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Sony ULT Wear and ULT Field 1.

Sony’s ULT Power Sound headphones and speakers go big on powerful bass

Sony has grouped its most popular headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and party speakers under a single brand: ULT.
An actual picture of an Apple TV, with a camera lens added by Photoshop's generative AI feature.

Let’s discuss an Apple TV 4K with a camera

The onn. 70-inch 4K Roku TV hangs on the wall as part of a home theater arrangement.

You’ll be shocked how affordable this 75-inch 4K TV is right now

Phil Nickinson with the Sennheiser Momentum Sport, and a thermometer.

Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds take your temperature the easy way

The KEF LS50 Wireless II placed on a surface in a living room.

These KEF wireless bookshelf speakers are $300 off at Crutchfield

The Hisense 75-inch U6 placed on a wall.

This 65-inch Mini-LED TV just had its price slashed to under $500

Samsung S95C Sony A95L LG G3 Best OLED 2023 (18)

The 12 best TVs of 2024

A shot of mountains on the TCL Q7 Series.

The 7 best TVs for under $1,000 for 2024

The TCL Q6 television as seen in a press lifestyle picture.

Best gaming TVs of 2024 for Xbox Series X, PS5, and more

Samsung HW-Q800A soundbar

Stop! Don’t buy this soundbar bundle at Samsung

A handout picture of the Roku Pro Series television.

Roku Pro Series TVs finally go after the high(er) end, start at $899

A Pioneer Xumo TV from Best Buy.

Quick! Best Buy just discounted this 50-inch 4K TV to $200

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Jabra Elite 10 in case with lid open.

Save $50 on the Jabra Elite 10 true wireless earbuds at Best Buy

The Jabra Elite 10 are fantastic noise-cancelling and versatile earphones and they're even more tempting while they're on sale at Best Buy.
The Epson Home Cinema 2350 4K projector on a white background.

Save $200 on this Epson 4K home theater projector at Best Buy

The Epson Home Cinema 2350 projector, which offers 4K Ultra HD resolution and screen sizes of up to 500 inches, is available from Best Buy with a $200 discount.
Samsung's 2024 The Frame QLED 4K TV.

Reserve Samsung’s new Frame TV now and get a free 65-inch TV

If you preorder the 2024 model of the 65-inch Samsung The Frame QLED 4K TV for $2,000, you'll get the 65-inch Samsung TU690T 4K TV that's worth $530 for free.
Woman wearing Soundcore C30i clip-style open earbuds.

Soundcore’s clip-style earbuds are glasses- and budget-friendly

Soundcore follows Bose's Ultra Open Earbuds with a much more affordable set of clip-style earbuds.
Cambridge Audio CXN network streamer.

Best network music streamers 2024: make your hi-fi smarter

Adding a capable network music streamer to your audio system is the best way to bring hi-quality digital sound to your home from your streaming services.
The JBL Bar 500 and Subwoofer hooked up to a TV in a living room.

Snag this JBL soundbar with wireless subwoofer while it’s $200 off

The JBL Bar 500 5.1-channel soundbar, which comes with a 10-inch wireless subwoofer, is available from Best Buy for an affordable $400 after a $200 discount.
Spotify AI Playlist logo.

Spotify’s new AI Playlist feature uses text prompts to curate playlists

Spotify announced that it is beta testing a new AI Playlist feature to Australian and UK Premium customers that uses text prompts to generate playlists.
The Soundcore Boom 2 Bluetooth speaker.

Soundcore Boom 2 review: big fat bass, skinny price, and it floats!

Want big, smooth bass you can take to the pool? The Soundcore Boom 2 is a floatable, rugged, $130 Bluetooth speaker that punches well above its weight.
You Asked Ep 31 Feature Image

You Asked: HDMI 2.1 and Blu-ray, TV life spans, and 2023 TV price drops

How long should a QLED TV last? Will 2023 TV prices go down even further? And whatever happened to dual-cell TV tech?
Klipsch Flexus Core 200 soundbar.

Klipsch’s Onkyo-powered Flexus modular home theater sound system starts at $349

The Klipsch/Onkyo Flexus Dolby Atmos soundbar system can be expanded with wireless subwoofers and surround speakers.
2023 TCL Q7 4K QLED TV.

Best Buy just knocked $200 off this massive 75-inch QLED TV

Best Buy slashed the price of the 75-inch TCL Q7 QLED 4K TV by $200, so it's down to $900. You need to make the purchase now if you don't want to miss out.
screenshot showing Peacock on Apple TV.

What is Peacock? Pricing, content, and how to get it, explained

NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service has a lot to offer from films, TV shows, sports, news, and more. But is Peacock right for you?
DirecTV Stream app icon on Apple TV.

What is DirecTV Stream: plans, pricing, channels, and more

AT&T TV has gotten yet another new name -- DirecTV Stream. Here's the latest on what's changed, what's stayed the same, and exactly what subscribers get.
Discovery+ app icon on Apple TV homescreen.

Discovery Plus free trial: Stream for a week for free

Discovery Plus is a great way to break in a new home entertainment system, and a Discovery Plus free trial is a great way to get to know the streaming service.
The Fire TV Stick 4K connected to a TV.

Does ExpressVPN work on the Amazon Fire TV Stick?

Wondering if ExpressVPN works with Amazon Fire TV Sticks? We've got everything you need to know.
A diagram of headphone-based spatial audio.

Spatial audio via headphones: how science crams 9 speakers and a subwoofer inside your head

If spatial audio formats like Dolby Atmos normally use a bunch of speakers arranged around your room, how can you hear it using headphones?
A toucan shown on an LG G3.

The 6 best OLED TVs for 2024

If you want the kind of TV that pushes amazing contrast levels and cinematically-accurate colors, look no further than one of these six best OLEDs for 2024.
The Sony Bravia X93L Mini LED TV on a TV stand.

The 7 best QLED TVs for 2024

The best QLED TVs are made by the TV brands we love the most, including Samsung, Sony, and TCL. Here’s seven of our favorite models for 2024.
Close-up of earcup on Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones.

Sony WH-1000XM6: the design and features we want Sony’s next headphones to deliver

Sony dropped the WH-1000XM5 in 2022, which means the XM6 is probably around the corner. Here's what we think Sony needs to keep its top spot.
A woman wearing the Bose QuietComfort 45 around her neck.

Best Bose headphone deals: Save on QuietComfort 45 and Earbuds II

When you're after new headphones, one of the most popular brands to check out is Bose. Here are the best Bose headphone deals available right now.
LG 75-Inch Class UN6970 Series LED 4K UHD Smart TV

Best 75-inch TV deals: Get a big screen from $500

If your home theater setup could use an upgrade -- or an up-size, perhaps -- then these 75-inch TV deals are the best place to start looking.
The LG G2 placed in a living room environment.

LG TV deals: Get a 70-inch 4K TV for under $650

Whether you're after something large and cutting-edge or something more affordable, we've rounded up the best LG TV deals available right now.

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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.

When he’s not writing, editing, or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer. He’s also a candidate for Pensacola City Council, District 1.

Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.

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