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711 uptown mall LAS VEGAS — Senior Skyar Vann scored 15 points and her sister, freshman Zya Vann, added 14 to lead No. 9 Oklahoma to an 88-58 win over UNLV on Friday night. Raegan Beers scored 10 points for the Sooners, who improved to 5-0. Skyar Vann shot 3 for 6 from 3-point range and Oklahoma hit 41.4% (12 of 29) behind the arc. Kiera Jackson scored 20 points for UNLV (4-2) and Mikinna Brackens added 12. Takeaways Oklahoma: The Sooners limited the Rebels to two field goals in the third quarter and extended a one-point halftime lead to 67-42. In the third quarter, the Rebels shot 2 of 16 with four turnovers. UNLV: The Rebels kept the game close in the first half behind 43.8% 3-point shooting, including two each from Jackson and Brackens. Jackson and Brackens each had 10 points in the first half. Key moment The Sooners scored the first 16 points coming out of the halftime break after leading 39-38 at the intermission. Beers, who leads the team with 21.3 points per game, scored the first two baskets after making only one shot in the first half. The Rebels ended the drought on Jackson's layup with 3:58 remaining in the third quarter. Key stat Oklahoma has beaten all four of its opponents by more than 30 points, but needed to outscore the Rebels by 29 in the second half to keep the streak alive. UNLV missed a free throw and a 3-pointer in the final minute. Up next The Sooners will stay in the Las Vegas Valley to play DePaul on Monday in the Ball Dawgs Classic. UNLV will host UCF on Wednesday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball

World News Live Today December 28, 2024: Trump reveals Bill Gates requested a meeting in private message to Elon MuskBy Kimberly Palmer, NerdWallet The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. The start of a new year can bring a surge of motivation around setting new goals, including financial resolutions. One way to help those goals become reality, financial experts say, is to make them as specific as possible. Then, track your progress, while allowing flexibility for unexpected challenges. “It’s easier to track progress when we know where we are going,” says Sylvie Scowcroft, a certified financial planner and founder of The Financial Grove in Cambridge, Massachusetts. That’s why she encourages her clients to set clearly defined goals, often related to paying off a specific debt, saving a certain amount per month or improving their credit score. Here are more tips from financial experts about crafting 2025 financial goals : Trying to accomplish too much can feel overwhelming. Instead, pick your priorities, says Cathleen Tobin, CFP and owner of Moonbridge Financial Design in Rhinebeck, New York. She suggests focusing on those big, often emotionally-driven goals to find motivation. “It’s more compelling than just a number,” she says. For example, do you want to make sure you’re on track for retirement or save money for a house? “Start there.” Scowcroft says she sees clients get tripped up by selecting overly broad goals, such as “get better with money.” Instead, she encourages people to select specific action items, such as “sign up for a budgeting tool and set aside time each month to learn where my money is going.” That level of specificity provides direction so you know what steps to take next, she adds. For example, if your top priority is to become debt-free, then your specific goal might be to pay off an extra $200 of your debt balance each month. Tobin says labeling savings accounts so they correspond with goals can also help. An emergency fund could be named something like “Peace of mind in 2025,” so you remember why you’re saving every time you make a transfer. “It’s more motivating than just ‘emergency fund,’” Tobin says. Measuring your progress as the year unfolds is also a critical component of successful goal setting, Tobin says. She compares it to weight loss. If you want to lose 20 pounds by June, then you need to lose about a pound a week for the first six months of the year. Similarly, she says it helps to break savings goals into microsteps that specify what you need to do each week. Schedule a weekly or monthly check-in with yourself to make sure you are meeting those smaller goals along the way. You might want to review your debt payoff progress or check your credit score , for example. “Being able to break it down into steps that can be done each week or twice a month really helps,” Tobin says. If your goal is to save more money , then setting up an automatic transfer each month can help turn that goal into reality, as long as you know you have the money in your checking account to spare. “It reduces the mental load,” says Mike Hunsberger, CFP and owner of Next Mission Financial Planning in St. Charles, Missouri, where he primarily supports veterans and current members of the military. He recommends starting small to ease into the change. “I wouldn’t jump to double what you’re currently saving,” he says. For example, when it comes to saving in a retirement account, if you’re starting with a 3% contribution, you might want to bump it up to 4%, then slowly increase it from there. “My number one piece of advice is to start small, but make sure you scale over time,” Hunsberger adds. “Because it’s gradual, you probably won’t notice it impacting your lifestyle.” “Stay flexible,” Scowcroft says. “Part of it is just being kind to yourself and not being too rigid.” When unexpected challenges come up, such as a big unplanned expense, you might have to pause making progress on your goal and reset. You might even need to change your goal. Scowcroft says that doesn’t mean you “failed,” just that life changed your plans. Dwelling on any negativity won’t help your forward progress. Sharing your goals with a friend can also make it easier to reach them, Scowcroft says. “It really helps to have an accountability buddy,” she says. She suggests putting a regular “money date” with your friend on the calendar so you can ask each other how you’re doing, brainstorm any challenges or even budget together side-by-side . “It’s a fun excuse to meet up with a friend.” Kimberly Palmer writes for NerdWallet. Email: kpalmer@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @kimberlypalmer. The article The Secret to Making Successful Financial New Year’s Resolutions originally appeared on NerdWallet .

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For decades, neoliberalism has systematically attacked the welfare state, undermined public institutions and weakened the foundations of collective well-being. Shrouded in the alluring language of liberty, it transforms market principles into a dominant creed, insisting that every facet of life conform to the imperatives of profit and economic efficiency. But in reality, neoliberalism consolidates wealth in the hands of a financial elite, celebrates ruthless individualism, promotes staggering levels of inequality , perpetuates systemic injustices like racism and militarism, and commodifies everything, leaving nothing sacred or untouchable. Neoliberalism operates as a relentless engine of capitalist accumulation, driven by an insatiable pursuit of unchecked growth and the ruthless concentration of wealth and power within the hands of a ruling elite. At its core, it’s a pedagogy of repression: crushing justice, solidarity and care while deriding critical education and destroying the very tools that empower citizens to resist domination and reclaim the promise of democracy. As neoliberalism collapses into authoritarianism, its machinery of repression intensifies. Dissent is silenced, social life militarized and hate normalized. This fuels a fascistic politics which is systematically dismantling democratic accountability, with higher education among its primary targets. For years, the far right has sought to undermine education, recognizing it as a powerful site of resistance. This has only accelerated, as MAGA movement adherents seek to eliminate the public education threat to their authoritarian goals. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance openly declared “ the professors are the enemy.” President-elect Donald Trump has stated that “pink-haired communists [are] teaching our kids.” In response to the Black Lives Matter protests following George Floyd’s killing, MAGA politicians like Sen. Tom Cotton openly called for deploying military force against demonstrators. The authoritarian spirit driving this party is crystallized in the words of right-wing activist Jack Posobiec , who, at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Conference, said: “We are here to overthrow democracy completely. We didn’t get all the way there on January 6, but we will. After we burn that swamp to the ground, we will establish the new American republic on its ashes.” This is more than anti-democratic, authoritarian rhetoric. It also shapes poisonous policies in which education is transformed into an animating space of repression and violence, and becomes weaponized as a tool of censorship, conformity and discrimination. As authoritarianism surges globally, democracy is being dismantled . What does this rise in illiberal regimes mean for higher education? What is the role of universities in defending democratic ideals when the very notion of democracy is under siege? In Trump’s United States, silence is complicity, and inaction a moral failing. Higher education must reassert itself as a crucial democratic public sphere that fosters critical thought, resists tyranny and nurtures the kind of informed citizens necessary to a just society. Trump’s return to the presidency marks the endpoint of a deeply corrupt system, one that thrives on anti-intellectualism, scorn for science and contempt for reason. In this political climate, corruption, racism and hatred have transformed into a spectacle of fear, division and relentless disinformation, supplanting any notion of shared responsibility or collective purpose. In such a degraded environment, democracy becomes a hollowed-out version of itself, stripped of its legitimacy, ideals and promises. When democracy loses its moral and aspirational appeal, it opens the door for autocrats like Trump to dismantle the very institutions vital to preserving democratic life. The failure of civic culture, education and literacy is starkly evident in the Trump administration’s success at emptying language of meaning — a flight from historical memory, ethics, justice and social responsibility. Communication has devolved into exaggerated political rhetoric and shallow public relations, replacing reason and evidence with spectacle and demagoguery. Thinking is scorned as dangerous, and news often serves as an amplifier for power rather than a check on it. Corporate media outlets, driven by profits and ratings, align themselves with Trump’s dis-imagination machine, perpetuating a culture of celebrity worship and reality-TV sensationalism. In this climate, the institutions essential to a vibrant civil society are eroding, leaving us to ask: What kind of democracy can survive when the foundations of the social fabric are collapsing? Among these institutions, the mainstream media — a cornerstone of the fourth estate — have been particularly compromised. As Heather McGhee notes , the right-wing media has, over three decades, orchestrated “a radical takeover of our information ecosystem.” As public-sector support fades, many institutions of higher education have been forced to mirror the private sector, turning knowledge into a commodity and eliminating departments and courses that don’t align with the market’s bottom line. Faculty are increasingly treated like low-wage workers, with labor relations designed to minimize costs and maximize servility. In this climate, power is concentrated in the hands of a managerial class that views education through a market-driven lens, reducing both governance and teaching to mere instruments of economic need. Democratic and creative visions, along with ethical imagination, give way to calls for efficiency, financial gain and conformity. This neoliberal model not only undermines faculty autonomy but also views students as mere consumers, while saddling them with exorbitant tuition fees and a precarious future shaped by economic instability and ecological crisis. In abandoning its democratic mission, higher education fixates on narrow notions of job-readiness and cost-efficiency, forsaking its broader social and moral responsibilities. Stripped of any values beyond self-interest, institutions retreat from fostering critical citizenship and collective well-being. Pedagogy, in turn, is drained of its critical content and transformative potential. This shift embodies what Cris Shore and Susan Wright term an “ audit culture ” — a corporate-driven ethos that depoliticizes knowledge, faculty and students by prioritizing performance metrics, measurable outputs and rigid individual accountability over genuine intellectual and social engagement. In this process, higher education relinquishes its role as a democratic public sphere, shifting its mission from cultivating engaged citizens to molding passive consumers. This transformation fosters a generation of self-serving individuals, disconnected from the values of solidarity and justice, and indifferent to the creeping rise of authoritarianism. The suppression of student dissent on campuses this year, particularly among those advocating for Palestinian rights and freedom, highlights this alarming trend. Universities increasingly prioritize conformity and corporate interests, punishing critical thinking and democratic engagement in the process. These developments lay the groundwork for a future shaped not by collective action and social equity, but by privatization, apathy and the encroachment of fascist politics. Education, once the bedrock of civic engagement, has become a casualty in the age of Trump, where civic illiteracy is celebrated as both virtue and spectacle. In a culture dominated by information overload, celebrity worship and a cutthroat survival ethic, anti-intellectualism thrives as a political weapon, eroding language, meaning and critical thought. Ignorance is no longer passive — it is weaponized, fostering a false solidarity among those who reject democracy and scorn reason. This is not innocent ignorance but a calculated refusal to think critically, a deliberate rejection of language’s role in the pursuit of justice. For the ruling elite and the modern Republican Party, critical thinking is vilified as a threat to power, while willful ignorance is elevated to a badge of honor. If we are to defeat the emerging authoritarianism in the U.S., critical education must become a key organizing principle of politics. In part, this can be done by exposing and unraveling lies, systems of oppression, and corrupt relations of power while making clear that an alternative future is possible. The language of critical pedagogy can powerfully condemn untruths and injustices. A central goal of critical pedagogy is to cultivate historical awareness, equipping students to use history as a vital lens for understanding the present. Through the critical act of remembrance, the history of fascism can be illuminated not as a relic of the past but as a persistent threat, its dormant traces capable of reawakening even in the most robust democracies. In this sense, history must retain its subversive function — drawing on archives, historical sources, and suppressed narratives to challenge conventional wisdom and dominant ideologies. The subversive power of history lies in its ability to challenge dominant narratives and expose uncomfortable truths — precisely why it has become a prime target for right-wing forces determined to rewrite or erase it. From banning books and whitewashing historic injustices like slavery to punishing educators who address pressing social issues, the assault on history is a calculated effort to suppress critical thinking and maintain control. Such assaults on historical memory represent a broader attempt to silence history’s emancipatory potential, rendering critical pedagogy an even more urgent and essential practice in resisting authoritarian forces. These assaults represent both a cleansing of history and what historian Timothy Snyder calls “ anticipatory obedience,” which he labels as behavior individuals adopt in the service of emerging authoritarian regimes. The fight against a growing fascist politics around the world is more than a struggle over power, it is also a struggle to reclaim historical memory. Any fight for a radical democratic socialist future is doomed if we fail to draw transformative lessons from the darkest chapters of our history, using them to forge meaningful resolutions and pathways toward a post-capitalist society. This is especially true at a time when the idea of who should be a citizen has become less inclusive, fueled by toxic religious and white supremacist ideology. One of the challenges facing today’s educators, students and others is the need to address the question of what education should accomplish in a historical moment when it is slipping into authoritarianism. In a world in which there is an increasing abandonment of egalitarian and democratic impulses, what will it take to educate young people and the broader polity to hold power accountable? In part, this suggests developing educational policies and practices that not only inspire and motivate people but are also capable of challenging the growing number of anti-democratic tendencies under the global tyranny of capitalism. Such a vision of education can move the field beyond its obsession with accountability schemes, market values, and unreflective immersion in the crude empiricism of a data-obsessed, market-driven society. It can also confront the growing assault on education, where right-wing forces seek to turn universities into tools of ideological tyranny — arenas of pedagogical violence and white Christian indoctrination. Any meaningful vision of critical pedagogy must have the power to provoke a radical shift in consciousness — a shift that helps us see the world through a lens that confronts the savage realities of genocidal violence, mass poverty, the destruction of the planet and the threat of nuclear war, among other issues. A true shift in consciousness is not possible without pedagogical interventions that speak directly to people in ways that resonate with their lives, struggles and experiences. Education must help individuals recognize themselves in the issues at hand, understanding how their personal suffering is not an isolated event, but part of a systemic crisis. In addition, activism, debate and engagement should be central to a student’s education. In other words, there can be no authentic politics without a pedagogy of identification — an education that connects people to the broader forces shaping their lives, an education that helps them imagine and fight for a world where they are active agents of change. The poet Jorie Graham emphasizes the importance of engaging people through experiences that resonate deeply with their everyday lives. She states that “it takes a visceral connection to experience itself to permit us to even undergo an experience.” Without this approach, pedagogy risks reinforcing a broader culture engrossed in screens and oversimplifications. In such a context, teaching can quickly transform into inaccessible jargon that alienates rather than educates. In the current historical moment, education cannot surrender to the call of academics who now claim in the age of Trump that there is no room for politics in the classroom, or the increasing claim by administrators that universities have a responsibility to remain neutral. This position is not only deeply flawed but also complicit in its silence over the current far right politicization of education. The call for neutrality in many North American universities is a retreat from social and moral responsibility, masking the reality that these institutions are deeply embedded in power relations. As Heidi Matthews, Fatima Ahdash and Priya Gupta aptly argue, neutrality “serves to flatten politics and silence scholarly debate,” obscuring the inherently political nature of university life. From decisions about enrollment and research funding to event policies and poster placements, every administrative choice reflects a political stance. Far from apolitical, neutrality is a tool that silences dissent and shields power from accountability. It is worth repeating that the most powerful forms of education today extend far beyond public and higher education. With the rise of new technologies, power structures and social media, culture itself has become a tool of propaganda. Right-wing media, conservative foundations, and a culture dominated by violence and reality TV created the fertile ground for the rise of Trump and his continued legitimacy. Propaganda machines like Fox News have fostered an anti-intellectual climate, normalizing Trump’s bigotry, lies, racism and history of abuse. This is not just a political failure — it is an educational crisis. In the age of new media, platforms like Elon Musk’s X and tech giants like Facebook, Netflix and Google have become powerful teaching machines, actively serving the far right and promoting the values of gangster capitalism . These companies are reshaping education, turning it into a training ground for workers who align with their entrepreneurial vision or, even more dangerously, perpetuating a theocratic, ultra-nationalist agenda that views people of color and marginalized groups as threats. This vision of education must be rejected in the strongest terms, for it erodes both democracy and the very purpose of education itself. Education, in its truest sense, must be about more than training students to be workers or indoctrinating them into a white Christian nationalist view of who does and doesn’t count as American. Education should foster intellectual rigor and critical thinking, empowering students to interrogate their experiences and aspirations while equipping them with the agency to act with informed judgment. It must be a bold and supportive space where student voices are valued and engaged with pressing social and political issues, cultivating a commitment to justice, equality and freedom. In too many classrooms in the U.S., there are efforts to make students voiceless, which amounts to making them powerless. This must be challenged and avoided at all times. Critical pedagogy must expose the false equivalence of capitalism and democracy, emphasizing that resisting fascism requires challenging capitalism. To be transformative, it should embrace anti-capitalist principles, champion radical democracy and envision political alternatives beyond conventional ideologies. In the face of growing attacks on higher education, educators must reclaim their role in shaping futures, advancing a vision of education as integral to the struggle for democracy. This vision rejects the neoliberal framing of education as a private investment and instead embraces a critical pedagogy as a practice of freedom that disrupts complacency, fosters critical engagement, and empowers students to confront the forces shaping their lives. In an age of resurgent fascism, education must do more than defend reason and critical judgment — it must also mobilize widespread, organized collective resistance. A number of youth movements, from Black Lives Matter and the Sunrise Movement to Fridays for Future and March for Our Lives, are mobilizing in this direction. The challenge here is to bring these movements together into one multiracial, working-class organization. The struggle for a radical democracy must be anchored in the complexities of our time — not as a fleeting sentiment but as an active, transformative project. Democracy is not simply voting, nor is it the sum of capitalist values and market relations. It is an ideal and promise — a vision of a future that does not imitate the present; it is the lifeblood of resistance, struggle, and the ongoing merging of justice, ethics and freedom. In a society where democracy is under siege, educators must recognize that alternative futures are not only possible but that acting on this belief is essential to achieving social change. The global rise of fascism casts a long shadow, marked by state violence, silenced dissent and the assault on critical thought. Yet history is not a closed book — it is a call to action, a space for possibility. Now, more than ever, we must dare to think boldly, act courageously, and forge the democratic futures that justice demands and humanity deserves.

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East Coast Farming Expo: Wāhine panel to talk about opportunitiesWatch in Peace: Best Wireless Headphones for TV Lovers By Having the best wireless headphones for TV by your side is a great way to enjoy all your favorite movies and games wirelessly. It is also a great way to watch in peace without disturbing anyone around you. If you have a show that you want to binge-watch while your spouse reads or kids are in the next room, then wireless headphones are the way to go. Apart from that, it also creates a more immersive experience when compared to a speaker as you’re completely enveloped in audio owing to the noise-cancelation features that some headphones have. And especially with wireless headphones, you don’t have to deal with the cables either. Wireless headphones are also a great option for senior citizens or people who are hard of hearing. Since turning up the volume too much may be uncomfortable for others, so with a headphone, they can enjoy the movie just like the rest of the family does. In this article, we’ve listed some of the best wireless headphones to watch TV without disturbing others or getting disturbed by anyone else around you. Can Noise-canceling Headphones Be Used for TV? Yes, noise-canceling headphones can be used for watching TV as they significantly reduce ambient noise and help you focus on the movie or games you’re playing. Every house gets noisy at some point in the day and when it happens right when you’re watching something on TV, only a noise-canceling headphone can come to your rescue. The only thing that you have to consider is whether the headphones are compatible with your TV or not. Most modern TVs have Bluetooth enabled, which lets you connect the headphones to them seamlessly. If you have headphones and a TV with Bluetooth features, go for it. MORE FROM Best Wireless Headphones for TV 2024 BEST OVERALL Sennheiser RS 175 RF MOST COMFORTABLE Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones BEST AFFORDABLE Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Headphones BEST WITH BASS JBL Tune 720BT Wireless Headphones BEST WITH CHARGING STAND Avantree Duet – Dual Wireless Headphones BEST LOW LATENCY Swiitech KH136K Wireless Headphones BEST LONG RANGE Shure AONIC 40 Wireless Headphones BEST OVERALL PHOTO CREDIT: AMAZON The Sennheiser Consumer Audio RS 175 RF is an incredible wireless pair of headphones that gives you the best immersive experience. It has a high price tag but also includes some premium features like Bass Boost and surround sound capabilities. The headphones have an ergonomic design with comfortable earcups for long hours of use. You will also benefit from its battery life of up to 18 hours on a single charge — you can easily make it through Lord of the Rings Extended Cut. Additionally, it comes with a multi-purpose transmitter that transmits the audio from TV to headphones and also doubles as a charger. This is one of the best headphones for TV wireless or not. BEST COMFORTABLE PHOTO CREDIT: AMAZON The Bose QuietComfort is one of the most comfortable headphones you can get. Its plush earcups are made from premium material that sits firmly on your ears without causing much pain. This headphone has an excellent noise-canceling feature that completely blocks the ambient noise to keep you focused. If you don’t like the noise-cancelation on, you can always switch to its Aware mode, which allows you to be aware of your surroundings. You even get the ability to manually adjust audio levels with its high-fidelity audio and EQ control. And with its 24-hour battery life, you can watch movies all day long without charging, literally. BEST AFFORDABLE PHOTO CREDIT: AMAZON If you’re on a tight budget for a wireless headphone, then the Soundcore Anker Life Q20 is the best you can get. It features a customized 40mm dynamic driver at its core that delivers high-resolution and crystal-clear audio every single time. The Life Q20 also boasts a potent active noise-canceling (ANC) feature to isolate high-frequency audio to avoid any disturbances. Additionally, the ANC is also built into the microphone which will help you when you’re using it to attend calls on your phone. For music lovers, this headphone uses Soundcore’s BassUp technology to deliver a strong bass output and let you feel every beat of the music. BEST WITH BASS PHOTO CREDIT: AMAZON JBL is a brand that is pretty much on everyone’s list in all things audio, and headphones like the JBL Tune 720BT make it clear exactly why. It is not only an affordable price range but also offers impeccable audio quality with long-lasting battery life. This one specifically features the JBL Pure Bass sound technology that engulfs your senses with the best bass effects in this price category. You can enjoy all your shows and movies on TV by effortlessly pairing and connecting the headphones to your TV via Bluetooth 5.3 version. MORE FROM BEST WITH CHARGING STAND PHOTO CREDIT: AMAZON The Avantree Duet is the best TV headphones for seniors — it comes in pairs and is easy to use. It includes a transmitter that is paired automatically with the headphones, all you have to do is plug it into the TV and start playing. They have slightly higher volume levels compared to other ones in the range, which helps senior citizens enjoy their favorite movies even better. And that’s not it, even when it’s connected to the TV, it allows for the audio to pass through to the speakers. That way, everyone in the family can enjoy the TV together. What’s even better is that you can connect up to 100 compatible headphones without facing any audio lag. How cool is that? BEST LOW LATENCY PHOTO CREDIT: AMAZON Nobody wants to hear delayed audio on their headphones, isn’t it? The Swiitech KH136K has one of the lowest latency headphones out there at $100. With a combination of Bluetooth 5.3 and advanced acoustic algorithms, the headphones can achieve a latency of just 40ms. Thanks to its 40mm large speaker graphene composite membrane, you get to experience crystal-clear audio at all times. Additionally, it comes with a base that can be used to dock the headphones and also as a charger. The base has an LED screen to display the connectivity status and the battery level of the headphones. It supports multiple connectivity methods including 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, allowing you to connect multiple devices at the same time. BEST LONG RANGE PHOTO CREDIT: AMAZON The Shure AONIC 40 is a premium over-ear wireless Bluetooth headphone that delivers excellent sound quality and features a 40mm dynamic driver for clear, balanced audio. It offers active noise cancelation, reducing ambient noise for an immersive experience, with adjustable levels based on your environment. Bluetooth 5.0 ensures stable, high-quality wireless connectivity, and multipoint pairing allows connection to two devices at once. The headphones are designed for comfort with memory foam ear cups, making them suitable for long listening sessions. Durable and foldable for travel, the AONIC 40 is a top choice for those seeking premium audio and noise isolation. MORE FROM Using headphones with TV is totally the user’s preference depending on their immersive experience and comfortability. Some headphones are incredibly comfortable which enables you to wear them for a very long time, while others may cause discomfort. Additionally, they aren’t ideal for group viewing, as they prevent sharing the experience. For a more social experience, TV speakers or soundbars may be better, offering richer, room-filling sound without the isolation of headphones. These wireless headphones were chosen by our team of experts who have years of experience in the field. They scanned through the internet to shortlist over a dozen headphones that are compatible with TVs and tested them thoroughly. They tested them for factors like compatibility, ease of connectivity, audio quality, and other additional features. The team also consulted with other industry experts to understand their experience with these headphones. After a thorough research, they ended up with the above wireless headphones for TV. FAQ Using a headphone is definitely the solution to watching TV in isolation. Turning up the speaker’s or headphones’ volume could help you hear better. We recommend using headphones since they will not disturb anyone else around you when you play TV with high volume. Some headphones, like Avantree Duet, allow the audio to pass through to both headphones and speakers, allowing everyone in the room to watch and enjoy movies together. Yes, but ensure they have connectivity options like Bluetooth to connect them to the TV. If your headphones and LG TV have Bluetooth enabled, then yes, you can use them by pairing them. The best way to connect a headphone to a TV is via Bluetooth. You can pair them through the settings section, which will hardly take 2 minutes. Harsha is a gamer, movie buff, anime enthusiast, and creative writer. He spent most of his childhood playing games, and after all these years, he pretty much does the same; nothing’s changed. Being a huge Spider-Man fan as a kid, he spent an unhealthy amount of time trying to get bitten by a spider. As of 2024, he still has had no luck with receiving any superpowers. Now, as a Content Lead and Editor, he focuses his technical skills on writing about games, movies, superheroes, and everything in between. Share article

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