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Bowers & Wilkins' Pi5 S2 and Pi7 S2 in-ear headphones
The British audio company will soon ship second generations of the true wireless, noise-cancelling headphones it brought to market in 2021.Cord-Cutter Confidential
The secret way to watch March Madness for free (or cheap)
Stream March Madness games for free with these tricksDeal
Google's Pixel Buds Pro sound like a dream, and they're 25% off
You only have a few days left to save a cool $50 on the Pixel Buds Pro, a terrific pair of ANC earbuds for Android users.News
Eve's first out-of-the-box Matter devices are now available
The Matter-ready Eve Energy smart plug is now on sale, while the Matter-enabled Eve Motion and Eve Door and Window sensors will arrive next month.Reviews
Reolink's TrackMix outdoor security cam offers a dual-lens view
A wide-angle lens lets you see the big picture, while a telephoto lens lets you get up close and personal.Reviews
Proscenic P12 review: Dirt can't hide from this cordless vacuum
This cordless stick vacuum illuminates grime you can't see with the naked eye.News
Philips Hue reportedly delays its Matter update
The smart lighting brand said it wants to take "a little more time" before releasing its Matter update, which was originally due in the first quarter of 2023.News
Blueair’s latest air purifiers promise to scrub the air more quickly
The new Blue Pure Max purifiers are faster and quieter than their predecessors, Blueair says.Reviews
Sonos Era 300 review: A game-changing spatial-audio speaker
Don’t care about spatial audio? The Sonos Era 300 is a powerhouse singly, in a stereo pair, or as the surround speakers operating with a Sonos soundbar.News
Is Blockbuster coming back? Here's what the website says
A teasing message on the official Blockbuster website hints that something's afoot with the legendary video rental brand. But what?Reviews
Withings's new flagship smart scale is one of a kind
The Body Scan offers a huge amount of data, including segmental body analysis and heart health readings. It also comes with a hefty price tag.Reviews
Inse Y10 Pool Vacuum Robot review: The little robot that couldn’t
This pool cleaner is decidedly cheap, but it simply doesn’t do the job.News
Trouble cancelling a streaming subscription? The FTC is on it
The FTC’s proposed click-to-cancel rule would make it easier to cancel recurring subscriptions, including those for cable and streaming services.News
The BenchSentry Delivery Box hides and protects your packages
The 7-cubic-foot storage chest keeps packages out of sight and can be upgraded with a Wi-Fi-connected smart lock and keypad.Reviews
Roon ARC review: We test Roon 2.0's most significant new feature
The latest update to Roon ARC, designed to complement the Roon server software, finally makes it an essential (though not yet perfect) complement to anyone’s Roon experience.Cord-Cutter Confidential
Fed up with live TV streaming service price hikes? Try this instead
If YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and other services are getting too expensive, consider these strategies to reach your cord-cutting objective of saving money.News
LG's 2023 soundbars just shipped; here's what they cost
Unveiled at CES this year, the LG SC9 and LG SE6 will both sync their audio with the speakers on select LG TVs.News
Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ is no longer free
If you want to stream Apple's exclusive Friday night baseball coverage, you'll need to pony up for an AppleTV+ subscription.News
Nanoleaf’s first Matter-compatible bulbs available for pre-order
Nanoleaf's Matter-ready A19 bulb and light strip will ship in April, but you can place an order now.Reviews
The iLife T10s serves up set-and-forget vacuuming and mopping
The T10s's companion app lets you customize everything from when to clean to how much suction to use.Reviews
Campfire Audio Orbit review: Earbuds that take music to the max
There's no active noise cancellation or strong microphones for great phone calls, but these earbuds deliver mind-blowing musical experiences at a great price.News
Wyze’s Lock Bolt can now be unlocked from anywhere
Wyze’s smart deadbolt just gained the ability to use the Wyze Video Doorbell Pro as a Wi-Fi bridge, meaning you can now unlock your door remotely.News
FuboTV drops the TV, rebrands as Fubo
Looking to refresh its image, sports streamer FuboTV now goes by Fubo, and it's debuting a new ad campaign produced by Ryan Reynolds.Reviews
Frndly TV review: Strong value, middling features
Frndly TV offers lots of cable channels for cheap, but the service could use more polish.Reviews
The new HomePod is for Apple users first, smart-home dwellers second
The new HomePod supports Matter, the standard that promises to get rid of walled gardens, but this smart speaker won’t let you entirely escape Apple’s.News
A HomePod with a screen? Your wait just got longer
Apple still has plans for a HomePod smart display, but it probably won't arrive this year, according to the latest buzz.News
Samsung prices its 2023 QD OLEDs (mostly)
On the heels of its LCD pricing announcements, Samsung has finally revealed what five out of its six 2023 QD OLEDs will set you backReviews
Atomi's Smart Coffee Maker with Grinder masters the basics
This simple, easy-to-use, Wi-Fi-connected drip coffee maker features an integrated bean grinder, or you can brew with pre-ground coffee.Reviews
WiZ Mobile Portable Light review: A smart on-the-go mood lamp
This portable lamp from Signify's WiZ brand doubles as a motion detector when grouped with other WiZ lights.Opinion
Belkin's Matter pause doesn’t matter much, at least not yet
Belkin's "step back" from the nascent Matter standard only matters if other smart home manufacturers hit the brakes, too.Feature
The best second-screen apps for watching Major League Baseball
Geek up the grand old game with data feeds, social media, and other interactive enhancements.Reviews
iFi xDSD Gryphon review: One DAC to rule all the hi-res formats
This exquisitely musical mobile DAC/headphone-amp combo renders high-fidelity audio with remarkable detail and is worth every penny of its asking price.News
YouTube TV hikes prices in advance of NFL Sunday Ticket
Get ready to pay more for YouTube TV, which will soon be the new home of NFL Sunday Ticket.Cord-Cutter Confidential
Is Verizon +play a good deal?
Verizon offers free Netflix to promote its subscription marketplace, but caveats apply.News
Roku 4 streaming player won't get any more feature updates
Roku's first 4K-enabled streaming device will still get critical patches, but no more OS or channel updates, Roku says.Feature
Apple Music Classical app: Release date, pricing, and more
Apple is finally dropping the needle on its long-awaited classical music app. Find out when it will arrive, how much it will cost, and more.Reviews
Eufy's Mach V1 Ultra is a fantastic wet/dry stick vacuum
The Mach V1 Ultra all-in-one vacuum and steam mop from Anker's Eufy brand sterilizes floors, as well as itself.Reviews
Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) review: Alexa, try harder
Good design and tight Alexa integration don’t make up mediocre audio reproduction and ineffective noise cancellation.News
Amazon launches a March Madness Hub for Fire TV users
Fire TV users: Say “Alexa, fill my bracket” for an interactive experience that displays your predictions and outcomes during the 2023 NCAA basketball tourney.Reviews
House of Marley Get Together 2 Bluetooth speaker series review
With this trio of exceptional speakers, the heirs of reggae legend Bob Marley prove eco-conscious manufacturing can produce great listening experiences.Reviews
Imilab EC5 Floodlight Camera 2K review: Unique, inexpensive
A first in the outdoor floodlight camera market, the Imilab EC5 pans and tilts, and its very low price makes it easy to overlook its flawed software.Reviews
Fubo review: Lots of sports, lots of caveats
Fubo offers very good, if incomplete, regional sports coverage and an excellent cloud DVR, but its "no hidden fees" promise has fallen by the wayside.Cord-Cutter Confidential
Sports streaming is a mess. Who will clean it up?
Apple, Roku, and reportedly ESPN want to help make sense of sports streaming options, but it won't be easy.Reviews
JBL Bar 1300X review: Wireless surround sound—with a catch
This soundbar's rear surround speakers operate on battery power, rendering them truly wireless. The tradeoff? You must remember to charge them.News
New Ring Battery Doorbell Plus promises higher video resolution
The $180 video doorbell also offers a 150- x 150-degree field of view, but you'll still need a Ring Protect subscription get event recordings.News
The Sonos Era series should cement the company's leadership
Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300 feature Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity. The larger speaker delivers spatial audio from a single cabinet or a two-piece set.Reviews
Platin Audio Monaco 5.1.2 review: Surround sound without wires
We put another WiSA-based wireless speaker system to the test and once again come away impressed.Reviews
Reolink Smart 2K+ Wired WiFi Video Doorbell with Chime review
This doorbell camera streams a high-resolution image over Wi-Fi, or you can connect it via hardwired ethernet. It can record to local storage either way.Reviews