Klipsch Bar 40 and Bar 48 home theater soundbars bring the boom to any TV
Klipsch's two new home theater soundbars bring premium sound within reach for more people. Starting at $299, the Bar 40 and Bar 48 are equipped with wireless subwoofers. The Bar 48 can even be expanded...
View ArticleWith U.S. launch of Stations app, Spotify aims to beat Apple to Pandora’s crown
Spotify is the biggest music streaming service globally, but not in the U.S. Enter the stand-alone Stations app: With a stripped-down interface and quick access to music, it might attract plenty of new...
View ArticleShazam on Android no longer needs to hear songs to identify them
A new feature lets Android users give Shazam the ability to listen in on other apps, no microphone required. Called Pop-up Shazam, it can identify tracks even if you've got headphones plugged in. For...
View ArticleApple gives Beats Solo3 a fresh paint job, but no new features
If you were hoping that Apple would refresh its aging Beats Solo3 headphones with the H1 chip from the AirPods and PowerBeats Pro, prepare to be disappointed. Instead of new features, the on-ear cans...
View ArticleMove over, PowerBeats Pro. JLab’s $149 Epic Air Sport have 70 hours of playtime
In the world of truly wireless earbuds, battery life keeps getting better and better. But we weren't prepared for JLab's Epic Air Sport's claimed 70 hours of playtime, especially given their relatively...
View ArticlePowerful but pricey, Roon is what Apple’s iTunes should have been
Now that Apple has killed iTunes, it's time to take a good look at Roon. With its unique music-discovery features and the ability to stream audio to any speaker, the only question is whether the app...
View ArticleSpotify’s Your Daily Drive playlist could crush terrestrial and satellite radio
Spotify is debuting Your Daily Drive, a playlist that combines short-form news podcasts from major media outlets with a personalized selection of music to create a custom radio station that is...
View ArticleAt 292 inches, Samsung’s The Wall Luxury TV turns any surface into an 8K cinema
What was only a demo at CES 2019 a few short months ago is now a consumer device, but on a much bigger scale: Samsung's The Wall Luxury is a MicroLED display that can go from 73 inches at 2K to 292...
View ArticleHow to update the Kodi media center on all of your devices
Keeping Kodi updated with the latest version is important for accessing new features and improved security. But it's not always an automatic process. We'll walk you through the right way to update Kodi...
View ArticleSelect YouTube TV subscribers are getting a summer of Showtime for free
If you're a long-time YouTube TV subscriber, you may be in luck: The service is giving free access to Showtime until September 5, 2019, according to reports. Unlike other free trials, it does not...
View ArticleWhat is Dolby Atmos Music, and how can you experience it?
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound format that creates immersive, 3D soundtracks to make movies come alive. But the same technology is also being adopted for music creation, and it's a game-changer....
View ArticleComcast lets people with physical disabilities control a TV with just a glance
Comcast is now making it a little easier for people with physical disabilities to watch TV by giving them a way to connect their existing assistive devices like eye-glance systems with their Comcast...
View ArticlePicture-in-picture reportedly headed to Apple TV in tvOS 13
When tvOS 13 is released to a general audience this fall, it could be sporting a previously undisclosed feature: Picture-in-picture mode. It was spotted in an early developer release and it reportedly...
View ArticleHere are Netflix’s picks for the best 2019 TVs for streaming its shows
This year, Netflix has added a new criterion for its Netflix Recommended list, known as Always Ready: A TV must keep the Netflix app open, even while asleep, so it's ready to go as soon as users fire...
View ArticleNetflix Recommended TVs explained: What to know
Netflix Recommended TVs will have faster startup and playback. Our guide gives a quick breakdown of Netflix's criteria for recommending current TVs and explain what this means for you.
View ArticleThe best running headphones
Running is a great source of exercise but isn't always the most thrilling, especially when you're fiddling to keep your headphones in place. Check out our picks for the best headphones for running, so...
View ArticleYouTube now gives you more control over the videos it picks for you
If you've ever wished for greater control over the videos that YouTube suggests, it's your lucky day: The company is bringing new features that let you see more of what you like and less of the stuff...
View ArticleWhat is HDR10+? Everything you need to know about the new HDR format
HDR is a fantastic improvement for TVs and the shows and movies we love to watch. But HDR isn't one format, it's many, and the latest HDR format is HDR10+. What is it, and why does it matter? We...
View ArticleFuboTV launches Fubo Sports Network, a free, ad-supported live TV channel
FuboTV, a provider of a sports-centric subscription streaming TV service is launching a new, free, ad-supported sports-only network called Fubo Sports Network. It will feature a mix of live events,...
View ArticleThe best Bluetooth speakers under $100
Looking for a great wireless speaker that won't cost an arm and a leg? We've picked five standout models, each with its own strengths, but all priced at a very accessible $100 or less.
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