Hardware & Devices
'Sonos 27' brings a refreshed UI to the app and lets AI agents control your system
Sonos is embracing AI in its next major software update.
Sonos' Ace Ultra headphones can swap audio with any Sonos speaker
The upgraded headphones also feature improved ANC and longer battery life.
How to organize and group your Safari tabs in macOS 27
Apple's latest desktop OS can make your tabs much neater, if you want it to.
Atlas' brain-monitoring wearable tells you how much you're in the moment
Atlas says its new wearable EEG will be able to tell you where your attention is through the day.
Sonos introduces new headphones, soundbar, and software in its biggest announcement in years
At an event in New York City, Sonos announced two new audio products - the Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar and Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, details of which were found in an FCC filing i…
Tim Cook’s legacy isn’t just phones, it’s politics
As much as any Apple product released during his time as CEO, Tim Cook's tenure will be remembered for its ruthlessly efficient tight-rope walk between an autocrat in China and a …
The pros and cons of using a TV as your computer monitor
In the age‑old debate over whether a TV can truly replace a computer monitor, several important differences in design and performance set the two apart.
John Ternus takes over as Apple’s new CEO
The multitrillion-dollar home of the iPhone, Mac, and so many other tech gadgets has a new leaader, as Tim Cook has been replaced as CEO as of September 1st by former hardware bos…
Florida blocks Flock cams on state highways
Florida is banning Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers across state highways, as reported earlier by NBC News and local news outlet WUSF. In a memo on Monday, …
Mozilla launches ad blocking for Firefox on iOS
Mozilla is officially launching ad blocking for Firefox on iOS today, after testing the feature over the past few weeks. The new built-in option will block most third-party ads an…
Roku’s first OLED TVs undercut the midrange competition
Just a few weeks ago the only midrange OLED options available were from LG and Samsung. But after Sony officially announced the Bravia 6 last week, Roku has now launched its first…
Nvidia’s DLSS 5, explained
Nvidia knows that DLSS 5 left a bad first impression. In March, many gamers took one look at Resident Evil Requiem protagonist Grace Ashcroft's DLSS 5-ified face and declared it A…
Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 arrives September 3rd and requires serious GPU horsepower
Nvidia is officially launching DLSS 5 this week, following a divisive announcement in March where we likened the AI upscaling tech to a "real-time generative AI filter for video g…
Get ready for a really busy month of smartphones
We're not even half a day into September, and two new smartphones have already launched: the Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra. We're expecting more this week, as the IFA trade show kicks …
Roku is expanding its premium TV lineup with its first OLEDs
Roku has announced its first OLED TVs, available this fall from Amazon starting at $999.
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 launches with NBA 2K27 on September 3, but there's little reason for excitement
NVIDIA's controversial DLSS 5 finally arrives this week, but there's little reason to celebrate it.
You can use your phone as a Roku remote (and it's free)
If you've lost your Roku remote but would still like to watch something on TV, the Roku mobile app is the answer.
Sonos Open House: Live updates from the company's September 2026 product launch
Are you ready for some speakers and some AI?
Poco’s F9 Ultra pairs an ultra-bright display with a glowing Bose subwoofer
Xiaomi spinoff brand Poco has partnered with Bose for the second year in a row for its flagship F9 Pro and Ultra phones. The F9 phones double down on amped up audio, with a light-…
Poco's F9 Ultra is a midrange phone with a flagship processor and a 185Hz display
Poco's newest smartphone isn't headed to the US, but you might want it to.
Sony Bravia Theater Trio review: The three-piece soundbar alternative
The Bravia Theater Trio is a capable three-piece option for larger TVs, but you'll need additional gear for truly immersive sound and adequate bass.
What Android looked like in 2008 vs. today
Early Androids were the tech equivalent of alternative rock. iPhones were far too mainstream for some of us, and Android felt like home.
A day-one briefing for Apple’s new CEO
Executive Summary, Day One 📁 Inbox 5:05AMTo: Ternus, John <jternus@apple.com>Reply-to: CEO-transition-team@apple.com Welcome to your first day as CEO! Hopefully …
JBL takes on Sonos with new multi-room Cove speakers
JBL is well known for its portable bluetooth and party speakers, but now it's also stepping into the world of connected whole-home audio. The JBL Cove series of speakers introduce…