Adam Smith
Adam was a staff writer for What Hi-Fi?, reviewing consumer gadgets for online and print publication, as well as researching and producing features and advice pieces on new technology in the hi-fi industry. He has since worked for PC Mag as a contributing editor and is now a science and technology reporter for The Independent.
Latest articles by Adam Smith

The Sound of Vinyl offers exclusive records via text message
By Adam Smith published
The Sound of Vinyl storefront sends recommendations straight to your smartphone - there are over 20,000 titles ready for purchase at the touch of a reply button.

No new hardware for Windows Phone, admits Microsoft Vice President
By Adam Smith published
The company will no longer provide new software or hardware for the mobile platform, with many high-profile Microsoft employees, including Bill Gates, switching to Android.

Netflix price increase to hit UK in October
By Adam Smith published
The price increase will hit subscribers paying for HD and 4K content.

Apple iPhone 8 faces battery-bursting issues
By Adam Smith published
It's not quite as dramatic as Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fires, but reports say swelling batteries are pushing the screens out of Apple's new phone.

Roku unveils new streaming sticks and 4K HDR box
By Adam Smith published
The company has also announced updates to its operating system, Roku OS 8

Pioneer announces its new flagship SACD player/DAC: the PD-70AE
By Adam Smith published
The PD-70AE features a three-mode digital filter and custom electrolytic capacitors in the quest for high-quality audio

Anker's new portable projector has can-do attitude. Because it's a can
By Adam Smith published
The Capsule is currently being funded on Indiegogo - it offers wifi connectivity, Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and 360-degree sound

Cello's new TVs have integrated soundbars
By Adam Smith published
Each television has drivers built into a bar beneath the screen, with the aim of getting a more solid, bassy sound to accompany your viewing experience

Google Home 'Max' is the company's new premium AI speaker
By Adam Smith published
A premium speaker ready, along with the rumoured Home Mini, to take on rivals like Sonos Play: 3, Amazon Echo Plus, and Apple HomePod

Ear Buddy: iFi's £20 dongle for better sound
By Adam Smith published
The fight against low quality sound means another connection between your headphones and your source.

Pioneer unveils two stereo receivers with multiple multiroom tech
By Adam Smith published
The SX-N30AE and SX-10AE receivers support FireConnect, DTS-Play Fi and have Chromecast built-in.

Focal and Ubisoft team up for bank-breaking gold headphones
By Adam Smith published
As part of a tie in to Assassin's Creed Origins, Focal's Utopia headphones get an 18-carat gold make-over from French jeweller Tournaire.

Sennheiser's stethoscope headphones make hearing TV easier
By Adam Smith published
The RS 5000 and RS 2000 each have hearing profiles to improve the sound of music and movies.

Amazon cuts 4K movie prices before new Alexa streaming box launch
By Adam Smith published
Amazon is pinning its hopes on cheaper 4K content building expectations for the 4K Fire TV with Alexa.

4K and Dolby Vision films arrive on iTunes Store ahead of new Apple TV
By Adam Smith published
4K versions of John Wick, Wonder Woman and La La Land are now available to purchase in the US, with UK storefronts expected to update their catalogues shortly.

Bose's new noise-cancelling headphones support Google Assistant
By Adam Smith published
The company's update to the Quiet Comfort 35s will have a button to launch the voice assistant, presumably with a Siri-equivalent for iOS users.

Apple's newest Lightning headphones: urBeats3
By Adam Smith published
The urBeats3 come in Lightning or 3.5mm varieties - the perfect companion, or so Apple hopes, for its iPhone 8 and iPhone X.

Leak confirms name of Apple's OLED smartphone: iPhone X
By Adam Smith published
Alongside iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, the new smartphone ditches the home button and introduces Face ID for unlocking and making purchases. There are also updates to Airpods and an LTE-enabled Apple Watch.

YouTube to MP3 ripping site taken down by music labels
By Adam Smith published
Following legal action from Universal, Sony, and Warner Brothers, YouTube-MP3.org has been made to relinquish its domain and shut down.

Amazon and Apple enter race for James Bond rights
By Adam Smith published
Not content with controlling how you're watching, the big tech players are increasingly doing battle over what you're watching.

How Sony, Universal and Warner plan to make hi-res music mainstream
By Adam Smith published
At IFA 2017, executives from the three companies talked about the challenges around getting people into high-quality audio.

Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 will support HDR video from Netflix
By Adam Smith published
Samsung's new smartphone follows the LG V30 and Sony smartphones in supporting HDR video on Netflix - and it's possible the Note 7, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will follow.

Acer launches the world's smallest 4K projector
By Adam Smith published
The VL7860 is a record-breaking projector, which supports 4K and HDR video...
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