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Sonos Move 2 leak: new portable has the Era 100’s best features
We can expect a new version of Sonos' largest portable speaker in the fall, if a leaked details are accurate.
Best Buy just discounted this 50-inch 4K TV from $380 to $250
If you're looking for a great 55-inch TV with many great features, you can grab this Toshiba for just $250.
Hisense U8K ULED TV review: not 8K and that’s OK
The U8K isn't actually an 8K TV, and that's more than just fine. When word gets out how good this TV is, Hisense won't be able to make them fast enough.
How to position every Sonos speaker for the best sound
Sonos speakers are super easy to set up. But you still have to figure out where to put them. Here are some best practices.
Best true wireless earbuds deals: AirPods, Beats, Bose, Sony
There are a lot of great wireless earbud deals taking place right now, and we've rounded them all up to make big savings easy to grab.
Best Bose Speaker Deals: Save on soundbars and Bluetooth speakers
If you're looking for them, the best Bose speaker deals and soundbar deals are available at times throughout the year. We have all the details here.
Best Buy just slashed the price of these OTC hearing aids to $169
The Go Hearing - Go Lite OTC Hearing Aids are only $169, $30 down from the usual $199, making them the cheapest introduction to hearing aids you can imagine.
Best Beats headphone deals: Save on Solo 3, Studio Buds, and more
If you've always wanted to pick up a pair of Beats headphones or earbuds, now's the chance with all these great deals.
Best Bose headphone deals: Save on QuietComfort 45 and Earbuds II
When you're after new headphones, one of the most popular brands to check out is Bose. Here are the best Bose headphone deals available right now.
I get more complaints about this tech than anything, but I can’t fix it
HDMI ARC was supposed to fix everything. Instead, it turned out to be a non-standard standard. This is why we can't have nice things.
Yep, Messi has made MLS Season Pass even more popular
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV saw its three most-viewed matches between July 19 and July 26 — which happens to coincide with Lionel Messi joining the league.
This 75-inch QLED 4K TV is under $700 at Walmart right now
The 75-inch Vizio MQ6 Series QLED 4K TV, which runs on Vizio's SmartCast platform, can be yours for a very cheap $698 following a $200 discount from Walmart.
Best Paramount Plus deals: Get your first month free
Keen to sign up to Paramount's streaming service for less? We've got all the best Paramount Plus deals to help you save big.
What is the Soap Opera Effect? How to disable motion smoothing on your TV
Does your movie or show look too real? That's motion smoothing or video interpolation, aka the Soap Opera Effect. Here's what it is and how to turn it off.
Beats Studio Pro vs. Apple AirPods Max: which cans are best for Apple fans?
If you're an Apple fan, you're probably considering the Beats Studio Pro or Apple AirPods Max. But given the big price gap, which ones are the best?
Verizon is giving away NFL Sunday Ticket for free
Verizon is giving away free subscriptions to NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2023-24 season as the games make the switch to YouTube and YouTube TV.
Sony updates WH-1000XM5 with head-tracked spatial audio and better multipoint
Sony's flagship noise-canceling headphones get new features for spatial audio and Bluetooth Multipoint.
Fluance’s new RT81+ flagship turntable is $300 worth of versatility
Canadian audio makers Fluance has launched a new flagship turntable, the affordable and upgradeable RT81+ Elite.
How to switch from Spotify to Apple Music
You don't have to lose all those songs and playlists on your Spotify account when you switch to Apple Music. The process is easier than ever.
What is YouTube Music? Everything you need to know
YouTube Music is a streamlined way to access YouTube's music content, with automatic playlists based on your preferences and much more. Here's what to know.
Spotify CEO says a HiFi option ‘has value,’ but only for ‘aficionados’
Spotify CEO David Ek threw another splash of cold water on any sort of HiFi plan, despite the company saying one was coming some two years ago.
How to watch the 2023 Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Women's World Cup is set to take place this year in New Zealand and Australia. Here's how to watch every game.
Hisense’s mini-LED U6K TV arrives, starting at $500
Hisense has released the most affordable mini-LED TV you can buy – the 2023 U6K, which comes in 55-, 65-, and 75-inch sizes starting at $500.
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Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.
When he’s not writing, editing, or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer.
Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.
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