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This psychedelic Bluetooth speaker is so close to being my ideal sound system

With one of the more unique looks of any Bluetooth speaker I've tested, the Gemtones Max will thrill you with a light show other devices can't match.

The Bose Soundlink Max.
This hardy Bluetooth speaker I tested has a minimalist design but big sound, and its on sale now
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This $89 Hisense soundbar deal at Walmart will upgrade any home TV setup
Marshall Woburn 3 kept in the living room.
I finally found a Bluetooth speaker that pumps out loud sound - and looks good doing it
Close up of Vizio soundbar on a TV stand
One of the best cheap soundbars I've tested sounds as good as models twice its price
GOTRAX 4 electric scooter

This psychedelic Bluetooth speaker is so close to being my ideal sound system

With one of the more unique looks of any Bluetooth speaker I've tested, the Gemtones Max will thrill you with a light show other devices can't match.
12 hours ago by Jack Wallen in Speakers
The Bose Soundlink Max.

This hardy Bluetooth speaker I tested has a minimalist design but big sound, and its on sale now

The Bose Soundlink Max offers everything a portable speaker should: volume, sound clarity, and a rugged form factor. And it's $100 off ahead of the holidays.
1 day ago by Jack Wallen in Speakers
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This $89 Hisense soundbar deal at Walmart will upgrade any home TV setup

Typically sold for $180, the Hisense soundbar and wireless subwoofer duo have been discounted at Walmart for their lowest price yet -- and it makes a great gift.
1 day ago by Kerry Wan in Speakers
Marshall Woburn 3 kept in the living room.

I finally found a Bluetooth speaker that pumps out loud sound - and looks good doing it

The Marshall Woburn 3 costs more than its feature set might suggest, but the powerful performance and elegant look make it a solid buy, especially for $80 off.
3 days ago by Prakhar Khanna in Speakers
Close up of Vizio soundbar on a TV stand

One of the best cheap soundbars I've tested sounds as good as models twice its price

I recently tried out the $249 Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE, and it has some of the best surround sound from a soundbar in this price range.
6 days ago by Allison Murray in Speakers
Black Bluetooth speaker with a blue and white diagonal background

Anker issues recall for three Bluetooth speakers due to fire risk - stop using them now

Faulty lithium-ion batteries in these speakers spur Anker's third recall this year. Here's what you should do.
1 week ago by Cesar Cadenas in Speakers
GOTRAX 4 electric scooter

This portable Bluetooth speaker might not be a Bose or JBL, but it still delivers the bass

If you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker with some punch, IP67 waterproofing, and flashy lights to boot, the Earfun Uboom X has you covered.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Speakers
GOTRAX 4 electric scooter

I've tested dozens of Bluetooth speakers, and the bass on this one nearly knocked me off my feet

If you're looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker that packs a serious low-end punch, the Brane X delivers the bass and then some.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Speakers
Teufel Fender Bluetooth speaker

One of the most immersive speakers I've tested is still on sale after Cyber Monday

The Fender Rockster Cross is a powerful Bluetooth speaker that can fill large spaces with amazing sound, and its sale price is hard to beat.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Speakers
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The best Sam's Club Cyber Monday deals of 2024 still available

Cyber Monday may be over, but some deals are still live at Sam's Club, so you can still save on laptops, TVs, and household appliances.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in Home & Office
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Best Cyber Monday TV deals still available 2024: My 70+ favorite sales on QLED, OLED, 4K, & more

I'm a TV reviewer, and I found the best Cyber Monday deals on TVs from Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, and more that are still available now.
1 week ago by Taylor Clemons in TVs
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Cyber Monday 2024 soundbar and speaker deals still available: Save on Sonos, Bose, Sony, and more

Cyber Monday is officially over, but you can still save on soundbars, speakers, subwoofers, and more with these leftover deals from Beats, Sony, Sonos, and more.
1 week ago by Jada Jones in Speakers
Bose Smart Soundbar (2024) with the Bose Ultra Open earbuds and soundbar remote

This is the soundbar I recommend if you have limited space at home (and it's $100 off)

The Bose Smart Soundbar is compact and great for smaller spaces, but it still delivers powerful audio and booming bass. You can still snag it for $100 off the typical sale price
1 week ago by Jada Jones in Home Entertainment
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My top 7 Cyber Monday deals are all are hovering near all-time low prices

Some of the year's best tech products have landed steep discounts for Cyber Monday this year. I've personally tested all seven of the products on this list, and they're outstanding.
1 week ago by Jason Hiner in Innovation
Close-up of a speaker for the SteelSeries Arena 9. It is on a wall shelf next to a few RPG rule books and merch from the 2018 Netflix revival of She-Ra

Save $120 on the SteelSeries Arena 9 surround sound system at during Amazon's Cyber Monday sale

The SteelSeries Arena 9 can connect with up to three devices simultaneously, making it an excellent choice for multi-use media spaces. And you can save $120 when you buy it at Amazon during their Cyber Monday sale event.
1 week ago by Taylor Clemons in Speakers
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