Latest articles by Simon Lucas
Sky Q to get HDR update, double 4K offering and Spotify
Sky Q steps up its functionality as its parent company is the subject of a fresh ownership bid...
Bristol Show 2018: the best new turntables
Brand-new turntables from long-established brands, brand-new decks from first-timers... the turntable revolution shows no sign of flagging at the Bristol Show.
Bristol Show 2018: the best new speakers
Brand new speakers from the biggest brands, brand new speakers from brand new brands - the Bristol Show 2018 has a bit of everything.
Waterproof AirPods and cheaper iPads in Apple's plans?
New AirPods will have better Siri integration, later ones will be waterproof. iPads, meanwhile, might be a refresh of Apple's cheaper line.
Turntable sales dip in 2017 as 4K TV and smart audio triumph
4K TVs and smart audio products saw the biggest year-on-year rise in the 2017 consumer market, while turntable sales took a slight hit...
Panasonic 2018 TVs: 4K, OLED, LCD - everything you need to know
Having confirmed details of two new OLED ranges before CES 2018 had even kicked off, Panasonic has now revealed details of the rest of its 2018 TV models.
10 of 2017's best albums to test your hi-fi system
A brand new year of music is well underway, but until you find your favourite albums of 2018 here's our pick of last year's best...
Philips announces LED and OLED TV models for 2018
Philips plans to build on its late-2017 TV successes with a comprehensive new range.
NAD unveils new amps and headphones at CES 2018
Two thorough refreshes of existing products plus a brand-new design make up NAD's Vegas trio.
Sound United adds Classé Audio to its portfolio
The parent company to brands including Denon and Marantz has acquired the Canadian hi-fi firm Classé from Bowers & Wilkins.
Happy New Year! The best of 2017
We've lots to look forward to this year - starting any moment now with CES2018 - so we're taking a moment to remember some of our highlights of 2017...
Monster creates “the biggest audio system in the world” - it sounds huge
We travel to VfL Wolfsburg to experience the Bundesliga club’s new in-stadium sound system and speak to Noel Lee, the man behind it.
We test the Dolby Atmos mix of INXS’s 'Kick'
How does an album mixed for Atmos sound on a home system? Different again, as we discover...
Best home cinema system with a soundbar
You don't have to fill your home with equipment to enjoy a fully cinematic experience...
Best premium music streaming system under £4000
If you can commit the cash, this is a system to make all of your digital music shine.
Best music streaming system under £1000
Building a system that covers all the bases needn't cost an arm and a leg...
Best portable music system under £1500
Just because you're not at home, sitting in the sweetest spot in front of your system, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy great sound...
Microsoft's Xbox One X can now stream 4K YouTube
The company's most powerful console gets its Ultra HD update, but Xbox One and One S are left behind...
Bose QuietComfort 35 II vs Bowers & Wilkins PX vs Sony WH-1000XM2 - which are best?
Three brilliant noise-cancelling options – but which is best?
QED's latest entry-level speaker cable: XT25
Designed as a 'first upgrade' cable, XT25 will be in stock with retailers around the world next month.
Tangent unveils new wireless floorstanders
Well specified and reasonably affordable, these are intriguing in the extreme...
Freesat and Humax experiencing On Demand difficulties
Problems centre around Humax set-top box owners using Sky broadband...
Sony readies Dolby Vision HDR update across some 4K TVs
An announcement concerning the details of this announcement is due next month...
