The best Bluetooth speakers have a place near and dear to our hearts, even as we’ve seen smart speakers improving their sound and portability. It’s convenient to ask an Amazon Echo or Google Nest speaker to play your favorite track or tell you the weather, but smart speakers require stable Wi-Fi and potential privacy compromises. … Read more
If you’re in need of a new wireless headset that comes with a built-in microphone boom, you’re in luck. Right now you can pick a pair up and save a whopping 43% off. The CXK headset offers impressive features with a boom microphone that is perfect for calls and meetings, and while it would normally … Read more
There have been multiple complaints of the iPhone 16e having Bluetooth audio issues. Reports of the iPhone 16e experiencing dropped Bluetooth audio have been circulating Apple forums and social media. Some say that their devices are cutting out or stuttering whenever they play content to a Bluetooth speaker. Furthermore, updating to iOS 18.3.2 doesn’t seem … Read more
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bose SoundLink Max retails for $399 in the colors Black and Blue Dusk This unassuming Bluetooth speaker delivers the high-quality sound that Bose is known for, with the battery life to keep the party going all night. The regular price might be a turn-off, given you can get perfectly capable speakers … Read more
New iPhone hardware might launch with functionality issues that need to be ironed out via subsequent software updates, assuming software can provide fixes. The same goes for Android products. Hearing that the iPhone 16e has a Bluetooth issue where the audio cuts out briefly while music is playing should not be that surprising. However, the … Read more
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point are available starting at $22 They’re highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. Chipolo’s popular One Point Bluetooth Tracker is on sale for 42% off plus an extra … Read more
Who it’s for: While we would never recommend a speaker solely on how it looks, we do care about the aesthetics of a speaker. If you’ve worked hard on decorating your space, then you deserve a speaker that will make its new home look even better. So, for folks who appreciate good design, we recommend … Read more
TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Your home theater system is only as good as the sound it produces. Lucky for audiophiles everywhere, Walmart sells some of the best soundbars around, and one of its best models … Read more
The ubiquitous ESP32 microchip made by Chinese manufacturer Espressif and used by over 1 billion units as of 2023 contains an undocumented “backdoor” that could be leveraged for attacks. The undocumented commands allow spoofing of trusted devices, unauthorized data access, pivoting to other devices on the network, and potentially establishing long-term persistence. This was discovered … Read more
TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. When you’re listening to music, the last thing you want is a choppy connection and subpar sound. Luckily, you don’t have to turn to notable brands with higher price tags to … Read more