Adventures in AV: wireless soundbar systems are in vogue, but are they just a rehash of a previous home cinema trend?
Are home cinema in a box systems back?
Hi-Fi
Big screen, small price: get a brilliant budget TV ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026
Football – and a huge Mini LED – could be coming home
Garmin – yes, Garmin – has launched a premium home sound system with a neat trick up its sleeve
With the help of JL Audio, which it bought in 2023.
Concerned about space? This just-add-speakers music streamer could be the answer
The Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier does it all
iFi refreshes its entry-level Zen Air range with a new phono stage, DAC and Bluetooth receiver
Each device costs just £129 / $129.
Headphones
These affordable wired earbuds seek to blend retro-inspired looks with modern sonic performance
Got a flight coming up? These noise-cancelling Bose Earbuds are a total game-changer – it’s like having your own private cabin
Technics partners with Teenage Cancer Trust for a special edition of its five-star wireless earbuds
Speakers
A five-star Bluetooth belter at a knockdown price? Grab this Bose speaker for under £300
Nicely made and conveniently portable
Best Sonos alternatives 2026: multi-room music systems rated by experts
Best Buys Sonos is the original, and one of the best, home wireless music systems – but there are alternatives worth considering.
This classy portable smart speaker is one of our favourites – and it's just crashed to an unbelievable price
The Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) can be yours for £179
Jamo's Concert series gets an encore with two new ranges from the newly resurrected brand
The two new Scandi ranges are available in August.
TV & Home Cinema
Best Samsung TVs 2026: budget to premium, 4K, 8K, QLED, QD-OLED
Best Buys Looking for a new TV and prefer a Samsung? No one would blame you. Take a look at the best Samsung TVs our in-house experts have tested and reviewed...
Want to level up to a home cinema? This Epson projector delivers movie magic – and is at its lowest ever price
It's great for gaming too!
Samsung HW-Q990F vs HW-Q990H: which Dolby Atmos soundbar system reigns supreme?
Two five-star performers go head to head
Roku and TCL accused of bricking TVs through faulty software updates and refusing to fix them
In a class action lawsuit in the US.
Streaming & Entertainment
Disney’s Infinity Vision: innovative IMAX-killer or cynical marketing ploy?
Disney has called on the Avengers to help launch its new format, but the timing has raised eyebrows
Best music streaming services 2026: free streams to hi-res audio
Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.
Now Playing: check out the 5 blockbuster test tracks we’re using this May
Batman, Superman, and a new Bond theme (sort of)
“If you’re passionate about music, you’ll hear the difference” – Apple’s lossless audio claims have riled our readers
Apple Music’s boss has started an audiophile vs “normal people” war on our site
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Seven new products from the world of hi-fi and home cinema are in our test rooms now
Watch out Sonos! Bose just launched a Dolby Atmos soundbar, subwoofer and wireless speaker – and a “reimagined approach to home audio"
Bose’s new home audio products get the ‘Ultra’ treatment
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