Once only affordable for the very well-to-do, 4K projectors are quickly becoming more affordable, which Optoma is proving at CEDIA 2018 with the launch of several new models, including a voice-powered projector compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa that sells for what you’d expect to spend on a decent 4K TV.

Most true wireless earbuds top out at six hours of playback time before they need to go back into their charging case. But a new pair on Indiegogo, the Sonabuds 2 Pro, claim to stretch way beyond that with up to 15 hours of playtime on a single charge. Crazy, or crazy good deal?

If you’re the type of person that needs their own personal soundtrack when it comes time to work out, Plantronics has you covered with the newest models in its BackBeat Go and BackBeat Fit lines, from lightweight true wireless models to on-ear models with active noise canceling.

If you’re looking to cut the cord but find that streaming services don’t carry all of your locals or you just don’t want to spend the money on them, Mohu’s new Striker HD outdoor antenna might be just what you’re looking for, with the ability to pull in channels from as far as 75 miles away.

IMAX Enhanced is a program that means certified devices can bring the best 4K HDR video and fantastic audio to your home, and Sony is embracing the program, announcing certified TVs including the new Master Series, as well as debuting three new 4K projectors, all of which are certified.

IMAX Enhanced promises to take the brand’s signature stellar video and audio quality to home theaters, and Denon and Marantz will bring it into your home with Denon’s new AVR-X4500H and AVR-X6500H receivers and Marantz’s AV7705 pre-processor, both of which will get support via a firmware update in 2019.

If you’re looking for a set of true wireless earbuds that won’t leave your ears or your wallet hurting, Soul Electronics’ new Emotion earbuds could be for you, as they’re the company’s lightest true wireless earbuds to date, and they won’t have you busting open the piggy bank to buy them.

Hisense’s Laser TV line blurs the line between TV and projector, offering the large picture of a projector with the easy setup and features of a TV, and now there are even more models available thanks to the new L8E and L10E lines the company unveiled for the CEDIA 2018 expo.

If you’re looking to buy a new Ultra HD Blu-ray player but want to make sure it offers the highest-quality audio available, Pioneer’s new Elite UDP-LX500 universal disc player may be for you, as it offers the highest standard of UHD playback available, and can play your SACD and DVD audio discs too.

If you’re looking for the classic look and feel of a hi-fi system, but want the modern conveniences of whole-home audio, Denon’s 800 series may be perfect for you, with an integrated amplifier, a network audio player, and a CD player that can take your favorite music and pump it through your entire home.

If you're looking for the power to pump up the party in a portable package, Ultimate Ears' Boom and Megaboom 3 speakers have been among the best options for years now, and with the new Boom 3 and Megaboom 3, which boost the bass and bring a visual overhaul, they're better than they've ever been.

We liked the Jaybird X3 wireless earbuds enough that they are still among our favorites, but with the new X4, the company has taken in-ears that already had a reputation for being tough and made them even tougher, as they're now waterproof in addition to being sweatproof.

When we've gotten our hands on speakers from Riva Audio in the past, we've been impressed, so we expect that to remain the case with the company's new smart speakers, the Concert and Stadium, both of which are the first third-party speakers to feature the complete Alexa communications suite.

In June, some users of older models of Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick devices found themselves targeted by malware. While this is still a risk depending on how you use your device, new security measures rolling out as part of the latest software update will help keep you safe.

A firmware update released for 2018 TVs from Samsung and Panasonic adds support for the HDR10+ standard, which brings HDR10 closer to Dolby Vision by adding support for dynamic metadata to each frame. This means the manufacturers' decision not to include Dolby Vision support will be less of an issue.

Samsung has announced that it plans to launch two ranges of 8K TVs, complete with a 120 Hz refresh rate and “next-gen” HDR. One range is set to debut in 2019 while the other could launch later this year, but maybe not in the U.S. A banner displayed in Berlin suggests the TVs may be unveiled at IFA.

It seems that Google Assistant is coming to everything, from smart speakers to soundbars, and now it’s coming to LG’s popular Tone series, specifically in the new LG Tone Platinum SE in-ear headphones, launching along with the LG Tone Ultra SE, which features an external speaker.

An FCC filing by Google shows that the company is planning to release an updated model of its Chromecast streaming hardware, but you might not even notice to look at it. This is a minor update, albeit one that may be welcome if you’ve been having issues with Wi-Fi connectivity.

Skullcandy is mainly known for its more affordable, but with its latest outings the company is eyeing the higher end, with the new noise-canceling Venue wireless headphones and the Crusher 360, wireless headphones with a haptic engine that makes sure not only do you hear the bass, you feel it.

We’ve seen planar magnetic in-ear headphones before, such as the Audeze iSine series. But while they might technically be in-ears, they’re anything but compact. RHA’s new CL2 Planar use a different form factor, making for the most compact planar magnetic design ever released. Even better, they’re wireless.

Soul Electronics is no stranger to fitness-focused earbuds, but its new Run Free Pro Bio use a new gait-analysis technology to measure exactly how you run and what you need to change, effectively packing your own personal running coach into the form factor of a set of earbuds.

Amazon continues to push its business in different directions, so it shouldn’t really come as too much of a surprise that the company is reportedly working on a new piece of hardware that would take on Tivo by adding DVR-style functionality to its Fire TV streaming devices.

In 2017, Samsung bought out audio powerhouse brand Harman, which itself owns a ton of major audio brands. Now it seems that purchase may be paying off, as Samsung is launching two new Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbars that can make for maximum immersion without taking over your room with speakers.

Beem United is launching the second product in its BeActiv line of fitness-focused earbuds, the BeActiv S100, which builds on the foundation laid by the previous earbuds but adds an integrated continuous heart rate monitor to make them a perfect companion for your daily workout or run.

If you're looking for the ultimate in luxury when it comes to your digital music player, Sony's new DMP-Z1 may be just the thing for you, with "audiophile-grade" sound quality and a gold-plated volume knob to let everyone around you know you take your music extremely seriously.

Last year, Bose released the QuietComfort 35 II, an iteration of its popular headphones that integrated Google Assistant, the first headphones to do so. Now another voice-powered virtual assistant is available on the headphones in the form of Amazon Alexa, thanks to a recent software update.

For one month, I decided the only movies and TV shows I would watch would be those found on 100 percent free streaming services like Crackle, Tubi, and Pluto TV. As it turns out, you can find a whole lot of entertainment online only without spending so much as a dollar.

Do you love Apple’s AirPods so much you wish you could spend even more on them? Hadoro Paris can help, with its redesigned take on the iconic earbuds that replaces the cheap plastic casing with an incredibly light, incredibly strong carbon fiber shell and matching case. Insanely high price included.

Roku’s streaming devices offer up a ton of free movies and TV shows, but they’re scattered across different streaming services and can be hard to find. The new “Featured Free” section ties together shows and movies across various services, making it easier than ever to find something to watch for free.

Yamaha’s new MusicCast BAR 400 soundbar doesn’t just let you easily trade up from your TV’s built-in speakers, it also lets you add optional MusicCast 20 or MusicCast 50 rear surround speakers to make for a more immersive experience, whether you're watching a movie or listening to music.

If you’re looking for a new A/V receiver for your home theater and want to make sure it’s not immediately out of date, Denon’s new 7.2-channel AVR-X3500H might be just the thing for you with all the standard features plus support for Apple Airplay 2 as well as control via Amazon Alexa.

Earlier this month, AT&T unveiled its new WatchTV streaming service, which it is making available for free to customers of select wireless plans. Today, the service launched on Android, iOS and a few other devices, and if you don’t need a ton of channels, the service looks like a great deal.

Klipsch unveiled a redesigned version of its popular Reference model speakers for 2018, but its more than a modern cosmetic upgrade, with updated components, new audio enhancements, and even a few new features that make them worth a look, even if you weren’t planning on upgrading your speakers.

Samsung showed off its massive 146-inch “The Wall” MicroLED display at CES 2018, and now it the company will reportedly bring thinner, likely somewhat smaller MicroLED TVs to the luxury home market starting next year, at a price it says won’t be as high as people might assume.

Your music listening on Amazon’s Echo and other Alexa-powered devices just got easier, as a new feature lets you use Alexa to cut or boost the equalization by up to 6 decibels, simply by using voice commands like “Alexa, turn up the treble” or “Alexa, reset the equalizer."

Earlier this year, Vizio unveiled it's 2018 TV lineup, which included a surprise in the form of the P-Series Quantum. Here's a rundown of what those TVs have to offer and which one might be the best for you based on your needs and the size of your living room -- as well as your budget.

It seems that everyone wants to launch a streaming service these days, and Walmart may be next, as the company is reportedly considering a lower priced, Vudu-branded alternative to services like Netflix, though the company has yet to confirm any official plans to launch such a service.

True wireless earbuds have a lot of advantages, but battery life generally isn't one of them. The xFyro Aria true wireless earbuds, now on Indiegogo, claim up to eight hours of play time, which would be the most playback time on a single charge we've seen in this type of headphone yet.