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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.
Sony WF-1000XM5 in silver.

Best noise-canceling earbuds for 2025: from Sony, Bose, Earfun, and more

Are you looking for a set of noise-canceling earbuds, but you're not sure where to start? We've picked the best models for every activity and every budget.
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.
Sony Bravia 9 Review.

What is mini-LED TV? How smaller, brighter LEDs can deliver better picture quality

Mini-LED lighting is one of the reasons that TVs using the tech are able to deliver such a detailed picture. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
Ultimate Ears Miniroll.

Ultimate Ears Miniroll speaker is tiny, waterproof, and wearable

Ultimate Ears' latest portable Bluetooth speaker is also its smallest.
Klipsch/Ojas kO-R1 speaker.

Klipsch joins forces with the man behind the Ojas audio phenomenon

Klipsch and Ojas have collaborated on a limited-edition, horn-loaded speaker that bears the design hallmarks of both brands.
A person wearing the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

With FDA approval, AirPods Pro can now help tackle hearing aid stigma

With the FDA's decision to grant Apple the ability to market its AirPods Pro 2 as OTC hearing aids, it could help a struggling market.
Plex Photos mobile app.

Plex streamlines its media experience with dedicated Photos app

Plex is simplifying its app experience by pushing content like photos and music into their own dedicated apps.
Close up of Sonos logo on a Sonos Arc soundbar.

Sonos’ unannounced video streamer reportedly uses an advertising giant’s software

Sonos reportedly has partnered with online ad giant The Trade Desk to license its unannounced smart TV software.
Apple AirPods Max with USB-C in Orange.

Apple AirPods Max 2: what we know, what we want, and how much it will cost

Apple's most expensive wireless headphones — the AirPods Max — are getting up there in age, which has us wondering what the second-gen cans will offer.
Noble Fokus Apollo.

Noble Fokus Apollo headphones are the first with planar and dynamic drivers

Audiophile brand Noble is the first to combine planar and dynamic drivers into a set of wireless headphones.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100.

Bang & Olufsen’s latest headphones look gorgeous and cost a fortune

Bang & Olufsen's Beoplay H100 are made of luxurious materials and they have an intriguing set of rotating controls.
The AirPods Max in orange at the Apple Glowtime event on September 9, 2024.

I couldn’t be more disappointed by the AirPods Max update

Apple's AirPods Max have been updated, but it's not what we were hoping for.
Quantum dots emitting different colors of light.

TCL questioned over a lack of quantum dots in its QLED TVs

A report from a maker of quantum dots suggests that some of TCL's QLED TVs don't use quantum dots.
A Samsung 85-inch 8K hangs on a living room wall.

8K TV: everything you need to know about television’s future

More 8K TV options are starting to emerge, and prices are finally coming down. Now is the time to answer all of your 8K questions. Are you ready for the future?
Sonos Era 100 Pro with Surface Mount.

The Sonos Era 100 Pro is the company’s first ‘wired’ speaker

Sonos has a new version of its Era 100 that's aimed at pro installers or anyone who wants a way to place Sonos speakers without a nearby power outlet.
A frustrated-looking couple holds a TV remote.

DTS Clear Dialogue brings AI to the ‘what did they say?’ problem

Dialogue quality has become, for many reasons, an increasing problem at home. DTS may have the solution.
JLab Epic Sport ANC 3.

JLab brings dual-driver, hi-res sound to its best sports earbuds

JLab's Epic Sport ANC 3 brings new sound quality and spatial audio it its best earhook earbuds.
A person holding the folded Soundcore Space One Pro headphones.

Soundcore’s Space One Pro headphones are perfect for travel

Soundcore's latest flagship headphones have an ingenious folding system that makes them 50% smaller when folded.
Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300 and AVENTHO 300.

Beyerdynamic launches new flagship wireless earbuds and headphones

Beyerdynamic's Aventho 300 and Amiron 300 are the company's new flagship wireless audio products.
Vizio WatchFree+ FAST service within the Vizio mobile app.

Vizio’s WatchFree+ streaming service joins the Vizio app for mobile viewing from anywhere

Previously only available on Vizio's TVs, the FAST service WatchFree+ is now part of the company's mobile app.
A frame grab from an Instagram video showing the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 worn by Shohei Ohtani.

Beats teases the Powerbeats Pro 2, says they’re coming in 2025

Fans of the Beats Powerbeats Pro won't have much longer to wait for the much-anticipated second-gen earbuds.
Klipsch Flexus Core 300 plus Sub 200 subwoofers.

The Klipsch Flexus Core 300 is the first soundbar with Dirac Live

Klipsch's new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar comes with audiophile-grade room correction software.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones next to a laptop, mouse, and coffee cup.

Sony WH-1000XM6: the design and features we want Sony’s next headphones to deliver

Sony dropped the WH-1000XM5 in 2022, which means the XM6 is probably around the corner. Here's what we think Sony needs to keep its top spot.
Zildjian Alchem-e Perfect Tune headphones.

Legendary cymbal brand Zildjian dives into headphones

Zildjian has moved from cymbals into electronics with its first set of wireless, noise-canceling headphones.
Published Spigen ad on Amazon showing purported images of the unannounced Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.

As Samsung copies Apple, leaked Pixel Buds Pro 2 pics show Google sticking to its guns

If a new set of leaked images are accurate, the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 will be very similar to the current model.
Leaked images purportedly of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galazxy Buds 3 Pro.

Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds are basically AirPods clones

Leaked images that purport to show Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 feature a stem-based design that looks a lot like Apple's AirPods Pro.
Diamond encrusted Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.

Only one person will win these diamond-encrusted Bose earbuds

Bose is celebrating its 60th anniversary by giving away a one-of-a-kind set of diamond-covered wireless earbuds.