Once upon a time, circa 1970, there was no such thing as “hi-fi.” It was just audio. And every household had a system, likely built around a solid-state stereo receiver or amplifier. Names like ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nothing quite beats the character of a vintage audio receiver paired with a reliable record player and a tried and tested set of speakers that ...

Ty Pendlebury is CNET's senior editor for TV and home audio, and author of the daily Insider newsletter. He has rigorously tested, reviewed and written about AV equipment for the company since 2006.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most TV and device remotes have a limited range. Not just that, but generally, they'll only work reliably at a certain angle. That means your ...

Texas A&M's KC Concepcion's ability to break away from defenders makes him a top slot option in this year's draft. Ed Zurga / Getty Images Check out The Beast, The Athletic’s 2026 NFL Draft guide ...

Thanks to modern LED bulbs, light is cheaper than ever to make—except for one particular kind. Three University of Chicago scientists have announced an innovative way to create infrared light, which ...

Punch-drunk syndrome, boxer’s madness, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The name has changed over the years, but the cause is clear: repeated impacts can affect long-term brain health, with ...

The world of wellness has exploded in the last decade, with huge amounts of conflicting advice and endless products hitting the market – meaning, it can be a right old minefield to navigate when ...

When it comes to the best infrared hair straighteners and other hairstyling tools, there’s a lot of buzz around what exactly this so-called “revolutionary” infrared technology is. And as with many ...

Whether you're searing steaks in a cast-iron skillet, calibrating a pizza oven, or checking the temperature on HVAC equipment, a reliable infrared thermometer is a necessity not only for accuracy but ...

Physicists have developed a lens with 'magic' properties. Ultra-thin, it can transform infrared light into visible light by halving the wavelength of incident light. Lenses are the most widely used ...