Audio/Video

This 11-year-old streaming device is still better than any Roku or Fire TV

• Audio/Video
• Nvidia Shield TV Pro
• Technology
• Video Streaming

This 11-year-old streaming device is still better than any Roku or Fire TV

Cory Gunther April 6, 2026

The NVIDIA Shield is running strong for a decade plus.

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10 reasons a hi-fi system is still worth buying

• Audio
• Audio/Video
• Retro Computing
• Speakers
• Technology

10 reasons a hi-fi system is still worth buying

Sydney Butler April 5, 2026

The only way to do your music justice.

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Why retailers love selling you $100 HDMI cables (and why you shouldn’t buy them)

• Audio/Video
• Monitors
• Technology
• TVs
• Video Streaming

Why retailers love selling you $100 HDMI cables (and why you shouldn’t buy them)

Sydney Butler April 5, 2026

Don't pay for snake oil.

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Apple’s best streaming device isn’t the Apple TV, it’s the Mac Mini

• Apple Mac Mini (M4)
• Apple TV 4K
• Audio/Video
• Technology
• Video Streaming

Apple’s best streaming device isn’t the Apple TV, it’s the Mac Mini

Tim Brookes April 4, 2026

It's hard to justify an Apple TV 4K when you see what the Mac mini can do.

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Samsung’s 2026 OLED and The Frame Pro TV prices give it an edge over LG

• Audio/Video
• Samsung
• Technology

Samsung’s 2026 OLED and The Frame Pro TV prices give it an edge over LG

Jon Fingas April 2, 2026

OLED models start at $1,200.

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Stop falling for the “Dolby Atmos” label on soundbars—it’s almost always a lie

• Amazon Basics Stereo 2.0 Speakers
• Audio
• Audio/Video
• Soundbar
• Technology

Stop falling for the “Dolby Atmos” label on soundbars—it’s almost always a lie

Jorge A. Aguilar April 2, 2026

Dolby Atmos is a great label to have on a soundbar, but the badge has been used...

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Optical audio is killing your soundbar’s best features—switch to HDMI instead

• Audio/Video
• Soundbar
• Technology
• TVs
• Video Streaming

Optical audio is killing your soundbar’s best features—switch to HDMI instead

Nick Lewis March 31, 2026

HDMI cables might not sound as fancy as optical audio cables, but they're they're superior in every...

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Stop struggling with quiet streaming dialogue and just buy a soundbar

• Audio/Video
• Smart Speaker
• Soundbar
• Speakers
• Technology
• Video Streaming

Stop struggling with quiet streaming dialogue and just buy a soundbar

Nick Lewis March 29, 2026

Can't hear your favorite TV show? There is an easy fix.

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You’re probably using this audio format without realizing it

• Audio
• Audio/Video
• Media
• Open Source
• Technology

You’re probably using this audio format without realizing it

David J. Buck March 28, 2026

Exploring a forgotten and underappreciated media format: Ogg Vorbis

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