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Despite attempts to turn them into keyboard-less laptops, tablets remain primarily media consumption devices for most users. Sony’s new HT-AX7 Bluetooth speaker promises to expand on that use by transforming your tablet into a portable home theater with a pair of detachable satellite speakers.One of the sacrifices made so that tablets can become thinner, lighter, and easier to travel with is that their tightly packed interiors don’t leave much room inside for large speakers. Your tablet can probably still fill a room with…

Giant party speakers are the easiest way to bring the tunes to wherever your guests are hanging out, but once everyone has gone home, you’re probably not going to drag it around to listen to NPR every morning. They’re usually only rolled out for specific occasions, but Sony’s latest party speaker is useful for more than just parties or karaoke, as it can also be used as a standing soundbar for your TV.Image: SonyStanding a little over 28-inches tall, the new SRS-XV800 stretches the definition of a portable wireless…

Razer Leviathan V2 Pro MSRP $400.00 “The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro is the best PC soundbar you can buy, but that assumes you want a PC soundbar in the first place.” Pros Head tracking works great Balanced subwoofer sound Razer Synapse is excellent Easy to control Cons Limited to PC…

Dell and Alienware may not seem like the first choice when looking for good gaming headset deals but right now, there’s a rare discount on the Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset. Usually priced at $200, it’s down to $180 for a limited time only at Dell. While this is a relatively modest discount, this headset really doesn’t see price cuts often and it’s definitely worth your money. If you’re keen to learn more, keep on reading or hit the buy button to get straight to purchasing it. Why you should buy the…

Without putting too much thought into it, when thinking of getting yourself a new pair of wireless earbuds the mind kind of heads straight in the direction of Apple’s omnipresent white AirPods — especially if you’re an Apple user. But when deciding on which pair of AirPods is best for you, the main choices are the latest generations of the company’s two offerings, the AirPods 3 and the AirPods Pro 2. But which should you choose? The classic, semi-open designed third-generation AirPods received a major update in 2021…

Elon Musk-run Tesla is reportedly working to integrate Dolby Atmos in its electric cars, to deliver better surround sound.Dolby Laboratories created the surround sound technology called Dolby Atmos. According to the company, it is described as “expanding on existing surround sound systems by adding height channels, allowing sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects," reports Electrek.Although it has been around for ten years, it was first integrated into movie theatres, then high-end home theatres, and now…

Hotstar — now Disney+ Hotstar — has finally caught up with the times. Over five years after its launch, India's biggest streaming service, by some metrics, is finally offering Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Prior to this, Hotstar was limited to stereo sound. For now though, it's restricted to just the Star Wars series The Mandalorian, and available only on Disney+ Hotstar apps for Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. And it's also being slowly rolled out, as was the case with the beta rollout of the Disney+ Hotstar app. We…

If you're shopping for a high-end home entertainment audio system and you have a generous budget, there isn't any shortage of options. Many people would opt for a multi-speaker system powered by a proper home theatre amplifier, but this also involves a complicated setup and installation process, including mounting the speakers and running power and audio cables around your room. You might therefore want a soundbar for its ease of setup and use, even if you're willing to splurge a bit.The Sony HT-A7000 soundbar is meant…