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 ...

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 ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The JBL Link Bar integrates Android TV and Google Assistant ...

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.

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 ...

JBL announced the JBL Link Bar in May and started pre-orders in August. However, pre-order fulfillment is apparently going to be delayed, possibly until 2019. Also, there is still no product page for ...

Being a soundbar, sound quality is very important for the Link Bar. Luckily, JBL is pretty good at what it does, and this product is solid in that department. Sound quality is clear for speech and ...

So you have an older TV that still displays a decent picture but wish it had smart TV capabilities? The good news is that you don’t have to go out and buy a new TV. Our JBL LINK BAR review takes a ...

Android TV is growing quickly, but it’s rare to see on a consumer device that’s not a full-size TV. After a long delay, the JBL Link Bar hit the market as the first Android TV soundbar and I’ve spent ...