Articles by Jonathan Takiff
The Sonos Ace marks Sonos' expansion into ANC headphones
Does the multi-room audio trendsetter have an Ace up its sleeve, or are we about to see a rare royal flush?
LG CordZero All-in-One A9 review: Almost too powerful
LG's latest CordZero stick vac packs plenty of versatility and power, although its overwhelming suction may damage delicate carpets.
Levoit LVAC-200 cordless stick vacuum review: Swept off our feet
With good looks, great performance, and a competitive price, the Levoit LVAC-200 is a standout among stick vacuums.
DTS Play-Fi Home Theater promises convenient immersive audio
Platform developer Xperi says it can do it all without wires—and without burdening your Wi-Fi network.
Harman and JBL speakers to get even smarter in 2024
You don’t need to pick Alexa or Google Assistant with Harman’s new lineup. Its latest smart speakers support both voice assistants at the same time.
Ultrahuman Home aims to help you ensure a healthy dwelling
With its new smart home device working in conjunction with its smart ring, Ultrahuman says it can monitor the health of your living quarters as well as your body.
xMEMS' breakthrough micro-speakers debut in earbuds at CES
Both Creative Labs and Noble Audio are showing off true wireless headphones that incorporate solid-state MEMS micro-speakers. We gave them a listen.
GE Profile's indoor smoker keeps the smoke out of your kitchen
The GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker can infuse ribs, chicken, and more with barbecue flavor while absorbing and neutralizing the smoke.
Sennheiser bows new earbuds and headphones at CES 2024
The German headphone manufacturer debuted three new products at the show.
Eureka New400 Wet/Dry Vacuum review: Kick the bucket--and mop
If you’re asking yourself “Do I really need another vacuum?” Eureka makes a good case for its inexpensive floor scrubber.
Bluesound Pulse M review: This all-in-one is half full, half empty
This streaming speaker gets top marks for style, but scores only a B-minus for audio performance.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: Taking it to the max
If you’re looking for the very best in over-ear, active noise-cancellation, the all-new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones deserve your inspection.
BluOS 4.0 review: BluOS audio hardware gets the OS it deserves
If your music hardware runs on BluOS, you'll find this latest software release to be a quantum leap beyond what you’ve become accustomed to.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones review: Not ultra, but still great
These aren’t the best headphones you can get from Bose, but they sound fabulous and cost $80 less than the company's top-of-the-line QuietComfort Ultra.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: Immersive experiences
Bose takes a happy song and makes it better, using a healthy dose of immersive audio.
Bose dials up spatial audio with new headphones and earbuds
The QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds mark Bose's belated entry into the spatial audio arena. Snapdragon Sound with aptX Adaptive is another welcome highlight.
Sonos Era 300 stereo pair and Sonos Sub review: Value times 3
We take a deep dive into the sonic experience of Sonos Era 300 speakers in stereo, supplemented by the Sonos Sub. Is the $1,700 investment worthwhile?
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC review: Value for bargain hunters
Anker’s latest noise-cancelling true wireless headphones are well priced, but don't offer the high fidelity and advanced features of their higher-end competitors.