Latest articles by Tom Bailey
The streaming-only Xbox might still come, but Microsoft has struggled to hit its $129 target price
Xbox was expected to go all in on streaming with an TV stick but those plans have now fallen apart. Xbox boss Phil Spencer explain why...
Yamaha unveils flagship high-end planar magnetic headphones
Yamaha is about to return to the field of planar magnetic headphones. But will the YH-5000SE live up to past glories?
Audiolab launches flagship 9000 series integrated amplifier and CD transport
Audiolab has an enviable history of making 'affordable' high-end audio – will its latest flagship series match past glories?
There might be an AirPods Pro 2 shortage this Christmas
Are Apple buyers about to get Scrooged by Tim Cook? The latest rumour from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests there could be a lack of second-gen AirPods Pro come the holidays...
Some of Netflix's best TV shows and movies aren't available via the Basic with Ads subscription
Huge titles such as Skyfall, Arrested Development and Peaky Blinders are currently blocked in the US and beyond. Here's why...
Devialet Mania packs 360° sound and Phantom tech into portable smart speaker
The French firm's smallest speaker aims to impress with state-of-the-art drivers, Active Stereo Calibration and premium design flourishes.
McIntosh’s 500W MI502 Digital Amplifier is here to beef up home cinema installs
The new McIntosh MI502 Digital Amplifier sounds well-suited to custom and high-end home theatres...
Great news, Tidal users: you can now share your playlists with friends (and the world)
The new Tidal Profile feature is due to appear in the music streamer's iOS, Android and web apps in 62 countries.
Porsche's new Dolby Atmos soundbar features an actual exhaust from a 992 GT3
The luxury design studio tasked its audio department with building a 2.1.2- soundbar into an exhaust system and the result is suitably exotic.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs Sony WF-1000XM4: which are better?
Bose and Sony make some of the best ANC wireless earbuds in the business, and these are their flagship pairs. So which should you buy?
Technics SA-C600 vs Marantz PM7000N: which is better?
Both Technics and Marantz offer all-in-one, just-add-speakers streaming systems. But which is best for you: the Technics SA-C600 or the Marantz PM7000N?
Bluesound's new Pulse M wireless multi-room speaker is designed to deliver 360º sound
Bluesound, maker of Award-winning multi-room products, is back with a compact wireless speaker that claims to pack a real punch...
Apple confirms iPhones will move to USB-C to comply with new EU law
Is this the end of the Lightning port? It certainly looks that way according to recent comments from a senior Apple executive.
Sony launches LinkBuds S Earth Blue to help save oceans, adds multipoint connection feature
Sony's latest addition to its LinkBuds line of wireless earbuds are made from recycled water bottle materials.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs QuietComfort Earbuds: which are better?
Bose makes some of the best ANC wireless earbuds in the business, but which pair of QuietComfort earbuds should you go for?
The Apple TV might soon be able to play 8K video
A new update could makes it possible for the Apple TV 4K to play 8K video – but there's a catch.
HDR10+ support is coming to the Apple TV app
It wasn't highlighted at WWDC, but HDR10+ video will soon be available to stream on your iPhone, iPad and MacBook.
Chromecast with Google TV finally has frame rate matching for smoother video – but there's a catch
A new update is available for Chromecast with Google TV that promises 'seamless' video playback – but it doesn't deliver.
For your ears only! Bowers & Wilkins celebrate 60 years of Bond with Px8 007 Edition wireless headphones
B&W's new special edition noise-cancelling over-ears take inspiration from 007's debut in Dr. No.
New Samsung Galaxy S23 rumour suggests Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, bigger battery
A new leak seems to reveal more about the base model Galaxy S23 phone – but is it credible? Let's take a closer look...
PS5 DualSense Edge controller launch date confirmed for 26th January – but it won't be cheap
Sony has announced that its DualSense Edge wireless controller will launch on 26th January 2023 – just ahead of the PS VR 2 headset.
Apple reveals iPad 10th generation with USB-C – and springs a screen size surprise!
Apple has revealed a bigger-than-expected 10.9-inch iPad in a range of snazzy colours. Read on for all the juicy details...
New M2 iPad Pros will reportedly be unveiled today, with Google Pixel Tablet rival set for 2023
Apple could launch a new iPad Pro today, reckons highly-respected Apple watcher Mark Gurman. Just don't expect an invite...
