Here are my favorite Black Friday TV deals from Samsung, Sony, and others
Here are my favorite Black Friday TV deals from Samsung, Sony, and others As with most products, Black Friday is the best time of year to find TVs and their accessories at the year’s lowest prices. It’s the perfect opportunity to upgrade your dedicated home theater, living room, or bedroom with incredible video and audio […]
You won’t want to hide Ikea’s colorful new Bluetooth speakers
You won't want to hide Ikea's colorful new Bluetooth speakers Ikea’s introducing two new Bluetooth speaker designs next month. | Image: Ikea Ikea is launching two new Bluetooth speakers next month as part of a larger collection announced earlier this year, following the end of the company’s partnership with Sonos. Like the Blomprakt speaker lamp […]
I’m The Verge’s new AV expert, ask me anything!
I'm The Verge's new AV expert, ask me anything! Hi everyone! I’m John Higgins, the new senior reviewer of TVs and audio here at The Verge. I joined the team just over a month ago, and am raring to go. I’ve been in tech publishing in some capacity for a little over 20 years, starting […]
Rode’s all-in-one video production console is now smaller and cheaper
Rode's all-in-one video production console is now smaller and cheaper Rode’s new console is slightly smaller and more than half the price of last year’s version. | Image: Rode Rode has announced a new version of the Rodecaster Video portable production console it launched just over a year ago, but the Rodecaster Video S isn’t […]
Windows 11 tests Bluetooth audio sharing that connects two headsets at once
Windows 11 tests Bluetooth audio sharing that connects two headsets at once Microsoft is bringing shared audio to Windows 11, allowing you to stream audio across two pairs of wireless headphones, speakers, earbuds, or hearing aids. The feature is built using the Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) audio codec, and it’s rolling out in preview to […]
Dolby Atmos arrives in the new, affordable China-exclusive Hyundai Elexio
Dolby Atmos arrives in the new, affordable China-exclusive Hyundai Elexio Dolby Atmos, the dominant name behind spatial audio in theaters and the home, has become a fixture in luxury cars from the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Cadillac, and Lucid priced upwards of $70,000. But now, Hyundai is including Dolby Atmos audio in the new entry-level […]
The Bose Ultra gen 2 earbuds are still chunky, but their ANC is incredible
The Bose Ultra gen 2 earbuds are still chunky, but their ANC is incredible With the second-gen Ultra Earbuds, Bose has again delivered top-notch noise-canceling performance. Bose has built its modern reputation on noise-canceling performance, offering the best in class for a good two decades, since the launch of the QuietComfort headphones in 2000. But […]
You can get three months of Audible’s subscription for $3
You can get three months of Audible's subscription for $3 If you’re tight on time to read through your backlog of books, audiobooks might be a more convenient way to get caught up. Amazon is offering a steep discount on Audible Premium Plus that lets new and lapsed subscribers pay $.99 (usually $14.95) per month […]
Edifier’s new wireless speaker looks like a gaming PC
Edifier's new wireless speaker looks like a gaming PC It takes up as much room as a desktop PC, but Edifier’s Cyber is just a speaker. | Image: Edifier With RGB lighting, exposed electronics, and a full color screen inside a transparent enclosure, Edifier’s latest desktop accessory can easily be mistaken for a decked out […]
A new iPhone setting will stop CarPlay from stealing your AirPods’ audio
A new iPhone setting will stop CarPlay from stealing your AirPods' audio Turn this option on to prevent other wireless devices from stealing audio from your headphones. If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where the music you’re enjoying in your AirPods suddenly starts playing through your car’s speakers when you start it, you’re […]