Audio & Video
Sonos Is Having a Massive Sale on Some of Its Best Speakers
To kickstart summer, Sonos is having a massive sale of many of its best speakers, soundbars →
This 55-inch Hisense 4K TV with a vibrant Mini-LED panel and a super smooth 144Hz refresh rate is a bargain for your World Cup viewing
With less than a month until the football World Cup begins, now is your last chance →
The Best New Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2026 (Updated)
Dali Vega Dali’s Vega is the brand’s first all-in-one wireless speaker system. It features 10 in-house-developed →
5 essential features to look for when buying a new TV for the World Cup — from beating reflections to finding the right balance of value
If you’re thinking about upgrading your TV in time for the World Cup, you may already →
‘Rest in peace good buddy’: original gen 1 Chromecasts are now failing after 13 years, as Google apparently pulls the plug
Original Chromecasts are starting to fail en masse Support for the devices officially ended back in →
Mysterious: The Sonos app for iPhone and iPad has disappeared from the App Store (but Android phone users are safe for now)
The Sonos app is not currently available in the Apple App Store No change to Google →
Anker’s new feature-packed earbuds come in two flavors, both with screens on the case — but don’t be distracted by the outside, because the exciting news is under the hood and on your phone
Anker launches Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Pro Max earbuds The earbuds are the same, but →
Look ma, no cables: this all-in-one Wi-Fi streamer, speaker and soundbar from a five-star audio company is hefty, but it might be all the modern hi-fi you need
Dali unveils new Vega Wi-Fi speaker, on sale in September Works as a streamer, speaker and →
A Renowned Hi-Fi Brand’s Entry-Level Speakers Suddenly Got Way More Affordable
Today, Focal is best known for its elite-level loudspeakers that are pipe dreams for most aspiring →
Spotify is giving its podcasts services another huge makeover, and you can now ask in-depth questions about the episodes you’re listening to — but the new Personal Podcast feature wants to be your new
Spotify is upgrading podcasts with two AI-powered features One is a new search function that allows →
Spotify will now reserve concert tickets for artists’ biggest fans — the service is standing against Ticketmaster battles and scalpers by launching its own ticket priority system so you can automatica
Spotify is launching a new system that gives an artist’s top fans a first chance at →
High-end hi-fi company YBA has made what it claims is the world’s first “transportable” CD player for SACDs — it’s got the audiophiles in the office very excited, but it’s not exactly a handheld model
YBA unveils Design One, a new SACD player Claims it’s the first “transportable” such model ever →
An Elite Loudspeaker Specialist Just Dropped a Gorgeous Hi-Fi Speaker for Modern Audiophiles
Dali (“Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries”) is well known for its elite-level passive loudspeakers. For example, its →
Looks like Google TV could get Wii-style pointy controls, just like my LG TV’s Magic Remote that drives me and my kids mad
“Now is the time to start thinking about pointing input” for Google TV says Google No →
Need a compact soundbar upgrade ahead of the World Cup? This four-star Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is now 20% off at Amazon
The World Cup is only a matter of weeks away and now is the ideal time →
You’ve heard of Touch ID and Face ID, but is Ear ID next? Researchers have detailed a new tech would let you use AirPods or similar buds to prove who you are and unlock your gadgets — and it’s actuall
Chinese researchers have developed ‘AccLock’ This uses your heartbeat to verify your identity All it needs →
I swear by Bose headphones — and these 4 best-rated models are all on sale for Memorial Day with up to $120 off
Since I picked up my first pair of Bose QuietComfort Headphones back in 2017, I haven’t →
‘You don’t listen to this jacket. You feel it’: someone made a sci-fi jacket that includes 180 built-in speakers, and for way weirder reasons than you’d expect
Vollebak reveals a Sonic Jacket with 180 built-in speakers It’s designed to immerse you in frequencies, →
Dolby Atmos on streaming will finally sound as good as 4K Blu-ray, based on these blind test results of audio engineers — but this still won’t cause collectors to switch from physical media
Dolby AC-4 was the preferred codec of multiple audio pros Better than existing Atmos audio without →
A Beloved Affordable Audiophile Brand Finally Embraces On-the-Go Hi-Fi
Schiit Audio is best known for its affordable desktop hi-fi components, such as the $119 Magni →
One of the Biggest Names in Desktop Hi-Fi Is Having a Massive Sale on Its Affordable Speakers
Right now, Audioengine is having a Memorial Day sale on some of its newest and best →
Spotify’s Listening Stats just had an overdue glow-up, and it’s added more value to one of the platform’s most underrated tools — here’s what’s new, including a social feature that lets you spy on you
Spotify has quietly updated its Listening Stats page You can now view the total number of →
Sony’s 1000X The Collexion look remarkably like the Sonos Ace — can you tell the premium headphones apart in our picture quiz?
When I first saw the Sony 1000X The Collexion headphones — the company’s new higher-end cans →
Bang & Olufsen Just Reimagined Its Beloved CD Player from the 1990s
In 2024, Bang & Olufsen introduced the Beosystem 9000c, a music system featuring a reimagined version →
Sony 1000X The Collexion review: these luxurious headphones are serious AirPods Max 2 rivals
Sony 1000X The Collexion: Two-minute review The Sony 1000X The Collexion headphones arrive 10 years since →
‘It’s a collection of 10 years of our accumulated knowledge’: Sony explains what’s special about its new high-end 1000X The Collexion wireless headphones, from the ‘timeless design’ to the ‘unidirecti
Sony unveils 1000X The Collexion headphones for $649 / £550, available in May 2026 Custom 30mm →
Want to know more about Sony’s most expensive wireless headphones ever? Our audio experts have the lowdown
TechRadar is running a live Q&A about Sony’s new wireless headphones We’ve been testing the Sony →
Loads of TCL Google TVs are getting a great free upgrade that adds Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode for super-accurate movie viewing — and a few other nice changes are on board too
TCL’s new Google TV update brings new audio and visual features Upgrade is for 2023, 2024 →
Sony’s Iconic Headphones Just Got Even More Elite
For the first time ever, Sony has introduced a new flagship pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones →
‘We know glitter is not for everyone’: Spotify says its confusing disco ball icon will be going back to normal soon
Spotify’s glitter ball icon change on iOS is only temporary The old icon will be coming →