Latest articles by Verity Burns
What to expect from Sony in 2024 – Mini LED, WH-1000XM6 and more hi-fi (please)
Sony is one of the greats of the AV world, but what does it have up its sleeve for 2024? Here are our predictions.
What to expect from Sonos in 2024 – headphones, new Arc and a big surprise
It's been a difficult year for the multi-room giant, but expect product announcements galore in 2024 – including one that might surprise you.
7 last-minute gifts for hi-fi fans that won’t break the bank
Gift Guides If you've still got presents to buy for the hi-fi fan in your life, we've picked out some of our favourite products under £200 to help with those last-minute gifts.
Marantz NR1200 is a feature-packed slimline stereo receiver
New receiver offers powerful two-channel sound with advanced HDMI connectivity and music streaming capabilities
Nokia relaunches 8110, ditches headphone jack on four new smartphones
Nokia gets nostalgic at Mobile World Congress 2018 (and also refreshes its entire range of Android smartphones).
Huawei's new MediaPad M5 tablets support hi-res audio
The three-strong range, announced at MWC 2018, offers high-resolution audio support via the headphone jack, and boasts Harman Kardon-tuned speakers.
Sony Xperia Ear Duo is a pair of 'anti-noise-cancelling' headphones
Sony has launched its wireless open-ear earbuds, which let noise in from your surroundings for a "dual-listening" experience.
Sony announces Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact with HDR support
The new flagship line-up offers HDR playback with SDR-to-HDR upconversion, but loses the headphone jack as Sony focuses on wireless.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are finally official
Samsung has confirmed the details of its two new flagship smartphones, which include design improvements, AKG-tuned stereo speakers and Samsung's most advanced smartphone cameras yet.
Labyrinth - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray review
It's been over 30 years since Jim Henson's Labyrinth hit our cinemas, but can the 4K HDR treatment breathe new life into the fantasy cult classic?
The best new phones and tablets from MWC 2017
From Sony's world-first 4K HDR smartphone to Samsung's AKG-tuned tablet, MWC 2017 was a good year for sound and vision fans...
6 key features of the new Amazon Fire TV Stick
Amazon's new Fire TV Stick is faster, smarter and fluent in Alexa. Here are all the new features you need to know about.
Panasonic 2017 TVs, 4K, OLED, HDR - everything you need to know
With two 4K OLED ranges and a brand new three-strong LCD 4K HDR line-up, plus HLG support throughout, there's a lot of TV tech crammed into the 2017 Panasonic TV line-up...
Sony at CES 2017: 5 key highlights
Sony announced some long-awaited kit at its CES 2017 press conference, including the Bravia A1 OLED TV, a 4K Blu-ray player and a Dolby Atmos soundbar.
LG at CES 2017: 5 key highlights
LG has used CES 2017 to announce brand new OLED and 4K UHD LCD TV ranges, alongside support for Dolby Atmos and new HDR formats.
Marantz reveals more details on 10 Series Reference range
The PM-10 amplifier and SA-10 disc player replace the 12-year-old Legendary series.
Q Acoustics announces high-end Concept 500 speakers
The £3600 premium floorstanders are a departure from the rest of the brand's more affordable line up, and offer new drivers and cabinet improvements.
The LG G5 is our smartphone of the year
LG's modular smartphone steals the gong from the likes of Apple and Samsung, thanks in no small part to the Hi-Fi Plus DAC tuned by B&O Play.
Bowers & Wilkins reveals flagship P9 Signature headphones
The new £700 over-ear headphones promise to be the company's “best sounding and most luxurious headphones to date”, and will be available with a standard 3.5mm connection or a Lightning cable.
Marantz unveils 2016 home cinema line-up
Three new AV receivers have been unveiled, alongside a brand new home cinema pre-amp
Denon launches AH-D7200 flagship headphones
Denon's launched a premium pair of wooden cans alongside four new in-ear models...
Behind the scenes with Dolby Atmos at Ministry of Sound
Dolby has teamed up with Ministry of Sound to bring the Atmos sound format to a music environment. Could this be the future of clubbing?
12 of the best phones, tablets and more from MWC 2016
It's been another busy year at MWC 2016 - read on for our pick of the best new kit from the show, featuring new flagship smartphones from Samsung and LG, Dolby Atmos tablets from Lenovo and completely wireless headphones from Motorola. There was even a gesture-controlled Sony Xperia projector!
