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You Asked Ep. 85: OLED's Mortal Enemy

You Asked: Humidity hazards, too-close TVs, washed-out watching

On today’s You Asked: Can you have an OLED if you live in a high-humidity environment?
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Dolby’s future uncertain as free options grow

A home theater setup.

Why you shouldn’t always trust manufacturer’s lumens specs

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WWDC 2025: everything you need to know

HDR10+ example.

Netflix cleared away my only hesitation over buying a Samsung OLED TV

Family watching a movie in kids bedroom with XGIMI Halo projector.

Please don’t use your wall as a projection screen

The Netflix app being displayed on a Samsung S90C OLED TV.

Own a Samsung TV? This Netflix change is for you

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Your First Wireless Mic: Small, Simple, and Seriously Good

The Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 plugged into a CD player.

Frequent fliers love this gadget, but I used it to modernize my old CD player

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Upgrade your workflow with RecDot: AI-powered earbuds that keep you focused

You Asked Ep. 84: 97" G5 What's Missing?

You Asked: Why the 97-inch LG G5 OLED doesn’t have the latest panel tech

A collection of DVD and Blu-ray discs on a shelf.

Have Blu-ray discs been given a stay of execution?

The Master & Dynamic MW75 Neuro headphones on a concrete sidewalk with some plants in the background.

The MW75 Neuro headphones read your brainwaves and their potential is fascinating

The Master & Dynamic MW75 Neuro headphones pair the incredible sound performance of the original MW75 with EEG technology to track you brainwaves.
LG G5 OLED

The four LG TVs everyone needs to know about

LG has some amazing TVs coming out in 2025, including one you probably didn't see coming.
You Asked 83

You Asked: Clarity on quantum dots, and why monitors can’t match TVs

On today’s You Asked: Quantum dots and what they do, and why PC monitors aren’t as good as TVs.
Pure Color RGB LED

Is this Sony RGB LED TV the real “OLED Killer”?

Hisense debuted the first RGB mini-LED at CES, but Sony has now shown us its supremely impressive prototype version.
A lineup of TVs at LG's 2025 reviewer workshop.

Don’t sleep on the LG B5 in 2025

After seeing the 2025 LG OLED TV line up close, the B5 might be one of the better deals for an entry-level OLED.
You Asked Episode 82: QDEL Replacing OLED

You Asked: QDEL replacing OLED? The end of 55″ & 65″ TVs?

On today’s You Asked: USB-C instead of HDMI on TVs? What’s the latest on QDEL? Can AVRs damage your picture quality?
Honor Earbuds Open in Polar Black showing ear hook balance

Honor Earbuds Open might have just sold me on open-ear design

I consider myself a bit of an audiophile, though not quite to the degree that makes me annoying at parties. I appreciate good sounding music and normally gravitate toward in-ear earbud designs for daily use. Having spent a little time with Honor’s Earbuds Open at , I find myself mystified at how it gets so […]
An Audio-technica LP120 turntable with Miles Davis Kind of Blue on its platter, an audioengine speaker to its left, and two record sleeves to its right on a wooden floor.

Don’t let audiophiles bully you out of being an audiophile

A love of music and wanting it to sound its best is all that's needed to be an audiophile.
You Asked Episode 81

You Asked: TV screen scratches and calibration conundrums

On today’s You Asked: Can you remove a scratch from a TV? Should you get your TV calibrated? Why does YouTube look better on your phone than your TV?
An Apple HomePod and an Amazon Alexa Echo on a wooden bookshelf next to a small fountain.

I’m kicking Alexa out of my home and maybe you should, too

I've been on the edge about keeping Alexa in my home, but now I think it's time for it to go.
Amazon Echo Show 8 on tabletop from Best Buy for Prime Big Deal Days

A smarter Alexa? Sign me up

Amazon says its Alexa voice assistant is about to get a lot smarter. It's about time.
Tesla TV Scam

Are Tesla TVs a scam?

Is Elon disrupting the TV market in 2025 with a new Tesla TV? Don't count on it.
You Asked Episode 80 — The Truth

You Asked: Why do TV speakers suck and will Panasonic abandon the US again?

On today’s You Asked: Why do TV speakers suck, why don’t TVs get five HDMI ports, and will Panasonic abandon the US again?
A man measures color balance on a Sony X95L mini-LED.

Our TV reviews are about to get even better

TV reviews need to evolve, and I’m making it happen. It’s no longer just about specs and test patterns—real-world performance, user experience, and the little things matter more than ever.
The Monoprice DT-3BT speakers connected to a turntable.

Bluetooth turntables: why you should and shouldn’t get one

Should you get a Bluetooth turntable? They offer an easy and inexpensive way to bring vinyl music to your life, but may not be right for everyone. We break it down for you.
Kid lying on a bed wearing headphones while using a tablet.

Are noise-canceling headphones really hurting kids’ hearing?

An alarming report from BBC News suggests ANC headphones could be a factor in a specific type of hearing loss among kids.
Mockup of the Sonos web app with a grid of generic album icons.

Sonos album art missing? Try these fixes

There's nothing worse than looking at a bunch of identical icons. Here are a few ways to bring the artwork back.
You Asked Ep 79

You Asked: Apple TV vs. your TV upscaling dilemma and perplexing pixelation

On today’s You Asked: Can you stop the Apple TV 4K from upscaling? Why is HLG the broadcast standard for HDR? Do secret 3D TVs exist? And why do dark scenes tend to look pixelated?
You Asked promotional image with the text: Costco TVs Different?

You Asked: Why are Costco TV models different? 8K Content vs. 4K

On today’s episode of You Asked: Why do TVs at Costco and other stores have different model numbers than everyone else? Is it time to upgrade your OLED TV or do you just have FOMO? Should you spend more money on a disc player for superior upscaling? And does 8K content actually look better than […]
Patrick Mahomes stands on the sidelines for the Chiefs.

You can get Super Bowl LIX in 4K Dolby Vision and Atmos if you’re a Comcast customer

Only Comcast will deliver the Super Bowl with Dolby Vision and Atmos.
Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub vs Bravia Theater Quad

Surround sound smackdown: Sonos Arc Ultra System vs. Sony Bravia Theater Quad

We're comparing two high-quality, Atmos-capable systems — the Sony Theater Quad and Sonos Arc Ultra with Sub 4 and Era 300 speakers — to see which comes out on top.
A record player on the front of the Grammys poster.

Grammy 2025 song and album winners to listen to in Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos Music mixes were well represented at the 2025 Grammy Awards, including mixes by winners Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, St. Vincent, and Chappell Roan.

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