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The 17 best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2025
The Bluetooth speaker space is oversaturated at this point. We set out to find the best portable Bluetooth speakers across a number of different price ranges and uses cases. These are our favorites.
Jon Turi03.18.2025
Apple reportedly plans to add a live-translation feature to AirPods
Apple is reportedly going to give AirPods the ability to translate your conversations automatically.
Ian Carlos Campbell03.14.2025
Sonos reportedly scraps its long-expected streaming video device
Amid its recovery from last year's app debacle, Sonos has ditched plans to enter the streaming video device market for the time being.
Kris Holt03.13.2025
The best wireless earbuds for 2025
It's safe to say the wireless earbuds space is pretty saturated. We've tested and reviewed dozens of models; these are our top picks.
Billy Steele03.10.2025
8510085100Technics AZ100 review: Supreme sound quality and a unique Bluetooth tool
Technics' magnetic fluid drivers deliver big, immersive audio performance in its latest model.
Billy Steele03.05.2025
The best earbuds for Android devices in 2025
We've tested and reviewed dozens of wireless earbuds to figure out the best AirPods alternatives for Android fans.
Jeff Dunn02.20.2025
8010080100Noble FoKus Rex5 review: Incredible sound, if you’re willing to pay for it
The FoKus Rex5 are expensive and far from a complete package.
Billy Steele02.12.2025
7910079100Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: Apple's first earbuds with heart-rate tracking
Apple’s first earbuds with heart-rate tracking aren’t AirPods, but they offer a lot of the same features via a major design overhaul from Beats.
Billy Steele02.11.2025
Sonos will cut 'about 200' jobs in restructuring
Sonos is embarking on a restructuring plan that will eliminate about 200 positions at the company.
Anna Washenko02.06.2025
The best soundbars to boost your TV audio in 2025
Here’s a list of the best soundbars you can buy as chosen by Engadget editors, plus tips on what to look for while shopping.
Billy Steele02.03.2025
Korg joins the turntable craze with portable options for archiving, DJing and more
The legendary synth maker is trying its hand at turntables, but these run on AA batteries and have built-in speakers.
Billy Steele01.23.2025
8210082100Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: Excellent sound comes at a high price
Bowers & Wilkins continues its lineage of great audio, but there are some weaknesses on its latest earbuds.
Billy Steele01.22.2025
Sonos' chief product officer is also leaving the company
Sonos is continuing to clean house as the company recovers from the hits it took following a disastrous mobile app redesign last year.
Anna Washenko01.16.2025
The best smart speakers for 2025
Here's a list of the best smart speakers you can buy, for every budget, plus tips and tricks on how to choose the right one for you.
Nathan Ingraham01.13.2025
Samsung isn't talking about Eclipsa Audio at CES 2025
Want to know more about Samsung's Eclipsa Audio? So do I.
Billy Steele01.10.2025
Audio-Technica debuts earbuds with a whopping 25 hours of battery life at CES 2025
25 hours of battery life on a charge? Audio-Technica says that's no problem on its latest ANC earbuds.
Billy Steele01.08.2025
Technics AZ100 earbuds hands-on: Magnetic fluid drivers deliver a big audio boost
Technics developed new driver technology to further improve sound quality on its latest wireless earbuds.
Billy Steele01.08.2025
LG xboom speakers hands-on: Built with the help of will.i.am and a dash of AI
LG teamed up with will.i.am on three different portable speakers. We got a listen at CES 2025.
Billy Steele01.07.2025
HDMI version 2.2 adds support for bandwidth of up to 96Gbps
At CES 2025, the HDMI Forum has announced HDMI version 2.2 which includes new support for bandwidth of up to 96Gbps and new certified Ultra96 cables.
Sam Rutherford01.06.2025
Shure put a two-channel audio interface inside its latest MV7 microphone
Shure's latest USB-C mic will allow podcasters to ditch the mixer for a two-channel setup.
Billy Steele01.06.2025