TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. I love pocket DACs. These Digital-to-Analog gizmos combine ...

Creative’s Sound Blaster Katana V2 has been a long time coming, but it’s been worth the wait. The V1, released in late 2016, has long been regarded as one of the best soundbars gamers can buy. The V2 ...

Creative has made a DAC/headphone amp that’s quite good for the price, but you should ignore its Windows/Mac software-driven special features unless you have a lot of patience and persistence.

The Creative Sound Blaster GS3 is a superb and compact soundbar that doesn't;t take up too much desk-space but produces a big sound. Computer speakers come in all shapes and sizes from the little ones ...

Creative’s affordable soundbar and subwoofer combination is surprisingly potent for TV use, thanks to its clear, detailed and punchy sound. While it has some drawbacks when it comes to cinematic scale ...

In the ever-evolving world of gaming and audio technology, finding the perfect balance between immersive sound and seamless connectivity can often feel like an elusive quest. Whether you’re a ...

Soundcards used to be a requirement to enjoy games and media on your PC, but as motherboard manufacturers began to include better onboard audio, soundcards became less viable for the average PC owner.