Tivoli Audio makes its signature style portable with its new Go collection

Tivoli Audio is known for its products that not only sound great but look great as well. Now the company has introduced its new portable Go collection, which takes its stylish audio gear on the move, as well as new models in the company’s home décor-matching ART collection.

News         May 9, 2018

Hisense’s latest 4K UHD Roku TV models are big on features, small on price

If you’re looking for a TV that will let you kick back and watch without having to plug anything else in, Hisense’s new R7 series of 4K UHD Roku TVs has you covered. You'll find plenty of streaming channels, as well as DTS TruSurround for up to 30 watts of audio power -- no soundbar necessary.

News         May 8, 2018

Marshall’s Major III headphones crank up audio quality, keep classic design

Marshall’s Major III headphones are the company’s third take on the line, and it seems the company doesn’t want to fix what isn’t broken, as the headphones offer improved audio quality while keeping the design and 30-hour battery life of the previous Major II Wireless model.

News         May 8, 2018

LG’s great 2018 UHD TVs get even better with the arrival of Google Assistant

At CES 2018, LG and Google showed off Google Assistant running on LG’s 2018 Ultra HD TV lineup, which includes its stunning OLED TVs. Now that feature has arrived, bringing voice control for the TV and letting you control your smart home from the comfort of your living room couch.

News         May 7, 2018

Vudu update finally lets Apple TV users stream Marvel, Disney films in 4K

The Apple TV was late to the 4K game, only arriving last year, but it was still a major upgrade for movie lovers invested in the Apple ecosystem. The only problem was try as you might, there was no way to watch Disney or Marvel movies making use of 4K and HDR. Fortunately, that is no longer the case.

News         May 7, 2018

Master and Dynamic’s MW50+ are a flexible take on already-great headphones

Master and Dynamic released its MW50 wireless headphones in 2016, and when we got our hands on them we found they both looked and sounded great. Now the company has released a follow-up in the MW50+, which keep the look and sound but offer a more flexible experience than the original.

News         May 6, 2018

The Onkyo TX-NR787 has a secret weapon and it’s not THX Select certification

If you’re looking for a new A/V receiver to sit at the heart of your home theater setup and don’t want to have to replace it for a while, Onkyo’s new TX-NR787 9.2-channel network A/V receiver has got everything you need, plus a few things you might not know you need yet.

News         May 5, 2018

Fluance’s new bookshelf speakers pack major performance into a small package

Bookshelf speakers are among the most versatile type of speaker, capable of producing serious sound without filling a room full of speakers. Fluance’s new Ai40 powered bookshelf speakers are just this type of speaker, making for a great music experience, no matter how small a space you have available.

News         May 3, 2018

PS Audio’s Sprout100 doubles the power on an already impressive amplifier

PS Audio’s Sprout digital integrated amplifier impressed us with its combination of great-sounding audio and ease of use. Now the company is back with a next generation version in the Sprout100 that keeps everything great about the original while doubling the power output.

News         May 2, 2018

Dish Anywhere app now brings live TV and DVR recordings to Android TV

The free Dish Anywhere app is now available for devices powered by the Android TV platform, giving you much more flexibility in how you watch live TV, your DVR recordings, and on-demand content, with support for devices like media players or Sony Bravia and Sharp Aquos smart TVs.

News         May 2, 2018

Sling TV’s Cloud DVR is now on almost all of the service’s supported devices

First introduced in beta form in 2016, Sling TV’s Cloud DVR has been slowly expanding to more and more users. Now Sling TV has expanded support to a bunch of new devices, making the handy feature available on almost any device supported by the live TV streaming service.

News         May 1, 2018

Pioneer’s latest midrange A/V receiver offers plenty of multiroom flexibility

After offering up big home theater sound on a budget earlier this month with the VSX-993, Pioneer has turned its focus to the midrange. The new Elite VSX-LX303 not only covers all your home theater needs but can handle your whole-home audio as well, supporting multiple different multiroom technologies.

News         April 30, 2018

IMAX with laser will bring a major visual upgrade to theaters starting this year

IMAX is debuting a new technology that it says is its most significant development since it introduced its digital projection system. It’s called IMAX with laser, and it will bring a significant visual upgrade to theaters in the United States and Europe starting this year.

News         April 27, 2018

Denon’s X and S-series A/V receivers get new models, bells and whistles included

Denon has expanded its A/V receiver offerings yet again, with additions to both its X-Series and S-Series lines. The new models offer all the bells and whistles you could ask for, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Alexa voice control, and they’re more affordable than you might have guessed.

News         April 26, 2018

Yamaha ditches the wires with new MusicCast Surround receivers and speakers

Yamaha has taken a major step forward with both its music and home theater offerings, as the company has announced three new A/V receivers, two new speakers, and a new subwoofer, all of which use its MusicCast Surround technology to wrap you in sound without the need for so many wires.

News         April 23, 2018

AT&T has a cheap streaming service on the way, but it’s not for sports fans

While in court defending his company’s proposed mega merger with Time Warner, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson revealed that the company has a $15 per month live TV streaming service in the works that will launch soon. It won’t be for everyone, though, as it won’t include any sports offerings.

News         April 20, 2018

Bose patent filing points to sport earbuds that can keep themselves cool

Do the headphones you wear on your run get more uncomfortable as you start to warm up? Bose could be working on a solution to this very problem, as a patent application filed by the company points to the development of sport earbuds that could be able to cool themselves down when you start heating up.

News         April 20, 2018

Take Netflix’s video previews on the go in a mobile-friendly format

If you’ve ever spent more time choosing what to watch on Netflix than actually watching something, you’re not alone. That could be a thing of the past however, as 30 second video previews have come to the Netflix mobile app, helping you choose what to watch before you even turn on your TV.

News         April 19, 2018

Pioneer’s VSX-993 receiver dishes up 4K video and hi-res audio for under $500

Today Pioneer announced U.S. availability for its VSX-993 7.2-channel network A/V receiver, which boasts 165 watts of power per channel and can handle all of your video needs from 4K to high dynamic range, as well as high-resolution audio, all for a surprisingly low price.

News         April 18, 2018

Sonos One speakers are getting a new splash of color later this year

If you love your Sonos speakers but wish they were just a little more colorful, your wish is about to come true. On April 17, the company announced it has partnered with Danish design brand Hay to produce colorful new limited-edition models of its Sonos One multiroom speakers.

News         April 17, 2018

Ultimate Ears debuts two custom in-ears and gives the rest of the line a tune-up

Ultimate Ears may be best known for its speakers, but it also makes great customer in-ear monitors meant for audio pros and music fans alike. Now it has debuted two new models in the UE Live and UE 6 Pro, both of which offer superb audio quality while being able to stand up to the rigors of daily use.

News         April 11, 2018

Onkyo’s latest A/V receivers look to breathe new life into your old movies

Onkyo has announced two new mid-range A/V receivers in the TX-NR686 and TX-NR585, both of which aim to make your movie collection feel a little more modern with DTS Neural:X and Dolby Surround up-mixing, both of which take legacy sound formats and make them sound more like modern surround sound.

News         April 10, 2018

Vizio debuts three soundbars with Dolby Atmos to complement its 2018 4K TVs

Today Vizio unveiled its 2018 4K TV lineup, and to bring sound to match the picture, the company has also announced three new soundbars, all of which feature Dolby Atmos object-based surround sound for a more immersive viewing experience than what standard soundbars provide.

News         April 10, 2018

Yamaha’s RX-V385 A/V receiver packs a punch, but won’t break the bank

If you’re on the lookout for a new A/V receiver for your home theater but don’t want to spend a lot of money, Yamaha’s new RX-V385 receiver brings a boatload of features and plenty of configuration options without requiring that you bust open the piggy bank to pay for it.

News         April 10, 2018

Mohu’s new Blade indoor antenna looks so good you won’t want to hide it

Mohu has introduced its sleek new Blade antenna, and indoor / outdoor model that is the first in the company’s new Modern Series.

News         April 9, 2018

Proposed tariffs on Chinese goods could lead to rising TV prices

The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on Chinese goods could lead to the prices of TVs going up by the end of the year.

News         April 9, 2018

Comcast and Dish Network team up to offer Sling International on Xfinity X1

In an unlikely alliance, Comcast and rival Dish Network have teamed up to offer Sling International on the Xfinity X1 platform.

News         April 6, 2018

JVC’s latest DLP projector offers 4K at a lower price, but it’s not the lowest

JVC is known for its premium projectors, but its new LX-UH1 DLP projector offers 4K and HDR at a lower price, making it affordable for more buyers.

News         April 4, 2018

Oppo Digital to gradually stop making Blu-ray players and headphones

Oppo Digital announced on Monday, April 2 that it plans to stop making new Blu-ray players and headphones, though existing products will still be supported.

News         April 3, 2018

New firmware update brings Dolby Vision to Philips UHD Blu-ray players

Few Ultra HD Blu-ray players support Dolby Vision HDR, but Philips just released a firmware update that adds two more players to the list.

News         March 29, 2018

Showtime comes to LG smart TVs, no cable subscription required

If you’re an LG smart TV owner looking to watch Showtime originals without paying for a full cable subscription, getting the premium channel has never been easier.

News         March 28, 2018

Google’s Play Movies and TV app tells you where to stream your shows

Google’s Play Movies & TV app for Android has received a major update, and now shows where you can stream your favorite shows and movies.

Android         March 27, 2018

DirecTV Now announces new features for 2018 as it passes 1 million subscribers

New features including 4K support and user profiles are coming next year to DirecTV Now, which has just topped the 1 million subscriber mark.

News         March 26, 2018

Documents show Amazon isn’t playing the same game as Netflix, and never was

Allegedly leaked internal documents obtained by Reuters seem to show that Amazon’s Prime Video offerings are all about increasing Prime signups.

News         March 15, 2018

iHeartRadio has filed for bankruptcy but don’t worry — it isn’t going anywhere

iHeartRadio parent company iHeartMedia has filed for bankruptcy after accruing more than $20 billion in debt, but customers shouldn’t be affected.

News         March 15, 2018

Sling TV’s Roku app gets a major upgrade, with other platforms to follow soon

Sling TV has introduced major updates to its Roku app, including the ability to upgrade your programming package inside the app.

News         March 14, 2018

Despite previous claims, MoviePass CEO says the company isn’t tracking users

MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe says his previous remarks about how much data the company gathers on its users were "completely inaccurate."

News         March 13, 2018

ATC’s CDA2 Mk2 will make you want to put the phone away and dig out your CDs

The ATC CDA2 Mk2 is an audiophile CD player that pulls triple duty as a standalone DAC and preamp, with support for high-resolution audio.

News         March 12, 2018