Category: 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. This past week, McIntosh introduced a special-edition amplifier, both Google and Amazon revealed their next-gen smart speakers, Jony Ive’s design firm announced its newest gadget — and it’s a stunner. But that’s just scratching the surface…. Check out the…
New report says OLED TVs will be cheaper than ever to produce next year, though don’t hold your breath for big discounts
OLED panel costs have dropped by almost half in five years Prices are expected to drop further in 2026 Savings are likely to be fairly modest Whether it’s LCD, OLED or RGB-LED, every new kind of TV tech begins its life with absolutely eye-watering prices. The good news is that those prices do come down…
I tried JBL’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it impressed me with its almighty power and detachable wireless speakers
A lot of brilliant soundbars have been released so far in 2025. And here at TechRadar, we’ve enjoyed testing a range of new models – from all-in-one machines like the Marshall Heston 120 through to stellar surround sound systems, such as the Samsung HW-Q990F. But recently, I attended an event with JBL in Copenhagen, Denmark,…
This Affordable Amp Might Be the Next Big Thing in Budget Hi-Fi
In recent years, integrated amplifiers and streaming amplifiers have become some of the hottest hi-fi components — they’re an easy way to “breathe new life” into an old pair of passive speakers. WiiM is the obvious player in the budget space. The WiiM Amp ($299) and WiiM Amp Pro ($379) are excellent amplifiers that can…
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A Respected Hi-Fi Maker’s New Bookshelf Speakers Are Unexpectedly Affordable
Dali is a high-end Danish hi-fi manufacturer with a history dating back to the early 1980s. The brand, which stands for “Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries,” specializes in extremely high-end loudspeakers — its flagship Kore floorstanders, for example, command a price tag upwards of $120,000. Flipping expectations on their head, the revered audio maker just announced…
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Sharp 70GK4245K Review
Verdict Selling a 70-inch TV this enjoyable for under £500 seems almost silly, honestly. But I’m not complaining. Pros Unexpectedly good picture quality TiVo smart system works a treat Insanely good value Cons Only supports 60Hz 4K gaming Lightweight construction Who stole all the bass? Key Features TiVo smart system TiVo’s long experience with intelligent…
Sonos Is Having a Massive Sale on Many of Its Best Speakers
Right now, Sonos is having a big sale on “certified refurbished” versions of many of its speakers, soundbars and subwoofers. Each is discounted by 25 percent, but that’s compared to what Sonos normally sells these certified refurbished models. When compared to a new version, you’re getting a deal that’s nearing 50 percent off in some…
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