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Linksys Velop review

Linksys Velop review

With the Velop, Linksys has made mesh networking dead easy, yet still fast and reliable. Unfortunately its steep price isn’t the only cost of ownership, and power users may find themselves pushing at walls created by limiting software.
coaxifi wifi outdoors

Coaxifi Wi-Fi over coax review

Coaxifi promises to boost your Wi-Fi using your existing router and your home’s coax cable. Can it possibly work? Find out in our Coaxifi review.
The Google Wifi device with light coming from the center.

Google Wifi router review

The Google Wifi router is an easy, simple, and affordable way to update your wireless home network, and its app-based setup and management is a breeze.
Portal Wifi Router

Portal Wi-Fi router review

Your Wi-Fi sucks because all of your neighbors have Wi-Fi, too. The Portal Wi-Fi router tries to cut through that clutter, and speed up your Internet.
Example of screen burn-in on an OLED TV.

Does QD-OLED have a burn-in problem?

Samsung has thrown a lot of shade at LG's OLED TVs over the years over potential burn-in problems. Have the tables finally turned?
sony noise cancelling headphones whc700n amazon deal wireless bluetooth over the ear  wh ch700n

Bluetooth headphones have been on planes for 10 years, so why do I still need a cable?

It's been 10 years since the FAA gave the green light to Bluetooth headphones on planes. But most in-flight entertainment systems still require cables.
Woman wearing Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC.

Anker Soundcore says its new wireless buds will block up to 98% of external noise

Anker Soundcore is making a lofty claim for the ANC on its new $100 Liberty 4 NC wireless buds: up to 98.5% of unwanted noise will be blocked.
Sonos Era 300.

Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 first impressions: it’s all about immersion

Sonos' new speakers are designed to deliver more than just mono -- do they succeed? Here's an early look.
A person is watching a movie using the Apple Vision Pro.

Apple Vision Pro brings TV, 3D movies to a massive, 100-foot-wide screen

Apple's Vision Pro headset looks as though it will deliver an amazing TV and movie watching experience on a virtual screen as large as 100-feet wide.
Status Audio Between 3ANC in front of charging case.

Status Audio Between 3ANC review: hip to be square

Boutique headphone company, Status Audio, has created a set of noise-canceling buds with features and a price to match the big brands. Can they really compete?
Side view of man wearing Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones.

How we test headphones and earbuds

With our headphone reviews, we help you choose by offering insight on features, build quality, sound quality, and relative ranking against like-priced models.
Sonos Era 300 close-up of Bluetooth button.

Bluetooth on Sonos’ new Era speakers isn’t what you think – it’s better

The Sonos Era 100 and 300 might be the company's first in-home speakers to offer Bluetooth, but they don't work like Sonos' first Bluetooth speaker.
Sonos Era 300 and Era 100 side by side.

Sonos’ new Era 100 and Era 300 wireless speakers go all-in on spatial audio and Bluetooth

Sonos has officially unveiled its new Era 100 and Era 300 wireless smart speakers, its first home products with Bluetooth.
Apple AirPods Pro in a person's ear.

Soon, Apple AirPods Pro will be able to react to your environment

Apple AirPods Pro are getting new features that improve the way ANC, transparency, and calls are handled.
Monster DNA Go earbuds beside charging case.

Monster DNA Go review: less than meets the eye

The Monster DNA Go are priced right and look OK, but these wireless earbuds under-deliver on their promises.
Google's first-gen Chromecast dongle.

Google ends support for the original Chromecast

Google has ended support of its first-gen Chromecast dongle. These alternatives are your best bet for a replacement.
Sony WF-1000XM4

Sony WF-1000XM4 review: Almost perfect wireless earbuds

The Sony WF-1000XM4 noise-canceling earbuds are a significant improvement over the WF-1000XM3, with a smaller shape, better ANC, and tons of features.
Audio-Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger playing a 33 1/3 RPM record, cover closed.

Audio-Technica Sound Burger review: a vinyl platter with a side of Bluetooth to go, please

Audio-Technica's Sound Burger wasn't a hi-fi record player when it debuted in the 80s, and the new AT-SB727 isn't either, but it sure is fun to play.
Technics EAH-AZ80 in front of charging case.

Technics EAH-AZ80 review: killer ANC with incredible comfort

A new ergonomic shape makes the Technics EAH-AZ80 comfortable enough for hours of quiet, immersive listening.
Samsung 2023 Soundbars.

Samsung adds HW-Q900C to its lineup of 2023 Dolby Atmos soundbars

Samsung adds to its 2023 soundbar lineup with the HW-Q900C, a 7.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos system.
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Your next car could have TiVo built-in

TiVo has announced a partnership with BMW that will see the automaker include TiVo video content as an over-the-air update on its 5-Series.
Skullcandy Smokin Buds True Wireless.

Skullcandy’s new $20 wireless earbuds get 20 hours of battery life

The Skullcandy Smokin' Buds True Wireless earbuds cost just $20, but the company says their battery life will last up to 20 hours.
Monster DNA Max hand-held.

Monster DNA Max review: 360 degrees of fun

With a compelling combination of omnidirectional sound, wireless charging, and floating, pool-ready chassis, it's hard not to like the Monster DNA Max.
Bluesound Node X with headphones.

Bluesound gives its Node streamer a new DAC/headphone amp for its 10th birthday

Bluesound has released a tenth anniversary version of its Node streamer with a new DAC and THX-powered headphone amp designed to appeal to audiophiles.
McIntosh ML1 MKII speaker on a matching stand, with grille removed.

McIntosh’s new $6,000 speaker is a vintage blast from the past

If you crave a retro vibe in your audio gear, McIntosh's resurrected ML1 might be just the ticket.
Technics EAH-AZ80 in black.

Technics’ new wireless earbuds let you connect three devices at once

The Technics EAH-AZ80 and EAH-AZ60M2 have lots of features like wireless charging and hi-res audio, but it's their multidevice connection ability that's unique.
Beats Studio Buds+ in case with lid open.

Beats Studio Buds+ review: clearly better buds

For $20 more, the Beats Studio Buds+ offer numerous meaningful improvements over the original Studio Buds.
Amazon's new Echo Buds for 2023.

Amazon’s new $50 Echo Buds take aim at Apple’s AirPods

Amazon's new, ultra-affordable Echo Buds wireless earbuds are a clear attempt to clone Apple's AirPods, but at a third of the price.
Samsung 2023 S90C QD-OLED TV.

After years of bashing OLED, Samsung now set to buy panels from LG

An unconfirmed report from Reuters claims that bitter rivals, LG and Samsung, have inked a deal where LG will supply 77- and 83-inch OLED TV panels to Samsung.
Woman wearing Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2.

Skullcandy revives the Crusher ANC with a lower price and Skull-iQ

Skullcandy's latest Crusher ANC headphones get a break on price while they add the convenience of the company's Skull-iQ voice command technology.
TCL Q Class QM8 mini-LED 4K TV.

TCL’s 2023 mini-LED 4K TVs are shockingly affordable

TCL's 2023 TV lineup is here, and it brings the lowest price ever seen on a 98-inch mini-LED TV, the TCL QM8.
An Android phone with the Sonos app showing the music sources tab menu, next to a Sonos Roam wireless speaker.

Android users are about to lose a handy Sonos feature

The Sonos Android app is set to lose the ability to play music files stored locally on phones and tablets.
Close-up of the McIntosh RS250GD special edition Grateful Dead wireless speaker.

McIntosh trots out limited-edition wireless speakers for well-heeled Deadheads

Deadheads have a new and expensive way to show their love for their favorite band: limited edition wireless speakers from McIntosh with Grateful Dead logos.
Final Audio ZE8000 earbuds in front of case.

Final Audio ZE8000 review: distinctive earbuds for discerning ears

Final Audio's ZE8000 are priced high and don't offer many in-demand features, but what they lack in bells and whistles, they make up for with superb sound.