Category: Audio & Video
I’ve been using Spotify’s new answer to Apple Music’s AutoMix – here are 5 of your biggest questions answered
19 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, Google announced its line of Pixel 10 smartphones, Ricoh revealed its GR IV compact camera and FiiO introduced its new flagship portable hi-fi player. But that’s just scratching the surface…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol]…
I test audio kit for a living, and these earbuds’ death-proof battery and regal design blew me away
Noble FoKus Amadeus: Two-minute review Can earbuds make you feel like royalty? Well, Noble Audio are here to give it a good old college try with their Noble FoKus Amadeus earbuds; the latest and cheapest in the FoKus series, but which benefit from some posh new engineering in both soft- and hardware. Specs-wise, these true…
A Legendary Hi-Fi Company’s New Bookshelf Speakers Are Surprisingly 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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65Z90B) 4K TV Review: just buy it
Verdict Panasonic’s been quietly making excellent OLED TVs for years now, but the 2025 range is one to shout about, especially the Z90B. The picture quality is great, the sound is very good and Panasonic’s caught up on the feature side. It’s one of the best OLED TVs of 2025…. Check out the original article:…
The weird, wonderful world of 4K Blu-ray Steelbooks – the highs and lows of physical media special editions
I love my Dali bookshelf speakers, so I’m really intrigued by this new budget pair that come in funky colors
Dali’s new Kupid stereo speakers cost £299 (about $400 / AU$625) 4. 5-inch woofer with 26mm custom-designed tweeter 4-ohm impedence makes them easy to play from any stereo amp Danish hi-fi company Dali has just announced a new pair of budget stereo bookshelf speakers, and as someone who’s been testing the model just above them…
‘Improved performance, shorter start times’: Google TV is finally getting a key technical upgrade to catch up to Apple TV 4K
I tested the first next-gen RGB mini-LED, and while it’s a stunning TV, OLED doesn’t need to be worried just yet
When Hisense announced its 116-inch RGB mini-LED TV at CES 2025, the TV world took notice. RGB panel technology had already been realized in LG’s new Primary Tandem RGB OLED panel, with the promise of bolder, richer colors than had previously been seen in a TV. But combining that with a super-bright mini-LED backlight in…
Spotify Just Got a Cool New Feature That You’ll Actually Use
This summer in particular, Spotify seems to be upgrading its app with new features every other week. From a 30-day Snooze feature to a new way of managing downloads, a revamped Podcasts section to an easier way of buying audiobooks — there’s been a lot. And now it’s at it again…. Check out the original…
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Apple Is Stealthily Giving Your iPhone a Neat New Feature
When Apple rolls out iOS 26 to your iPhone, it will ring in the changes. Some standouts include a new “Liquid Glass” design, a more simplified Camera app, and both the Message and Phone apps will get several new abilities that you’ll actually use. However, as is the case whenever Apple announces a next-generation operating…
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Our favorite hi-res audio firm has a brand new music player, with aptX Lossless, up to 4TB of storage, and desktop-class amplification
Spotify is offering three months of Premium for free – here’s how to get it plus 3 other ways to score a free Spotify trial
4 reasons why the Google Pixel Buds 2a could be the $129 earbuds to beat in 2025 – and one key area in which they disappoint
Pro-Ject’s New Hi-Fi Component Is an Easy Upgrade for Your Turntable
Pro-Ject is best known for its wide range of turntables, but the Austrian audio company makes numerous other hi-fi components that can work with and elevate its turntables, too. Chief among them, phono preamplifiers. A lot of today’s entry-level turntables have a built-in phono preamp (or phono stage) to make the setup process easier…. Check…
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