Tag: author_name|Billy Steele

Sennheiser’s Ambeo Soundbar Mini crams 3D audio in a Beam-like design

When Sennheiser debuted the original Ambeo Soundbar in 2019, it was the company’s only living room speaker to carry its immersive audio tech. It was also very expensive at $2,500. That model, now dubbed the Ambeo Soundbar Max, is still $2,000 and its big sonic chops come in a massively…

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JBL takes on Sonos with its multi-room Authentics home speakers

Sonos may be synonymous with WiFi-equipped multi-room speakers, but plenty of companies have introduced their take on those products since the Play:1 arrived in 2013. Today, JBL announced its new Authentics series, a lineup of three connected speakers that offer a lot of what we’ve come to rely on from…

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Solo Stove introduces a $349 gas-only version of its Pi pizza oven

Solo Stove may have made its name with fire pits, but the company also sells pizza ovens. Today, it’s adding a second model: the Pi Prime. This version offers the same overall design and features from the original dual-fuel Pi, a total package that earned a spot on best pizza…

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Kamado Joe Konnected Joe review: A highly versatile smart grill

Typically, smart grills equal pellet grills. While pellet models played a key role in popularizing connected outdoor cooking, there are plenty of other options for controlling and monitoring things from the comforts of your living room. After introducing a smart controller for its ceramic grills in 2018, Kamado Joe released…

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Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds review: Striving for perfection

With its lineup of 1000X devices, Sony continually sets itself apart from the competition in both earbuds and headphones. Just when it seems like others may be gaining ground, the company adds new features or improves audio quality to keep the top spot on many best lists. Today, Sony is…

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How to stream the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

It’s a sporting spectacle that only happens once every four years. The FIFA Women’s World Cup returns this week as the United States Women’s National Team seeks a historic third-straight title. Will the US be able to repeat the magic it unlocked in 2015 and 2019? Is it finally “coming…

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