Audio & Video
This retro-inspired portable CD player looks super-sleek, has audiophile credentials including a headphones amp for spicier cans, lasts 12 hours, and offers Bluetooth, 3.5mm, 4.4mm and Coax output too
Shanling releases new, retro EC Play portable CD player Lightweight, but with many connection options Sells →
Apple quietly released the all-new AirPods Max 2 last month — and you can already score a rare $40 discount at Amazon
Apple quietly released the luxurious AirPods Max 2 just last month, and I’ve just spotted a →
This Hisense TV is my affordable TV pick for the World Cup — but this could be your last chance to buy it
As the World Cup approaches, you may be thinking that it’s time to upgrade your TV. →
Will micro-LED ever really replace OLED? The next-gen TV tech takes a blow as Samsung’s TV boss pulls back from investing in making it — it’s a bad sign, but will TCL and Hisense keep the flag flying?
Samsung is reportedly scaling back micro-LED TV production High production costs are an ongoing problem Facing →
This Affordable CD Player Takes Aim at Aspiring Audiophiles
Shanling has been making CD players for the last three decades, and, judging by its recent →
Dua Lipa brands Samsung ‘dismissive and callous’ as she sues the tech giant for $15m for using her photo on TV packaging without her permission
Singer Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million The lawsuit alleges the company used her →
The Smartest Way To Upgrade Your Home Theater Setup Without Replacing Everything
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Edifier M90 review: good jack-of-all-trade bookshelf speakers
Edifier M90: One-minute review When you get into audio, it quickly becomes clear that the best →
Samsung has a massive TV sale ahead of Memorial Day — up to $1,500 off top-rated 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs
Memorial Day is just weeks away, and Samsung is getting a head start by slashing prices →
I’m a certified TV calibrator, and I tested the LG C6 and LG G5 OLEDs side-by-side to see which is better value — and I was surprised by the result
I’ve now fully tested the LG C6, the brand’s mid-range OLED for 2026, and can say →
11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar
Another week down, and, per usual, a bunch of new tech and gadgets have been announced. →
I spent 10 days testing the iFi GO Link 2 — and this little DAC delivers an enormous audio upgrade for your phone or laptop audio at a great price
iFi GO Link 2 review: two minute review The iFi GO Link 2 is designed to →
Looking for a new Dolby Atmos soundbar in time for the World Cup? Here are my top 4 picks, with models from Samsung, Sonos, and Hisense
The 2026 World Cup starts on June 11, and while a lot of people will be →
TCL QM8L review: stunningly bright with amazing color range
TCL QM8L: Two-minute review The TCL QM8L SQD-Mini LED TV may be technically the company’s third-tier →
I tried the lossless audio test and couldn’t believe my ears. Can you really tell the difference between lossless audio and plain old MP3 versions of your favorite tunes?
A simple test can see how well you can recognize lossy formats using your own music →
A Respected Hi-Fi Company Just Reimagined Its Classic Audiophile Loudspeakers
Jamo is a Danish hi-fi manufacturer with a history of making high-end loudspeakers that dates back →
The Best New Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2026 (Updated)
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker is the company’s new entry-level smart speaker →
A Japanese Hi-Fi Brand Just Made Its Retro-Style CD Player Way More Affordable
The Onkyo DX-390 is one of two CD players that the Japanese hi-fi company still makes. →
Ever wish for earbuds with the disc-style fit of Apple’s original iPod buds, but with hi-fi-quality sound and a USB-C cable? Then I’ve got great news for you — but don’t expect them to come in all-whi
Sivga unveils M260 wired earbuds with huge 14. 2mm driver They come in USB-C or 3. →
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are some of the best headphones for endurance runners — and they’re now back to the Black Friday price at Amazon
If your runs are starting to push past the one-hour mark and into meatier endurance territory, →
Google TV is getting the exact home screen update you don’t want: more clutter — vertical social videos from YouTube will be piped right to your eyes along with the TV and movie recommendations
Google TV’s home screen will get a “personalized feed of snackable videos” New generative AI features →
I didn’t know you could do this hack in Spotify lyrics until now, and I’m truly astonished — but it’s only available to Android users, leaving us iOS minions on the back-burner
One of the most handy features to come from the best music streaming services are lyrics, →
A Surprising Tech Juggernaut Just Got Into Extreme Home Hi-Fi
Garmin just announced a high-end active speaker system for your home that can cost north of →
A Renowned British Hi-Fi Brand’s New Entry-Level Bookshelf Speakers Just Got More Affordable
Last summer, Monitor Audio introduced the Bronze Series 7G, the seventh generation of its acclaimed Bronze →
‘A Lego brick that plays music’: A great Scandi loudspeaker brand returns with 7 new products, including a shallower option designed for narrow bookshelves
Danish brand Jamo returns after hiatus with two new lines Concert revive 1990s design, wooden veneer →
You asked, and Spotify listened — this popular Spotify feature is finally rolling out to new markets, and now the days of begging the music platform could finally be over
Spotify is bringing AI DJ to more countries, including France and Germany Users in these markets →
Thinking about buying the LG C6 OLED TV? Ask our reviewers anything, from which panel it uses to how it compares to other 2026 TVs
Our expert reviewers are running a live Q&A for the LG C6 OLED TV today From →
A French Audiophile Brand Just Upgraded Its Signature Hi-Fi Speaker
Devialet introduced its original Phantom over a decade ago. It’s a high-end, wireless multi-room speaker (think: →
I asked ChatGPT for the best TV to watch the World Cup — and it’s actually spot on
ChatGPT can be extremely handy when asking for recommendations, so I decided to test its knowledge →
A Prestigious Hi-Fi Brand Just Introduced New Audiophile-Grade Loudspeakers
Audiovector is a Danish loudspeaker specialist with a history dating back to the late 1970s. The →