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The next Sonos Move hits the FCC with a key improvement
A new version of the Sonos Move appears set for release later this year, complete with a feature borrowed from the Sonos Roam and Era speakers.
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Samsung adds a new Q-series Atmos soundbar to its 2023 lineup
A 7.1.2-channel model with Dolby Atmos, the just-announced HW-Q900C joins Samsung's other 2023 soundbars.
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Netflix just made it a lot easier to sort your My List titles
Netflix is adding a big improvement to its mobile app: a new sorting option for "My List". Here's how it works.
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New tech promises cheap audiophile earbuds
We don't typically cover audio components at the chip level, but this radical new technology from a company called xMEMS is just too interesting to ignore.
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Skullcandy debuts second-gen Crusher ANC 2 headphones
With these noise-cancelling cans, it really is all about that bass.
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Sonos app drops ability to play local Android music files
Later this month, Sonos users will lose a convenient way to play music tracks stored locally on their Android devices. Luckily, there are workarounds.
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Telly reveals its free dual-screen TV, complete with ads
The 55-inch 4K TV has a built-in soundbar, while a secondary screen along the bottom displays news tickers, sports scores, and more, plus ads.
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Sony wants to help you rock the block with new wireless speakers
The plus-sized Sony SRS-XV800 Bluetooth speaker is a towering, battery-powered, wheeled behemoth. Sony also announced the compact SRS-XB100.
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A free, ad-supported TV? Don't laugh, someone's working on it
A hardware startup plans to unveil a TV that won't cost a dime, so long as you don't mind a second screen for advertisements.
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Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones now available in the U.S.
They might make you look like a Stormtrooper, but Dyson's space-age headphones are now on sale stateside, if you can afford them.
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B&O's new Beosound A5 speaker supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
The luxury brand’s latest portable speaker, the Beosound A5, has a Bluetooth 5.2 radio, but it also supports AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Bang & Olufsen’s own Beolink Multiroom technology.
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Samsung's 2023 Neo QLED smart TVs now hitting store shelves
Samsung says its 2023 QN90C- and QN900C-series Neo QLED TVs are now available at retail.
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Bowers & Wilkins' Pi5 S2 and Pi7 S2 in-ear headphones
The British audio company will soon ship second generations of the true wireless, noise-cancelling headphones it brought to market in 2021.
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Google's Pixel Buds Pro sound like a dream, and they're 25% off
You only have a few days left to save a cool $50 on the Pixel Buds Pro, a terrific pair of ANC earbuds for Android users.
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LG's 2023 soundbars just shipped; here's what they cost
Unveiled at CES this year, the LG SC9 and LG SE6 will both sync their audio with the speakers on select LG TVs.
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Samsung prices its 2023 QD OLEDs (mostly)
On the heels of its LCD pricing announcements, Samsung has finally revealed what five out of its six 2023 QD OLEDs will set you back
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The Sonos Era series should cement the company's leadership
Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300 feature Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity. The larger speaker delivers spatial audio from a single cabinet or a two-piece set.
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LG updates its loud and proud XBoom party speaker lineup
Powerful amps, big woofers, colorful lighting, and IPX4 weather resistance highlight LG's new XBoom XL5 and XL7 party speakers.
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LG announces prices for its 2023 wired OLED TVs
With CES well in the rear view mirror, we now find out how much LG's new and improved 2023 OLEDs will set us back.
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Sony finally unveils its 2023 TV and soundbar lineup
Five updates to the Sony Bravia XR lineup include a new QD OLED in the Sony Master series, three new mini-LED series, and a new full-array backlight series.
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Final ZE8000 earphones promise no-compromises ANC
The Final ZE8000 true wireless earphones with active noise cancellation feature a bold design that makes them stand out in a crowded earbud market.
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Sennheiser retools a classic headphone to deliver the HD 660S2
A replacement for Sennheiser’s highly respected open-back HD 600, the all-new HD 660S2 promises improved bass and more detail than its predecessor.
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KEF updates its R-series speaker lineup with noise-reducing tech
KEF’s Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) promises to create an “acoustic black hole” that eliminates distortion.
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The Marshall Middleton Bluetooth speaker is ready to rock
The Middleton is the latest speaker from Sweden's Zound Industries, which builds speakers and headphones under license from Marshall Amplification.
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Apple takes another shot at high-end audio
Apple once again asks a premium price for a home audio device.
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ATSC 3.0 in 2023: Why NextGen TV still needs another year
The latest on ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV, and why your current TV will still work for years to come.
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The Brane X portable speaker knocked us for a loop at CES
This less-than-8-pound battery-powered portable speaker rattled our fillings.
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The best products we've seen at CES 2023
Wireless TVs, superb soundbars, security cameras for your car, tech for communicating with your pets, and more. CES was packed with great products.
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You might actually want a TiVo TV someday
TiVo OS preview: These smart TVs make sense of streaming.
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Victrola bows a lower-cost Sonos-compatible turntable at CES
The all-new Victrola Stream Onyx features the same connectivity features as the Stream Carbon, but with lesser-expensive components to reduce its price tag.
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Sennheiser's CES focus: New earbuds and hearing enhancement
The headphone specialist introduces an affordable entry in its wired-earbud line, the $150 Sennheiser IE 200, and shows new hearing-enhancement products.
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Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones: Hands-on at CES
These cans, coming to the U.S. in March, promise to tackle both noise and air pollution.
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Cleer debuts two wireless earbuds, portable Bluetooth speaker
The company unveiled an upgrade to its Arc on-ear earbuds at CES, plus new noise-cancelling earbuds and a rugged Bluetooth speaker.
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Samsung Display unveils new 2,000-nit RGB OLED panel
Samsung Display's 2022 RGB OLED panel was a huge hit, powering top-ranked Sony and Samsung TVs. This year's version offers significant gains in brightness and power efficiency.
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Focal’s Vestia speakers feature tweeters developed for its car audio line
The all-new Vestia line of loudspeakers includes three sizes of floorstanding speakers, a bookshelf speaker, and a center channel.
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Why Roku is making its own smart TVs
Roku will release its own smart TVs this spring. Here's why that makes sense for Roku.
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Samsung updates its M8 smart monitor line with a 27-inch model
A smaller version of the 32-inch M8 sits easier on your desktop and both versions now pivot and sport a higher resolution webcam.
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TCL's 2023 soundbars will offer 3D audio and room calibration
Unveiled at CES, TCL’s new soundbars boast virtualized 3D audio courtesy of DTS Virtual:X.
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TCL shows off its new S- and Q-series smart TVs at CES
TCL builds affordable smart TVs, and its 2023 lineup promises high-end features including mini-LED backlights and fast variable refresh rates in its Q-series.
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Hisense's 2023 TVs bring mini-LEDs to the masses
At CES, Hisense announced it will offer mini-LED backlighting throughout its 2023 lineup, including the affordable U6 series.
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Roku announces plans to sell its own TVs in 2023
And based on the sneak peek we got in December, Roku TVs will offer a bright, sharp picture with excellent image processing.
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Sony won't be announcing any TV news at CES 2023
Sony had no news to share at CES about its TV offerings for 2023, but we expect the company will announce something in the near future.
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LG's new M-series OLED TV is almost completely wireless
The TV unveiled at CES needs just one cord, for power. Audio and video are beamed to the TV from a cube-shaped box using a proprietary wireless protocol.
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Naim's New Classic line marks the audio brand's 50th year
Naim Audio is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new streaming preamp, a new version of its celebrated NAP 250 amplifier, and a dedicated power supply.
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JBL's CES is filled with soundbars, speakers, and headphones
Whether you're a home theater enthusiast, music aficionado, athlete, or gamer, JBL wants you to consider their offerings in 2023.
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Nakamichi unleashes its 11.4.6-channel Dragon soundbar at CES
Equipped with a total of 31 drivers, the Nakamichi Dragon delivers a whopping 21 channels of audio, and it comes with a price tag to match.
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Samsung hones Q-Symphony with its 2023 soundbars
Samsung's latest soundbars will take a more refined approach to syncing with the speakers of a Samsung TV.
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Samsung's 2023 TV line includes megabright 8K and micro-LED sets
After a banner 2022, don't expect radical changes this year.
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LG's 2023 TVs promise better processing, increased brightness
With no startling new technologies in the pipeline for 2023, LG promises such features as improved upscaling and mini-LED sets with 1 million shades of gray.
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