JBL just announced the incoming availability of the JBL Link Bar and the JBL Link Drive. The JBL Link Bar features Android TV, Chromecast, and Google Assistant in one sleek soundbar. JBL Link Drive ...

It's the first sound bar on the market to incorporate video streaming and far-field "Hey Google" voice control, but is it late to the party? TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET ...

The Link Bar, available in black with a wraparound cloth grille, measures 2.3 by 40.1 by 3.7 inches (HWD). The top panel is matte plastic, emblazoned with the Google Assistant logo. Up here, there are ...

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.

Back in August 2018, JBL started accepting pre-orders for its Link Bar, a hybrid soundbar device that includes Android TV and Google Assistant built-in. The device was positioned as a sort of ...

This combination of a soundbar, a smart speaker, and a streaming box delivers few benefits, but plenty of compromises. One of the best—and worst—things about the Android TV platform is that it allows ...

The long story is finally over. After several delays over the course of a full year, the Android TV-powered JBL Link Bar is finally available for purchase at $399. For those unaware of the story of ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Right before Google I/O kicked off last year, JBL and Google announced the Link Bar, a soundbar powered by ...

When the Google Home Max debuted in 2017, we asked Google if the smart speaker would be compatible with TVs as a soundbar. The answer was no, but the company is finally placing some emphasis on Google ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...