Most of the other features and settings are accessible with the bar’s remote and onboard display, but it’s usually easier to use the SmartThings app. The basic layout lets you choose the sound mode (I generally stick to Standard), adjust the EQ, engage enhancements like Active Voice Amplifier, and set channel levels. I appreciate Samsung’s […]
My old fan was loud and cranky, but the new one on its highest fan setting offers a reasonable whir. (It’s rated for 80 or 110 cubic feet per minute, or CFM.) It’s powered by Home Depot’s smart home platform, Hubspace, which I’ve previously not had a good experience with (I was never able to […]
Speaker Mike Johnson may face a leadership challenge in the new year after angering conservatives in the House. Republicans are running up against the Dec. 20 deadline to pass a stopgap appropriations bill to fund the federal government, or else a partial shutdown could be triggered. Despite operating with a Republican majority since the 2022 […]
What’s perhaps most remarkable about the prized and fetishised sound of Abbey Road Studios is that to a certain extent it relies on various bits of homemade, one-of-a-kind equipment that looks, to the untrained eye, like it might be more at home in a quiet corner of the set of Doctor Who. “The first thing […]
‘Tis the season to stock up on smart home gear. Whether you are looking to expand your own setup or searching for a good gift for a smart home newbie, there are some great discounts right now on smart speakers, locks, lights, and even smart trashcans. Here, I’ve rounded up some of my top picks […]
I’ve seen this week, people are taking the lyrics of Kendrick Lamar’s GNX and really holding space with that, and feeling power in that. But whether you’re into DJ MUSTAAAAARRRRRRRRD! or the Wicked soundtrack, you’re not going to get really into it without good speakers. And that’s why you’ll be really into these home audio Black […]
Nothing cures a slump like a big win. That’s exactly what Sonos needed from the new Arc Ultra. Built on the bones of the already great Sonos Arc (9/10, WIRED Recommends), the Ultra is slimmer, clearer, bassier, and more immersive for just $100 more, and it is the first product launched in what Sonos claims […]
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sonos speakers are known worldwide for their sound quality and for pioneering and popularizing whole-home audio systems. The Santa Barbara, Calif.-based company’s original speakers were among the first to support Wi-Fi connectivity, the ability to play […]
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › If you’ve finally decided to give vinyl a shot (or want to dust off your old collection), you’ll need to hook your turntable up to a good pair of speakers. To truly experience sonic excellence, every […]
Nothing says it’s the holiday season like a brand-new Amazon device. Amazon has been expanding its product lineups left and right this year, from its speaker options with the revived Echo Spot to a relaunch of the entire Kindle line (with some hiccups). Now the Echo Show family is getting a big update. Literally—it’s getting […]
