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

By Joe Svetlik last updated 9 January 25

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

TVs

These affordable open wireless earbuds combine all-day comfort with a "cinematic" listening experience

By Harry McKerrell published 9 January 25

Soundpeats has revealed its PearlClip Pro at CES 2025 which utilise a "cuff-like" design for enhanced user comfort.

Headphones

Eversolo follows up its hi-fi hit with the upgraded DMP-A6 Gen 2 music streamer

By Becky Roberts published 9 January 25

Eversolo has given its popular and acclaimed music streamer a flourish of upgrades.

Hi-Fi

Kanto Audio UKI speakers in sage green finish

These tiny, desktop-friendly speakers aim to offer "exceptional sound clarity" in an affordable package

By Kashfia Kabir published 8 January 25

Kanto Audio's UKI are tiny, desktop-friendly and affordable speakers coming later this year.

Hi-Fi

Victrola Wave turntable and Tempo speakers in black on a sideboard

Victrola drops Bluetooth turntables with streaming smarts and an all-in-one vinyl system at CES 2025

By Andy Madden published 8 January 25

Victrola’s product lineup for 2025 includes powered bookshelf speakers and brand-new Bluetooth turntables.

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Sony Bravia Projector 9 home cinema projector

Save thousands on a premium home cinema set-up with this deal on the Sony Bravia Projector 9

By Robyn Quick published 8 January 25

You can save £2900 on this premium Sony projector at Peter Tyson now.

Home cinema

Panasonic Z95B in a modern living room environment with a coastal scene on screen

Panasonic unveils its latest flagship OLED and Mini LED TVs at CES 2025

By Lewis Empson published 7 January 25

Panasonic has debuted two new flagship TVs as part of its 2025 TV lineup at CES; here's what's new.

TVs

Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds on table with coffee and book

Technics celebrates 60th anniversary with AZ100 flagship wireless earbuds

By Kashfia Kabir published 7 January 25

Technics' new flagship AZ100 wireless earbuds aim to deliver "authentic sound" from a revamped design with updated ANC

Headphones

A man in a black t-shirt speaking to an audience at a convention centre. Behind him is a picture of one of the new projectors. One of the people in the audience is out of focus but can be seen taking a picture of the speaker.

Yaber drops 2 new projectors to take on Hisense and Samsung at CES 2025

By Robyn Quick published 7 January 25

Yaber has announced the release of two new projectors, and they couldn't be more different.

Home cinema

JLab's eye-popping budget earbuds pack a raft of features in a colourful, inexpensive package

By Harry McKerrell published 7 January 25

The colourful Go Pop ANC earbuds arrive alongside the Go Lux over-ears and the Lux Lab Edition wireless headphones.

Headphones

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

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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.

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

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