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

TiVo celebrates its 25th birthday with a brand new smart TV operating system
By Lewis Empson published
TiVo has launched TiVo OS in the UK, which will be used to power affordable smart TVs and offer Freely integration.

BenQ's new premium projector is a bright, true 4K beamer that's got an Award-winning Sony in its sights
By Lewis Empson published
BenQ has unveiled its latest high-end projector, with HDR10+ support and a true 4K resolution.

Samsung Display shows off its first QD-LED display – could this be the downfall of OLED?
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung Display showed off its first QD-LED display at Display Week 2024, alongside a pair of high refresh rate OLED monitors.

TCL's Display Week 2024 announcements include the world's fastest screen and a possible solution for LCD's biggest issue
By Lewis Empson published
TCL CSOT has unveiled a range of new panel technologies and advancements at Display Week 2024.

LG axes its rollable OLED – although there is still hope for concept OLED TVs
By Lewis Empson published
LG sunsets its flexible OLED TV, but it's still committed to developing concept OLED TVs in the future.

LG Display unveils super bright OLED technology that could shape the future of TVs
By Lewis Empson published
LG Display has revealed a miniature OLED display that's capable of hitting 10,000 nits of brightness.

Sony unveils two new Xperia smartphones with a controversial display change for movie fans
By Lewis Empson published
Sony has revealed its latest pair of Xperia smartphones for 2024 with a controversial display change for the 1 VI.

Google's next Pixel phones have been leaked (again) with a new size for the Pixel 9 Pro
By Lewis Empson published
Google's next generation of Android smartphones has been leaked with hands on images for the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro.

Google I/O 2024: start time, how to watch, what to expect and what we'd like to see
By Lewis Empson published
Google I/O is set to kick off this evening, here's everything you need to know and what we want to see.

Samsung's new QD-OLED and Mini LED TVs are great, but MicroLED is what's really caught my eye
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung's MicroLED stole the show at the recent UK TV launch, even if it wasn't one of the new featured models.

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: 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?

Brace yourself – more adverts are coming to Prime Video
By Lewis Empson published
Amazon has announced that it will begin showing users ads when they pause content on Prime Video.

Rest in peace, the last iPad with a headphone jack
By Lewis Empson published
Apple has quietly discontinued the iPad 9th Generation, which happens to be the last iPad to feature a headphone socket.

Samsung unveils its most affordable OLED TV yet, and it might use a panel from its biggest rival
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung has unveiled new details about its cheapest OLED TV yet, and it could be tough competition for the C4.

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.

May the 4th be with you: the best way to watch Star Wars at home
By Lewis Empson last updated
It's Star Wars day – here's the best way to watch the sci-fi epics from the comfort of your home set-up

Walmart's latest 4K Google TV streamer could pave the way for a new Chromecast
By Lewis Empson published
Walmart has quietly released its latest streaming box, the Onn 4K Pro with Google TV and exclusive (for now) "magic button".

9 brilliant TV miniseries to binge this weekend – Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+
By Lewis Empson published
We've rounded up our favourite limited series TV shows that we think you can squeeze into one weekend of viewing.

JVC unveils its latest pair of D-ILA 4K laser projectors with upgrades to brightness, contrast and gaming performance
By Lewis Empson published
JVC has announced two new home cinema projectors with support for 8K and improved picture quality.

Samsung's confirmed 8K, QD-OLED and big-screen sets will be its primary focus for TVs
By Lewis Empson last updated
Samsung has unveiled its quarterly earnings report for Q1 2024, and its core products are

Loewe set to produce its own OLED TV panels in Germany
By Lewis Empson published
German TV brand Loewe has announced it will build its own OLED panels in-house for use in its boutique OLED TVs.

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?
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