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Bose brings spatial to soundbar, speakers in Lifestyle Ultra
A speaker system designed to expand with you is on the way from Bose, but it won’t be compatible with existing models you might have.
Sennheiser HD 480 Pro Plus reviewed: comfy cans
Taking your mix to go is easy with a powerful laptop, and the Sennheiser HD 480 Pro means you can keep the sound to yourself, as well.
Oppo manages a week with WearOS Watch X3
Android wearables never offer great battery life. That could change, though, with Oppo’s introduction of the X3, and a battery that defies expectations.
Sennheiser’s HDR 480 cans keep sound in where you need it
Plushy pads and a long cable are two of the similarities, but the follow up to the Sennheiser 490 aims to impress with a closed design, as well.
Apple AirPods Max 2 reviewed: auditory awesomesauce
A rich sound and more interactive sound stage are what awaits in the AirPods Max 2, a compelling pair of headphones with a high price.
Screen-free ways to keep the kids entertained
Screen time doesn’t have to be high Keeping the kids away from phones and tablets isn’t easy, but fortunately there are screen-free options, as well.
Technics quells vibrations with technically improved SL-1500CS
Those good vibrations The Beach Boys were picking up on aren’t always good when it comes to vinyl playback, but Technics might have an answer.
LG 2026 TVs cover big, bright QNED, OLED, MicroRGB
March may nearly be over, but the first full batch of TVs has arrived, as TV changeover season kicks off with LG and several technologies.
Apple refreshes AirPods Max 2 with new chip, improved ANC
Big and luxurious, the AirPods Max haven’t always felt like they had as good a tech as the AirPods Pro. This year, that changes.
Sonos finds a middle spot for portability in Play
Bringing that Sonos sound to go is a little slimmer as the Move gets a slimmer sibling, and the Era 100 loses a mic in the 100 SL.
