Monthly Archives: September 2016

Samsung UN65KS9800FXZA LCD Ultra HDTV Review

 

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There are two major versions of HDR vying for prominence: HDR10 and Dolby Vision. As of July 2016, Ultra HD Blu-rays were exclusively offering HDR10. Samsung’s 2016 UHD sets only do HDR10. We’d prefer that a set have both formats—but if we had to choose just one for now, it would be HDR10, since the most reliable source of high-quality HDR may well be on UHD Blu-rays. Streamed HDR, whether HDR10 or Dolby Vision, is far more heavily compressed than UHD on disc, and its quality depends on the bandwidth available from your internet service provider.

That said, the UN65KS9800’s most obvious feature is its curved screen. You either like this or you don’t. I didn’t care much either way, but it does have consequences for room reflections. A curved TV can stretch reflections from room lights into horizontal bands across the screen, rather than showing them as simple point sources; this makes them more distracting. [Editor’s Note: Furthermore, a curved screen viewed in a darkened room from any typical distance will appear to be bowed in on its top and bottom edges—one of my big peeves with this approach.—RS]

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OPPO SONICA REVIEW

Oppo Digital — not to be confused with phone maker (and sister company) Oppo Electronics — has quickly made a name for itself as a top audiophile brand. Oppo’s high-end Blu-ray players have set a new bar for both audio and video performance, and the company’s transition into the advanced field of planar magnetic headphones last year has put it in some rarified company, competing well with the likes of Audeze, HiFiMan, and others.

Now Oppo has turned its talents to another cutthroat audio segment, multiroom speakers. The new Sonica is designed by the same man behind Oppo’s PM-1 and PM-3 planar headphones, Igor Levitsky, and the $300 short-stack speaker is loaded with virtually all the features you’d expect, with a few notable exceptions.

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Hands on: Apple Watch Series 2 review

It’s been two years since the first Apple Watch was unveiled, and in that time the wearables market has changed considerably – but what can’t be denied is that Tim Cook’s crew made the best-selling smartwatch by some distance, and has refined that in some key areas for the Apple Watch Series 2.

That doesn’t mean it was the perfect device for your wrist though – far from it. While Apple promised that its Watch would, like a ‘normal’ watch, continue to function well for a number of years, there were instantly some reservations about its limitations.

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A single day on battery? No GPS? An initial lack of apps and, dare we say it, no obvious point to having this on your wrist? Sure, it’s good to know whether someone has sent you a message worth reading, but beyond that it seemed a luxury rather than a necessity.

In the intervening two years we’ve seen smartwatches with three- to four-day battery life emerge, at the same time packing in GPS connectivity, advanced fitness tracking and a whole host of apps too – Apple needed to step up.

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https://www.techradar.com/reviews/wearables/apple-watch-2-1323213/review

iPhone 7 Plus preview: Big changes, but some you’ll still have to wait for

It’s September and that means new iPhones. In particular a new iPhone 7 Plus, the updated 2016 version of the almost ubiquitous smartphone from Apple. But has Apple created a flagship device that the Apple faithful will lust after, or merely and incremental update that will see Samsung being the number one choice for Power users?

Pocket-lint was at the Apple Special Event in San Francisco to get a hands-on preview with the new dual lens packing camera phone to find out ahead of it being available in the shops.

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Apple iPhone 7 vs iPhone SE: What’s the difference?

Apple has announced two new iPhones to its portfolio – the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The two new devices join the one year-old iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, along with the smaller iPhone SE that arrived in March.

There were originally rumours for a third iPhone this September in the iPhone 7 Pro, but either Apple changed its mind, or someone was pulling a few legs as didn’t appear on 7 September.

With the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus now discontinued by Apple, that leaves us with five Apple iPhones to choose from. This feature specially focuses on how the iPhone 7 differs from the iPhone SE and which model might be the right one for you.

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Apple AirPods preview: Showing us a wire-free listening future

With no headphone socket on the new Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, you’ve either got to go Lightning or wireless. Although the former is found in the box of the new iPhone 7 models, the company is hoping you’ll go for the later.

With that in mind it has launched a brand new product called the Apple Airpods, a pair of wireless in ear headphones.

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The dinky Apple AirPod headphone are in-ear headphones that are completely wirefree. By that we mean there are no wires that connect to your phone, or connect the two earphones together.

Like the new wave of Bluetooth headphones starting to come on to the market, the AirPods are intelligent enough to wirelessly connect to each other and then to your phone.

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https://www.pocket-lint.com/headphones/reviews/apple/138761-apple-airpods-review-wire-free-future-or-design-disaster

Specs Comparison : LG V20 vs LG V10

LG has just announced their latest smartphone, the LG V20. It’s the successor to the LG V10 of last year. Like with any smartphone iteration, the V20 comes with improved specs and new features. Check out the quick specs comparison below to see what has changed.



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New TAG Heuer Aquaracer Black Titanium Watches For 2016 Hands-On

Under the leadership of Jean-Claude Biver, TAG Heuer has been making some moves that are helping to reenergize the brand. Some recent highlights include the much-discussedHeuer 02T Tourbillon as well as the new TAG Heuer Connected watch and the revival of an old classic, the Heuer Monza. All help affirm TAG Heuer’s strategy as a bit of a rule-breaker while firmly remaining in the entry-level category of the luxury Swiss watch market. The TAG Heuer Aquaracer keeps getting better, and these new models improve on the previous version with cool black PVD titanium cases and hip, vibrant colors.

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While they have run the gamut with new, revamped, and reintroduced watches this year, TAG Heuer did not disappoint with this release either, again spicing up their bread and butter Aquaracer diving watches. Like last year, the updates to the range come at a 43mm diameter and use the TAG Heuer Calibre 5 movement, aka the ETA 2824-02 movement. This movement is a TAG workhorse and operates at 28,800bph with a 38-hour power reserve. Nothing new here, and the main changes this year are in adding even more bold styling and colors to the line.

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AZTECH WIPC411FHD REVIEW : WIRELESS IP CAMERA WITH PAN AND TILT

I have been using the Aztech WIPC408HD IP Camera at home for years. My first IP camera was a D-Link which failed in ease of set-up. It still works, but it could not reliably do remote monitoring and playback via smartphone app. I researched on Aztech IP cameras and was attracted by the price of the WIPC408HD, which I felt was the most affordable tilt-and-pan IP camera at that time. It costed the same price as the D-Link which does not support tilt-and-pan.

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https://musicphotolife.com/2016/09/aztech-wipc411fhd-review-wireless-ip-camera/

Hands on: PlayStation VR review

How does PlayStation VR factor into Sony’s September 7 briefing? We’re about to find out. Check out our other PlayStation Week coverage.

PlayStation VR is close. In less than two month’s time, Sony’s first virtual reality headset will be in homes around the world. There are dozens of ways to feel about this – it’s as fair to feel excited about the potential of cheap, accessible virtual reality as it is to feel scared about how a miss here could sour virtual reality for another decade.

While PCs have enjoyed high-end, upscale virtual reality for a few months now, consoles have yet to see a compatible headset of their own, despite all three major manufacturers – Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft – talking about the future medium.

This is all set to change in October with the release of Sony’s PlayStation VR headset, which for the first time will allow gamers to get a full virtual reality experience with their PS4 rather than a beefy gaming PC.

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https://www.techradar.com/reviews/gaming/playstation-vr-1235379/review

SUUNTO AMBIT3 VERTICAL REVIEW

There was a time when nearly all serious skiers, hikers, mountain guides, and climbers wore the same watch, a big chunk of digital technology called the Suunto Vector. They wore it because in 1998 the Vector was the only digital watch that featured what is now standard in adventure watches: an altimeter, a barometer, a compass (ABC), and a thermometer.

What the backcountry crowd appreciated most of all, however, was the Vector’s altimeter. With elevation tracking, the watch could record the vertical feet they’d climbed or descended. And for those into mountain sports vertical feet has always been the true measure of a trip.

Now, 18 years later, the same company has that same group of athletes and adventurers in its sights with its newest GPS-ABC watch, the Suunto Ambit3 Vertical. But in 2016, active people expect more from their watches — and the Vertical delivers. In addition to its ABC functionality the Vertical also logs daily activity levels, heart rate (when paired with a compatible strap), cycling power (with an additional power meter) and even dabbles in smart notifications (when paired to a smartphone over Bluetooth). Should it climb to the top of your shortlist?

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AZTECH PSD500 REVIEW : PERSONAL STORAGE DONGLE

Aztech has created an interesting gadget called the Personal Storage Dongle. It took me a while to understand what this device does, so now that I have, I would like to describe to you so that you do not get confused too.

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PSD500 comes with USB power adapter rated 0.35A, but for convenience, I plugged in a powerbank and that works pretty well.

This dongle does not have any built-in storage or battery or Wi-Fi. Essentially, the PSD500 is a device that converts any portable storage device – like external HDD or flash drive – into a cloud network storage accessible by the Aztech Storage app on Android and iOS. I know many Wi-Fi routers today comes with a USB port which you can connect a storage device to and access the files remotely. For those routers that do not have that capability, the PSD500 is your saviour.

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https://musicphotolife.com/2016/09/aztech-psd500-review-personal-storage-dongle/

PLANTRONICS BACKBEAT PRO+ REVIEW : WIRELESS HEADPHONES WITH ANC

In 2014 when I reviewed the BackBeat PRO, there were 10 features that impress me. Fast forward 18 months later, some of these features are no longer fascinating as other manufacturers have caught up with technology. Nevertheless, the new BackBeat PRO+ remains relevant, which goes to show how forward-thinking Plantronics was back in 2014.

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The latest PRO+ comes with grey and silver overall, to distinguish from the previous PRO which comes in black with purple accents. Its over-the-ear pad fitting and the headband pressure sufficient to keep the headphones on my head achieves adequate comfort. I tried wearing it for 3-over hours, and though I can feel the weight, I never felt that I needed to remove the headphones for a breather.
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Best Action Cameras 2016

Action cameras aren’t just ruggedized and protected against the elements, they offer ultrawide viewing angles to capture the full experience of ski runs, skateboard tricks, snorkeling adventures or just pet antics (several companies make harnesses for your dog). After testing nine action cameras in a variety of conditions, including a mountain biking trip and rafting adventure, we have some recommendations for every budget.

The GoPro Hero4 Silver ($399) is the best action camera overall, because it offers the best video quality for the money, but the. The Hero4 Session ($199) is another great choice for those who prefer an ultra-compact waterproof design—without a case—with simpler operation and a lower price.

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Bragi’s Got “The Headphone” For iPhone 7

We’re only a day away from Apple’s big iPhone 7 event, which many believe will signify the beginning of the death of the headphone jack. So, taking a page from Apple’s sometimes-frustrating simplistic naming playbook, Bragi just announced The Headphone, a pair of wireless earbuds arriving just in time for folks who might have to ditch their old buds for Apple’s new phone.

Bragi is bragging that Vesant advanced voice technology will enable users to enjoy clear-sounding phone calls in “challenging” environments filled with noise. Shipping this November at $149 (or $119 for early Kickstarter supporters), The Headphone is a less complicated and more affordable version of its Dash earbuds ($300).

While that means you won’t get the fitness tracking capabilities of the Dash, you’ll still get some of the benefits unique to Bragi’s earbuds.

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LG V20 Hands-on Review : First impressions – Refining what works

These days, it almost seems that smartphones need some fancy new gimmick or never before seen feature in order to even be newsworthy, let alone purchase-worthy. Sometimes, OEMs even make a radical departure from a previous direction, significantly changing features and designs, sometimes with rather drastic effects. This second half of 2016, LG is being the contrarian. Following the adage “don’t change what ain’t broke”, theLG V20 is more a subtle evolution than a revolution, improving on its predecessor without undoing or replacing what doesn’t need to be. And, truth be told, it’s a strategy that just might work.



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Hands on: TomTom VIO review

Along with cameras, diaries, MP3 players and alarm clocks, most people can count sat-navs among those dedicated devices killed by the smartphone.

The response of TomTom, one of the world’s biggest sat-nav manufacturers, has been to pour its energies into producing navigation systems for more niche users.

For example, TomTom’s trucker lineup enables drivers to edit their route based on their vehicle’s dimensions, so they don’t find themselves stuck down a small country lane. Meanwhile the TomTom Rider series are a line of devices specifically designed for motorcyclists.

Now TomTom has announced the TomTom VIO, its first navigation system designed specifically for scooters, and it certainly appears to address many of the issues we’ve had when trying to use our smartphones for this same purpose.

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Michael Kors Access review : A fashion-first approach to Android Wear

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If the Michael Kors Access has taught me anything, it’s that Android Wear watches from fashion-first brands—like Michael Kors—can’t spin Google’s smartwatch story in an entirely different direction. I’ve been testing the Dylan version of the Access for the last two weeks, and while it’s a perfectly good-looking watch, I can’t say it offers dramatically better materials or design compared to the best Android Wear watches from tech-first manufacturers like LG, Huawei, and Motorola.

The Dylan version of the Access bears the familiar “MK” logo on the top of its crown, but that almost invisible flourish will always be a little secret between you and your watch. Beyond that, we can admire the Dylan’s chunky lugs, chiseled bezel, and stark, monochrome palette. The design is effectively butch for anyone who needs that vibe from a watch, but unless you’re already familiar with Michael Kors timepieces, no one will spot the Access on your wrist and ask, “Yo, brah, are you wearing Michael Kors?”

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2016 MCLAREN 570S COUPE REVIEW

It used to be that the only McLaren anyone could ever dream of driving was the legendary McLaren F1 – unless you were a professional race car driver, of course. From head to tail, this car was light years ahead of its time. With its carbon fiber monocoque chassis and Formula 1-derived hardware, it redefined the way supercars were built.

This naturally aspirated, six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive car would be a benchmark of performance well into an era of technology that would make all of that seem neolithic. In 2013, McLaren changed the game again with the P1, a sports car that took a sledgehammer to the stigma of eco-friendly hybrid technology, proving it had a place in the supercar world.

Today, we’re fortunate enough that McLaren has implemented a new three-tiered product strategy that brings some of that hypercar magic down from Mount Olympus and gives us power we can wield for ourselves. This comes in the form of the 570S: the McLaren for mortals.

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Mido Ocean Star Captain V Titanium Watch Hands-On

One of the surprise hits for me at Baselworld 2016 was the new Mido Ocean Star Captain V in titanium (reference M026.430.44.061.00). Mido is one of the less well-known Swatch Group brands, at least in the United States, but it has some cool watches such as the Commander and Multifort. I understand that Mido watches do particularly well in South America, actually… Anyhow, the brand’s flagship dive watch collection has always been the Ocean Star, and this is the Ocean Star Captain V (which came after the Captain IV). Mido produces the Ocean Star Captain V in steel models as well, in addition to the titanium model. Those aren’t bad either, but there is something quite special in the titanium model, particularly when you take cost into consideration.

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The+Radio DAB+ Stereo review

The+Radio DAB+ Stereo may have an awkward name, but the FM/DAB radio with Bluetooth streaming aims to be as straightforward as possible.

Well, sort of. The single unit is easy enough to use, but it has a trick up its sleeve: a second passive unit that, once connected, can transform into a stereo speaker set.

Build

The wooden, aluminium and plastic cabinet is well made, and we like the simple retro design. The circular OLED display is neat and clear to read, but we’d like a brighter, stronger contrast.

The control dials are responsive and easy to turn, although the included plastic remote is far easier to use when navigating through the menu.

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https://www.whathifi.com/theradio/dab-stereo/review

 

Sony Xperia XZ vs Xperia X Performance vs Xperia X: What’s the difference?

Sony has announced its next Xperia flagship – the Xperia XZ at consumer electronics show IFA in Berlin.

The device has leaked several times over the last few months and aside from the name, many of the rumours were accurate, resulting in only a couple of surprises.

 We’ve compared the specs of the Xperia XZ to the Xperia Z5 in a separate feature, but here we are looking at how the Xperia XZ compares to the Xperia X and Xperia X Performance.

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The Xperia XZ follows the same OmniBalance design as previous Sonysmartphones, but with a couple of tweaks, including a flatter and squarer top and bottom. The new flagship measures 146 x 72 x 8.1mm, weighs 161g and it offers a brushed metal finish.

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HP Envy x360 review: The big-scale convertible

Convertible laptops are multiplying. It’s like they’ve grown reproductive organs and formed their own tribe. But that means there’s something to suit every scale, level of productivity and price point.

The HP Envy x360 isn’t a brand new model. HP been making oversize convertibles under this name since 2014. But for 2016 the x360 is back to assert itself as the pack leader of 15-inch hybrids.

It’ll cost you at least £779/$1168,5, though. The version we’re reviewing here is £949/$1423,5. It’s not exactly cheap, then, but it’s nowhere near the slightly terrifying £1,299/$1,9485 HP Spectre 13 (a laptop that, admittedly, is a lot better looking).

Most of you will know the drill by now. Convertible laptops like this have screen hinges that don’t just stop dead at 135-degrees like most laptops. They carry on until the back of the screen meets the keyboard’s keys, and can sit at angle. It’s the laptop equivalent of one of those infuriatingly fit and flexible people who can do the splits while standing up.

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PlayStation 4 Neo vs PS4 Slim vs PS4: What’s the rumoured difference?

Sony is hosting a special PlayStation event on Wednesday 7 September where it is expected to announce not one but two new versions of its PlayStation 4 console. The first will be a slimmer, thinner machine with a few improvements over the current model, the second a much more powerful games machine to take the brand forward.

These are dubbed the PS4 Slim and PS4 Neo (AKA PS4.5 or PS4K) and are likely to come out in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

We suspect they will both completely replace the existing machine, of whichSony has sold more than 40 million units to date, but if you already have one it is unlikely you’ll be forced to upgrade any time soon.

There are some that might consider doing so, however, so here are the differences between all three models based on the rumours, leaks and speculation we have so far. It might help you decide whether to save up for a replacement.

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Sony Xperia XZ vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs S7 edge: What’s the difference?

The next Sony Xperia flagship has made its debut at consumer electronics show IFA in Berlin, going by the name XZ.

As you might expect, it brings with it Sony’s signature OmniBalance design, along with your standard flagship specs. How does it compare to the competition though?

We’ve compared the Sony Xperia XZ to the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Here’s what the differences are.

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The Sony Xperia XZ features a similar OmniBalance design to previous Sonyflagships but with a squarer top and bottom. It comes with a brushed metal finish, measures 146 x 72 x 8.1mm and hits the scales at 161g.

A fingerprint sensor sits within the side power button, USB Type-C is on board and the Xperia XZ has a water and dust resistance rating of IP68.

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Roberts Stream 65i review

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There’s no doubt that the Roberts Stream 65i is eager to please. Sitting at the top of the company’s digital radio line up, it boasts an impressive spec list that combines the best of streaming, physical media and radio playback in a single box.

It’s such a shame that it falls so far short of its potential.

Build and features

On a physical level, it’s not the most stylish all-in-one system we’ve seen.

Pure’s C-D6 offers a cleaner, more refined design compared with the Roberts’ more matter-of-fact approach, but the Stream 65i does have a large colour display going in its favour, for displaying cover art.

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Hands On with ASUS ROG Avalon : A Teardown Video

During Computex 2016, as part of their 10-Years of the Republic of Gamers’ celebrations and showcase, ASUS surprised me with a new take on the PC: the ROG Avalon. The Avalon is still a very extensive work in progress, however the fundamental concept is highly intriguing for anyone interested in PC design – using custom form factor parts and fitting them into a dedicated chassis but still opening up the options for users to customize their build. We were able to grab the hardware and Johnathan Chu, Product Manager for motherboards at ASUS, for a short time to record a video for a quick teardown and analysis.

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Apologies for the audio, it was an impromptu recording with no equipment apart from a smartphone.

Project Avalon

When you’ve been reviewing and testing motherboards, as well as shouting at certain engineers for absolutely nonsense ideas (or really good ones), there is somewhat a monotony to it all. One generation there’s a new feature from one manufacturer, and the next generation we see it on mostly all the others. Some features are special and aren’t copied, but these require larger amounts of R&D and investment, then require the PR teams to communicate why the new feature is good or not..

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https://www.anandtech.com/show/10607/hands-on-with-asus-rog-avalon-a-teardown-video

Lenovo K6 Note vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Comparison

Lenovo at IFA 2016 announced Lenovo K6 series smartphones . Lenovo K6 Note is successor to Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Check out Specs Comparison between K6 Note vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Both smartphones comes with Metal body design and fingerprint Scanner on Rear . K6 and K5 Note feature a 5.5-inch Full HD Display powered by Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor where as K5 Note has a Helio P10 SoC coupled with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage

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Sony NW-WM1Z Walkman hands on review

Sony announced some serious bling at IFA 2016 in the shape of the NW-WM1Z, a high-end gold-plated Walkman. Like an audiophile magpie, we headed straight to its stand for a closer look…

The NW-WM1Z heads up Sony’s brand new Signature Series of hi-fi products, all of which have a high-end, hi-res audio slant.

The range includes two new Walkmans, with the £2,500/$3,750 NW-WM1Z joined by a cheaper model, the £1,000/$1,500 NW-MW1A. But we couldn’t resist going straight for some hands-on time with the golden child…

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https://www.whathifi.com/sony/nw-wm1z/review

Which Fitbit tracker should you buy? Style, budget and fitness levels?

Fitbit continues to be the most popular wearable tech brand and for good reason. Its fitness trackers are easy to wear, simple to use and have great apps behind them.

With a range from $59.99 right up to $249, Fitbit has done its best to cater to everyone looking to buy their first fitness tracker.

Which Fitbit tracker should you buy?

For many people, wearable tech still seems a bit scary. Fitbit has succeeded because it isn’t scary, even if you’re just trying to move more.

Read on to find out whether you should try your luck with a Fitbit Zip, Flex, Charge HR, Blaze or Alta – or whether you should wait for the incoming Flex 2 and Charge 2 to arrive.

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