sky-high price.