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Many of us want home-theater surround sound, but space and budget can be a hurdle. Soundbars are a low-profile, big-impact option that will enhance your audio experience at an affordable price. The Vizio V-Series 2.0 Compact Soundbar features two full-range speakers with DTS Virtual:X sound enhancement and has been optimized for 4K HDR content with …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Apple’s AirPods Pro with the new MagSafe-compatible charging case are now available for $190 at most retailers, including Amazon, Walmart and others. But you should pay special attention to which version of the AirPods Pro that you pick. While there isn’t anything new about the headphones …

Apple’s new AirPods 3 have richer audio, a sleeker design with easier touch controls, better battery life, water-resistance and wireless charging. So there’s no reason to buy the older second-geon AirPods, right? Wrong.  Yes, the AirPods 3 are a notable improvement over their predecessors. But the 2019 AirPods still offer the core experience that’s made Apple’s wireless earbuds such a hit. They …

With so many of us working from home or moving back and forth to the office, every space is a meeting space. That means space matters more than ever, as your desk could be a coffee table in a living room or a shared space in an office at any given moment. If your work has you frequently on calls, …

We’ve been programmed to keep our favorite gadgets away from water at all costs, especially if it’s an expensive piece of tech. But with most Apple Watch models, you don’t have to worry about getting it a little wet while washing your hands or if you forget to take it off before jumping into a swimming pool. Heck, all of …

Apple’s head of software engineering, Craig Federighi, took to a stage in Lisbon, Portugal, to defend the way his company manages its popular App Store, and its tight control over the iPhone and iPad. In a public speech, which is a rare moment for any Apple executive outside one of the company’s presentations, Federighi reiterated the company’s arguments that sideloading could …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Many of us haven’t ditched the disk, and for good reason. Streaming services often change up what is available or offer little in the way of features, like director commentary or behind-the-scenes clips. If you’re building a home entertainment space with the latest in technology, …

Amazon has relinquished more than $61 million to settle claims by the Federal Trade Commission that it withheld tips from over 140,000 of it Amazon Flex drivers for more than two years. And now the agency is sending the settlement money to the drivers, the FTC announced Tuesday.  The FTC alleged in a lawsuit it filed earlier this year that Amazon …

If there’s one thing that every party needs, it’s music and lighting. And withBlack Friday looming, you can expect the prices for portable speakers in particular to start dropping. The Ortizan portable Bluetooth speaker caught my eye today with features like waterproof protection and multi-color LED lights that pulse with your music. This speaker looks like a lot of fun, …

Electronics and water don’t mix well, but phones and wearables have grown a bit more durable in recent years. That includes the new third-generation AirPods and the AirPods Pro, both of which are water-resistant but not waterproof. That’s an important distinction, and it essentially means you shouldn’t shower or swim with your Apple earbuds in — but don’t panic if you get …