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, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The sounds of nature are a wonderful thing. But sometimes you just want to hang out in your backyard and ...

If you want to take your sound system outside, you can opt for portable Bluetooth speakers, sure. But those can only do so ...

The best outdoor speakers are specifically designed to take on the challenges of open-air environments, like moisture and ...

If you want to take your sound system outside, you can opt for portable Bluetooth speakers, sure. But those can only do so ...

The sounds of nature are a wonderful thing. But sometimes you just want to hang out in your backyard and jam out to your favorite tunes, or listen to your team struggle to stay above .500 (as a ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many Bluetooth speakers from major brands sound great and are easy to carry around, but not every one of them is cut out for the outdoors.

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