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The Q Acoustics SUB Series subwoofers, in white.

Q Acoustics’ new Q SUB subwoofers boast ease of use and easy price

British speaker makers Q Acoustics have announced a powerful new line of affordable subwoofers, the Q Sub series, that offer easy setup and easy price.
User report on seeing ads with Spotify Premium.

Spotify says it fixed weird bug that is pushing ads to Premium users

Rotel DX-3.

Rotel’s new headphone DAC/amp is a sleek desktop companion

McIntosh RS250 Wireless Loudspeaker: Grateful Dead 60th Anniversary Edition close-up.

McIntosh honors the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary with Stealie speakers

The Amazon Prime Video app icon on Roku.

Amazon Prime Video’s AI dubbing could placate cinephiles while angering voice actors

YouTube Premium Lite view on the iPad.

YouTube Premium Lite arrives in the US, but it’s a tad too light on benefits

Apple AirPods Pro 2 inside their charging case.

In a bizarre twist, AirPods Pro are cheaper in Canada … for now

The illuminated volume dial of the Victrola Stream Carbon Sonos turntable.

Victrola Stream Sonos turntables get a surprise Bluetooth upgrade

Philips OLED Roku TV.

New Philips OLED Roku TV challenges LG’s OLED dominance

HMD Amped Buds in blue color.

HMD’s Amped Buds will inject last-mile battery juice into your phone

The Google TV/basic option on the TCL Q6 television.

Nearly 1.6 million Android TV devices have been infected by Vo1d malware

Final Audio ZE3000 SV.

Final Audio’s latest wireless earbuds are shockingly affordable

The AC/DC Turntable from Pro-Ject Audio, shown top-down.

I’d do several Dirty Deeds for this AC/DC Turntable by Pro-Ject Audio

For those about to rock, Pro-Ject Audio is at it again, announcing today its lightning-bolt adorned special limited edition AC/DC Turntable.
[Embargo] BlueAnt Xi5 party speaker.

BlueAnt’s compact X5i party speaker offers 120-watts and two karaoke mics

Australian audio company BlueAnt has announced its new potable party speaker, the X5i, that boasts 120 watts of power and two included wireless karaoke mics.
Hisense U7N review

Hisense QLEDs didn’t have quantum dots? A new lawsuit claims just that

A class action complaint filed on February 25 claims that certain Hisense TVs didn't contain the quantum dots promised.
Wiim VibeLink Amp.

Wiim teases a 100-watt amp for those who already own a streamer

The new amp has the same footprint dimensions as the Wiim Ultra.
The Optoma Photon Go on a wooden credenza displaying a Google TV homepage with The Super Mario Bros. movie.

A portable ultra-short throw projector? Optoma has you covered with the Photon Go

The Optoma Photon Go looks to be the smallest and most portable ultra-short throw projector we've seen.
Meze Audio Poet headphones.

Meze debuts gorgeous new open-back planar headphones

Known for their unsurpassed audio quality, planar drivers now have an equally good-looking home.
1More SonoFlow SE HQ31.

1More’s budget-friendly ANC headphones get hi-res audio and more battery life

1More pushes the boundaries on affordable wireless headphones even further.
Man wearing Grado Signature S950.

Grado’s latest audiophile headphones are crafted from Brazilian walnut

The Signature S950 join the HP100 SE as the second model in Grado's Signature series.
Spotify on iPhone.

HiFi audio could finally land on Spotify with a top-up scheme in 2025

Spotify is reportedly planning a “Pro” add-on worth $6 per month that will finally bring higher-quality audio streaming to its platform later this year.
The TEAC AP-507 power amplifier in black.

TEAC’s new power amplifier offers versatility and performance in a compact form

TEAC has launched the AP-507 power amplifier, a new addition to its premium Reference 500 Series hi-fi components.
Gadhouse Cosmo Solar turntables.

Gadhouse’s see-through Cosmo Solar turntables will remind you of your old iMac G3

Thai audio makers Gadhouse have added three new see-through colors to its popular Sosmo beginner portable turntable lineup, named Solar, and they run for $200.
McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC.

McIntosh’s new streaming DAC is a digital music beast

The robust streamer can handle a huge array of digital sources via wired and wireless connections.
BlueAnt Pump X.

BlueAnt’s new headphones pump your workouts with extra bass

The workout cans have an EQ mode that boosts bass when you need it.
The Apple TV app on a Samsung Android phone.

A native Android Apple TV app is now in the Google Play store

After originally being released five years ago, a full-functioning Apple TV app has come to Android devices.
Panasonic Z95A

Panasonic could abandon the U.S. TV market once again

A potential sale of the company's TV unit could end availability of Panasonic TVs in the U.S.
An iPhone 15 Max displaying the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show with Apple AirPods Pro 2 next to it on a wooden table.

Watch Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music

If you missed Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show last Sunday, Apple Music has you covered, with spatial audio, no less.
Mixx Analog System 5 turntable and Bluetooth speaker combo.

Mixx packages a Bluetooth turntable with wireless speakers for $300

The all-in-one package combines analog vinyl with wireless digital audio.
Sennheiser HD 505.

Sennheiser HD 505 add a touch of copper and greater comfort to open-back listening

The new cans are lighter and may offer more long-term comfort than other HD 500-series models.
A blue image that has the Amazon swoop and "Hi there." with the date February 26 listed below.

Upcoming Amazon event invite teases a new AI-powered Alexa

Invites went out for an Amazon event in New York City on February 26, and all clues point to an Alexa AI announcement.
A Sonos Era 100 speaker next to an iPhone showing AirPlay speaker options.

Sonos troubles continue as it lays off 200 employees

Layoffs at Sonos epitomize its bad year. Time will tell if the restructuring can help the company regain its direction.
The Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier.

Advance Paris brings its gorgeous, premium amplifiers to the U.S.

Premium audio brand Advance Paris has announced today that it's sleek and powerful hi-fi amplifiers and separates are now available in the U.S.
The Xfinity home screen showing Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for Super Bowl 2025.

Super Bowl 2025 will be broadcast in both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for the first time

Comcast and Dolby are pairing up to broadcast the Super Bowl with both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for Xfiniti customers.

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