“There will always be a place for 4K Blu-ray”: I spoke to the team that brought a blood-sucking classic back from the dead
Physical media reigns supreme with this Hammer Horror release
Hi-Fi
Topping DX1 II
Topping’s budget-friendly DX1 II promises decent versatility and “audiophile quality” sound from a DAC that’s small enough to sit on your desktop. But does it succeed?
Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10
Pro-Ject has updated its excellent Debut Pro turntable with a longer tonearm, an aluminium sub-platter and a higher price, seeking to take the Debut range to new heights.
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"Modern, musical, luxurious" – Marantz's compact streaming system with CD player is elevated in every way
The MCR 60n DAB gains plenty of new features, sound improvements, a refreshed design, and a higher price than before
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Technics SL-1500CS
Improved power supply brings useful performance gains for Technics’ highly regarded SL-1500 turntable.
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Headphones
Looking for noise-cancelling earbuds? This brilliant, Award-winning Sony pair has a new lowest price
There was no sign of the rumoured AirPods with camera at the iPhone 18 Pro launch, and I'm not-so-secretly happy
I'm excited for Apple's newly announced AirPods 5 – but one major issue has me scratching my head
Speakers
Official loudspeaker partner Bowers & Wilkins takes you on a tour of Abbey Road
An exclusive look behind the scenes at the world’s most famous recording studio.
LG announces UK availability and pricing on party-ready Bluetooth speakers tuned by will.i.am
The xboom Series will lets users party all the time, with “a tailored solution for every venue and setting”
Best Bluetooth speakers 2026: tried and tested for every budget
Best Buys Looking for a Bluetooth speaker? These are the best home and portable speakers money can buy, from budget wonders to burly boomboxes.
Yamaha NX-70A
Yamaha’s new wireless all-in-one speaker system is sonically talented and highly adaptable.
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TV & Home Cinema
Sony TA-AN1000 vs Denon AVR-X2900H: which mid-range AV amplifier comes out on top?
Two titans of home cinema audio go head to head
Struggling to hear dialogue on your TV? This £59, expert-approved soundbar will fix the problem
The bass is quite impressive too!
Sonos Beam Ultra vs Beam (Gen 2): which Dolby Atmos soundbar is better on paper?
Does the addition of up-firing drivers justify the new model's higher price?
Is your TV audio lacking energy? Add fun and excitement with this brilliant Dolby Atmos soundbar, now £167 off
Get Dolby Atmos in your living room at a bargain price
Streaming & Entertainment
The iPhone Duo looks great for movie fans, but I'm still waiting for this proper Apple home cinema announcement – and my patience is wearing thin
Good things come to those who wait, but I've been waiting long enough
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Sky is updating its mobile streaming app with a new look and a big boost to picture quality
Full HD streaming comes to Sky Go
“We discount our own emotional and experiential life at our peril” – British sound engineers on the future of music in an AI world
We asked industry professionals how AI is changing music
Vodafone is taking on Sky Stream with an all-in-one 4K TV and Dolby Atmos box
Another streaming box enters the arena
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No alarms and no surprises: for AV fans, Radiohead should have been the soundtrack to Apple's iPhone 18 event
I like Radiohead, but as a music and TV fan, I miss the “and one more thing” days of yore…
