Need true wireless earbuds? Apple’s last-gen AirPods are discounted on Amazon

Just as anticipated, Apple's last generation AirPods, which feature much of the same technology as the recently announced model, are getting discounted on Amazon. If you've been looking for a pair of Apple's popular true wireless earbuds, now is the perfect time to get your hands on them.

News         March 26, 2019

What year is this? Apple might drop a new iPod tomorrow

After two days of surprise hardware releases that have brought us new iPads and iMacs, rumor has it that we may see an update of Apple's iPod as soon as tomorrow, sparking a mixture of nostalgia and curiosity, and causing many in the tech world to guess what will be new about the music player for 2019.

News         March 19, 2019

You can now watch four PlayStation Vue streams at once on a single Apple TV

PlayStation Vue subscribers can now watch March Madness in style via Apple TV, which can now stream up for four separate games to your TV at once, making it easier than ever to catch all the on-court action from a single living room. If there's a better way to keep your bracket updated, we haven't found it.

News         March 18, 2019

Smart speakers are about to get an IQ bump thanks to new Qualcomm chips

Qualcomm announced a new chipset that is designed to make the next generation of smart speakers sound, listen, and connect better than ever. Called the QCS400, it could soon be appearing in everything from small portable speakers to soundbars, taking your entire listening life to the next level.

News         March 18, 2019

Surprising nobody, Vizio makes moves to fill your TV with targeted ads

Vizio wants to change the way that TV-based advertising works, partnering with nine media and ad companies to create a standard by which all smart TVs can showcase targeted ads to viewers, and providing another means for smart TV manufacturers to make money from their products.

News         March 15, 2019

Apple Music completes its Amazon migration, is now available on Fire TV

Amazon's popular Fire TV devices are now compatible with the most popular on-demand music streaming service in the United States, thanks to a new integration with Apple Music that has finally hit Fire TV devices. The video streaming devices join Amazon's Echo smart speakers, which already had Apple Music.

News         March 14, 2019

iPhone owners can finally hear the highest-quality streaming music on Tidal

If you're an iPhone owner who is after the highest possible audio quality from your streaming library, you now have the best option out there: Tidal's Masters Quality Audio (MQA) is now available on iOS, allowing listeners to get as close to studio-level quality as possible from the streaming service.

News         March 11, 2019

Denon’s Global Cruiser headphones meet the needs for any traveling audiophile

Denon has announced a brand new trio of headphones in its Global Cruiser line, aimed at providing discerning listeners with gorgeous sound, and top-tier noise-canceling, wherever they go. They're also designed to be some of the most comfortable headphones you can buy.

News         March 6, 2019

Ultimate Ears’ new site lets you design and order a custom Bluetooth speaker

Ultimate Ears has launched a new website called myBoom Studio, allowing fashion-conscious listeners to create custom colorways and engrave their name into a made-to-order version of its popular Boom 3 speaker, allowing listeners to customize their devices for a small price increase over the standard Boom 3 model.

News         March 3, 2019

Tubi TV inks deal to add 400 films and TV shows from NBC

Ad-supported video streaming service Tubi TV is getting a massive influx of titles courtesy of a new deal with NBCUniversal, which will offer nearly 400 of its titles to Tubi TV's impressive catalog, including classic shows like Xena: Warrior Princess and the original version of Battlestar Galactica.

News         February 28, 2019

Netflix completes its breakup with Marvel, cancels The Punisher, Jessica Jones

Two of Netflix's last-remaining Marvel shows have been canceled by the popular video streaming service, with The Punisher done after two seasons, and Jessica Jones to be finished after the release of its upcoming third season. Daredevil and others have already been axed by the company.

News         February 23, 2019

The best drone photos

Drone technology has advanced exponentially over the last few years, and costs have dropped substantially. Most drones come equipped with high-end cameras, which are quickly changing photography as we know it. Here are some of the best drone photos from around the world.

Guides         February 13, 2019

Donald Glover is (somehow) first rapper to win a Grammy for Song Of The Year

Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) has become the first hip-hop artist to win Song Of The Year, winning the honor alongside two songwriting partners for his hit single 'This Is America'. It's an award that had eluded countless other popular rap artists for decades.

News         February 11, 2019

Sonos adds YouTube Music, rounding out its streaming service support

Sonos has added YouTube Music to its list of supported on-demand streaming services, providing millions of subscribers yet another reason to consider its acclaimed smart speaker lineup, and filling a major pothole in its road to supporting all of the top music streaming options out there.

News         January 30, 2019

Fluance’s Ai60 powered speakers are a cheap, convenient way to jam out

We've been fans of Fluance's affordable turntables ever since we first spent time with them a few years ago. Now, the company is back with a pair of affordable powered bookshelf speakers that seem likely to bring the same great looks (and, of course, sound) to your favorite tunes.

News         January 28, 2019

Jaybird’s Run XT true wireless headphones withstand rain, sweat, and more

Headphone maker Jaybird has announced the latest version of its sport-focused true wireless earbuds. Called the Run XT, the new model features an IPX7 rating, which means they're good for up to 1 meter of water immersion, and are designed to take your workout listening experience to the next level.

News         January 28, 2019

Fender’s Acoustasonic guitar uses advanced tech to become a tonal chameleon

From shredding distortion to a soft and supple fingerstyle, Fender's latest guitar innovation is an acoustic/electric hybrid that allows guitar players to dial in the widest possible range of tones, making it a compelling new option for those with a wide range of musical inspirations.

News         January 28, 2019

Spotify subscribers may have been hacked to stream fake ‘mysterycore’ artists

In late 2018, a number of Spotify subscribers noticed that their accounts had played bands they'd never heard of, making their top streamed artists of the year into an odd list of mystery bands. Here's what may have happened, and how to prevent it from affecting your precious streaming account.

News         January 25, 2019

Hulu drops price for entry-level users, hikes price of live TV tier

Hulu lowered prices on its most basic ad-based tier by $2 per month, but has simultaneously raised the cost for those who subscribe to its live TV streaming tier, matching moves by the other major players in the space. The cost of subscribing to its popular ad-free tier remains stagnant.

News         January 23, 2019

Not chill: Netflix is hiking prices across all its tiers

Netflix has to get the billions of dollars it's spending on new content from somewhere. The streaming giant has announced price hikes across the board, raising its monthly rates between $1 and $2 per tier in the next few months, and angering countless subscribers in the process.

News         January 20, 2019

Apple may be developing a new iPod Touch to woo younger users

Apple may be developing its first new iPod Touch model since 2015, in what may be a play to capture younger users who are not yet ready for their own smartphone, and expand its overall listening base in the future. For older listeners holding onto the iPod era, it's good news.

News         January 16, 2019

The 50 best albums of 2017

Whether they came from legendary artists or fresh newcomers, the best albums of 2017 all offer unique perspectives and awesome tunes.

Guides         January 15, 2019

Best new songs to stream: Big K.R.I.T., MGMT, Curls, and more

Find out what the best new songs to stream are this week. We've got cuts from Big K.R.I.T., MGMT, and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

Best new songs to stream: The National, Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett, and more

Find out what the best new songs to stream are this week. We've got cuts from The National, Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett, and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

Best new songs to stream: Taylor Swift, DJ Premier, and more

Find out what the best new songs to stream are this week. We've got cuts from Taylor Swift, DJ Premier, and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

5 songs you need to stream this week: Bon Iver, Hamilton Leithauser and more

Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to in our top 5 songs to stream. We've got cuts from Bon Iver and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

Embrace the heat with our most anticipated albums of summer 2016

We've poured over this summers' album release lists, found ten of the best upcoming records for you to cop when they hit store shelves everywhere.

Guides         January 15, 2019

5 songs you need to stream this week: Chance The Rapper, Ryan Adams, more

Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to in our top 5 songs to stream. We've got cuts from Chance The Rapper and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

5 songs you need to stream: A Sharon Jones Christmas tune, Mick Jenkins, and more

Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to with our top 5 songs to stream. This week, we've got cuts from Temples, more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

5 songs you need to stream this week: Madvillain, The Flaming Lips, and more

Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to with our top 5 songs to stream. We've got cuts from Madvillain and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

5 songs you need to stream this week: Ryan Adams, Tennis, and more

Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to with our top 5 songs to stream. We've got cuts from Tennis and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

5 songs you need to stream this week: Paul Simon, Fufanu, and more

Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to in our top five songs to stream. We've got cuts from Paul Simon and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

5 songs you need to stream this week: Wilco, Best Coast, and more

Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to in our top 5 songs to stream. We've got cuts from Wilco, Best Coast, and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

5 songs you need to stream this week: John Legend, Ty Segall and more

Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to in our top 5 songs to stream. We've got cuts from John Legend and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

5 new songs you need to stream: Run The Jewels, Nathaniel Rateliff and more

Up this week: Run The Jewels, Nathaniel Rateliff, and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

5 songs you need to stream this week: Kevin Morby, Taylor Hawkins and more

Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to in our top 5 songs to stream. We've got cuts from Kevin Morby and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

5 songs you need to stream this week: Run The Jewels, Phil Collins and more

Up this week: Run The Jewels, Phil Collins, and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019

5 songs you need to stream this week: Eminem, Bob Weir, and more

Find out what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worth listening to in our top 5 songs to stream. We've got cuts from Eminem, Bob Weir and more.

Guides         January 15, 2019