Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. The ...

This guide covers information on how to output 5.1, 7.1, and Dolby Atmos surround sound on the Xbox Series X and Series S. Surround sound can provide a more immersive experience in both movies and ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Chris Heinonen One of the pleasures—or problems, depending on your ...

One of the most underrated ways to enhance your gaming experience is to upgrade your sound. Most TVs come with flat, dull, and tinny-sounding speakers that can't deliver the cinematic punch the audio ...

Spatial Audio is one of the cooler tricks Apple has ever added to its headphones and earbuds. It uses special sound processing to trick your ears into thinking that sounds are originating from all ...

When many of us think of the ultimate home theater setup, the visuals come to mind. We want to make sure we've invested in a top-notch projector or television to ensure the picture is crisp and the ...

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The new Apple TV 4K comes with superb Dolby Atmos sound, but the best way to hear it is through the discontinued HomePod. Here's how to do it. You don't know how good something is until it's gone.

Apple has expanded the use of Spatial Audio in iOS 16. Here's how to personalize the listening experience with Spatial Audio for yourself. Nearly all of Apple's currently wireless headphones support ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Sony's WH-1000XM6 are my pick for the best premium headphones of 2025. When I reviewed them, I found they excelled in almost every category. But one ...

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