Simon Cohen
Contributing Editor, A/V
Simon Cohen covers a variety of consumer technologies, but has a special interest in audio and video products, like whole-home music systems, true wireless earbuds and headphones, 4K HDR TVs, and surround sound technologies like Dolby Atmos. He has written for Ozy.com, Mobilesyrup, Driving.ca, and VentureBeat, and appeared as a guest tech expert on international TV and radio programs, including BBC Radio, CTV News Channel, and CBC Radio. He is currently a full-time contributor to Digital Trends' Audio/Video section.
LG’s 2024 OLED evo TVs available for preorder and start at $1,500
LG has released preorder pricing for its 2024 OLED evo G4 and C4 series TVs.
Sonos’ $449 Wi-Fi headphones delayed by software bug
Sonos' widely expected wireless headphones appear to have hit a production snag.
Next-gen optical disc can store over 14,000 4K movies
New technology developed by Chinese scientists delivers 4,000 times as much data density as a Blu-ray disc.
Bose Wireless Charging Case Cover review: the accessory that shouldn’t be necessary
The Bose Wireless Charging Case Cover is, unfortunately, a necessary accessory if you want to charge your Bose earbuds wirelessly. Here's what you should know.
IP what? Explaining water and dust resistance for audio gear
Tech companies use an IPX code to show that their products are water- and dust-resistant. But what does this IPX code mean? We break it all down.
Apple Music’s lossless audio on Apple TV isn’t enabled by default. Here’s how to fix that
The addition of lossless audio on Apple Music was a boon for audiophiles, but if you own an Apple TV, you won't hear it automatically.
The best open-ear earbuds and headphones for 2024
With the convenience of wireless earbuds, plus the ability to hear your surroundings, open-ear earbuds are the latest audio trend. These models are the best.
Look out, Sonos — Wiim Amp is your favorite speakers’ new best friend
The Wiim Amp is compact, stylish, easy to use, and ridiculously full-featured. For all your audio needs, just add speakers.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: the weird design works
Bose's unusual take on wireless earbud design provides access to music and the world around you.
TV and monitor halo effect and blooming: what are they and should you care?
Sometimes your TV or monitor can let light bleed from bright areas to dark areas, causing a halo effect. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it.
Oladance’s waterproof OWS Sports open-ear headphones target athletes
Oladance's latest open-ear headphones are fully waterproof and come with an integrated neckband.
Amazon Prime Video makes Dolby Vision, Atmos a paid upgrade
Amazon Prime Video subscribers who remain on the service's ad-supported tier may find their streaming quality has been compromised.
A Sonos TV without a remote? No thanks
A recently discovered patent application hints at a remoteless future for Sonos' still unannounced streaming video device.
YouTube TV: plans, pricing, channels, how to cancel, and more
YouTube TV plans come in a single flavor — $73 a month. But one of the leading streaming options also has a number of optional add-ons available.
Best headphones for 2024: Sony, Bose, Apple, and more
From budget-friendly to the best that money can buy, these are the headphones you should be shopping for.
Can a lower price and the Grammys save one of 2023’s most controversial products?
Dyson drops the price of its air-purifying headphones and seizes a tie-in with the Grammys. Is it enough to make these odd cans cool?
Philo is now available on Vizio TVs
Philo, a Sling TV alternative for cord-cutters, comes to the Vizio smart TV platform.
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7 review: ultra-comfy noise cancellation
Audio-Technica brings its signature blend of top-notch sound quality and ergonomic design to a great set of noise-canceling earbuds.
Hisense’s massive new 100-inch QLED TV is shockingly affordable
Hisense is known for having some of the best prices on big TVs, but we weren't prepared for the 100-inch U76N's launch discount.
Dali IO-12 review: incredible wired and wireless sound, no app required
Dali's latest headphones go all-out on sound quality and luxurious comfort, with a price to match.
Beyerdynamic’s DT 770 Pro X offers premium features for less
Beyerdynamic has a new option for audiophiles and studio pros who want a closed-back set of cans – the $199 DT 770 Pro X.
Sonos adds 8-inch ceiling speakers to its architectural line
Sonos gives custom installers a new in-ceiling option with an 8-inch speaker size.
3D is readying for another comeback — and this time it’s personal
The 3D experience has been tried and rejected more than once, but this time, it might have found a way to stick around.
32°N Smart Sunglasses make getting older a little easier
With an aging population that suffers from presbyopia, the 32°N Sunglasses may be the smartest glasses yet.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds use a glasses-friendly earclip shape
With its new Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, Bose has made a return to the open-earbuds space, which it abandoned in 2022.
Sharp secretly revealed the first QDEL TV at CES
With all of the benefits of OLED TV, yet none of its weaknesses, QDEL tech has been tempting us for years. It made its first appearance at CES 2024.
What is Auracast? The Bluetooth broadcast standard fully explained
With Auracast, your Bluetooth headphones are going to be a lot more useful, and your phone can act as a personal radio station. Here's what you need to know.
First listen: EarFun’s first over-ear headphones are impressive for $80
EarFun's first wireless, noise-canceling over-ear headphones are the Wave Pro, an $80 set of hi-res audio cans. Here are our first impressions.
Samsung’s new QD-OLED panels get Pantone’s stamp of approval for color accuracy
At CES 2024, TVs are brighter than ever -- but also more color accurate, as Samsung Display is proving through its QD-OLED Pantone certification.
Klipsch teases its new Onkyo-powered Flexus soundbar system at CES 2024
The iconic speaker company has joined forces with Onkyo to produce a modular soundbar system that will launch in the spring.
Amazon is trying to prove that AirPlay and Chromecast don’t matter
Amazon has embraced an open-source alternative to Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast, and hopes the rest of the streaming world will follow.
Audio-Technica’s latest hi-res earbuds debut at CES 2024 for $199
Audio-Technica adds a more affordable way to get great sound and comfort.
Sennheiser’s new sports earbuds send heart rate, temperature to popular fitness apps
The Sennheiser Sport wireless earbuds are loaded with sensors for tracking key fitness stats like heart rate, which they can share with many top fitness apps.