Lewis Empson
Lewis Empson is a Senior Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.
Latest articles by Lewis Empson

Sonos officially unveils the Arc Ultra Dolby Atmos soundbar and Sub 4
By Lewis Empson published
Sonos has officially unveiled the Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 home cinema speakers.

Samsung's One UI system makes the leap from Galaxy smartphones to OLED and Mini LED TVs
By Lewis Empson last updated
Samsung has announced that it will move its TVs from Tizen to One UI in 2025.

Surprise! Apple updates the iPad Mini with a more powerful AI-ready processor and new finishes
By Lewis Empson published
Apple's smallest iPad has received a surprise upgrade with a more powerful processor and AI compatibility.

BenQ takes aim at Hisense and Xgimi with its latest all-in-one 4K projector
By Lewis Empson published
BenQ's all-in-one projector is here to rival the Hisense C1 and Xgimi Horizon Ultra.

LG G3 and C3 owners listen up – here's how to get the latest software update on your OLED TV
By Lewis Empson published
LG's latest software update teaches an old TV new tricks (such as Chromecast and Voice ID).

I think dialogue enhancement can be brilliant, but TV manufacturers don't know better than Hollywood directors
By Lewis Empson published
Top marks for accessibility, but not for respecting the creative's intent

Amazon Prime Day is over – but this excellent 4K streamer deal is still up for grabs
By Lewis Empson published
No need to spend hundreds on a smart TV when this deal exists

9 of the best Amazon Prime Day deals under £50 – budget earbuds, 4K Blu-rays and streaming sticks
By Lewis Empson last updated
Amazon Prime Day has a bunch of deals under £50, here are our favourite hi-fi and AV finds.

Is this the best Amazon Prime Day streaming deal? Turn your "dumb TV" into a smart TV for just £17
By Lewis Empson last updated
Amazon's Fire TV Stick streamer drops to just £17 thanks to this deal, making it an essential upgrade for your "dumb TV".

The LG C4 is the OLED TV to buy this Prime Day – but not from Amazon
By Lewis Empson published
One of the best OLED TVs of 2024 is down to a spectacularly low price

Finally, a truly affordable OLED TV has arrived (but you may not have heard of the brand)
By Lewis Empson last updated
Sansui has unveiled a truly affordable OLED TV in an attempt to disrupt the market from heavyweights like LG and Sony.

Google TV's new update means you won't need a Google TV Streamer to get the latest features
By Lewis Empson published
Google has rolled out the latest Google TV update, complete with Gemini AI smarts and a sports-focused For You page

Philips launches its final OLED TV for 2024 with a stylish bespoke build and formidable sound system
By Lewis Empson published
Philips has launched its premium OLED TV, with the OLED959 available to order on Richer Sounds now.

Disney has announced that two of its upcoming 4K Blu-rays will include Dolby Vision – and it's good news for Marvel and Alien fans
By Lewis Empson published
Disney has announced that it will include Dolby Vision with its upcoming 4K Blu-ray home video releases.

Samsung expands its AI-powered smartphone and tablet lineup with the Galaxy S24 SE and Tab S10 series
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung has announced an affordable variant of the Galaxy S24 smartphone, as well as a duo of new premium tablets.

Best Android phones 2025: Google-powered smartphones for all budgets
By Lewis Empson last updated
Watching or listening on the move? Our pick of the best Android phones has got you covered.

Disney is ending password-sharing – is your subscription about to become more expensive?
By Lewis Empson published
Disney has implemented a new system to stop password sharing on Disney Plus, but you can pay for additional users.

Loewe's We. BEAM is a premium alternative to Xgimi and Philips' latest portable projectors
By Lewis Empson published
Loewe has unveiled its first portable projector, with Loewe OS built in, a stylish exterior and a premium price tag.

I might be late to the party – but this Apple TV 4K setting is a hidden gem
By Lewis Empson published
Remapping the TV button on the Apple TV 4K remote fixes one of my biggest issues with the streamer.

Philips OLED909
By Lewis Empson published
Philips’ latest MLA-equipped OLED TV promises high brightness and stellar sound, but can it carve out a niche amongst the tough competition?

Forget 4K 120Hz, Samsung's five-star 8K TV becomes the first to support 4K 240Hz
By Lewis Empson published
It has been confirmed that the Samsung QN900D 8K TV will be the first TV to support 240Hz gaming.

Bose's new AI-embued Dolby Atmos soundbar lets you use open earbuds as surround speakers
By Lewis Empson published
Bose has announced the Smart Soundbar with an AI dialogue mode and ability to use the Ultra Open Earbuds as surrounds.

Apple releases tvOS 18 for the Apple TV 4K and HomePod 2: here are the new features and how to install it
By Lewis Empson published
Apple has released tvOS 18 for the Apple TV 4K streamer and HomePod 2 wireless speaker; here's what's new.
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