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Beats Fit Pro in Tidal Blue, Coral Pink, and Volt Yellow.

Beats drops three new colors for the Fit Pro, including a eyeball-searing yellow

The Beats Fit Pro, arguably some of the best workout earbuds you can buy, are now available in Coral Pink, Tidal Blue, and Volt Yellow.
The Devialet Dione soundbar, seen wall-mounted.

Devialet’s first soundbar has 17 drivers and costs $2,400

With eight built-in subwoofers, Devialet says you won't need a dedicated sub when you use its Dolby Atmos-capable Dione soundbar.
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1600SW seen with other Reference Premiere speakers.

Klipsch’s new Reference Premiere subwoofers kick some serious bass

Fans of Klipsch's Reference Premiere speakers now have a family of powered subwoofers to choose from, with up to 1600 watts of peak power.
Skullcandy x Burton Crusher Evo worn by Anna Gasser.

Skullcandy and legendary snowboard brand Burton launch new collaboration

Skullcandy has created a limited-edition set of headphones and earbuds featuring graphic elements from Burton.
Sony WF-1000XM4

Bluetooth Multipoint finally arrives on Sony’s best wireless earbuds

Sony finally adds simultaneous device use to the WF-1000XM4 after originally saying the feature would be added in November 2022.
NuraTrue Pro inside charging case, held by hand.

NuraTrue Pro review: come for the lossless audio, stay for the sound

As one of the only wireless earbuds to support aptX Lossless, the NuraTrue Pro are aimed at audiophiles. Is that enough to justify their lofty price?
PSB M4U8 wireless headphones.

The first wireless hi-res headphones with UWB will arrive in 2024

A new partnership between PSB Speakers, MQA, and Sonical will bring the first UWB-enabled wireless headphones, beating the sound quality of Bluetooth.
MQair codec logo.

MQair is the new hi-res Bluetooth audio codec for fans of MQA

MQair is a new Bluetooth codec custom-made for streaming audio in the MQA format. It was developed by Bob Stuart of Meridian Audio fame.
A man with a cochlear hearing implant listens to TV audio.

Amazon Fire TVs can stream directly to hearing implants

Select Fire TV models can now stream audio directly to Bluetooth-enabled cochlear hearing implants, eliminating the need for extra devices.
DOK-ING-XD-Speedometer

Can we talk about wireless audio’s missing speedometer?

Promises of hi-res, 24-bit, and lossless audio sound great, but how do you know that's what your wireless headphones or speakers are giving you?
Man wearing Sennheiser HD 660S2.

Sennheiser HD 660S2 review: I’m an open-back believer

When you want to really explore the detail and depth of your favorite tracks, the Sennheiser HD 660S2 are the perfect tool for the job.
A mid-credits scene from Ferris Bueller's Day Off showing Plex's Skip Credits option.

Plex now lets you skip the credits on movies and TV shows

In a rush to see those post-credit scenes? Plex lets you do to the credits what you can already do to intros: skip them.
Close-up of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.

Both of Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds II can now be used independently

Bose has released a small update that lets you use either the right or left QuietComfort II earbud on its own, for both calls and audio.
JBL Endurance Peak III in their charging case, hand-held.

JBL Endurance Peak 3 review: pure sports

For earbuds that will hold onto your ears and never let go, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 can outgrip and outlast almost any activity you throw at them.
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 (left) and Apple Second-gen HomePod.

Apple HomePods vs. Bose Smart Soundbar 600: can a pair replace a soundbar?

You can use two of Apple's HomePods with an Apple TV for a full Dolby Atmos sound system. But is it better than a dedicated soundbar? We find out.
Marantz Cinema AV 10 8K AVR in black.

Marantz’s new Cinema series AV receivers are a stylish way to go 8K

With a new, stylish design and an improved on-screen graphical user interface, the Marantz Cinema series 8K AV receivers will dress up any home theater.
Fruity Pebbles-themed JLab Go Air Pop wireless earbuds.

These Fruity Pebbles earbuds are a cereal junkie’s dream come true

Flintstones fans can rejoice: their favorite cartoon's breakfast cereal has become the inspiration for a limited edition set of JLab earbuds and headphones.
A football with the NFL logo on it in gold.

NFL Sunday Ticket becomes a YouTube exclusive in 2023

The NFL and Google have struck a multiyear agreement that will make YouTube and YouTube TV the exclusive home of Sunday Ticket.
An Apple AirPlay icon hovering above an Apple HomePod speaker.

Apple AirPlay 2 supports 24-bit lossless audio, but you can’t use it

If AirPlay is limited to 16-bit CD-quality streams, how is the HomePod able to use AirPlay at a better-than-CD 24-bits?
Five kids in uniforms standing side by side in a scene from Love 101 on Netflix.

Netflix’s new account-sharing rules punish students for being students

I've got a kid in college who is no longer going to have access to our Netflix account unless I pay up.
Sennheiser HD 660S2 open-back headphones.

Sennheiser HD 660S2: audiophile favorites get improved bass response

Sennheiser's audiophile open-back HD 600-series lineup has a new flagship, which promises better bass and a smoother overall sound.
Klipsch The Sevens in walnut finish next to a turntable.

Klipsch follows the success of The Fives with The Sevens and Nines powered speakers

After a huge success with The Fives, a set of powered speakers designed as a soundbar alterative, Klipsch is back with The Sevens and The Nines.
The Samsung S95C on display at CES 2023.

Samsung prices its 77-inch QD-OLED at $4,500. Presale starts now

Samsung's S95C 77-inch QD-OLED TV is now up for presale with deliveries beginning by the end of February.
Rendering of a reportedly unreleased Sonos speaker created by The Verge.

New Sonos speakers apparently confirmed by accessory company

Sonos' next speakers could be called the Era 100 and 300 according to a leaked document from Sanus.
Earfun Air Pro 3 in charging case.

Earfun Air Pro 3 review: three is a magic number

Earfun keeps refining its budget earbud formula, and the Air Pro 3 are proof that it's a winning formula indeed.
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 close-up.

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review: Atmos adds to the immersion

Bose's first Dolby Atmos soundbar, the Smart Soundbar 900, goes head-to-head with the Sonos Arc -- and the results may surprise you.
Bose Soundbar 700

Bose Soundbar 700 review: Simple yet exhilarating sound

Can a single soundbar really provide great home theater sound for TV, movies, and music? If it's the Bose Soundbar 700, then the answer is most definitely, yes.
Bose Smart Soundbar 300

Bose Smart Soundbar 300 review: Sweet sound for small rooms

At $400, the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 isn't cheap, but its tiny frame powers great audio, while its voice assistant options make you a hands-free media master.
Apple TV app for webOS Hub.

LG brings Apple TV, Apple Music, and AirPlay to webOS Hub-based TVs

LG has added Apple's most popular streaming apps and services to its webOS Hub, a version of the smart TV software licensed by third parties.
Marshall Middleton.

Marshall’s latest Bluetooth speaker has four drivers for 360 sound

Marshall's Middleton speaker packs 20 hours of battery life in a fully waterproof body, surrounded by drivers on all sides.
Bose TV Speaker

Bose TV Speaker review: Elegant and effortless TV enhancer

Soundbars are a simple sound quality upgrade, but most are overkill for smaller rooms. The clean, compact Bose TV Speaker, is a perfect, if pricey, alternative.
A Comcast cable box, remote, and TV.

The Super Bowl is finally in Dolby Vision – if you have Comcast

Comcast's Xfinity cable service has scored when it comes to the Super Bowl. It will be the only way to watch the big game in Dolby Vision.
Rode NTH-100M headset.

Rode’s NTH-100M headphones are built for gamers

Rode has adapted its NTH-100 headphones for gamers with the inclusion of a removable mic.
Netflix app icon on Apple TV.

Netflix expands its spatial audio, number of devices that can download content

Netflix is expanding its spatial audio feature to more titles and increasing the number of devices that can download offline content.