Audio & Video
12 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar
Another week down, and, per usual, a bunch of new tech and gadgets have been announced. →
Sorry, home theater fans – Dolby Vision 2 HDR isn’t confirmed for 4K Blu-ray or projectors yet
At IFA 2025, I had a chance to speak to Dolby about the launch of Dolby →
The 5 coolest TVs at IFA 2025
We may be deep into 2025, and most major TV brands have already released their full →
These $33 Sony headphones are some of the best cheap cans we’ve ever used
I own Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones, and every time I put them on, I’m blown away by →
5 awesome home theater installations you won’t believe
A home theater – or home cinema in the UK – is a bespoke space where →
‘LG currently does not have plans to support Dolby Vision 2 HDR’ – I asked the big TV makers about Dolby’s next-gen HDR, and it’s a mixed bag
This week, ahead of IFA 2025, Dolby announced Dolby Vision 2, the next-gen version of its →
TCL C6KS (50C6KS) Review: One of 2025’s best budget TVs
Verdict Mini LEDs and local dimming make TCL’s £399 50C6KS arguably 2025’s best small-screen TV bargain →
Astell & Kern A&ultima SP4000 portable music player review: a brilliant step on the journey but not “the peak of performance and design” promised.
Astell & Kern A&ultima SP4000: Two-minute review The Astell & Kern A&ultima SP4000 is the brand’s →
I saw the difference Dolby Vision 2 makes on cheap TVs, and it’s way bigger than you’d expect – and Dolby’s expert explains how it works
At IFA 2025, Dolby gave me a demo of Dolby Vision 2, the next-gen version of →
How Much Does YouTube TV Cost?
Since its beginnings in 2017, YouTube’s extensive catalogue has made it one of the top live →
How To Reset Beats Solo 3
Wireless audio gear can be pretty finicky, especially in the long run. Moreover, depending on the →
Did Two Popular Hi-Fi Brands Just Make the Ultimate Sonos-Rivaling Speaker System?
If you have an ear to the ground regarding today’s hi-fi scene, you’ve undoubtedly heard of →
I use AirPods Pro 2 every day, and this is what would make me upgrade to AirPods Pro 3 – and here’s what we’re actually expecting
We’re fast approaching the next big Apple event on September 9th, and while a lot of →
Samsung teams up with Danish designers to create the ultimate art TV
Luxurious frame combines TV and audio in one seamless unit Spec your own TV, from The →
I saw the first RGB TV that you’ll be able to buy at a remotely realistic size, and it’s a real OLED rival
Hisense’s RGB mini-LED TVs caused a stir when they were unveiled earlier this year, and while →
Bose Just Gave Its Iconic QuietComfort Headphones a Hi-Fi Upgrade
Earlier this summer, Bose announced next-gen versions of its best-in-class noise-canceling wireless earbuds. The QuietComfort Ultra →
The Best New Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2025 (Updated)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) Bose’s flagship wireless noise-canceling headphones, the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd →
RGB LED TVs could be affordable ‘OLED killers’ sooner than anyone expected
Hisense to launch models from 55 inches to 100 inches From €1,499 (about $1,759 / AU$2,680) →
Just bought a $3,000 TV? Here’s why you may need a $6,000 video processor to go with it
If you’re in the market for a new TV, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that →
I’ve never been into the art TV craze, but TCL’s ultra-low power 85-inch digital canvas could change my mind
Ever since the arrival of Samsung’s The Frame TVs, the idea of ‘art TVs’ has become →
The VisionMaster Max 4K projector promises ‘unrivaled black level performance’, and there’s a matching wireless 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos sound system
The new VisionMaster Max has interchangeable lenses, and up to 3,500 ANSI lumens of brightness Effective →
I tried a high-end Kaleidescape movie player – its audio output blew me away
Achieving an authentic, cinema-like experience at home is a desire shared by many of us. Whether →
A Beloved Japanese Hi-Fi Maker’s New Audiophile Turntables Are Unexpectedly Affordable
Technics is best known for its direct-drive turntables. In fact, it made the world’s first direct-drive →
I’ve used HomePods since launch, and here’s what I want to see from a HomePod mini 2 – and what we actually expect
Apple’s next big iPhone event is coming up on September 9th, and we’re expecting a wave →
What Is ESPN Unlimited? All About The New Sports Streaming Service
The worldwide leader in sports has pushed all its chips into direct-to-consumer content, upgrading its viewer →
This Affordable Turntable Proves Beautiful Design and Budget Prices Aren’t Mutually Exclusive
Lenco is a Swiss audio manufacturer that’s best known for record players, speakers and new-age radios, →
Audio Pro’s huge new WiiM-powered wireless speaker range might be the biggest threat to Sonos I’ve seen so far
Audio Pro launches 10 new speakers with WiiM integration Redesigned app, better streaming support, multi-room, tweaked →
Arcam’s upgraded integrated amps add Snapdragon Sound and HDMI eARC
Bluetooth 5. 4 with Auracast and aptX Lossless Upgraded circuitry, refined components and intelligent power management →
I saw finally Sony’s next-gen RGB TV in action, and asked Sony’s experts the burning questions about the OLED-bothering tech
At IFA 2025 I finally had a chance to see Sony’s next-generation RGB mini-LED TV technology →
This new 4K laser projector is so bright, it really could replace a TV – and it has both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support
Xgimi Horizon 20 series projectors have up to 5,700 ISO lumens of brightness Native Netflix plus →