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TCL's latest soundbars add Dolby Atmos, room correction
All four of TCL's 2024 soundbars will offer immersive Dolby Atmos sound and auto room correction, including its entry-level models.
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Victrola drops the needle on its most advanced turntable yet
The Victrola Sapphire streams lossless FLAC audio and works with Sonos, UPnP, and Roon integrated systems. Also coming soon: an outdoor Victrola rock speaker.
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Mojawa's new bone conduction earphones boast sports tracking
The HaptiFit Terra bone conduction earphones offer 32GB of onboard storage, allowing athletes to leave their phones and watches behind during a workout.
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JBL to deliver a wide array of new headphones in 2024
JBL says its latest headphones—slated to start arriving in March—are all about giving customers the exact options they need.
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JBL’s 2024 Bluetooth speaker lineup boasts replaceable batteries
As part of its mission to make its products more eco-friendy, Harman’s latest JBL speakers all have replaceable batteries.
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Samsung reveals its 2024 smart TV lineup ahead of CES
There are no earth-shattering debuts this year, but the company is making improvements to its already excellent offerings.
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Samsung's new TV speaker doubles as a picture frame
Besides showing off your prints, Samsung's Music Frame boasts audio drivers that can sync with soundbars and TVs.
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Raycon ups its audio game with Everyday Pro headphones, buds
After building a loyal following through its viral marketing, the company looks to go upscale with its new hybrid ANC models.
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Roku's new Pro Series tops the company's TV lineup
Ahead of CES, Roku has added a new high-end tier to its already well-reviewed TV lineup.
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LG's CES concept speaker combines vacuum tubes with OLED
Slated to make its debut at CES, the DukeBox from LG Labs boasts a transparent OLED display with vintage vacuum tube tech.
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LG reveals its 2024 OLED TV lineup ahead of CES
LG announces brighter OLED TVs in more sizes, along with faster processors that enable new smart TV features.
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LG reveals its 2024 QNED (LED-backlit LCD) TV lineup
Larger screen sizes and a new processor are in the works for LG's 2024 QNED TVs
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Vizio rolls out speed update for its revamped smart TV platform
Vizio is promising faster power-on performance as well as speedier switching between smart TV apps following the update.
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LG's 2024 soundbars boast bigger drivers, better AI calibration
Showing off its latest soundbars prior to CES, LG is touting a new driver design aimed at delivering clearer, deeper audio performance.
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Best Cyber Monday deals on soundbars
There are still great Cyber Monday soundbar deals to be had from the likes of Bose, Denon, LG, Polk Audio, Samsung, Sonos, Sony, Vizio, and more.
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The new WiiM Amp music streamer drives loudspeakers directly
Linkplay Technology’s new WiiM Amp integrates the best features of its excellent music-streaming devices with a 60-watt Class D stereo amplifier. Just add speakers.
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Sonos headphones may arrive as soon as April, report says
A slew of upcoming Sonos products just got leaked, including the long-rumored headphones, a TV set-up box, a new high-end soundbar, and more.
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Black Friday deal: Score a 40-inch TCL 1080p TV for just $100
This 40-inch full-HD TCL TV is getting an eye-popping 57% discount over at Best Buy.
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Anker's first open-ear wireless buds support Sony's LDAC codec
The open-ear Soundcore AeroFit Pro support the high-resolution LDAC codec at an affordable price.
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Klipsch debuts Music City series of portable Bluetooth speakers
Austin, Detroit, and Nashville are renowned for their recording studios and live music scenes. Klipsch pays tribute with 3 new speakers named after them.
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Samsung's 98-inch 8K mini-LED TV is big, bright, and expensive
The largest 8K TV from Samsung is a sight to behold, and so is its price tag.
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Google's Pixel Buds Pro get conversation detection, clearer calls
Your Pixel Buds Pro will soon be able to pause the music when you start chatting, as well as serve up better call quality and warn you if your tunes are too loud.
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DisplaceTV retools its stick-to-the-wall smart TV's safety features
During a live demo in San Francisco, the Displace V team showed off the latest prototype of its fascinating and completely wire-free, battery-powered 4K TV.
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Bose’s new Smart Ultra Soundbar delivers AI-boosted dialogue
Virtually identical to its predecessor, Bose’s revamped high-end soundbar uses machine learning to enhance hard-to-hear voices.
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Focal Bathys users can customize their headphone experience
Mimi Hearing Test integration allows Bathys users to tailor the headphone's performance to their personal hearing. You can buy a new color, too.
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Bose dials up spatial audio with new headphones and earbuds
The QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds mark Bose's belated entry into the spatial audio arena. Snapdragon Sound with aptX Adaptive is another welcome highlight.
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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 is getting a USB-C charging case
The new charging case will allow not only charging via a USB-C cable and a power adapter, but also from a USB-C-equipped iPhone.
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Apple September event 2023: AirPods, HomePod, and more
Word is that Apple will be showing off a new AirPods Pro model alongside the iPhone 15 Pro at its September event. What about the HomePod and Apple TV?
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Victrola's latest turntables promise hi-res audio over Bluetooth
The new Victrola Hi-Res Carbon and Hi-Res Onyx turntables support Bluetooth 5.4 and the aptX Adaptive codec to deliver 24-bit/48kHz audio streaming.
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Sennheiser unveils a mini version of its Ambeo soundbar
Less than half the size of the Ambeo Plus, the new Ambeo Mini soundbar packs Dolby Atmos and room calibration.
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Samsung rolls out Auracast broadcast audio to select TVs and Galaxy Buds
Thanks to a new Bluetooth LE Audio feature, you'll soon be able to connect a bevy of Samsung earbuds to select Samsung smart TVs.
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Marshall Motif II ANC earbuds to arrive September 12
We praised the original for great sound, comfortable fit, strong noise cancellation, and long battery life. Improvements are promised on all four counts.
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Dolby Atmos is about to become easier to add to your living room
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect works with the speakers on TCL TVs to deliver immersive Atmos sound without the need to rearrange your furniture.
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Your AirPods are about to get smarter about muting distractions
Apple's upcoming iOS 17 update will make your AirPods better at adapting to changing ambient sound conditions, among other improvements.
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Samsung Freestyle 2 projector gets cheaper in a pivot to gaming
Following the chilly reception of its portable Freestyle projector, Samsung aims its more affordable successor squarely at gamers.
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WiiM Pro Plus music box boasts high-end specs, budget price
Linkplay Technology’s latest audio streamer boasts higher-end components than the Pro model we’ve already heaped praise on.
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Why over-the-air DVR is still worth it
Sick of streaming TV limitations? Consider an antenna and an over-the-air DVR to go with it.
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NextGen TV's DRM puts future of the over-the-air DVR in doubt
What NextGen TV encryption means for cord-cutting, and what you can do about it.
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Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC earbuds: Our hands-on preview
We have the product in hand, but a technical snafu related to access to Sony’s beta software has delayed our official review.
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Beyerdynamic adds ANC to its Blue Byrd in-ear headphones
The second generation of Beyerdynamic’s Blue Byrd neckband headphone features active noise cancellation.
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Soundcore Motion X600 gets a 25% discount for Prime Day
We just awarded this excellent Bluetooth speaker an Editors' Choice award, and now you can buy one for a lot less.
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Prime Day deals on Sony’s best noise-cancelling headphones
The brand-new Sony WH-1000XM5 is at its lowest price ever, and the also excellent Sony WH-1000XM4 at its lowest price this year.
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Best soundbar deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023
Upgrade your home theater during Amazon Prime Day with soundbar deals from Bose, Samsung, Sony, Vizio, and more.
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Prime Day deal: Denon's Dolby Atmos soundbar is just $149
The all-in-one DHT-S217 from Denon boasts excellent sound and room-filling Dolby Atmos, and it's selling for an all-time low during Prime Day.
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LG's compact Eclair soundbar priced at all-time low for Prime Day
LG managed to pack Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Apple AirPlay 2 into this all-in-one, low-profile soundbar, and it's getting a sweet Prime Day discount.
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Our favorite Vizio soundbar got a huge Prime Day price cut
Equipped with swiveling drivers that deliver Dolby Atmos height cues, the Vizio P-Series Elevate has never been this cheap.
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Sony’s HT-AX7 portable theater system has removable speakers
If you’ve ever wanted a Dolby Atmos-style soundbar experience for your phone, laptop or tablet, then Sony has the product for you.
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Telly TV users might be charged a fee for blocking second screen
If you sign up for one of Telly’s free dual-screen, ad-supported TVs, you best not cover the secondary screen that displays the ads.
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Skullcandy shows off 5 new water-resistant Bluetooth speakers
Ranging in price from $30 to $80, all five speakers boast Bluetooth 5.3 radios and can withstand submersion in up to three feet of water for 30 minutes.
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