Get this JBL soundbar with wireless subwoofer while it’s $120 off
The JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass soundbar, which comes with a wireless subwoofer, is available from Dell with a $120 discount that pulls its price down to just $230.
Best bookshelf speakers of 2024: from passive to powered and for every budget
Wired or wireless, a nice pair of bookshelf speakers is a great investment you can make for your audio. Here are seven of our favorite pairings for 2024.
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.
Disney Plus Free Trial: Can you stream for free in 2024?
There isn't a Disney Plus free trial -- at least not in the United States. The one-week free trial offer was suspended stateside in June 2020.
New streaming service looks to end endless Googling for sports
The upcoming sports streaming service from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery hopes to keep you from having to Google where a game is ever again.
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.
Hurry! This 65-inch QLED TV just had its price slashed under $500
The 65-inch Vizio MQ6 Series 4K QLED TV, which is already affordable at its original price of $498, is currently even cheaper with a $100 discount from Walmart.
How to share an Apple TV+ subscription with your family
Looking to share your Apple TV+ subscription with mom and pop? We’ll teach you how to use Apple’s Family Sharing capabilities so everyone can start streaming!
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.
The best speakers for 2024: great hi-fi options for music and more
From critical music listening to furniture-shaking home theater, a great pair of speakers can make all the difference. We found the top picks on the market.
Kanto’s new Ren active speakers with HDMI take aim at your TV room
Kanto Audio has announced yet another set of active bookshelf speakers, the Ren. But this time, the company has added HDMI ARC for TV connectivity.
YouTube TV just added a huge new add-on for $15 a month
With more than a dozen channels available for $15 a month, Zee Family looks to expand the reach of YouTube TV even more.
Sonos Sub Mini vs. Sonos Sub: Which boom should you buy?
Which Sonos subwoofer is the right fit for your home? Should you opt for the tried-and-true larger Sonos Sub or the smaller Sub Mini? Let's compare to find out.
Sonos Beam vs. Sonos Ray: Which soundbar is best for you?
The Sonos Beam and Sonos Ray are two incredible, reasonably priced soundbars. But which one is right for you? Allow us to weigh in.
The 8 best TV deals from LG, Sony, Samsung, and more
If you're looking to take your home home entertainment to the next level with a shiny new TV, then look no further than our list of the best TV deals.
The [redacted] bits are the best part of Fubo’s sports streamer lawsuit
Fubo alleges illegal business practices kept it from being able to compete with the likes of YouTube TV and others. But the lawsuit keeps the details a secret.
YouTube TV tips and tricks: how to get the most out Google’s live TV service
YouTube TV is the most popular option for cord-cutters, and that means you need to know these YouTube TV tips and tricks.
Best over-the-counter hearing aids for 2024
OTC hearing aids provide hearing solutions at a fraction of the price compared to prescription versions. Here are the best on the market from top brands.
How to reset an Amazon Fire TV remote in less than 2 minutes
If you need to reset your Amazon Fire TV remote, it should take just a button press and a couple minutes of your time.
The most common Apple TV problems and how to fix them
The Apple TV is a terrific streaming device, but it can get glitchy now and then. Here's a guide to some of the most common Apple TV issues and how to fix them.
KEF just let the dogs out with its new KC92 and Kube MIE subwoofers
British speaker manufacturer KEF today announced five new subwoofers: the KC92 and a lineup of four new Kube MIE subs ranging from 8 to 15 inches.
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.
Apple Music just got a cool feature you won’t find on Spotify
You no longer need to wait until the end of the year to experience Apple Music Replay. The feature that tracks your listening habits is now offered monthly.
Samsung adding Auracast and 360 Audio to more TVs, phones, and earbuds
Samsung is expanding the capability of its phones, tablets, TVs, and earbuds, adding Auracast, 360 Audio, and fast switching.
Walmart buys Vizio — and its ad and data business — for $2.3 billion
The rumors were true. Walmart is scooping up TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in stock — and with it, Vizio's strong advertising and data business.
Best Presidents’ Day TV deals: LG, Sony, Samsung, and more
We've rounded up the best Presidents' Day TV deals here, which includes amazing discounts on TVs that are made by popular brands like LG, Sony, and Samsung.
Best Presidents’ Day soundbar deals: Samsung, Bose, and more
Vizio, Samsung, and Bose are highlighted in our roundup of the best Presidents' Day soundbar deals, so feel free to take a look at the available discounts.
The best hidden gems on Netflix right now
The best hidden gems on Netflix in February include The Vince Staples Show, One Day, The Tourist, Detective Forst, Boy Swallows Universe, and more.
The streaming services will continue to nickel-and-dime us all — because they can
As online services fight for every single dollar — sometimes by less-than-scrupulous means — the only way we can fight back is by canceling.
Amazon just knocked $503 off this 140-inch LG 4K projector
The LG CineBeam HU70LAB 4K projector, which can project 4K Ultra HD videos as large as 140 inches, is currently available from Amazon with a $503 discount.
How to program an RCA universal remote
Before you can reap the benefits of controlling your entire home theater setup from an RCA universal remote, you need to set it up. Here are the easiest ways.
11 Sonos tips, tricks, and little-known features
Interested in getting the most out of your Sonos speakers? These are the tips and tricks you need to know when using a Sonos speaker for top-tier audio.
Apple reportedly had 2 million subscribers to MLS Season Pass in 2023
Apple doesn't release numbers itself, but the Sports Business Journal reports that MLS Season Pass finished 2023 with a total of 2 million subscribers.
This long-awaited YouTube TV feature is a channel-flipper’s dream
In testing for some time, YouTube TV appears to have flipped the switch on a feature that makes it easy to flip back and forth between two channels.
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Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.
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