Sonos Finally Supports Dolby Atmos With New Arc Soundbar
The Arc is a handsome but very long boy. Photo: Sonos Sonos has been busy these past few months. The company announced it’s phasing out ‘legacy’ devices and plans to…
New Standard Adds Low-Power Wireless Charging to NFC
Image: NFC Forum Qi wireless charging has become the de facto wireless charging standard for gadgets like phones, earbuds, and more. However, just this week, the NFC Forum approved a…
European Authorities Ban Dirty Cookie Practices in GDPR Update
Photo: Getty When GDPR rolled out across the European Union back in 2018, the sweeping legal framework pledged to bring consumer privacy and protection to the forefront. In the years…
A Brief History of the Not-So-Brief Wait for Avatar 2
Concept art for the Avatar sequels revealed on the official Twitter.Image: Twitter io9’s first article mentioning Avatar 2 was published on December 28, 2009. It was during the site’s second…
New ‘EARN IT Act’ Alternative Seeks $5 Billion to Hunt Child Predators Without Wrecking Encryption
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), chief author of the Invest in Child Safety Act, credited news reporters with shining a light on Washington’s failures to properly address child sexual abuse material…
The Midnight Gospel’s Dark Reflections on Reality Have Become Therapeutic for Me
Clancy getting a glimpse of the truth.Image: Netflix If you’re reading this, then you know io9 wholly endorses podcasts of all varieties, as they’re an art form that brings people…
What is contrast modulation, and how does it impact your TV’s picture quality?
Almost nobody talks about this hidden TV specification.
Microsoft Surface Earbuds finally arrive at $199, Surface Headphones 2 at $249
Unique earbuds bring Microsoft 365 integration, IPX4 water resistance
Google Pixel 4 vs. Pixel 4 XL: Is it best to go big or stay small?
Wondering what sets the Google Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL apart? In this specs comparison, we’ll break down what’s the same and what’s different about Google’s latest phones.
Optical vs. digital zoom: What you need to know
Digital zoom is just a fancy word for cropping and should generally be avoided, with one unique exception.