Pete Hayman
Pete was content editor on What Hi-Fi?, overseeing production and publication of digital content. In creating and curating feature articles for web and print consumption, he provided digital and editorial expertise and support to help reposition What Hi-Fi? as a ‘digital-first’ title; reflecting the contemporary media trends. He is now a senior content strategist.
Latest articles by Pete Hayman
Record Store Day: Rega to release limited edition RP1 turntable
By Pete Hayman published
Rega is to release a limited edition of its Award-winning RP1 turntable to help mark Record Store Day – the annual celebration of vinyl records that's taking place on Saturday 18th April this year.
Vessel video streaming: Invite-only public beta now open
By Pete Hayman published
A brand-new online video streaming platform designed to take on the likes of YouTube has taken a step closer towards its full launch after announcing details of an invitation-only public beta.
Optoma NuForce: New hi-fi and home cinema products unveiled
By Pete Hayman published
After completing the acquisition of NuForce in late 2014, Optoma has revealed that its new audio range – including hi-fi, home cinema and mobile products – will hit the shelves on 2nd February.
iTunes streaming: Apple acquires music analytics service Musicmetric
By Pete Hayman published
With Apple reportedly planning to relaunch the Beats Music streaming service under the iTunes brand later this year, the Cupertino tech giant has stepped up preparations with the purchase of analytics service Musicmetric.
Netflix to complete international expansion "over the next two years"
By Pete Hayman published
Netflix has told its shareholders that it believes it can complete its worldwide expansion "over the next two years", with the video streaming service already in operation in around 50 countries.
BBC Three "not for sale" as TV production companies make approach
By Pete Hayman published
TV production companies Avalon and Hat Trick have reportedly approached the BBC with a view to buying BBC Three, but the corporation has responded by saying the channel is "not for sale".
Zorloo unveils "world's first" digital earphones with built-in DAC
By Pete Hayman published
Zorloo has announced the launch of the "world's first" fully digital earphones (though we might dispute that) with a built-in DAC and high-powered amplifier – a concept that's already proved a resounding success judging by its Indiegogo campaign.
Ultimate Ears to let you pair more than 10 Bluetooth speakers
By Pete Hayman published
Ultimate Ears has confirmed that it has teamed up with semiconductor company CSR as it looks to improve how existing and future owners of the UE Boom or UE Megaboom speakers listen to their music on the go.
Sony to offload TV and mobile phone division?
By Pete Hayman published
Sony proved to be one of the busiest manufacturers over at CES 2015 in Las Vegas, with a whole host of new products unveiled – including 12 brand-new TV ranges and the NWZ-ZX2 Walkman.
Xiaomi to rival iPhone 6 Plus with new Mi Note smartphone
By Pete Hayman published
Xiaomi has sought to underline its smartphone credentials in 2015 with the launch of the flagship Mi Note – a 5.7in handset that'll pit the Chinese manufacturer against Apple's iPhone 6 Plus.
LG Display ordered to halt OLED production after factory deaths
By Pete Hayman published
LG Display has halted work on an OLED production line in South Korea following a nitrogen gas leak and the deaths of two factory workers.
Wednesday Wrap: Spotify subs, Virgin KipstR, PlayStation Now
By Pete Hayman published
From the news that Spotify has uncovered a shift towards mobile streaming to the introduction of a new TV-controlling wearable device from Virgin Media, here's the news in brief from What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap.
HDTA launches Serenade DSD DAC and headphone amp
By Pete Hayman published
Chinese manufacturer HDTA has announced the launch of Serenade – its new "world first" hybrid DAC and headphone amplifier that is capable of supporting 32-bit/384kHz and DSD512 audio.
Hot wi-fi – brilliant portable speakers and more in our February 2015 issue
By Pete Hayman published
Stylish. Functional. Portable. It's time to jazz up your music on the move and go wireless – we take a look at some of the best portable speakers as the latest issue of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision goes on sale today [14th January].
CES 2015: Dan D'Agostino unveils MLife integrated amp with built-in streaming
By Pete Hayman published
Dan D'Agostino has announced the launch of MLife, a new integrated amplifier that builds on the design of its Momentum amplifier by adding in streaming capabilities including Bluetooth and AirPlay.
CES 2015: Naim Audio reveals Super Lumina interconnects and cables
By Pete Hayman published
Naim Audio has announced the launch of its new Super Lumina range of interconnects and speaker cables at CES 2015 – a range that has been developed in parallel with its Statement amplifier.
News in brief – CES 2015 special
By Pete Hayman published
From the announcement that Rdio has stepped up its home and in-car integration options to the new Pioneer in-dash receivers, here is the news in brief from What Hi-Fi? – live from CES 2015.
Stars of CES Awards 2015 winners revealed
By Pete Hayman published
It's official – our Stars of CES 2015 have been revealed, celebrating 10 of the best new audio and video products that we've seen launched at this year's show in Las Vegas.
CES 2015: aptX Bluetooth headphones among House of Marley's new products
By Pete Hayman published
A "new standard in technology" has been heralded by House of Marley at CES 2015 in Las Vegas this week, with the audio brand announcing the launch of its latest products for 2015.
CES 2015: Braven unveils new wireless speakers
By Pete Hayman published
Braven has been busy at CES 2015 in Las Vegas this week, with the American wireless audio brand announcing the launch of a number of new portable Bluetooth speakers – including the BRV-PRO.
CES 2015: Musaic launches high-resolution multi-room system
By Pete Hayman published
British hi-fi start-up Musaic has travelled across to CES in Las Vegas to take the wraps off its new high-resolution multi-room music system, which also incorporates smart home features.
Dolby Vision coming to Warner Bros 4K home cinema releases
By Pete Hayman published
Dolby Laboratories and Warner Bros Home Entertainment have confirmed that forthcoming 4K Ultra HD home cinema releases – including The Lego Movie – are to be released in Dolby Vision in early 2015.
CES 2015: Phaz Music reveals mobile-charging over-ear headphones
By Pete Hayman published
It's no secret – listening to music on-the-go drains the battery on your mobile device, which can often leave you short. That's where the new Model P2 over-ear headphones from Phaz Music could be a game-changer.
Onkyo introduces new direct-drive CP-1050 turntable
By Pete Hayman published
Onkyo has announced the introduction of the CP-1050, its new turntable that incorporates a low-torque, direct-drive motor that's claimed to reduce "low-frequency cogging noise".
CES 2015: Woox Innovations expands Philips Fidelio AV product range
By Pete Hayman published
Woox Innovations has taken to the CES 2015 showfloor for the first time since joining the Nashville-based Gibson family of brands and with it has come the latest additions to the Philips Fidelio range.
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