Dedicated music players may seem like a relic of the past, but products like the Echo Nano suggest there's still demand, is this the new turntable of 2026?
Desktop speakers have become increasingly important as more people work, game and consume media from a single setup. With Hi-Res support, bi-amplified drivers, subwoofer expansion and extensive EQ customization, the Creative XF1 aims to offer features typically found in more expensive desktop audio systems while remaining under the $200 mark. The around $200 is right in the sweet spot for most users, so this should be a hit!
A 15% discount makes Woojer's premium haptic gear considerably more affordable, especially on the higher-end Vest 4 and MAT. For gamers, movie fans, VR users, or anyone curious about haptic audio, this sale offers one of the better opportunities to experience technology that adds a physical dimension to sound instead of simply making it louder.
Finding speakers that deliver powerful sound without introducing vibration into a nearby turntable can be a challenge. Victrola's Soundstage tackles that problem with a purpose-built design while adding modern features like Auracast and Bluetooth, making it an appealing all-in-one solution for vinyl listeners who want a cleaner, simpler setup.
My Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 one-year review ends where the original began: even against the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra, these are still the premium ANC headphones I’d buy with my own money.
The Final UX3000 take a different approach than many Sony and Bose ANC headphones: noise cancellation isn’t their biggest strength. Instead, they stand out with crisp highs, controlled bass, lightweight construction and balanced sound that competes surprisingly well with more expensive wireless headphones.
I went shopping for an R36S replacement expecting to buy the $90 MANGMI Air Y. I ended up spending $162.99 on the 4GB Air Y Pro instead — because the jump from Snapdragon 662 to Snapdragon 865, dual sticks and stereo sound makes the extra money almost comically easy to justify.
Our ELEHEAR Delight vs. Beyond Pro comparison shows two impressive OTC AI hearing aids, with the Delight winning on discreet design and the Beyond Pro offering better performance in noisy environments.
Modern retro handhelds from AYN, Retroid, and Anbernic absolutely destroy the Nintendo 3DS XL on raw performance, but that's not the comparison that matters. The 3DS was built around two physical screens, touch controls, and games designed specifically for that hardware. More than a decade later, that's exactly why newer and dramatically more powerful handhelds still haven't replaced mine.
Which retro handhelds have the best resale value? AYN devices can hold surprisingly close to their original price, while Retroid, AYANEO and Anbernic handhelds follow very different depreciation curves—and that can determine whether you should buy new or used.
After 15 years of installing smart homes, my standards have gotten simpler: make something easier, work every time, and stay out of the way. From Roku and WiiM to mesh Wi-Fi and soundbars, the best smart home tech isn’t always the smartest — it’s the stuff you never have to think about.
Premium TVs still look incredible. The problem for Sony, Samsung and everyone else charging thousands is that cheap TVs stopped looking bad—and for a lot of people, “good enough” has gotten really, really good.
The SMSL SU-1, Fosi Q6 and AIYIMA DAC A7 are three of the best DACs under $100, but they're built for very different systems. We compare eight budget DACs to find the best choices for stereo systems, desktop speakers, subwoofers, headphones and gaming.
From the $60 TrimUI Brick and Anbernic RG40XX V to the Snapdragon 865 MANGMI AIR Y Pro and flagship AYANEO Pocket DMG, we compare the best vertical retro handheld upgrades for R36S owners in 2026.
Large subwoofers have always been one of the biggest compromises in home theater. You go big or you go home, so what do you pick? Because they deliver incredible bass, but they also consume valuable floor space and can be difficult to integrate into modern living rooms and theaters. Klipsch's new Reference Premiere Compact lineup attempts to solve that problem by packaging high-output performance into significantly smaller sealed enclosures.