Music and Video - Guides & Reviews

For most people looking to buy a standalone Sonos speaker, the Era 100 is the way to go. It's a feature-rich upgrade to the One and worth the extra $30.

Samsung's QN90C delivers a bright picture, without compromising on clarity or color, and offers one of the most accurate pictures available in 4K TV. 

You don't have to spend a lot on high-quality tech gifts. Through our research and testing, we found eight products we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

If you’re a bit lost by the different Roku models available, we break down the options, compare the features and give you recommendations for every situation.

The QN90B is a dead ringer for last year's excellent QN90A, but a new 14-bit processor delivers better picture quality compared to its predecessor.

Our research uncovered plenty of high-quality, affordable products we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Here are our favorite products under $50.

Our tests show which free YouTube downloader offers safe, high-speed downloads of up to 8K videos and the ability to easily download playlists and channels.

Looking to ditch the pricey cable package to bring Internet-enabled streaming video into your living room? You have plenty of options.

A tight budget doesn't mean you need to fill stockings with a funny coffee mug, socks, or gift card. Here are 12 cool gadgets for less than 50 bucks each.

Here are the wireless headphones that offer the best balance of sound quality, comfort, and wireless range for general viewers, as well as gamers and audiophiles.

The most-wanted tech gifts are all about screens: laptops, smartphones, televisions, tablets, and wearables. We have great options in these categories and more.

Looking to ditch the pricey cable package to bring Internet-enabled streaming video into your living room? You have plenty of options.

Our seven favorite Bluetooth speakers cover a wide range of listening environments and budgets. There's something for everyone.

Our picks for the best music streaming services offer 30+ million of songs, plenty of ways to find music, offline listening and extras that make them stand out.

These 6 Alexa-enable speakers have features that Amazon Echo doesn't, making them better suited for the kitchen, bedroom, beach, family room and more.

You don’t have to spend a bundle to find a fun gift, even at the last minute.

Here are 14 new products that are made more useful with the the addition of  voice control via Amazon's Alexa personal assistant. 

The Xbox One S obviously has remarkable ultra-high definition picture and sound quality. Should you get it?

Move over, Siri. Alexa, Amazon's voice-activated virtual helper, is here to make your life easier, more convenient and more productive.

 With a Google Cardboard headset and your smartphone, you can get your first virtual reality experience for a few dollars. Here's what you need to know.

The Vizio E65-C3 has superior picture quality at a very competitive price, while the Vizio M55-C2 offers the best 4K TV on a budget.

The Japanese tech culture can produce some wacky products. We've found the five craziest ones on the market or in development.

The Shure SE112m+ in-ear headphones not only won by a landslide for comfort and sound, they rang up more than $40 shy of our price ceiling.

The hottest games for the holidays have arrived. Our top picks that are sure to keep gamers of all ages engaged for hours.

Gift giving can be charitable, too. Check out these hot tech gifts that send part of their proceeds to worthy causes.

We've got unique tech gifts for every kind of father with our guide for Father's Day 2014.

The combination of a small sleek design, positive reviews and low price make the Mohu Leaf our pick for the best indoor HDTV antenna.

The gift of tech is sweet any day of the year; on Valentine's Day, make it red (or pink) hot with these 7 great gifts!

These 5 free Windows 8 apps make your convertible laptop/tablet even more useful.

TiVo's new Roamio DVRs give you superior DVR features to those you get with your cable set-top box but are they worth the price?

Nintnedo DS and Wii U have great titles this year that kids will love including the ever-popular Mario and the line-up from Disney's greatest films.

Which next-gen console is right for you or your kids? Check out our breakdown of what the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have to offer.

The 51-inch Samsung PN51F4500 may be bare bones, but it has excellent picture quality, making it the best TV for under $500.

Keep up on the latest news without a TV with our favorite YouTube news channels.

Google delivers a new $35 device to get streaming video to your TV. Can it compete?

Water-resistant gear is available for all our summertime outdoor needs. Here's a list of our favorites.

Dad is not so hard to shop for with these 5 can't-miss tech recommendations for Father's Day gifts.

Look good while listening to your favorite tunes with these blingy headphones.

Get active without worrying about your earbuds falling out with these sports headphone alternatives.

These wireless headphones will let you listen to music without the bothersome cord.

These classic on-ear and over-ear headphones are comfortable, durable and come in many price ranges.

You'll be surprised where you can find free, legal music on the Internet.

Our selection of Valentine's Day gifts are sure to meet any taste.

The Roku Streaming Stick offers the features of a streaming-video set-top box in the form of a plug-in stick.

PlayLater acts as a DVR for streamed video services like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video and HBO Go, as well as network TV.

These kid-friendly games that use Kinect may blur the line between entertainment and education at times, but all are pure fun.

There are plenty of great, inexpensive gadgets and accessories that will delight the recipients on your gift list.

Surprise your significant other with a thoughtful tech gift that combines style and functionality. Need ideas? We’ve rounded up a selection of sure hits.

Our picks of the best noise-cancelling headphones and earphones, spanning price points and technologies. Plus, what to know before you buy.