Simon Lucas
Simon Lucas is a freelance technology journalist and consultant, with particular emphasis on the audio/video aspects of home entertainment. Before embracing the carefree life of the freelancer, he was editor of What Hi-Fi? – since then, he's written for titles such as GQ, Metro, The Guardian and Stuff, among many others.
Latest articles by Simon Lucas

Panasonic's new DX-900 TV range hits the UHD Premium heights
By Simon Lucas published
The Ultra High Definition Alliance's criteria are pretty stringent, but Panasonic's 2016 flagship screen meets them all in some style.

IFA 2015: Onkyo launches five new wireless speakers
By Simon Lucas published
Onkyo's has five new wireless speakers, with portable, compact models and a flagship, hi-res audio certified speaker.

IFA 2015: Onkyo launches world's first truly wireless in-ear headphones
By Simon Lucas published
Onkyo's IFA 2015 launch of a new range of headphones puts Bluetooth connectivity to the fore.

Philips brings 4K Ultra HD, HDR and tiny projectors to its 2015 TV range
By Simon Lucas published
Aiming to combine cutting-edge performance with innovative design, Philips has announced its most innovative, technology-heavy range of televisions ever at IFA in Berlin.

IFA 2015: Philips can turn stereo sound to surround sound in seconds
By Simon Lucas published
Two speakers and a subwoofer can be a 5.1 system, says Philips at IFA.

Technics Tracks high-res download store is now live
By Simon Lucas published
The Technics Tracks high-resolution download site has gone live today, offering 24-bit album downloads from as little as £7.49, alongside curated playlists and artist spotlights.

CES 2015: Samsung unveils new SUHD TV line-up
By Simon Lucas published
Samsung announces a 'new era' for TVs thanks to new technology and a new interface.

Meridian Audio MQA paves way for high-res streaming
By Simon Lucas published
Meridian says this brand new technology "is really about the future of recorded music", with MQA promising to more efficiently package studio master quality files in order to take up less space and allow for streaming as well as downloading high-resolution audio

Loewe's first fruits of investment as 4K TV range comes to the UK
By Simon Lucas published
The German brand has had an interesting 12 months, but is back on solid financial ground and now has a new entirely 4K TV range.

Two brands, five Awards: the best TVs of 2014
By Simon Lucas published
Samsung and Sony dominate our list of the best 2014 TVs, with Award-winners at every size and price, and featuring our first 4K TV Award-winners.

Meridian Audio partners with Imagination Technologies for high-end wireless audio
By Simon Lucas published
Cambridgeshire-based manufacturer Meridian Audio intends to redefine the state of the wireless art after announcing a new partnership with Imagination Technologies.

IFA 2014: Philips to serve up 4K TV content from a little black box
By Simon Lucas published
The new UHD 880 is a compact device that will stream 4K content to all 2013 and 2014 Philips ultra high-def TVs.

IFA 2014: Philips’ latest TVs hit the market
By Simon Lucas published
Energised by parent company TPVision, Philips’ newest screens are at the cutting edge.

IFA 2014: Philips unveils its latest soundbars
By Simon Lucas published
Home cinema flexibility the aim in the company’s latest range

IFA 2014: Philips overhauls its headphones line-up
By Simon Lucas published
Flushed with recent successes in this area of the market, Philips has refreshed its range of headphones

IFA 2014: Philips launches multi-room system and wireless speakers
By Simon Lucas published
A refreshed line-up – and it’s wireless all the way, with the a new multi-room speaker range, the SW700M and SW750M, both of which incorporate Spotify Connect.

McCartney: from Apple Corps to App Store
By Simon Lucas published
Five of Paul McCartney's best 70s albums have been given the app treatment

Record Store Day 2014: from the studio to the disc
By Simon Lucas published
Forget overdubs or re-takes – if you're going to make a record for Record Store Day, cut it directly to the vinyl

Linn brings Exakt technology to its Akurate range
By Simon Lucas published
The Akurate Exakt system, comprising an Akurate Exakt DSM (a digital streamer/pre-amp) and a pair of Exakt Akubarik floorstanding speakers, will set you back £25,500

Naim Audio makes major Statement at CES 2014
By Simon Lucas published
One of UK's most successful hi-fi manufacturers launches extraordinary new Statement NAC S1 preamplifier and NAP S1 mono power amplifier.
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