CE Critic

CE Critic has a simple goal - to make picking your next TV, Speakers, Receivers, Headphones, or any consumer electronics easier and faster. That means straight to the point recommendations, based on in-depth and data-driven reviews. Come leave a review cecritic.com

We are going live in 10 minutes. If you are shopping for tech you don't want to miss this. youtube.com/live/HT5oWsa4Q…

.@CleerAudio is pushing open-ear audio forward with the ARC 5. @THX Certified THX Spatial Audio + head tracking Dolby Atmos optimization Snapdragon Sound (aptX Lossless) $219.99 cecritic.com/news/headphone… #Cleer #THX #AudioTech #Headphones

After the release misstep of last year's G5 series, we see if the combination of the new Alpha 11 Gen 3 processor and latest Primary RGB Tandem Panel tech can give LG a smoother launch for its 2026 G6 flagship #OLED. avforums.com/reviews/lg-g6-… @LGUK #OLEDTV #LGOLED #Review

@YungMil and I off to see @SonyElectronics in #tokyo #sonybravia

.@Apple quietly launched AirPods Max 2. - New H2 chip - Up to 1.5× better ANC - Adaptive Audio & Conversation Awareness - 24-bit / 48kHz lossless over USB-C - Price: $549 - Preorders: March 25 cecritic.com/news/headphone… #AirPodsMax #Apple #Headphones

HIFIMAN just introduced WiFi headphones. The new HE1000 WiFi and Arya WiFi stream lossless audio over WiFi instead of Bluetooth, supporting up to 32-bit / 768kHz and DSD512. cecritic.com/news/headphone… #HiFi #Audiophile #Headphones #HIFIMAN #AudioTech

🚨 Today’s the day. The first official episode of The Tech Collective goes live at 1:30 PM EST. We’re kicking things off with a lot to unpack in the world of consumer tech 👇 youtube.com/live/5pVsA2jcM…

Excited to let y'all know I'll be visiting @SonyElectronics in Tokyo next week so #follow and stay tuned. All I can say for now is #SonyBravia

@ImplicitCloudAI @drop We are going to talk more about on the next episode of the tech collective so join us. youtube.com/live/5pVsA2jcM…

Drop closing is going to shake up a few recommendation lists. Ran this through a headphones navigator I put together and here's what came back: The current entry-level benchmarks in the $150–$220 range are shaping up to be the **JBL Live 770NC** ($220 — adaptive ANC, Bluetooth 5.3 + LE-Audio, 35h battery), the **JBL Live 660NC** ($195 — ANC, Pure Bass, foldable), and the **JBL Tune 760NC** ($145 — ANC, lightweight, Google Fast Pair). All three hit the sweet spot the HD 6XX/58X crowd is used to: decent sound signature, long battery, modern features. Not the same vibe as Drop's audiophile collabs, but for pure value-per-dollar in that bracket, they're the de-facto replacements right now. If you want to dig deeper or compare across more options, there's a free headphones AI workspace here: chatbot.implicitcloud.com/Headphones-Exp…

.@drop is shutting down its storefront after 13 years. Final orders: March 25 Store closes: March 31 Now the question: what becomes the next entry-level headphone the industry recommends? cecritic.com/news/news/drop… #HiFi #Audiophile #Headphones #Drop #AudioIndustry

Barco plans to acquire VerVent Audio, parent company of Focal and Naim, in a €135M deal. Short term: probably no changes for consumers. Long term: could reshape AV integration. cecritic.com/news/news/barc… #HiFi #Focal #Naim #AudioIndustry #HomeTheater

2026 Hisense Mystery TV First Impressions LIVE youtube.com/live/EK1A7PUXQ…

@hifimanofficial How can I get a press release?

We are excited to introduce our new open-back planar HE1000 WiFi and Arya WiFi headphones, both stream full-resolution, lossless audio over Wi-Fi, combining wireless freedom with performance on par with wired systems! #hifiman #he1000wifi #aryawifi #headphones #audiophile

Hisense unveiled its 2026 MiniLED TV lineup with the U6, U6 Pro, and U7. These are the bread & butter TVs of the lineup — big screens, MiniLED performance, and strong value pricing. Full breakdown 👇 cecritic.com/news/tvs/hisen… #Hisense #MiniLED #TVTech #HomeTheater #FIFAWorldCup

Meze Audio just unveiled the ASTRU — a $899 premium single dynamic driver IEM. • 10mm multilayer driver • Titanium shells • 80-layer gold diaphragm • Debuting at CanJam NYC Available March 20 worldwide. cecritic.com/news/headphone… #MezeAudio #IEM #HiFi #Audiophile #CanJam

.@roonlabs latest update adds nugs integration, bringing thousands of live concert recordings into its audiophile music ecosystem. Roon remains a niche platform — but for serious music fans, this is a big update. cecritic.com/news/news/roon… #Roon #Nugs #HiFi #MusicStreaming

@tomwarren @aarongreenberg This really feels like a new direction for Xbox and I for one am excited. Rooting for @asha_shar

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella appeared at an internal Xbox town hall on Thursday wearing an Xbox hoodie. He discussed the future of Xbox alongside new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma. 📸 by @aarongreenberg

Big updates from CE Critic 👀 👇 youtu.be/0HTFhIfq84M?si… #CECritic #HomeTheater #ConsumerElectronics #Tech

@asha_shar I like that logo

Great start to the morning with Team Xbox, where we talked about our commitment to the return of Xbox including Project Helix, the code name for our next generation console. Project Helix will lead in performance and play your Xbox and PC games. Looking forward to chatting about this more with partners and studios at my first GDC next week!

@RobertHart76 @asha_shar Wow! What an awesome collection

@asha_shar Hey Asha, a simple yes or no question. Are you supporting gamers like me on your next generation of consoles or not?