Simon Cohen
Contributing Editor, A/V
Simon Cohen covers a variety of consumer technologies, but has a special interest in audio and video products, like spatial audio, whole-home music systems, wireless earbuds and headphones, 4K HDR TVs, and soundbars. He has written for Ozy.com, Mobilesyrup, Driving.ca, and VentureBeat, and appeared as a guest tech expert on international TV and radio programs, including BBC Radio, CTV News Channel, and CBC Radio. He is currently a full-time contributor to Digital Trends' Audio/Video section.
Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless review: better comfort, same great sound
Sennheiser's latest wireless earbuds are understated and more affordable than the company's flagship earbuds -- they're also a lot more comfortable.
The best Sonos alternatives
Sonos makes a fantastic multiroom audio system, but with recent problems with the Sonos app, some folks are wondering if there's a better choice.
Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds are basically AirPods clones
Leaked images that purport to show Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 feature a stem-based design that looks a lot like Apple's AirPods Pro.
Casting for all? Hotel TVs finally support AirPlay and Google Cast
LG and Samsung have announced that their hospitality TVs are getting AirPlay and Google Cast, but is this really the answer?
NAD updates its C 700 streamer with surround sound and a phono input
The latest version of NAD's C 700 Streaming Amplifier, the C 700 V2, gets a series of welcome upgrades like a better DAC and 4.1 surround sound.
UE’s Everboom speaker fills the gap between Mega and Epic
UE's popular line of Bluetooth portable speakers now has yet another model to choose from with the $250 Everboom.
Beats Pill (2024) speaker review: the best portable for under $200
The Beats Pill is back and better than ever, with a much lower price, much bigger battery, and sound quality that — ahem — beats the best.
Ifi’s latest DAC is the first to add lossless Bluetooth audio
With support for tons of Bluetooth codecs, including aptX Lossless, the Zen Blue 3 is the Swiss Army knife of wireless DACs.
Beyerdynamic launches its first open-ear earbuds
The German audio brand Beterdynamic has released the Verio 200, a set of open-ear earbuds targeted at active lifestyles.
Meze’s new in-ear monitors are just $159 and come with their own DAC
Meze has released its most affordable set of IEMs to date and they ship with their own USB-C adapter.
Tidal officially kills MQA support, and tosses out Sony 360 Reality Audio too
Tidal announces it has set a date for the end of MQA support, and adds Sony's spatial audio format to the kill list.
Best cheap headphones and earbuds 2024: Soundcore, Beats, and others
Saving money and getting great sound quality needn't be mutually exclusive. These headphones and earbuds prove it.
Beats Solo Buds review: budget wireless earbuds that get the basics right
The Beats Solo Buds are as stripped-down as wireless earbuds get, all for the low price of $80. But did the feature-slashing go too far?
Chromecast or Google Cast? Google’s confusing wireless streaming tech explained
Chromecast, Chromecast built-in, and Google Cast. Are they the same thing? And if not, what are the differences between them? We have the answers.
Audio-Technica’s new wireless cans have insane battery life for less than $100
Audio-Technica's new noise-canceling cans are super affordable and have a shockingly long battery life.
Tivoli Audio SongBook speaker review: a retro-style portable musicians will love
If you have a taste for retro design and the simplicity of mono sound, the Tivoli Audio SongBook is a portable (but pricey) speaker that doubles as an amp.
McIntosh’s MB25 adds Bluetooth to any hi-fi setup for $600
Though typically pricey, the McIntosh MB25 Bluetooth transceiver leaves no stones unturned in the effort to connect classic hi-fi gear to modern Bluetooth tech.
Best noise-canceling earbuds for 2024: from Sony, Soundcore, Jabra, and more
Are you looking for a set of noise-canceling earbuds, but you're not sure where to start? We've picked the best models for every activity and every budget.
HDtracks to launch streaming service with FLAC and MQA formats
MQA's new owner, Lenbrook, has announced a partnership with download site HDtracks to create a new streaming service that will offer users a choice of format.
Jabra will no longer make its Elite wireless earbuds or headphones
The Danish company has abruptly decided to exit the consumer audio space to focus on more profitable lines of business.
Spatial audio over AirPlay could be a game changer for Dolby Atmos
Apple quietly announced that its AirPlay streaming protocol is about to get a big new upgrade.
Jabra’s next-gen Elite earbuds can go wired or wireless
Jabra has updated its Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 earbuds with new features, better performance, new colors, and higher prices.
This $645 universal remote wants to control your entire home
Is this sleek, aluminum remote control the logical successor to the discontinued Logitech Harmony?
Apple AirPods Pro will get head gestures and better calling with iOS 18
New calling features and head gestures are coming to the AirPods Pro.
What is Hulu? Pricing, plans, channels, and how to get it
With a huge content library and neat features like DVR, this increasingly complex service can be confusing. Here's our full guide to Hulu and Hulu + Live TV.
Sonos Ace review: These headphones are almost as awesome as we’d hoped
The Sonos Ace are a superb set of wireless headphones that have the potential to become a must-have accessory for Sonos owners.
New Sonos Ace wireless headphones look amazing, but some fans may be disappointed
After years of rumors and leaks, the Sonos Ace wireless headphones are official. But are they everything fans had hoped for?
LG updates its Tone Free earbuds with ‘pure graphene’ drivers
LG's latest wireless earbuds are claimed to offer better sound quality thanks to the use of pure graphene drivers.
YouTube TV: plans, pricing, channels, how to cancel, and more
YouTube TV plans come in a single flavor — $73 a month. But one of the leading streaming options also has a number of optional add-ons available.
TCL prices its insanely bright, 115-inch QM89 4K TV at $27,000
TCL has priced its 2024 collection of TVs, including its new 115-inch monster, and you may be surprised at how affordable they are.
TCL’s 2024 Dolby Atmos soundbars have room calibration and start at $180
TCL's 2024 soundbars are priced to compete with Vizio's, and they have a number of special features that TCL TV owners will want to check out.
Faster to use, but missing many features, the new Sonos app is a work in progress
Sonos' biggest app redesign in years is being met with a storm of criticism. Here's what the company got right, and where it went astray.
Wiim reveals Ultra streamer pricing and unleashes the Amp Pro
Wiim's new Ultra network music streamer music player gets a price and detailed specs, and so does the new Pro version of the Wiim Amp.
Sennheiser’s HD 620S closed-back cans have an open-back soul
Senneheiser, which made its reputation with open-back headphones, has introduced a new closed-back model aimed at audiophiles.