Apple quietly announced that its AirPlay streaming protocol is about to get a big new upgrade.
| Simon Cohen | June 11, 2024 |
The Morel Biggie is anything but. It's a compact Bluetooth speaker you can take around the house, and even outside, thanks to the extended 50-meter range.
| Christine Persaud | June 5, 2024 |
Dolby Atmos' spatial audio stranglehold over the streaming world is about to end as Disney+ adds support for DTS:X via IMAX Enhanced movies.
| Simon Cohen | April 17, 2024 |
Denon's latest AV receiver won't be available until 2024, but we now know what the AVR-X6800H has in store for us.
| Simon Cohen | April 11, 2024 |
If spatial audio formats like Dolby Atmos normally use a bunch of speakers arranged around your room, how can you hear it using headphones?
| Simon Cohen | April 7, 2024 |
Experiencing issues with the Amazon Alexa app? Here are a few ways you can fix an unresponsive Alexa app or one that's not working as intended.
| Jon Bitner | March 25, 2024 |
With outstanding sound for stereo and Dolby Atmos Music, the Sonos Era 300 wireless smart speaker is the complete package.
| Simon Cohen | March 25, 2024 |
If you’re thinking about swapping out Google's entry-level smart speaker, you’ll first need to wipe your device. Here's how to factory reset a Google Nest Mini.
| M. Bizzaco | March 7, 2024 |
Pioneer has announced two new Dolby Atmos AV receivers – the 7.2 VSX-835 and the 5.2 VSX-535.
| Simon Cohen | March 6, 2024 |
LG's trio of 2024 soundbars are meant to look as great as they sound — particularly if you pair them with an LG television.
| Phil Nickinson | February 28, 2024 |
I got an insider look and listen to what Dolby FlexConnect could mean for the future AV, in-home and in-car.
| Caleb Denison | February 17, 2024 |
Amazon Prime Video subscribers who remain on the service's ad-supported tier may find their streaming quality has been compromised.
| Simon Cohen | February 16, 2024 |
Samsung's latest wireless speaker is Dolby Atmos-capable, but with a built-in picture frame, it could look as good as it sounds.
| Simon Cohen | January 8, 2024 |
We got our first look (and listen) at Samsung's Music Frame — a speaker that essentially is what you get if you marry a picture frame with a quality speaker.
| Phil Nickinson | January 8, 2024 |
The Soundboks 4 is a refined iteration of the venerable party speaker. Just take care to plan out how long you want to use it on battery.
| Ted Kritsonis | January 4, 2024 |
Dolby Atmos has become synonymous with immersive 3D sound, but the brand is about to face a new challenger from Google and Samsung.
| Simon Cohen | December 11, 2023 |
In this installment of You Asked, we'll break down whether no Dolby Vision is a deal-breaker, how to get Atmos sound with funky ceilings, and plasma upgrades.
| Caleb Denison | December 3, 2023 |
Amazon's new Fire TV Soundbar might not be an actual Fire TV device, but it delivers decent sound for the money.
| Simon Cohen | November 13, 2023 |
Just because content is available with Dolby Atmos doesn't mean you can stream it that way. Learn why, plus why you can stop worrying about HDMI 2.1 ports.
| Caleb Denison | November 5, 2023 |
The Echo Pop is a great smart speaker for its price, but how does it compare to the premium HomePod mini? Here's a look at both to help guide your purchase.
| Jon Bitner | November 2, 2023 |
The $799 Arc is Sonos' first Dolby Atmos-capable soundbar, fulfilling years of customer requests. Now that it's here, does it deliver? Here's our full review.
| Simon Cohen | October 30, 2023 |
The wait is over: Sennheiser has made a smaller and more affordable Ambeo soundbar that still delivers some of the best virtual Atmos sound you can get.
| Simon Cohen | October 30, 2023 |
From Ready Player One to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, see our picks for the best Dolby Atmos movies currently available on Blu-ray and streaming services.
| M. Bizzaco | September 27, 2023 |
I really want to be excited about Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, but I have some reservations. Here's why I'm skeptical about the new tech.
| Caleb Denison | September 27, 2023 |
It's the sleek and sexy Sonos beauty versus the beastly Nakamichi Dragon in a head-to-head comparison of the surround sound systems.
| Caleb Denison | September 13, 2023 |
The Enabot EBO X robot companion is rough around the edges, but it offers tons of cool smart home features that make it a compelling addition to your family.
| Jon Bitner | September 1, 2023 |
New tech from Dolby Labs called Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is going to make TVs, not soundbars or AV receivers, the central unit in a fully wireless home theater.
| Simon Cohen | August 30, 2023 |
DTS Play-Fi, the wireless multiroom audio platform, has expanded its home theater capabilities to include immersive formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
| Simon Cohen | August 30, 2023 |
A new PS5 system software beta starting today finally lets players use Dolby Atmos-enabled audio devices and more.
| Tomas Franzese | July 31, 2023 |
Denon's newest AVRs offer 8K resolution and enough power for small- and mid-sized rooms, at prices that won't break the bank.
| Simon Cohen | July 25, 2023 |
Are you ready to give your home a smart makeover? Here's a guide to how to get started with smart devices, what a smart home needs, and what to buy next.
| T. Lacoma | July 5, 2023 |
More devices with support for Amazon Alexa were announced at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. We took a look at a few.
| Kyle Wiggers | June 29, 2023 |
If you're in the market for an affordable smart speaker, the Echo Pop and Nest Mini should be at the top of your list. Here's a look at which is best.
| Jon Bitner | June 23, 2023 |
Performing a factory reset on the Echo Pop is simple, but there's a way to reset the smart speaker that isn't as permanent. Here's what to know.
| J. Bitner | June 16, 2023 |