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Bluesound Node Nano vs WiiM Pro Plus: which entry-level streamer is best for you? It's a battle for budget music streamer supremacy
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Sonos Arc Ultra vs Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9: which flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar is better? It's Sonos vs Sony in this battle of premium Dolby Atmos soundbars...
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Hisense vs TCL: which is the best cheap TV brand? Looking for a budget TV? Right this way...

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A screenshot of TruePlay in the updated Sonos app on iPhone

Sonos Trueplay: What is it? How can you use it?

By Verity Burns last updated

Sonos's audio calibration technology aims to tune your Sonos system to your room to deliver the best possible sound. Here's what you need to know.

Hi-Fi
Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (R), Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr (L), Red Bull Racing's Mexican driver Sergio Perez (2L) and Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (rear) compete in the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Monaco street circuit

The best TV settings for watching Formula 1

By Tom Parsons published

The Monaco GP is upon us – here’s how you make the most glamorous Grand Prix look its most gorgeous.

TVs
Sony 360 Reality Audio: everything you need to know

Sony 360 Reality Audio: what is it? What headphones and speakers work with it?

By Andy Madden last updated

Sony's unveiled its own object-based audio format, but how does it work, what will it work on and what can you listen to?

Streaming
Someone using the Apple Pencil to illustrate a night street scene on an iPad Pro OLED

What is tandem OLED screen tech? How does it work?

By Joe Svetlik published

The new iPad Pro has a tandem OLED screen – but what exactly is it?

Tablets & Smartphones
Audiolab 7000 Series

Separates vs systems: the pros and cons of each path to hi-fi nirvana

By Verity Burns published

Systems are no longer simply an entry-level endeavour, while separates also don’t need to cost the earth. So which path is right for you?

Hi-Fi
Three pairs of in-ear AirPods side by side in their charging cases on a white background

Do AirPods work with Android devices? Yes – but not these 13 iOS-only features

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Buying a pair of AirPods? If you plan to use them with a non-iOS device, know which of their features exclusively work with Apple kit...

Headphones
A person wears the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro headphones with a computer and keyboard in the background

What are studio headphones and should you buy a pair?

By Verity Burns published

What exactly are studio headphones, should you buy a pair, and what things should you consider if you do? Allow us to explain...

Headphones
Hisense U7N TV on a wooden media unit in front of a beige wall

Hisense 2024 TV range: everything you need to know

By Lewis Empson published

Hisense has unveiled its full 2024 TV range, here are the models available throughout the year and some key intel.

Samsung S95C vs Sony A95L

Samsung S95C vs Sony A95L: which QD-LED is better?

By Lewis Empson last updated

Samsung and Sony have new flagship QD-OLED TVs for this year, but which one will be better?

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Apple iPad Air (2024): release date, price, M2 specs, new sizes and everything else you need to know

By Lewis Empson published

Apple has announced a new iPad Air for 2024 – here's everything you need to know.

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Sony WF-1000XM6: release date prediction, price speculation, and 5 things on our wishlist

By Harry McKerrell last updated

After the success of the five-star Sony WF-1000XM5, we muse on what we'd like to see from the forthcoming XM6 model and how it can improve even further.

Headphones
The connections at the rear of a soundbar, including three HDMI sockets, one of which is labelled 'TV ARC'

Coaxial vs optical vs HDMI: which is the best audio connection to use?

By Andy Madden last updated

You're probably familiar with each audio option, but which should you be using and why? Allow us to explain.

Home cinema
PS5 Slim with detachable disc drive on a white background

PS5 Slim vs PS5: what's the difference?

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Not only is it slimmer, it has more modern USB ports and more storage, too. But is the PS5 Slim better value than the original PS5?

Home cinema
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PS5 Slim: price, specs, where to buy and everything you need to know

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Sony has put the PS5 on a diet. So how does it differ from the standard model, and how much does it cost?

Home cinema
Bose Open Earbuds, Sony LinkBuds and Huawei FreeClip in-hand

What are open earbuds? How do the headphones work and are they worth it?

By Andy Madden last updated

Open earbuds put a new spin on traditional in-ear headphones – here's everything you need to know.

Headphones
Denon AVC-X6800H home cinema amplifier

5 crucial tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your Denon AVR

By Lewis Empson published

Denon AVRs are a popular choice for home cinema newbies and veterans alike, but how do you get the most out of your system?

HomePod Mini 2 rumours

Apple HomePod Mini 2: release date rumours, price predictions and 4 things we want to see

By Luke Edwards published

Could Apple improve on the HomePod Mini for a super sequel? We've rounded up the latest rumours and what we want to see.

Home cinema
65-inch LG C4 TV photographed straight-on on a wooden stand. On the screen is an image of a golfer celebrating.

LG B4 vs C4: the differences between the affordable 2024 OLED TVs

By Ruben Circelli published

How LG's new entry-level B4 and mid-range C4 OLED TVs for 2024 compare...

TVs
Spotify Connect: What is it? How can you get it?

Spotify Connect: what is it? Which devices support it?

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Love streaming music from Spotify but don't want it confined to your phone? Spotify Connect might just be for you...

Streaming
Sony Bravia 9 sitting on a stone unit in a modern living room with beige furniture and marble coffee table

Mini LED TV: everything you need to know about OLED TV's premium rival

By Becky Roberts, Joe Svetlik last updated

Updated The A-Z on the new LCD TV panel technology, and how it differs from the similarly named MicroLED TV tech.

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