Audio System

Asus launches $499.99 Chromebook Flip CM5 with AMD Ryzen 5 processors

Asus has released its latest Ryzen-powered Chromebook, the Chromebook Flip CM5. The CM5 has a 15.6-inch screen, and Asus is pushing it as a device for cloud-based gaming. It’s available now at Abt and Newegg starting at $499.99. The most exciting thing is that the CM5 supports both Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now. Of… Read more

Thermaltake Argent H5 Stereo Review: Simple Is as Simple Games

Our Verdict Thermaltake’s Argent H5 Stereo boasts solid build quality, clear sound and a no-nonsense approach that will either meet your needs or leave you wanting more. For + Very comfortable, snug fit + Affordable + Excellent sound out of the box + Attractive, minimalist design Against – 3.5mm only – Mic doesn’t filter out… Read more

Nest Cam Outdoor vs Nest Cam IQ Outdoor: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – When Google-owned Nest announced a redesigned smart home security camera in the form of the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor, it saw the power and intelligence of its Nest Cam IQ Indoor moving outside. The newer model improves upon its predecessor, the Nest Cam Outdoor, with a number of design and feature changes that offer a better,… Read more

How to add voice control to your hi-fi system

Home Advice (Image credit: Bluesound) Voice control isn’t the sole preserve of wireless smart speakers, you know. Barking “Alexa, open Just Eat” at your Echo Dot (or other Alexa speaker), or “Hey Google, what’s in my calendar for today” to your Google Assistant speaker just for the joy of hearing that your schedule is clear,… Read more

It’s official! The first Sonos in-car sound system will feature in the Audi Q4 e-tron

Home News (Image credit: Audi) Audi has taken the wraps off its latest all-electric vehicle and the big news is it’s going to be powered by Sonos. Of course, being an EV it’s actually going to be powered by a battery, but the car’s sound system will be the first to be tuned by the… Read more

Apple’s next Apple TV video streamer could include a built-in speaker

Home News (Image credit: Apple) The Apple HomePod could soon be back from the dead. Not as another standalone wireless speaker, but rather as a built-in audio system for the next Apple TV, Bloomberg reports. The site’s sources say this new version of Apple’s TV box will combine video streaming with a built-in HomePod speaker,… Read more

How to get the best picture and sound from your PlayStation 5

Home Advice (Image credit: Sony) Despite still being in its relative infancy, Sony’s PlayStation 5 games console is already serving up some stunning gaming experiences. The shift up to more consistent true 4K graphics at both 60Hz and, remarkably, 120Hz is joining forces with wider, better use of high dynamic range and the impressive efforts… Read more

Panasonic Soundslayer soundbar review: Does it truly ‘slay’ gaming audio?

(Pocket-lint) – If you want to make a worthwhile difference to the sound of your TV, you’re spoilt for choice where soundbars at the lower end of the budget scale are concerned. Equally, if you feel your games console experience requires a sonic rocket, there are numerous LED-happy gaming soundbars ready to do a job… Read more

Asus Reveals the ROG Maximus XIII Apex for Rocket Lake CPUs

Home News ROG Maximus XIII Apex (Image credit: Asus) Asus has listed the ROG Maximus XIII Apex on its website, implying that the successor to the ROG Maximus XII Apex may be closer than we think. The new iteration to the Apex series has been engineered to tame Intel’s 11th Generation Rocket Lake processors. Built… Read more

McIntosh’s reference car audio system revealed in 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Home News (Image credit: McIntosh / Jeep) McIntosh has released details of its reference in-car audio system, which will feature in the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer SUV, due in mid-2021. This is the latest fruits of the American hi-fi brand and car’s partnership (announced last September), following the launch of the McIntosh sound system inside… Read more

Amazon Fire TV for Auto to debut in two Jeeps next year

Home News (Image credit: Stellantis/Amazon) Soon you’ll be able to watch The Grand Tour using your in-car system. That’s because Amazon’s Fire TV streaming platform is coming to cars, and we now know which models will be the first with Fire TV for Auto on board: the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Both are… Read more

Asus Launches First AMD B550 Thunderbolt 4 Motherboard

Home News ProART B550-Creator (Image credit: Asus) Asus just announced the ProART B550-Creator, the first AM4 motherboard to come with Thunderbolt 4 support. The motherboard will be available next month with a price tag of $299. Like its other ProART motherboards, the ProART B550-Creator arrives with a minimalistic design that features a black exterior accented… Read more

AMD Announces Global Retail Availability of Threadripper Pro

Home News (Image credit: Newegg) AMD announced today that the Threadripper Pro desktop processors, which top out with 64 cores and 128 threads with the Threadripper Pro 3995WX, are now available for purchase worldwide. These chips were previously exclusively available in Lenovo’s ThinkStation P620 workstation that we recently reviewed, but the chips and the accompanying… Read more

Rode’s new compact wireless audio kit records two microphones with one receiver

Rode has released a sequel to its Wireless Go mobile microphone system, the Wireless Go II, which is meant to offer an easy way for video creators to record audio from two people at once. Like its predecessor, the Go II is a compact wireless microphone pack designed for the creator who wants a lighter… Read more

Samsung 4K and 8K TV choices for 2021: Pick the best TV for you

(Pocket-lint) – If you’re looking for a new television and want one of the finest pictures on the market, then Samsung’s range is sure to be on your list. There are QLED TVs from the past few years, and in 2021, Samsung introduced the next-gen Neo QLED, powered by Mini LED tech, as well as… Read more