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August 31
- IFA 2018 highlights: Samsung, Sony, 8K TVs and more
- Hisense budget OLED TV set for Q4 launch
- Hands on: B&O Edge review
- Huawei announces its AI Cube smart speaker with Alexa voice control built in
- Hands on: Sony DMP-Z1 hands-on review
- Hisense shows off two ULED 2019 televisions at IFA
- LG SK8 review
- Dali introduces Oberon speaker range from £350
- B&O brings Google Assistant to high-end BeoSound wireless speakers
- Technics reveals SL-G700 SACD player and network streamer
- Bose gets smart with new voice-controlled speaker and soundbars range
- Sony announces UK pricing for its flagship Master Series LCD and OLED TVs
- Qualcomm’s wireless aptX Adaptive codec promises hi-res support and stable streaming
- Yamaha’s MusicCast VINYL 500 is an all-in-one streaming turntable
August 30
- iPhone XS set for 12th September launch
- Sharp launches 2nd-gen 8K TVs – and an 8K soundbar
- Sony announces £8k DMP-Z1 portable music player (and high-end headphones too)
- IFA 2018: Samsung reveals Q900R 8K QLED TV range with 8K AI upscaling
- Sony introduces WF-SP900 true wireless sport buds and £750 MDR-Z7M2 over-ears
- AKG unveils four new wireless headphones at IFA 2018
- Sony announces three new home cinema projectors at IFA
- New JBL Endurance Peaks are truly wireless in-ears for £130
- JBL announces four Link products with Google Assistant at IFA 2018
- Harman Kardon reveals Citation Series home cinema speaker system with Google Assistant
- Best remote controls
- Philips launches OLED+ 903 TV with Bowers & Wilkins sound system
- LG shows off 88in 8K OLED and giant 173in MicroLED display at IFA 2018
- IFA 2018: Toshiba reveals 8K, full array, voice-controlled and ‘wall art’ TVs
- IFA 2018: Sony launches WH-1000XM3 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones
- Beyerdynamic's new Byrd headphones promise personalised sound quality
- Google Home Max smart speaker is now available in the UK
- HTC unveils midrange U12 Life smartphone with Bluetooth 5 and aptX HD
- Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3 review
- Ultimate Ears launches Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 Bluetooth speakers
August 29
- Sonos Amp aims to be heart of your smart AV system
- Technics launches new SC-C50 wireless speaker
- Yamaha introduces flagship 5000 series hi-fi components
- Radio tuners
- Denon AVC-X8500H review
- IFA 2018: B&O adopts radical design for Edge wireless speaker with AirPlay 2 and voice control
- Audio Technica introduces entry-level VM95 range of cartridges
- IFA 2018: Audio Technica unveils its first true wireless headphones
- Libratone announces Zipp 2 and Zipp Mini 2 smart speakers with Alexa
- October 2018 issue on sale now!
August 28
- Microsoft confirms new subscription service, combining Xbox One console, Xbox Live and Game Pass
- Fender Puresonic Wireless review
- HDR10+ support arrives on 2018 Samsung and Panasonic 4K TVs
- Parasound launches Halo Integrated 6 stereo amplifer
August 23
- The Pioneer UDP-LX500 is a £1000 4K Blu-ray player
August 22
- RHA launches CL2 Planar, the ‘world’s first’ planar magnetic wireless headphones
August 21
- Monitor Audio and Roksan to adopt BluOS hi-res multi-room technology
- Amazon's Fire TV streamers could get their own DVR
August 20
- Tangent launches Spectrum DAB radio and W1 multi-room speaker
- Yamaha RX-V585 review
- B&W unveils new entry-level 600 Series speaker range
- Netflix is testing promo adverts between TV show episodes
- New Google Chromecast will have Bluetooth and sturdier wi-fi
August 17
- Google's smart speaker with display due this year
- Naim Audio Mu-so now available in champagne finish
- Onkyo TX-NR686 review
- Soul Electronics' new sports headphones boast a built-in running coach
August 16
- Harman Kardon announces Citation 500 Google Assistant smart speaker
- Sonos hints at new products for outdoor use
- Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana finally work together
- Onkyo announces A-9110 and A-9130 stereo amps
- FiiO K1 review
- Samsung and Harman Kardon launch Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundbars
August 15
- Pro-Ject Primary E: a new £150 plug-and-play turntable with 5-star foundations
- Canton announces DM60 soundbase to replace Award-winning DM55
- Philips confirms 903 OLED TV with built-in B&W soundbar
August 14
- Audio Technica launches affordable DJ headphones and cartridges
- Teufel unveils its most powerful (and most expensive) soundbar
- Could Apple HomePod soon get multi-user voice control?
- 10 of the best Blu-ray discs to test your system
- Updated app lets you download Virgin Media TV shows to mobile devices
August 13
- Wharfedale introduces £150 Vista 200 soundbar
- Spotify could soon let free users skip ads
- Sennheiser HD 820 review
- UKTV channels are returning to Virgin TV
August 10
- Naim Uniti Star review
August 9
- Samsung announces Galaxy Home smart speaker, Spotify partnership
- Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 6.4in screen, 1TB storage, AKG-tuned speakers
- The world now has a limited edition Frank Zappa-themed vinyl console
- Panasonic TX-55FZ952B review
August 8
- Fyne Audio secures funding to facilitate international growth
- SugarCube SC-1 vinyl noise remover hits the UK
- ITV joins NewTV, the smartphone streaming service designed to take on Netflix
- Bose QuietComfort 35 II wireless headphones now support Alexa
August 7
- Sony launches UBP-X500 budget 4K HDR Blu-ray player
- Fluance RT81 review
August 6
- Klipsch launches £520 Heritage Headphone Amplifier
- Groove-e Airbuds: true wireless headphones for just £60
August 3
- Will Apple stop bundling headphone dongles with future iPhones?
- Hands on: Sony KD-65ZF9 review
- eBay deal: Save 10% on Apple HomePod, Bose headphones and more
- Sonos support for Google Assistant due “later this year”
- PMC Cor review
August 2
- Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 review
- Best TV and home cinema systems for watching sport
- YouTube Music could receive an audio quality upgrade
- Prism Sound Callia review
August 1
- Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S4 tablet sports Dolby Atmos and AKG speakers
- Dali Callisto: What Hi-Fi? readers give their verdict
- Select Pioneer and Onkyo products will support Deezer HiFi
- Google’s Clock app can now wake you up with Spotify songs
- Bowers & Wilkins 705 S2 review
- September 2018 issue on sale now!