We're in Las Vegas with two ears and a heart, on the search for the best in immersive open earbuds, portable Bluetooth speakers, powered stereo setups, and more. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. When it comes to audio systems at CES, held January 6-9 in Las Vegas, we always hope to find new ways companies have found to make music feel bigger without making your life harder. Sometimes that means earbuds you pull out of your pocket to pull previously unheard details out of tracks. Sometimes that means a wireless headset that considers limited bandwidth a personal insult.

Gear Audio These are the 67 best audio deals we've found for Black Friday, with editor-approved picks for every budget (updated) Hear me now: I review audio products all year and these are what I'd buy during Amazon's Black Friday sale, with dozens of headphones, earbuds, speakers, and more at their lowest prices of the year. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. If you've been thinking about upgrading your audio setup--whether that's for New Release Fridays, movie night, outdoor runs, late-night gaming, or dialing in studio-grade sound--this batch of deals covers just about every scenario. From pocketable gaming buds to open-ear runners and serious audiophile cans, we've collected the standout picks on sale now. There have already been some great deals on JBL, Sony, Bose, and Beats products, among others, in Amazon's lead-up to Black Friday.

Gear Audio Speakers Get a JBL Dolby Atmos soundbar + subwoofer system for as little as $499 during Amazon's Early Black Friday sale Get immersive experiences at significant savings with JBL soundbar systems discounted up to 30% off. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. After all, company namesake James B. Lansing cemented his reputation for sound reinforcement helping develop the Shearer Horn cinema speaker system in the 1930s, followed by the Voice of the Theatre standard bearers in the 1940s. Cinema soundtracks have come a long way in a century, and so have JBL home theater products. It used to be that you needed separate components for surround systems .

Amazon Prime Day is live. See the best deals HERE. We're spending the week seeking out the absolute best Prime Day deals across every category to make your shopping experience simpler. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. You don't have time to scour through hundreds of thousands of deals during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.

Amazon Prime Day is live. See the best deals HERE. Edifier's MR5 2.0 is a true crossover pick--musical enough for hi-fi listening, but neutral enough for creators who need an affordable entry point into production. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Edifier has a long-standing reputation for crafting powered speakers that deliver exceptional value for their price, and the MR5 2.0 is the latest addition to this lineage.

The Walmart Deals sale is full of discounts on WIRED-approved soundbars, TVs, and more. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. You've probably heard by now that it's Amazon Prime Day, also known as Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. But other stores are getting in on the action, too, and that includes Walmart.

On this episode of, we introduce you to DoorDash's new delivery robot and discuss what the growing robot population means for humans. Coco delivery robots navigate the streets of Santa Monica, CA. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Earlier this week, DoorDash unveiled its own new autonomous robot called Dot. The company says it's part of its goal to have a "hybrid" model for deliveries. It's the latest sign of a renewed interest in the industry of delivery robots after years of challenges. WIRED's Aarian Marshall joins us to discuss why this matters for all of us, whether we're ordering in or not. Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com . You can always listen to this week's podcast through the audio player on this page, but if you want to subscribe for free to get every episode, here's how: If you're on an iPhone or iPad, open the app called Podcasts, or just tap this link . Hey, Louise, how are you doing? Yeah, Lauren is on a really exciting trip to Arizona that I'm sure we'll hear more about soon. So, as her editor, I am happy to fill in when she's off on an adventure.

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Let's face it: Your phone's built-in sound sucks, so you need a portable Bluetooth speaker. Sure, everything is relative, and those phone speakers are amazing compared to what, say, a 2005 flip phone sounded like. But do we really want to justify our tech based on when people published think-pieces on how texting was the new hotness? So while we can admit you can hear musical cues right out of your pocket, if you want to feel the actual emotional resonance that makes the music special, the speakers on even the best smartphone, the best tablet, the best laptop … ultimately suck. But the best portable Bluetooth speakers--from the compact Bose SoundLink Plus to the more substantial Brane X, for example--do not suck, so we're ready to help you select the right speaker for any situation. We test a lot of Bluetooth speakers throughout the year, giving us deep insight into what's on the marketplace and what's worth your money. Whether you're looking for something budget or audiophile, chances are we've heard at least one model from whatever brand you're considering. We combine these experiences with other users' impressions, then top it all off with extensive research on what you should be looking for: IP rating, frequency range, battery life, Bluetooth range … we've got you! This lets us find the perfect balance of specs and special features from a fairly dense pool of possibilities. From extreme durability to supreme connectivity, we've got you covered when it comes to the best portable Bluetooth speakers. Whether you're always on the go or simply need something to take to the front porch, these speakers will deliver quality sound without any cables or wires weighing you down. Why it made the cut: The Bose SoundLink Plus portable Bluetooth speaker is styled for motion, tuned for emotion, with high cost being the primary shortcoming. New for 2025, the 269 SoundLink Plus is built with a powder-coated steel grille and a shock-resistant chassis wrapped in color-matched silicone.

Most of the long and thin smart floor lamps we've tried are all about casting bold splashes of color on the wall, perfect for setting a mood but not must help when it comes to reading, dining, or getting something done. But with its new line of Matter-enabled lamps, Govee hopes to bring the dazzle without forgetting the productivity. Govee already has several floor lamps in its portfolio, including two that we've reviewed, the Govee Floor Lamp Pro and the Floor Lamp 2. We admired both lamps, which have long, thin, stick-light designs that cast multicolored and even animated light on your walls. But while both lamps can serve up eye-catching color scenes, they're not really designed for illuminating your reading nook or dining table. With its trio of new floor lamps, Govee is trying something different.

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