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Audio Pro's wireless speakers harness WiiM's operating system to unlock "advanced streaming capabilities"

By Harry McKerrell published 24 October 24

Audio Pro has integrated WiiM's operating system into two of its wireless speakers: the A10 and the C10 MK II

Hi-Fi

The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD and Alexa remote with a TV and soundbar in the background.

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD has one great new feature, and one that should be binned

By Joe Svetlik published 24 October 24

The new model replaces the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite as the cheapest Amazon streamer.

Streaming

A woman wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset with her eyes showing

Apple is reportedly ending Vision Pro production – is VR and AR's time in the home cinema spotlight already over?

By Lewis Empson published 23 October 24

Apple has reportedly scaled back production for the Vision Pro, with a potentially murky future for the mixed-reality headset.

Home cinema

Two Pure Classic Minis, in white and in brown

Pure adds to its Classic range of radios with the versatile, portable Mini

By Harry McKerrell published 23 October 24

Pure's portable radio aims to be as comfortable outdoors as it is in your home.

Portable

Floorstanding speakers: Fyne Audio Vintage Classic X

Hi-fi heavyweight Fyne Audio is doubling its speaker production capacity with a new facility in Scotland

By Esat Dedezade published 23 October 24

Homegrown audio nirvana with new testing rooms and solar panels to boot...

Astell & Kern A&Ultima SP3000M next to books

Astell & Kern claims that its latest premium portable player is "the world's finest"

By Harry McKerrell published 23 October 24

Astell & Kern has unveiled its A&Ultima SP3000M portable player which it claims is "the world's finest".

Samsung goes all-in on QD-OLED and Micro LED, with LED production set to end by 2030 according to this report

By Lewis Empson published 22 October 24

Reports from Korea suggest Samsung will shutter its in-house LED business and develop 100-inch plus TVs starting next year.

TVs

Marantz Horizon and Grand Horizon in midnight sky

Marantz explores new horizons with its luxurious new wireless speaker duo

By Harry McKerrell published 22 October 24

Marantz branches out into wireless speakers with the Horizon and Grand Horizon.

Hi-Fi

Sonos Ace headphones could get a price cut as higher-spec version rumoured

By Joe Svetlik published 22 October 24

Are the Ace in for a price drop?

Headphones

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: Epos crashes the speaker party as familiar favourites dominate

By Ketan Bharadia published 22 October 24

It’s been another great year for speakers with new arrivals from the likes of Q Acoustics and Epos shaking up the price categories for 2024.

Hi-Fi

The vinyl revival continues! WH Smith stores will start selling records again

By Joe Svetlik published 21 October 24

The high street retailer is to stock vinyl again in 80 stores, after dropping the format in the 90s.

The new Sonus faber Sonetto G2 collection: natural sound in a luxurious design

By What Hi-Fi? published 21 October 24

The second-generation Sonetto G2 range is a culmination of the brand’s 40 years of expertise

This 96% rated show just dropped a new series – and Disney users can watch it for free

By Luke Edwards published 18 October 24

Only Murders In The Building fourth season has just arrived

Streaming

Pro-Ject Signature 12.2 turntable on a black background

Pro-Ject’s new $15k Signature 12.2 turntable is a hefty high-end beauty

By Andy Madden published 18 October 24

Pro-Ject’s new flagship turntable weighs over 37kg and is built with stability and serious damping in mind.

Hi-Fi

Quad goes back to the future with its reimagined pre and power amplifiers

By Harry McKerrell published 18 October 24

Quad is bringing back the 33 preamp and 303 power amp for 2024, with new internal tech and improved sonic capabilities.

Hi-Fi

Revo's swanky all-in-one system brings streaming smarts to the traditional CD player

By Harry McKerrell published 18 October 24

Revo's SuperCD all-in-one system can handle wireless streaming alongside radio, wired connectivity and CD player functionality.

JVC DLA-NZ800 projector with a light coming from the lens in a dark room

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: projector category gets major shake-up as two gaming-focused models prove their worth

By Lewis Empson published 18 October 24

The What Hi-Fi? Awards for the best projectors have been revealed, find out who made the cut this year.

Grado SR325X and Rode NTH-1000 side-by-side

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: old favourites return for new glory in the wired headphones category

By Harry McKerrell published 16 October 24

There hasn't been much change in the wired headphones sphere, with many old favourites returning to scoop awards once again.

Headphones

The Sonos Arc Ultra beneath a TV playing Dune Part 2 with a sand erupting from the soundbar

Sonos officially unveils the Arc Ultra Dolby Atmos soundbar and Sub 4

By Lewis Empson published 15 October 24

Sonos has officially unveiled the Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 home cinema speakers.

Spotify brings music videos to almost 100 new markets, but is the US one of them?

By Harry McKerrell published 15 October 24

Spotify is adding music video access to around 85 new markets, but it is unclear whether the US is among them.

Streaming

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