Category: Audio & Video
TV winners and losers 2025: OLEDs got even brighter, and 8K (still) strained for relevance
It’s no surprise that 2025 has proven to be yet another fantastic year for fans of the best TVs. OLED deservedly continues to dominate the high-end AV market, yet it’s also heartening to see the strides mini-LED has made for those who can’t afford to remortgage their house in order to own an eye-catching OLED…
Panasonic TV-48Z90B Review
Verdict Deliciously bijou, this 48-inch OLED blends terrific picture quality with slick smarts, and excellent gaming performance. However, it’s not directly comparable with larger screen sizes in Panasonic’s Z90B range though, so is this a case of vive la difference or caveat emptor? Pros Colour accuracy and shadow detail Gaming credentials include 144Hz VRR Fire…
WiiM’s first ever wireless speaker hits (almost) all the right notes
WiiM Sound: Two-minute review WiiM has been rapidly building a wireless, multi-room streaming ecosystem that competes directly with Sonos and Bluesound. The WiiM Sound is its first wireless smart speaker – an important milestone – and in typical WiiM fashion, it’s an impressive product with design and performance that rivals the best products in its…
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Save $130 on this compact Sonos soundbar and upgrade your TV speakers for less
If you picked up a new TV in the Black Friday sales or over Christmas and you’re looking for the next piece to upgrade your home theater, then Sonos Beam is a great place to start. And, right now, you can get the excellent Sonos Beam (Gen 2) at Amazon for $369 (was $499). The…
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Someone’s made a USB-C dupe of the iPod Classic, complete with clickwheel — and it’s extremely cheap
JBL Bar 1300MK2 review: an almighty sequel with all the bells and whistles
JBL Bar 1300MK2: two-minute review Two years after its predecessor came to town, the JBL Bar 1300MK2 has landed, aiming to deliver tons of power, awesome Dolby Atmos, and immersive surround sound. With a price of $1,699. 95 / £1,299…. Check out the original article: [Techradar.Com] JBL Bar 1300MK2 review: an almighty sequel with all…
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‘It’s a major flaw’: AirPods 3 Pro owners are still waiting for Apple to fix its annoying static problems – and users are getting impatient
AirPods Pro 3 users are still mad at Apple for not fixing the frustrating static problem when ANC is enabled These issues arose a few months back when Apple launched the AirPods Pro 3, but the company has yet to address the flaws Users on Reddit share that, despite going through multiple replacement models, hardware…
The world’s first ‘concentric’ turntable and CD player combo is the turducken of hi-fi
It’s music disc Inception Vinyl, CD, CD-R and CD-RW playback £299 (about $400 / AU$605) If you’re feeling fancy this Christmas you could treat your guests to a turducken, a Cajun creation where a chicken is stuffed into a duck and the duck is then stuffed into a turkey*. Mixx Audio appears to have created…
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Texas Sues Major Smart TV Companies Over Spying Software Claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a series of lawsuits accusing some of the world’s largest television manufacturers of cashing in on consumers’ viewing data. Paxton alleges brands such as Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL are using Automated Content Recognition (ACR) technology to spy without giving notice or receiving consent. (At the time…
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