When the world shut down last March, I became semi-obsessed with my at-home movie viewing experience. Perhaps that’s because in non-pandemic times, I’m a bit of a regular at the theater. Pay $15 (ahem ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Few issues can ruin a movie night, streaming binge, or at-home sports hang faster than a remote control that doesn't work. And few problems can be quite as frustrating to try and figure out when all ...

As high-tech as some TVs can be, many still have lackluster sound. Adding a soundbar to your home theater system can change the game, but not only are many soundbar expensive, but it can also be hard ...

Here’s a good reason to get off the sofa: a soundbar that morphs into a karaoke machine as soon as you pick up its microphone. Slated to go on sale next month, the Vizio MicMe looks like your typical ...

The best soundbars can deliver an exceptional audio experience, regardless of the listening space it’s going to live in. That’s why brands like Vizio have invested so much time into engineering the ...

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The Elevate’s side speakers point upward for Atmos content and forward for everything else is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included ...

Barely a year ago, only a handful of high-end soundbars could handle eARC, an “enhanced” version of the ARC (or “audio return channel”) standard that allows for lossless audio. But this year, eARC ...

The soundbar is increasingly gaining traction as the audio setup of choice for aesthetically minded sound junkies. It’s no wonder: discrete designs and all-in-one efficiency keep minimalist media ...