Category: Audio & Video
This 55-inch Hisense 4K TV with a vibrant Mini-LED panel and a super smooth 144Hz refresh rate is a bargain for your World Cup viewing
With less than a month until the football World Cup begins, now is your last chance to buy a TV to show off the action in all its glory. And I have a deal so that you can avoid paying top dollar to make it happen. It’s this Hisense U6 Pro 55-inch Mini-LED TV at…
5 essential features to look for when buying a new TV for the World Cup — from beating reflections to finding the right balance of value
If you’re thinking about upgrading your TV in time for the World Cup, you may already be discovering that the world of TVs is incredibly confusing these days. With different screen-tech options, a wide range of sizes, and prices ranging from a few hundred dollars or pounds to several thousand, making a decision isn’t straightforward….
‘Rest in peace good buddy’: original gen 1 Chromecasts are now failing after 13 years, as Google apparently pulls the plug
Mysterious: The Sonos app for iPhone and iPad has disappeared from the App Store (but Android phone users are safe for now)
Anker’s new feature-packed earbuds come in two flavors, both with screens on the case — but don’t be distracted by the outside, because the exciting news is under the hood and on your phone
Anker launches Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Pro Max earbuds The earbuds are the same, but some of the features are different, including a touchscreen on the Max Also new app, bespoke chipset for the buds Anker’s Soundcore has just announced two new pairs of earbuds, which are its first products made with its new…
Look ma, no cables: this all-in-one Wi-Fi streamer, speaker and soundbar from a five-star audio company is hefty, but it might be all the modern hi-fi you need
Dali unveils new Vega Wi-Fi speaker, on sale in September Works as a streamer, speaker and amp all in one Can be used wirelessly, and affixed to different surfaces Does Dali even want you to buy its five-star classic-style speakers like the Dali Sonik 1 or Dali Kupid? Maybe not, because it’s just unveiled a…
Spotify is giving its podcasts services another huge makeover, and you can now ask in-depth questions about the episodes you’re listening to — but the new Personal Podcast feature wants to be your new
Spotify will now reserve concert tickets for artists’ biggest fans — the service is standing against Ticketmaster battles and scalpers by launching its own ticket priority system so you can automatica
High-end hi-fi company YBA has made what it claims is the world’s first “transportable” CD player for SACDs — it’s got the audiophiles in the office very excited, but it’s not exactly a handheld model
Looks like Google TV could get Wii-style pointy controls, just like my LG TV’s Magic Remote that drives me and my kids mad
Need a compact soundbar upgrade ahead of the World Cup? This four-star Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is now 20% off at Amazon
You’ve heard of Touch ID and Face ID, but is Ear ID next? Researchers have detailed a new tech would let you use AirPods or similar buds to prove who you are and unlock your gadgets — and it’s actuall
I swear by Bose headphones — and these 4 best-rated models are all on sale for Memorial Day with up to $120 off
‘You don’t listen to this jacket. You feel it’: someone made a sci-fi jacket that includes 180 built-in speakers, and for way weirder reasons than you’d expect
Dolby Atmos on streaming will finally sound as good as 4K Blu-ray, based on these blind test results of audio engineers — but this still won’t cause collectors to switch from physical media
Dolby AC-4 was the preferred codec of multiple audio pros Better than existing Atmos audio without high bandwidth requirements Peacock is upgrading but other streamers haven’t announced any plans One of the biggest differences between streamed movies and 4K Blu-ray is the sound quality: even the most expensive streaming tiers deliver compressed audio with a…
Spotify’s Listening Stats just had an overdue glow-up, and it’s added more value to one of the platform’s most underrated tools — here’s what’s new, including a social feature that lets you spy on you
Sony’s 1000X The Collexion look remarkably like the Sonos Ace — can you tell the premium headphones apart in our picture quiz?
‘It’s a collection of 10 years of our accumulated knowledge’: Sony explains what’s special about its new high-end 1000X The Collexion wireless headphones, from the ‘timeless design’ to the ‘unidirecti
