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JBL’s Latest Bluetooth Speakers Have Better Sound and Straps

Big improvements to its affordable speaker line.

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The Best Bluetooth Headphones for Nintendo Switch of 2024

Here are the absolute best Bluetooth headphones for your Nintendo Switch.

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The Best Smart Speakers of 2023

Smart speakers are the central pillar of a connected home. Here are the best ones to pick up today.

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Should You Connect Your PC Headphones With USB or the Headphone Jack?

Even headphones have too many options these days

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The WiiM Amp Is More Than Just an Amplifier

It's an audio server, Chromecast target, and amplifier all in one package.

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Victrola Hi-Res Onyx Review: A Solid Record Player With Bluetooth

A modern tech-infused turntable, perfect for people interested in getting into vinyl records.

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How to Remove Audio from a Video Before Sharing It on iPhone

No more annoying background conversations.

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (Gen 4) Review: Better Than Ever, but So Is the Competition

The fourth-generation Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is the best iteration of this interface yet, but while it has grown, the competition has improved too.

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Google Brings Back Multiple Speaker Groups for Nest and Chromecast

A patent dispute with Sonos forced Google to disable the feature in September.

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Smartphones Prove That Laptop Speakers Don't Have to Suck

It's so bad it has to be on-purpose at this point.

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What Are Microphone Polar Patterns, and How do They Affect Your Recordings?

Even a basic understanding of polar patterns will help when buying, choosing, or using a microphone.

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How to Record Audio on iPhone

Because it's easier to speak than to type!

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The Best Bookshelf Speakers of 2023

You don't need fridge-sized speakers to fill your life with music. Here are our picks for the best bookshelf speakers.

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Amazon Bolsters Fire TV with a Soundbar, New 4K Hardware, and More

Prepare for a smarter Fire TV experience.

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The Best MP3 Players of 2023

MP3 players have come a long way, and many of them play much more than just MP3s.

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Logitech’s New Yeti Microphones Have RGB Lights and Fewer Options

These are the first Yeti mics to use Logitech G branding.

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The Best Boomboxes of 2023

Do you miss the humble boombox? Well, they never went away, and they've never been more feature-packed.

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The Best Subwoofers of 2023

Looking to bring the boom to your music or home theater? We'll help you find the best subwoofer for your budget.

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The PS5 Now Supports 8TB M.2 SSDs and Dolby Atmos Audio

Expandable storage capacity is now doubled, and gamers can enjoy proper Dolby Atmos surround sound.

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