Articles by Jon L. Jacobi
Roku Pro Series TVs arrive, with mini-LEDs, muscular processing
The smart TV builder is moving up with quantum dots, mini-LED backlighting, more powerful processors, and a very cool backlit remote.
Li-ion batteries with silicon anodes could store 65% more energy
With horizontally stacked cells that require less constraint in their packaging, Enovix's 100% silicon anode batteries are said to offer a big boost in energy per gram; i.e., longer battery life.
This solar cell manufacturer is coming for your batteries
Ambient Photonics has a new dye-sensitized solar cell that could replace the batteries in low-power devices, including contact sensors and TV remotes.
Hisense boasts high dimming zone counts and brightness in its 2024 TVs
Hisense's 2024 UX-series TVs deliver staggering specs in the larger-size models, and better tech has trickled down to its less-expensive U-series.
TCL touts "High-zone" mini-LED TVs and new processors in 2024
Mini-LED backlights with up to 20,000 dimming zones is TCL's big talking point, but smart processing trickling down to its mid-range TVs is welcome news, too.
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.
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.
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.
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
The best smart TVs for every budget
There are plenty of great smart TVs. Our guide cuts through the alphabet soup to tell you everything you need to know to buy the one that's right for you.
Soundcore Motion X500 review: Surprisingly great spatial audio
Spatial audio conjures images of a room full of imposing speaker cabinets. Anker somehow pulls it off with this mid-sized, IPX7-rated, Bluetooth portable.
Edifier W820NB Plus review: Fabulous fidelity for the price
The very low-priced Edifier W820NP Plus is a light, comfortable, affordable, noise-cancelling headphone. More importantly, it sounds great--ANC and all.
Tribit StormBox Flow review: An affordable speaker with good sound
This portable speaker pumps out the bass, boasts IP67 protection from the elements, and ticks all the feature boxes, including the latest Bluetooth 5.3 radio.
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.
PreSonus Eris HD10BT review: Good cans--just don't use ANC
Marketed as professional headphones, the Eris HD10BT deliver largely accurate audio reproduction. But they won't once you enable active noise cancellation.
Marshall Motif II ANC review: First-rate earbuds, rock 'n' roll style
Marshall call the Motif II A.N.C.'s in-ear headphones, we call them ear buds. No matter what the designation--they're among our favorites because of their sonic excellence.
Edifier MP100 Plus review: Good looks, good sound in miniature
This handsome handheld speaker produces better sound than you might expect for its size, and its rugged and light enough to take just about anywhere.
Samsung QN900C review: Everything looks better with 8K res
Want sharp details? Samsung's 8K QN900C mini-LED TV plays 8K natively and upscales lower-res content. It's also bright and colorful, with excellent contrast.