Mary Stone
Mary is a staff writer at What Hi-Fi? and has over a decade of experience working as a sound engineer mixing live events, music and theatre. Her mixing credits include productions at The National Theatre and in the West End, as well as original musicals composed by Mark Knopfler, Tori Amos, Guy Chambers, Howard Goodall and Dan Gillespie Sells.
Latest articles by Mary Stone

Tidal introduces a new free tier and splits its HiFi tier in two
By Mary Stone published
Tidal has announced changes to its pricing structure that will split its HiFi plan into two tiers and see the introduction of free streaming in the USA.

Sonos update adds support for DTS surround sound
By Mary Stone published
Sonos has announced an update to its S2 app, adding compatibility with DTS, easy-access EQ and power-saving features.

Netflix games will reportedly only be available to download individually on iOS
By Mary Stone last updated
A new report suggests that Apple’s strict policies for third-party apps will force Netflix to make its games available for download individually in the App Store.

Disney Plus to add IMAX Enhanced aspect ratio to 13 Marvel movies
By Mary Stone published
Disney has announced a new partnership with IMAX and DTS that will bring IMAX Enhanced support to the popular streaming platform.

Netflix launches its gaming platform on Android with five free titles
By Mary Stone published
Netflix has begun rolling out its new mobile gaming platform to mobile Android devices, starting with five games.

Pioneer DJ launches the DM-50D speakers for pro and home use
By Mary Stone last updated
Pioneer DJ is releasing a new desktop monitor system, the DM-50D designed to meet the needs of both music professionals and music lovers.

JBL's superb Synthesis AVR storms to success at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021
By Mary Stone last updated
The best home cinema amp picks for the 2021 What Hi-Fi? Awards have been announced...

Apple’s tvOS 15.1 lets users FaceTime and stream together with SharePlay
By Mary Stone published
Apple's latest software update to its tvOS adds SharePlay, allowing users to stream media together while on FaceTime.

Panasonic to halt in-house production of TVs
By Mary Stone published
Panasonic is to cease in-house production of its TVs at its factory in the Czech Republic.

Denon 2021 AV receiver line-up: everything you need to know
By Mary Stone published
We break down the details of the current Denon AVR line-up.

The F1 TV app is now available on Apple TV
By Mary Stone published
F1 TV has launched a new app for Apple TV, allowing subscribers to live stream every 2021 F1 Grand Prix in Full HD.

Denon releases two affordable S-series AV Receivers with multiple HDMI 2.1 inputs
By Mary Stone published
Denon has announced the AVR-S760H and AVR-S660H, each with three 8K HDMI inputs.

New Sonos IKEA portable Bluetooth speaker 'Vappeby' leaks, looks like a lamp
By Mary Stone published
An FCC filing has leaked images of the latest Sonos and IKEA collaboration, a waterproof Bluetooth speaker that doubles as a lamp and has a 'Spotify Tap' button.

Google officially launches the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
By Mary Stone last updated
Google has officially unveiled the details and pricing of the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

Denon launches AVR-X1700H, an entry-level 8K AVR with Dolby Atmos
By Mary Stone published
Denon has announced its new AVR-X1700H home cinema amp will launch next month, offering next-gen technologies at an affordable price.

Valve specialist PrimaLuna launches its first-ever hybrid amp
By Mary Stone published
PrimaLuna has unveiled the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier, which has a solid-state power stage.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021: a Dolby Atmos full house in the soundbar category
By Mary Stone last updated
The best soundbars on the market have taken home 2021 What Hi-Fi? Awards...

Loewe returns to the UK market with a new high-end OLED TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar offering
By Mary Stone published
After a hiatus from the UK market, German brand Loewe has returned with the bild i OLED TV and two new klang soundbars.

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a Dolby Atmos version of the brilliant original Beam soundbar
By Mary Stone last updated
Sonos has announced that its next generation of the What Hi-Fi? Award-winning Sonos Beam will launch next month, with Dolby Atmos support.

Bose releases its first Dolby Atmos speaker, the Smart Soundbar 900
By Mary Stone last updated
Bose has announced the Smart Soundbar 900, the company’s first Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker.

Audio Research reveals all-new I/50 integrated valve amplifier
By Mary Stone published
Audio Research has unveiled the I/50 integrated valve amplifier, the first product in an all-new series.

JBL Synthesis unveils three new home cinema products for early 2022
By Mary Stone published
JBL Synthesis has a new surround processor, AVR and subwoofer amplifier due in early 2022.

New Disney and Marvel movies won't go straight to streaming
By Mary Stone published
Disney has announced that almost all of its movies will have a minimum 45-day theatrical run before they're available to stream.
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