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AirTV Mini review: A streaming dongle for Sling TV diehards
Solid hardware, iffy service. If you subscribe to Sling TV—and plan to for a while—the AirTV Mini could be the best streaming device for you. Unlike a Roku or Amazon →
This Is a Glimpse at the Soundbar of the Future
A 3-IN-1 SOUNDBAR FOR THE SMART HOME It isn’t enough for a soundbar just to be a soundbar anymore, at least that’s what seems to →
Audi AI:TRAIL quattro is the off-roader of the future
Audi has rolled out a new concept vehicle called the Audi AI:TRAIL quattro. The automaker says that the concept is the off-roader for the future →
Sonos Move hands-on: $399 Bluetooth speaker cuts all cords
Pretty much from day one, Sonos customers have been asking for a portable speaker and one which can be taken outside: the new Sonos Move →
Sonos One SL and Sonos Port official: No-mic speaker and AV amp add-on
Sonos’ big news today may be Move, the company’s first portable speaker, but it also has two other products to help build out your whole-home streaming →
Sonos announces Move Bluetooth and One SL speaker at IFA 2019
Rumoured, and then leaked, in the weeks leading up to IFA 2019, Sonos has now confirmed the Move Bluetooth speaker as well as the One SL speaker →
Denon reveals PMA-150H streaming amplifier with AirPlay 2
Hi-fi meets whole-home music streaming Denon has pulled the covers off its latest network amplifier. Pitched at “modern audiophiles”, the 70 watts-per-channel PMA-150H features a →
Hisense H32A5800UK Review
The Hisense A5800 (H32A5800UK) is a £199, 32-inch TV that boasts more features than most modern small-screen models. These include a solid selection of streaming →
Is the Taycan the Sound of Things to Come?
The Taycan is Porsche’s newest, almost-ready-to-debut car. It’s all-electric, so the sound of its exhaust will be unlike that of any other contemporary Porsche. But →
Marantz Melody X review
It seems eons since we reviewed – and, largely, praised – Marantz’s network CD receiver and streaming box of tricks, the Melody and, to be →
HP Omen reveals classy gaming gadgets at Gamescom 2019
HP Omen has launched a number of products Gamescom 2019, ranging from a new super-smooth 240Hz Quad HD gaming monitor to multiple accessories to level →
Google Stadia: All the games, news and announcements from Gamescom 2019
Gamescom 2019 saw Google hold yet another Stadia Connect presentation for its upcoming gaming platform. While it revealed many new games, it left us with questions →
Activo CT10 review
You probably won’t have heard of Activo, but the CT10 has been developed by Astell & Kern and its parent company iRiver for the hi-res →
7 Reasons to Still Buy an Apple TV 4K
There are fewer reasons than ever to buy an Apple TV streaming box in 2019. That’s because Apple is integrating many Apple TV-esque features – HomeKit, AirPlay →
10 wishes for the new Nvidia Shield TV
Here’s what I’d like to see in Android TV’s next torchbearer. The Nvidia Shield TV occupies a special place among streaming TV players. It’s by far the →
Google Stadia vs. Shadow
Game-streaming services are becoming ever more common, and with the sheer number of them being offered by a variety of companies, it can be difficult →
Sonos is finally making a portable Bluetooth speaker
Multi-room audio giant Sonos is finally making a Bluetooth-compatible speaker to join its array of Wi-Fi connected products, according to newly revealed documentation. The company has →
NAIM AUDIO MU-SO QB 2 : This All-in-One Hi-Fi Speaker Can Be Your New Soundbar
Naim Audio just announced the Mu-so Qb 2 ($899), an upgraded version of its original Mu-so Qb compact speaker that was released in 2016. The British →
Marantz announces UK pricing for SR5014 and SR6014 AV amps
eARC, IMAX Enhanced, Atmos and phono connectivity all on Marantz’s menu Having announced the SR5014 and SR6014 for the US market in June, Marantz has →
Astell&Kern SR15 review: This digital audio player is packed with features and high-fidelity performance
Astell&Kern’s SR15 might be the best high-res portable player priced less than $800. Astell&Kern’s new SR15 hi-res digital audio player is built for those who →
Apple AirPlay 2: features, speakers and how to use Apple’s streaming tech
Apple’s take on wireless multi-room audio After a lengthy wait between announcement and availability – and a long overdue update – Apple’s AirPlay 2 is →
Best 4K Blu-ray player – discs are better than streaming
Best 4K Blu-ray player 2019: If you’ve been looking for a way to advance your home cinema game, you’ve come to the right place. In →
SOtM sMS 200 Neo Network Player Review
Behold, the missing piece of many a modern music system What is the sMS-200 Neo? The SOtM sMS-200 Neo is a compact streaming head unit. →
Marantz’s NR1200 stereo network receiver offers ‘serious hi-fi’ in a compact form
Marantz has announced the NR1200, a slimline stereo network receiver with support for multi-room, Hi-res Audio, music streaming as well as advanced HDMI connectivity A →
Fiio BTR3 Hi-Fi Bluetooth Amp review
Bluetooth audio streaming is pretty standard these days but – the way most folks use it – it’s often a one-to-one connection. You pair something, →
New Nvidia Shield TV incoming: But don’t expect a PS5 and Xbox 2 rival
An FCC filing for a new Nvidia Shield TV has appeared, lending fresh credence to rumblings the GPU giant is working on a follow up to one of →
10 surprisingly practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do
Streaming. Gaming. Networking. Even printing! The Raspberry Pi is far more than a toy. Practical Pi Project The Raspberry Pi single-board computer and all its →
Roon Labs’ Nucleus music server review: Exquisite hardware for exceptional software
The Nucleus is a superb—but very expensive—platform for running Roon Labs’ marvelous Roon music server software. Roon Labs’ Roon music server software is is unparalleled →
Sonos Beam vs Playbar vs Playbase: which is best?
Thinking about a Sonos soundbar? We’ve done the hard work for you There are three Sonos soundbars in the company’s multi-room family, the Sonos Beam, →
Sound One Bluetooth headphones with up to 8-hour battery life launched in India
Sound One has added a pair of new wireless headphones called Sound One V9 to its portfolio in India. The headphones are touted as tailor-made →