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Adam Breeden/ZDNETSay you’re watching an edgy new streaming series and find yourself turning up the volume for every scene where two actors are engaged in a dramatic dialogue. It seems like both characters are whispering — until an explosion happens on screen, and the sound is the opposite, almost deafening.Also: Save up to $600 on this Sony Bravia 7 TV and soundbar bundle at AmazonWhat’s up with that? It’s not just the imbalanced proportion of sound that bothers you, and it’s not that your hearing is going bad. Keep reading, and you might find an easy fix for improving (and balancing) your TV’s audio quality.In the scenario above, my first recommendation would be to turn on your closed captions. While enabling video subtitles is an obvious solution for understanding the dialogue, some people find on-screen text to be clunky and distracting. If you can’t stand reading scripts on your screen, try the following solutions. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Tronsmart Mirtune S100 Bluetooth speaker is available now for $100 on Amazon If you like your music really loud, this little speaker will impress. The minimal EQ options and narrow soundstage will not impress audiophiles. more buying choices Allow me to paint a picture. After unboxing the Tronsmart Mirtune S100 […] More

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETAlthough virtual reality (VR) headsets allow for immersive, unique experiences, the reality of a world where we walk around with a massive headset is clearly not the most feasible. Instead, the ability to have your glasses display augmented reality (AR) experiences that enhance your everyday life is a lot more compelling, and the Snap Spectacles are a step towards that. Also: Qualcomm’s new chipset that will power flagship Android phones makes the iPhone seem outdatedI had the opportunity to test out the Spectacles at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit this week, and the experience was a fun, exciting glimpse into what everyday AR glasses could feel (but not so much look) like in the near future. More

Samsung/ZDNETWhether you’re a console or PC gamer, your display can make or break your gaming experience. The Samsung Odyssey Ark More

Taylor Clemons/ZDNETZDNET takeawaysThe SteelSeries Arena 9 5.1CH speaker system is currently slashed to $395 at Amazon More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Hisense U8N typically retails between $1,100 and $2,800. The U8N has a 144Hz native refresh rate and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR, making it perfect for console gaming. Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support give you enhanced picture quality as well as virtual surround sound for a more […] More

Adam Breeden/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Amazon is running a sale on the TCL QM85 (2024) More