Jaron Schneider

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Jaron Schneider is a former award-winning commercial filmmaker and long-time digital imaging expert across the field of both video production and traditional photography. Having transitioned from covering how content is created to now how it is consumed, Schneider is the Section Editor for A/V at Digital Trends.

The Roku Streambar is perfect for dorm-dwelling students

The Streambar is not Roku's first 2-in-1 player/speaker, but it's the most compelling one for college students wanting to make the most of dorm room spaces.

News         April 25, 2023

Roku reveals 2-in-1 Streambar, new Roku Ultra with Dolby Atmos/Vision support

Roku has unveiled the tiny, 2-in-1 Streambar 4K HDR player/soundbar, as well as a faster and improved Roku Ultra that supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

News         April 25, 2023

Apple Fitness+ vs. Peloton: Can Apple’s new fitness service defeat the champ?

Apple Fitness+ is a workout service that integrates the Apple Watch directly with an on-screen guided workout session, competing directly with Peloton Digital.

Features         April 25, 2023

The Sony A7C crams a full-frame camera in a svelte form factor

Sony has announced a new compact mirrorless camera that takes all the best parts of the popular A7 III and puts them in the small A6600 body.

News         April 25, 2023

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs. Apple AirPods Pro

The $170 Galaxy Buds Live compete on paper with the $250 AirPods Pro, but which is actually better? And which should you buy?

Guides         April 25, 2023

Samsung adds remastered Baywatch channel to Samsung TV Plus

Baywatch, the popular TV series than ran from 1989 to 2001, will be available on Samsung TV Plus for free as part of the service's 120-plus channels.

News         April 25, 2023

TCL’s 2020 5- and 6-Series QLED televisions boost performance, not price

TCL has announced its 2020 5- and 6-Series televisions, with both featuring QLED technology.

News         April 25, 2023

Debunked: Canon is not recalling or delaying shipments of the EOS R5

A rumor circulated claiming that Canon was recalling and intentionally delaying the EOS R5 -- it's not true.

News         April 25, 2023

Sony’s A7S III is the ultimate 4K video camera, five years in the making

After a five-year hiatus, Sony returns with a mirrorless video camera of unmatched low light and 4K video performance.

Guides         April 25, 2023

Klipsch’s McLaren Edition buds have a wireless charging pad for easy pit stops

Klipsch has updated its popular T5 true wireless earbuds with three new editions, with the flagship model styled after its partner, the McLaren F1 racing team.

News         April 25, 2023

Pantheone’s gorgeous all-in-one speaker aims to make Sonos’ best seem mundane

If music is art, new audio company Pantheone contends that speakers from most every maker poorly illustrate that, and it is looking to change the status quo.

Features         April 25, 2023

LG’s new true wireless earbuds self-sanitize when you charge them. Really

LG's Tone Free HBS-FN6 buds offer specially-tuned Meridian audio and an unusual self-cleaning, antibacterial feature that activates when the buds are charged.

News         April 25, 2023

Klipsch’s ‘The Fives’ are stunning TV speakers that challenge soundbar trends

Almost scoffing at the sound quality of typical single-soundbar home theaters, Klipsch promises incredible audio quality from its bookshelf-style TV speakers.

News         April 25, 2023

Sonos’ popular Move has a new color, and it’ll send you over the moon

Now available in a complete inversion of the original Shadow Black, the Sonos Move Lunar White looks to add visual appeal either indoors or out.

News         April 25, 2023

LG’s CineBeam PH30N is a portable projector that fits in the palm of your hand

LG has expanded its lineup of projectors with a new portable offering, with a 100-inch image and two-hour battery life among other features.

News         April 25, 2023

Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 gaming headset review: Open-world gaming

Most gaming headsets are closed-back for a reason: It keeps sounds in. But the ATH-GDL3 make a strong argument for why your next headset should be open-backed.

Reviews         May 10, 2022

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: A step backward

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a slim profile and good battery life. But if sound quality and ANC performance are what you care about, we have bad news.

Reviews         April 26, 2022

Harman/Kardon Soundsticks 4 review: What’s old is new again

With impressive sound for $300, the Soundsticks 4 present excellent value -- despite a few quirks -- with a style that will take you back to the year 2000.

Audio / Video         April 26, 2022

iPhone SE (2022) Review: Powerful and affordable

The iPhone SE (2022) is the best budget iPhone you can buy.

Audio / Video         March 25, 2022

Audeze LCD-1 headphones review: Studio comfort

With a lightweight build and comfy cushions, the Audeze LCD-1 excel for the long critical listening sessions that audiophiles demand of their studio monitors.

Reviews         January 28, 2022

Klipsch The Fives review: Soundbar killers

The Fives by Klipsch are the first powered speakers that are HDMI ARC compatible, and they put soundbars to shame with their incredible audio quality.

Reviews         November 12, 2021

Technics TWS EAH-AZ70W earbuds review: Best noise canceling

Technics, Panasonic's high-end audio brand, has finally given us an AirPods Pro and Sony WF-100XM3 competitor with incredible noise-canceling capabilities.

Reviews         November 9, 2021

Samsung TU8000 Crystal UHD HDR TV Review: Good design, good enough performance

Samsung makes some lofty promises for its budget-friendly TU8000 television, and it mostly delivers on those expectations.

Reviews         June 16, 2021

Raycon E55 The Performer Review: Not worth the hype

Raycon’s marketing-heavy hype-machine does not reflect the reality, and its buds come up short of actually being a good recommendation in their price range.

Reviews         June 8, 2021

Edifier TWS NB2 earbuds review: Best in class

Edifier's faster-than-expected update of the TWS NB2 earbuds for the makes all the desired changes we needed to see from the original, for less.

Reviews         June 8, 2021

Apple adds seamless handoff and ‘Spatial Audio’ to AirPods

Apple has expanded the functionality of its AirPods with seamless handoff between devices and new Spatial Audio that provides a surround sound experience.

News         January 20, 2021

Fauna audio glasses review: Don’t sound great, yet hard to hate

Despite subpar audio quality, Fauna audio glasses look great and feel comfortable, leaning on quality and aesthetics in a tough and evolving wearables scene.

Reviews         September 24, 2020

Tranya T10 earbuds review: Cheap, but crystal clear

It's another win for the little guy! The Tranya T10 are value-rich, with great sound reproduction, responsive touch controls, and excellent call quality.

Reviews         September 21, 2020

Montblanc MB01 headphones review: Bathe your ears in luxury

The Montblanc MB01 headphones have quality sound on top of incredible comfort, and therefore these $595 luxury headphones do a lot to earn their high price.

Reviews         September 10, 2020

AKG K371-BT headphones review: Quality portable studio monitors

AKG's closed-back K371-BT studio monitors function for critical listening, and can also be taken anywhere. They are a great value for their $180 asking price.

Reviews         September 4, 2020

Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro Review: Studio detail, giant soundstage

The Liberty 2 Pro will drop your jaw with their quality. They punch way above their weight class, contesting – and beating – buds at nearly twice their price.

Reviews         August 28, 2020

Bluesound Pulse Soundbar 2i: Great sound in a bad UI

Though it sounds great -- especially for music -- the Pulse Soundbar 2i is not winning any beauty contests and its user interface is confusing and convoluted.

Reviews         August 24, 2020