Billy Steele
Billy has been covering audio for a decade, with hundreds of headphone, soundbar, speaker and gear reviews during that time. After beginning his career in tech journalism as a news freelancer at Engadget in 2011, he progressed to a full-time member of the news desk in 2013. In addition to hardware, his expertise includes audio platforms and streaming services with significant long-form reporting on those topics. In 2019, Billy was Engadget’s most prolific reviewer, completing more product testing than anyone else on staff. He's also an aspiring backyard pitmaster with a number of smart grill reviews and outdoor gear guides under his (apron) belt. Recently, Billy has expanded his reporting to motorsports with in-depth coverage of Formula E’s Gen3 car.
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Sennheiser Accentum Plus review: Upgrades that aren’t worth the extra cost
Despite changes to ANC and a few new features, the Accentum Plus isn’t a significant upgrade over the regular Accentum that debuted last year.
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Recteq adds Flagship XL and built-in models to its smart pellet grill lineup
Recteq's latest two smart pellet grills cater to aspiring pitmasters who either need a lot of cooking space or are building a permanent outdoor kitchen.
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From mono to mainstream: 20 years of Bluetooth audio
Even after 20 years, we’re still relying on Bluetooth to take calls on the go, but both the voice and audio quality have dramatically improved since the days of the headset.
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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: Function meets fashion
Bose’s new open-fit earbuds are more of a fashion accessory than a wearable and come with some inherent trade-offs.
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ESPN's standalone streaming service will launch by fall 2025
Disney's standalone ESPN streaming service is coming late next year, with "the full suite" of live channels.
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Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7 review: Good earbuds with frustrating flaws
There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7, including a robust set of features that brings a lot of convenience to your day. It offers solid sound quality and ANC, though a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning.
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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds clip onto your ears and cost $300
Bose's new wireless earbuds have a crazy-looking clip-on design.
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Samsung pledges seven years of updates for S24 series
Samsung adds three more years of OS updates for the Galaxy S24 series.
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Formula E 2024 preview: Everything you need to know about season 10
What you need to know about Formula E's tenth season that kicks off January 13.
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Bluetooth Auracast is everywhere at CES 2024. So, what is it?
Everything you need to know about Auracast, part of Bluetooth LE Audio.
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Current Backyard's electric smart grills bring outdoor cooking to more places
Can't grill at home because your landlord doesn't allow open flames? Current Backyard has two all-electric smart grills to ease that frustration.
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Next-gen MEMS ultrasonic solid-state earbud drivers will deliver the bass
xMEMS' Cypress will be a massive improvement for what MEMS drivers are capable of doing for wireless earbuds.
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Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Momentum Sport hands-on: Excellent sound in two very different earbuds
Our first ears-on time with Sennhesier's Momentum True Wireless 4 and Momentum Sport earbuds.
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We tried meat from the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker, and it was delicious
Finally... a taste of that the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker can do with beef tenderloin.
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Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7 earbuds hands-on: Great audio, compact design and a call quality test
Our first look at Audio-Technica's latest true wireless earbuds: the ATH-TWX7.
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Weber reveals its more affordable, more versatile Searwood smart grill at CES 2024
Weber's all-new Searwood smart grill is more versatile than its SmokeFire models, and the company also added connected features to its Summit gad grills.
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The Perfecta grill uses AI to help cook a steak in 90 seconds
An AI chef inside the infrared Perfecta grill will have a ribeye on your table in under two minutes.
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Sennheiser Accentum Plus headphones swap buttons for swipe touch controls, but keep the 50-hour battery life
Sennheiser is once again trying to bridge the gap between affordability and premium features with the Accentum Plus at CES 2024.
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Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds bring heart rate and body temp sensors to your workout
Sennheiser updated its flagship Momentum line with a new true wireless model while also debuting a tech-filled set of fitness earbuds in the Momentum Sport.
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LG S95TR and SG10TY first look: Two takes on wireless Dolby Atmos for home theater
Our first look at LG's 2024 soundbar lineup, including the 9.1.5-channel S95TR.