TCL built a 22-speaker soundbar for turning living rooms into movie theaters, but it’s skipping the US

TCL's new Q95K soundbar packs 22 speakers, 1420W of power, and Bang & Olufsen tuning into an 11.1.4 channel system, though it's China-only for now.

Surround sound speaker channel numbers explained: Bigger isn't always better

Then you might be wondering what surround sound channel numbers mean. Most systems are either broken down into an X.Y or ...

Bose Goes Big on Bluetooth Speakers, Dropping the 2nd Gen SoundLink Micro to an All-Time Low in All Colorways

The Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a palm-sized speaker with a silicone body and a strap on the back for ...
CNN

The best portable Bluetooth speakers of 2026, tested by editors

The best portable Bluetooth speakers can elevate any scenario, whether you’re looking to amp up your next house party, enjoy some quality audio on the roof or beach or have a sufficiently loud backing ...

Up In Flames

It might seem counterintuitive, but fire has actually long been used to preserve wood. Take, for example, a centuries-old ...
Android Police

I'm ditching Google's new Home Speaker for a 6-year-old Nest Audio, and the specs prove I'm right

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...
ZDNet

Google Home Speaker vs. Amazon Echo Dot Max: I compared the $99 smart hubs by the specs

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Android Authority

The new Google Home Speaker is a slap in the face to Nest Audio users

Google is completely revamping its smart home ecosystem around Gemini, and a tiny orb will be the face of the overhaul. It’s the Google Home Speaker, a spherical and stylish speaker that’s made to fit ...
9to5google

Google has ended Nest Mini and Nest Audio production, discontinuing both speakers

Google has confirmed that it has ended production of the Nest Mini and Nest Audio, its 5+ year old smart speakers, as the Google Home speaker is now replacing both devices. The Nest Mini, launched in ...
Ars Technica

Ten months later, the $100 Google Home Speaker is finally available for preorder

Good things take time, but not all things that take time are good. The jury is still out on the Google Home Speaker, but it certainly took a while to arrive. After announcing its new speaker last ...
Esquire

Bose Finally Launched the Perfect Home Speaker

In 2022, we were obsessed with the Sonos Move. Two years later, we dubbed the (then new) Sonos Arc Ultra the best soundbar of the year. For a moment, Sonos was the king for a day with voice-activated ...
Wall Street Journal

BoseLifestyle Ultra Speaker

WSJ Buy Side is The Wall Street Journal’s research and commerce team. Our commerce content is distinct from our newsroom coverage. We earn a commission from some links in our articles. Learn more. The ...