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White Onkyo GX30ARC speakers on a desk either side of a large video monitior

Onkyo launches compact and affordable Creator Series of powered desktop speakers

By Andy Madden published 7 January 25

The new Onkyo range features two Bluetooth 5.3 models, including one with HDMI ARC.

Hi-Fi

Onkyo Icon A-50 in silver on wooden sideboard

Onkyo returns to hi-fi with the launch of Icon Series electronics at CES 2025

By Kashfia Kabir published 7 January 25

Consisting of a streaming amp, a network preamp and a power amp

Hi-Fi

LG's partnership with will.i.am launches three Bluetooth speakers and a pair of noise-cancelling wireless earbuds

By Harry McKerrell published 7 January 25

LG has partnered with Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am to create three new Bluetooth speakers and a pair of wireless earbuds.

Hisense’s new giant "TriChroma LED TV" promises to be its "most advanced" Mini LED ever

By Robyn Quick published 7 January 25

This new Hisense TV is the first to offer this dimming technology to a consumer market.

Home cinema

An Ultra96 HDMI cable certified for HDMI 2.2.

HDMI 2.2 has been revealed – and it could be a big upgrade for next-generation OLED TVs and projectors

By Joe Svetlik published 7 January 25

Faster 96Gbps bandwidth paves the way for higher resolutions and refresh rates.

CES 2025: all the latest news from the world's biggest tech show

By Joe Svetlik last updated 7 January 25

This year we're covering all of the happenings at CES 2025, from wireless earbuds to mega-buck OLED TVs.

TVs

Hisense launches first “consumer-ready” Micro LED TV at CES 2025 – but should OLED be worried?

By Alastair Stevenson published 7 January 25

Hisense’s latest “consumer” 136MX MicroLED TV wants to cement the tech as the new premium option for home cinema fans – but we don’t know a key detail.

TVs

Earfun unveils four pairs of budget headphones, from sporty types to noise-cancelling over-ears

By Harry McKerrell published 7 January 25

Earfun has gone big for the start of 2025, serving up four new pairs of headphones at this year's CES.

Headphones

TCL announces first 'Precise Dimming Series' QD-Mini LED TV at CES

By Esat Dedezade published 7 January 25

Brighter, more efficient, less blooming, and super-fast refresh rates? Let’s hope TCL’s latest series delivers on all fronts.

TVs

Samsung’s new QD-OLED TV panels are set to be even brighter than last year’s models

By Robyn Quick published 6 January 25

Samsung has announced that OLEDs that are released in 2025 will be even brighter than the year before.

TVs

Harman Kardon Enchant 900 Dolby Atmos Soundbar in a living room in front of a TV

Harman Kardon wants to Enchant you away from Sonos with its new Dolby Atmos soundbars

By Andy Madden published 6 January 25

Harman Kardon’s new product line features two soundbars, a wireless speaker and a wireless subwoofer.

Home cinema

JBL Tour One M3 being worn on a woman's head

JBL’s Tour One M3 flagship wireless headphones are smarter than your average over-ears

By Andy Madden published 6 January 25

JBL's Tour One M3 wireless headphones come with their own wireless audio transmitter for extra functionality.

Headphones

Samsung’s next 8K TV has been announced and its AI features make it the manufacturer's ‘most advanced TV to date’

By Robyn Quick published 6 January 25

This just in from CES: Samsung has announced their newest AI 8K TV.

TVs

CES 2024 news and highlights – LG and Samsung's groundbreaking TVs, and more

By Ainsley Walker last updated 6 January 25

All of the latest news from CES 2024, from flagship LG and Samsung TVs to transparent OLEDs and wireless turntables...

Hi-Fi

Is this our first look at the sequel to the Sony WF-C700N wireless earbuds?

By Harry McKerrell published 6 January 25

This could be our first glimpse of the follow up to one of our favourite Sony wireless earbuds.

Headphones

The LG G5 TV wall-mounted in a high-end living room

LG announces G5, C5, B5 and M5 OLED TVs, none of which features MLA technology

By Tom Parsons published 6 January 25

MLA has been jettisoned in favour of new four-stack OLED panel technology, and there’s a 48-inch version of the G5

TVs

Fiio S15 music streamer front and rear shots

Fiio's triple drop includes a Cambridge Audio-rivalling music streamer with HDMI support

By Harry McKerrell published 5 January 25

The S15 music streamer arrives alongside a new headphone amp and portable music player as Fiio starts 2025 on the front foot.

Hi-Fi

Lenco's trinity of turntables promises user-friendly features at competitive price points

By Harry McKerrell published 5 January 25

Lenco has revealed three new turntables at this year's CES showcase, including a deck with integrated speakers and a pair of Bluetooth spinners.

Hi-Fi

Noble Audio Knight IEMs on a black background

Noble Audio's eye-catching 'Knight' IEMs vow to bring royal sound quality to the masses

By Harry McKerrell published 3 January 25

Noble Audio's latest in-ear monitors feature a triple driver array for "exceptional sonic clarity".

Headphones

Samsung and Google's Dolby Atmos rival will finally launch this year, but there's a catch

By Lewis Empson published 3 January 25

Samsung and Google's answer to Dolby Atmos, Eclipsa Audio, will officially launch on the upcoming 2025 Samsung TVs.

TVs

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