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

Sony TVs can now be voice-controlled using the Amazon Echo
By Adam Smith published
You can turn your Android TV on or off, change channels, control volume, and manage playback. All by shouting at a little wireless speaker.

Google adds HDR video to Play Movies - but only in US and Canada
By Adam Smith published
Titles like Kong: Skull Island, Mad Max: Fury Road, Suicide Squad, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will all be available in HDR, but those of us in the UK will have to wait.

Amazon's next Echo speaker will reportedly focus on sound quality
By Adam Smith published
Looking to challenge Apple's HomePod, the next Amazon Echo will have more tweeters and better microphone software, according to sources.

Meet MA9000, the most powerful McIntosh integrated amp ever
By Adam Smith published
The MA9000 integrated amplifier delivers 300 watts of power per channel, and is able to handle hi-res audio up to DSD256 and DXD 384kHz standards.

New Apple AirPod patents reveal more health-tracking capabilities
By Adam Smith published
Apple's move into fitness tracking could include measuring your heart's electrical activity, and the amount of blood pumping through your body.

August 2017 issue on sale now!
By Adam Smith published
QLED vs OLED, a battle between two great stereo amplifiers, wireless headphones and the best 4K content you can get right now - all this and more in the August issue of What Hi-Fi? magazine.

Tutti Audio announces most luxurious (and most expensive) stereogram ever
By Adam Smith published
It will support Bluetooth, wi-fi, turntables and network players, and comes with a pair of integrated Icon Audio loudspeakers.

Facebook to invest millions in producing its own TV shows
By Adam Smith published
Social media giant Facebook is to break into the youth television market, with a relationship drama and game show currently planned.

Apple wants record labels to take a smaller cut from music streaming
By Adam Smith published
Apple is looking to renegotiate its deals with record labels, to bring Apple Music and iTunes more in line with Spotify.

Anker's Zolo Liberty+ wireless in-ears raise over $650,000 in 24 hours
By Adam Smith published
These wireless Bluetooth 5.0 in-ear headphones will support all major digital voice assistants, and are set to ship in August.

Focal goes wireless with new Listen and Spark headphones
By Adam Smith published
The new Focal models hit the shelves in July, along with an updated version of its wired Sphear S headphones...

Celebrate World Music Day 2017 with events across the UK
By Adam Smith published
Today is World Music Day, so why not celebrate good music at one of the many free events across the UK.

Apple's iOS 11 update could deliver FLAC and hi-res audio support
By Adam Smith published
Launched as part of the iOS 11 beta, it appears as though Apple's new Files app will allow playback of FLAC files on an iPhone - which could ultimately point to support for higher-quality audio on Apple devices.

LG's new G6+ smartphone includes Quad DAC and B&O headphones
By Adam Smith published
Combining the features of the different G6 smartphones that hit the Asian and American markets, the G6+ also comes with a face-unlock feature and a low power mode - which will be available to current LG G6s via a software update.

Kickstarter accessory opens Sonos up to Bluetooth use
By Adam Smith published
This Play:1 base gives your Sonos system Bluetooth, DNLA and a 3.5mm input - as well as connectivity for a range of previously unsupported streaming services

B&W confirms AirPlay 2 won't be coming to its existing wireless speakers
By Adam Smith published
B&W's current AirPlay speakers can't be updated to support Apple's new streaming technology, but the company has revealed a brand new range of AirPlay 2 products is on the way...

Moon Neo Mind promises to stream music from almost any source
By Adam Smith published
The Neo Mind can play lossless files up to a 24-bit/192kHz resolution, as well as streaming from Tidal, Deezer and Qobuz, and playing music over aptX Bluetooth.

Sharp sues Hisense for "shoddily" made TVs
By Adam Smith published
Sharp claims Hisense is putting its name on poorly made TVs, which risks destroying the Sharp brand.

Apple announces AirPlay 2 with multi-room audio
By Adam Smith published
The list of manufacturers signed up to AirPlay 2 includes Naim, Bose, Bang & Olufsen, Devialet, Dynaudio, Bowers & Wilkins, Bluesound, Denon and more...

Seed is a wi-fi, Bluetooth turntable with built-in speakers
By Adam Smith published
The Kickstarter project aims to make vinyl a cheaper and more accessible hobby, with an all-in-one record player called Seed.

Toshiba returns from the TV wilderness with its X97 OLED
By Adam Smith published
Toshiba has had its fair share of financial trouble recently, but is now trying to put all that behind it with the launch of some new TVs, including its first ever 4K OLED...

Android inventor Andy Rubin launches new Essential phone and smart assistant
By Adam Smith published
Andy Rubin's new company, Essential Products, has released information about the Essential Phone and Essential Home, powered by the new operating system Ambient OS.

Jackie - Blu-ray review
By Adam Smith published
After the assassination of President John F Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline 'Jackie' Kennedy fights to regain her faith, console her children and define her husband's legacy
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