Sonos owners are finally getting a less frustrating app, but the rollout comes with a catch

The Sonos app is adding clearer navigation, customizable speaker sorting, and redesigned iOS volume controls, but the phased release could take two weeks to reach every user.

Skullcandy serves Bose tuning and some peppy colors on its new Crusher 1080 ANC headphones

Skullcandy’s Crusher 1080 ANC brings its signature feel-it bass together with Bose noise cancellation and spatial audio for $279.99.

Spotify’s new conversational AI can play tracks you request and answer your music questions

Spotify is rolling out a conversational AI feature that can play requested tracks, answer music questions, and refine selections through follow-up prompts.

Baseus Inspire XC1 review: I tested these Bose-tuned earbuds, and now I’m an open-ear convert

Earclip buds either demand a sky-high asking price for a refined package, or water down the audio experience. For $130, the Baseus Inspire XC1 strike the middle ground quite handsomely.

Your dead TV may be far less broken than it looks

A repair technician claims a minor backlight fault can make some televisions appear completely dead, potentially pushing owners toward replacement before they discover that the underlying problem may still be repairable.

Google Home Speaker (2026) review: Smarter and punchier, with a subscription pinch

The latest edition of the Google Home Speaker serves a compelling mix of rewarding voice controls, surprisingly punchy audio output, and the most advanced suite of smart home features that you can get on a speaker under a $100 budget.

Razer dressed its gaming earbuds for PS5 and Xbox, then priced them surprisingly well

Razer’s new $99 gaming earbuds bring low-latency wireless audio to Xbox and PS5, although multi-console owners may find one version considerably more useful.

Your next Spotify song could soon carry an AI warning label, and the music industry is all for it

The music industry wants Spotify and Apple Music to label AI-generated songs, giving listeners greater transparency as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in music production.

Your YouTube playlists can now become actual TV shows, but there’s a catch you need to know

YouTube Shows lets YPP creators organize videos into seasons and episodes, convert playlists into structured series, and unlock “Continue Watching” placement.

Sony returns to the professional IEM market with the IER-M500

Sony has launched the IER-M500 professional in-ear monitors, featuring a new dynamic driver, high passive noise isolation, detachable cable, and stage-ready design for musicians and performers.