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Last updated: April 2022
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Exclusive: this is the new budget soundbar from Sonos
A year after revealing the Sonos Roam, I scooped yet another of the company’s upcoming products. In this exclusive report, I share extensive details (including price, design, and features) of a new entry-level soundbar that Sonos plans to release in the coming weeks.
It’s hard to believe Samsung’s new, matte The Frame is actually a TV
For its 2022 edition of The Frame TV, Samsung switched a matte, anti-reflective display. I captured photos of the unique TV, which looks more like genuine wall art than ever before, and examine its appealing features and tradeoffs in this hands-on preview.
My own phone number is spam texting me
In late March 2022, many Verizon customers — myself included — began receiving spam texts that originated from their own phone number. This is my original story on the bizarre situation, which prompted a response from Verizon.
The LinkBuds are Sony’s strangest earbuds in years — and surprisingly good
It takes just one look at Sony’s LinkBuds to notice their unconventional design. These earbuds have a hole cutout that’s meant to help keep you aware of your surroundings. But most surprising of all is their brilliant performance on voice calls.
Making sense of new TV features in 2022
Every year after the Consumer Electronics Show, there can be a new pile of buzzwords and technology shorthand that go up and over the head of many consumers — even when those acronyms often describe meaningful advancements that are worth knowing about.
Where is Spotify Hi-Fi?
Spotify promised to roll out lossless streaming by the end of 2021, but it never happened. Here’s my analysis of the company’s still-to-come “Spotify Hi-Fi” feature and a look at the high-quality streaming tiers offered by competitors including Apple Music and Amazon Music.
Apple Music’s spatial audio is sometimes amazing but mostly inconsistent
Apple rolled out immersive, Dolby Atmos-powered music streaming in mid-2021. In this report, I examine different spatial audio songs and cover what makes them different — and sometimes worse — than their traditional stereo versions.
Exclusive: this is the Sonos Roam
In early March 2021, I revealed details about the first truly portable speaker from Sonos, the Roam. Still unannounced at the time, my report at The Verge accurately divulged the device’s name, price, and features — and I also published the first images of the Roam.
Bose Frames Tempo review
Bose’s sporty shades offer good sound, a steady fit, and total awareness
A recent written review of Bose’s audio sunglasses. I put the Frames Tempo through a lengthy hike and other outdoor test cases to see how they fare in comfort, sound quality, and more.