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The phone app on an iPhone.

It’s 2024, and smartphones are still very dumb about one simple thing

If our smartphones are like supercomputers in our pockets, why do we still end up paying for things by accident?
NAD M10 V3.

NAD’s M10 streaming amp gets a phono input and Dirac Live Bass Control

NAD's M10 amplified network music streamer gets some nice upgrades while keeping the same price.
Denon AVR-A10H.

Denon’s 13.4-channel AVR-A10H is a more affordable premium AV receiver

Denon's AVR-A10H brings the company's flagship AVR features and performance to a new lower price point.
1More SonoFlow Pro HQ51.

1More says its $90 SonoFlow Pro HQ51 headphones are better than Bose and Sony

1More says its new SonoFlow Pro HQ51 headphones beat Bose and Sony's best in key areas, while keeping a sub-$100 price.
Fiio BTR13 DAC.

Fiio’s BTR13 is a budget-priced DAC that does it all

Fiio's latest portable DAC lets you stream hi-res, lossless audio from any device via wired or wireless connections.
P1 by Astell&Kern portable digital audio player.

Astell&Kern’s latest digital audio player costs hundreds less than previous models

The P1 by Astell&Kern is far more affordable than any of the company's previous models, yet it boasts some impressive specs.
Sony WF-C510 wireless earbuds.

Sony launches its smallest wireless earbuds at an equally small price

For the first time, Sony has a set of wireless earbuds that cost less than $100.
TCL 2024 Q Class Q85H soundbar.

You can now buy TCL’s 7.1.4-channel, 860-watt soundbar for $600

TCL's flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar is now available -- and for far less than TCL suggested.
Beats Studio Pro in sandstone seen with Apple AirPods Max in space grey.

Beats Studio Pro join Apple’s audio sharing ecosystem

Beats' flagship wireless headphones can now share audio with select Beats and Apple earbuds and headphones.
Marshall Emberton III in cream.

Marshall’s Emberton III and Willen II speakers get microphones and Auracast

Marshall has updated its Emberton and Willen portable Bluetooth speakers with speakerphone capability and Auracast compatibility.
JBL Tour Pro 3.

JBL has added every conceivable feature to its Tour Pro 3 wireless buds

JBL has thrown the kitchen sink at its Tour Pro 3 wireless earbuds. Hi-res audio, dual drivers, Auracast, and head-tracking are just the start.
Bluesound Node Icon.

Bluesound has 3 new hi-res music streamers starting at $299

Bluesound has expanded its network music streamer lineup with three new Node models for all budgets and sound systems.
OnePlus Buds Pro 3.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3 launch with a $30 discount

OnePlus has a new set of noise-canceling wireless earbuds, and they're launching with a nice discount.
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8.

Bowers & Wilkins’ wireless earbuds get a massive redesign

B&W's newest earbuds get a slew of improvements, including better sound quality, battery life, and ANC, plus a long-awaited inclusion of Bluetooth Multipoint.
The LG G3 OLED TV on a stand, showing a mountain scene on the screen.

How to mirror your smartphone or tablet on your TV

Casting apps and streaming services to your TV from your phone is cool, but with screen mirroring you can share whatever you see on your device. Here's how.
Earfun Air Pro 4 in front of case.

Best budget headphones and earbuds 2025: Earfun, Soundcore, and more

Saving money and getting great sound quality needn't be mutually exclusive. These headphones and earbuds prove it.
Victrola VPT-800 Automatic Turntable.

You can now buy Victrola’s repeat-play automatic turntable

Victrola's VPT-800 Automatic Turntable does it all, and does it automatically as many times as you wish.
Chromecast icon seen on a smartphone screen.

Chromecast or Google Cast? Google’s confusing wireless streaming tech explained

Chromecast, Chromecast built-in, and Google Cast. Are they the same thing? And if not, what are the differences between them? We have the answers.
An Android phone with the Sonos app showing the music sources tab menu, next to a Sonos Roam wireless speaker.

Yes, Sonos, bring back the old app!

Sonos has said it will take months before its new app will be as stable and as useful as the old one. Why should we have to wait?
Kim Kardashian models three new Beats Studio Pro colors.

Beats Studio Pro get the Kim Kardashian treatment

Beats is releasing its flagship headphones in three new colors created by Kim Kardashian.
Nakamichi

Nakamichi’s insane Dragon soundbar reborn with quad 750-watt subwoofers

Think soundbars don't get any more extreme than Nakamichi's Dragon? Think again.
Earfun Air Pro 4 in case, lid open.

Earfun Air Pro 4 review: the best budget wireless earbuds on the planet

Earfun's new flagship noise-canceling earbuds once again set a new standard for value and performance under $100.
OnePlus Buds Pro 3.

OnePlus teases the arrival of the Buds Pro 3

OnePlus has a new set of noise-canceling wireless earbuds, but that's about all we know so far.
Two pairs of Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 in their charge case.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 get smaller and smarter

Google says its new flagship wireless earbuds are more comfortable, smarter than in the past, and better for calls.
Cambridge Audio Evo One.

Cambridge Audio Evo One is a 14-driver wireless music speaker that doubles as a soundbar

Cambridge Audio's latest speaker does wireless music streaming and much more.
Side view of woman wearing Dyson OnTrac headphones.

Dyson’s new headphones are less controversial and way more colorful

Dyson's latest headphones ditch the air purification system that made the Dyson Zone so bizarre-looking, and go all-in on ANC and color customization.
Man wearing KEF Mu7 wireless noise-canceling headphones.

AptX Adaptive vs. aptX HD vs. LDAC: Which Bluetooth codec is the best?

If sound quality, latency, and battery power are important to you, here's what you need to know.
McIntosh MX200 AV Processor.

McIntosh’s MX200 AV processor includes full Dirac Live room correction

McIntosh's latest Dolby Atmos/DTS:X AV processor now includes multiple analog inputs, plus a full license for Dirac's room correction.
Cambridge Audio DAC Magic 200M.

What is a DAC, and why would you need one?

What is a DAC, or digital-to-analog converter? Here's how these common components work, and why audiophiles like to use upgraded versions for their music.
TCL NXTFrame A3000W Pro.

TCL’s NXTFrame gallery TV launches with a little help from Bang & Olufsen

TCL's NXTFrame TV is an art gallery TV that goes head-to-head with Samsung's The Frame TV and Hisense's CanvasTV.
Nebula Capsule Air.

Nebula’s Capsule Air projector is so light you can stick it to a wall

Anker's Nebula line of projectors has two new models for big, bright images and extreme portability.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro with Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review: say goodbye to AirPods envy

Samsung's newest wireless earbuds may look and function like Apple AirPods, but the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro still manage to impress on their own strengths.
Caleb Denison stands behind a 115-inch TCL QM89 4K TV.

Buy TCL’s giant 115-inch TV, get a ticket to the Super Bowl

TCL has some big freebies for the first 115 buyers of its big 115-inch TCL QM89 4K TV.
AptX Adaptive active on the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.

What is aptX? Cutting through the clutter of Qualcomm’s Bluetooth codecs

The world of Bluetooth codecs can be a swamp of confusing technical jargon, especially when it comes to Qualcomm's aptX family. Here's what you need to know.