Flashback: weird phones from unexpected brands part 2 – Pepsi, Onkyo, Kodak, Red

The Onkyo phone had two jacks, one of which was a 2.5 mm balanced jack. And the Pepsi P1 had a… failed crowdfunding campaign. ( read original story…

Review: Bose Sleepbuds II provide a sleep mask for your ears

Bose Sleepbuds II with noise-masking are a comfortable and luxurious way to get a good night’s sleep, though one that is offered at a fairly high premium. (…

Best early Black Friday headphone deals you can get now: Top Sony, Beats and Bose models on sale

The early Black Friday deals are in full swing. If you’ve been hoping to get your hands on new headphones, several of the deals listed here are for…

Interview: MantelMount CEO Discusses Soundbar Challenges and the Benefits of Automation

MantelMount CEO Lee Marc discusses the company’s ability to aid integrators during display installations, the future of drop-down TVs and more. ( read original story …)

Panasonic SoundSlayer review: This compact, gaming-focused soundbar packs a punch

Just 17 inches long and equipped with a built-in subwoofer, the Panasonic Soundslayer delivers surprisingly big sound in a small package. ( read original story …)

Polk Audio MagniFi 2 soundbar review: Virtual 3D audio and built-in Chromecast, but iffy bass

The 2.1-channel MagniFi 2 soundbar from Polk Audio does a solid job at delivering virtualized 3D audio, but gets tripped up by its mediocre bass response. ( read…

Ditch the soundbar and use your Echo as a home theater speaker

Instead of shelling out big bucks for a TV soundbar, take these steps to turn your Amazon Echo into a quality home theater speaker. ( read original story…

Avengers: Endgame Artist Reveals New Version of Warrior Thanos

“Love showing process! This was an earlier pass on warrior Thanos for Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War, ” Marantz shared alongside the concept art.. At this point…

Turn your home into a movie theater with the Yamaha surround sound AV receiver—more than $200 off, today only on Amazon

Get 33 percent off the audio gadget that’s going to make any movie feel like you’re watching it on the big screen. ( read original story …)

You won’t believe the Bose deals in Amazon’s early Black Friday blowout

You also might find something for yourself among the more-than-a-dozen Bose deals on Amazon’s site right now, but we won’t tell if you don’t… Two deals in particular…