Pete Hayman

ATC has announced that CES 2015 will provide the stage for the launch of the SCM40A speaker – a new active version of the manufacturer's existing five-star SCM40 three-way floorstander.

Pioneer has become one of the first audio manufacturers to introduce a full speaker package to its range of Dolby Atmos-enabled products, joining the line-up of compatible AV receivers.

The 4K bandwagon is starting to move along nicely after another streaming provider entered the market, while there's now more choice for Google Chromecast owners – here's the news-in-brief from the What Hi-Fi? Weekend Wrap.

It hasn't yet been two months since the law was finally changed and the act of copying CDs, DVDs or Blu-rays for personal use was legalised – but now that decision could face a legal challenge from the music industry.

Zenovia Electronics claims to have developed the definitive alternative to "boombox in every room" audio solutions with the introduction of a new integrated wireless system for the home.

From two new, limited edition Cambridge Audio G2 finishes to the launch of the brand-new i-Box Slix portable Bluetooth speaker, here is the news in brief from What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap.

Sony has revealed that it's planning to streamline its TV and smartphone ranges in future, with the Japanese tech giant facing increased worldwide competition in both areas of the market.

Amazon is about to raise the stakes in the video streaming market with the launch of a free, ad-supported service separate from its current offer – if new reports from the US are proved right.

US audio manufacturer Parasound has launched its new ZoneMaster Model 1250 – a 12-channel power amplifier that comes with connections for up to 24 speakers.

California-based Wearhaus has struck upon a new idea that it claims to have "reinvented" wireless headphones – and, judging by the success of its Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, many agree.

New figures from Sony Europe and music download service Qobuz reveal an increase in the popularity of high-resolution downloads.

From the confirmation that Loewe's range 4K Ultra HD TVs has now gone on sale in the UK to a new iPad app from Blinkbox that'll let you watch movies offline – here's all the news in brief from What Hi-Fi?'s Weekend Wrap.

TVs are now more powerful than ever, with smart capabilities transforming them from mere corner-of-the-living-room goggleboxes into full-blown entertainment hubs. But what if your set is falling behind the times?

It's now been the best part of a month since we first reported that Apple was looking at using the Beats Music service to enter the music streaming market to take on the likes of Spotify.

It's been almost a month since B&O Play unveiled its first Bluetooth speaker with the BeoPlay A2, but now the company returns to somewhat more familiar territory with a new pair of headphones.

For a comprehensive entertainment system that's a little less mainstream, you might want to look no further than Keecker's HomePod – the latest product to find success thanks to Kickstarter.

It might seem as if things are starting to wind down for the current year, but don't let that fool you into thinking we're done for 2014 – our December issue hits the shelves today [19th November] packed full of great features.

It's been six months since we were first introduced to the new Mark Levinson No.585 as a "Swiss army knife product", but this high-end integrated amplifier is now about to hit the shelves.

We've come to expect great things from Dali – the company has amassed an impressive portfolio of five-star and Award-winning kit, such as this year's Best wireless speaker up to £750 in the shape of the Kubik Free.

Studio Proper has introduced the "ultimate speaker for iPhone" in the shape of its Proper Audio 2 – and now the Australian company is looking to the online crowdfunding community for support.

For a handy stocking filler that will put your hi-fi system through its paces, we've rounded up six of the best albums we've been enjoying over the last 12 months to add to your Christmas gift list.

1964Ears has taken to the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform to unveil a "world first" in the form of 1964ADEL – a new four-strong range of in-ear headphones that claim to "save your hearing and your music".

If the high-resolution audio revolution has yet to capture your imagination, a new exhibition due to open at London's Proud Camden Stables on 20th November will aim to change that – with a bit of help from some iconic artists.

With the growth of online video streaming opening up more ways to watch live and on-demand television content, it's no surprise that manufacturers are lining up to take advantage – and the PlayStation is the latest platform.

It's a name that has been with us for nearly 25 years, but the BSkyB moniker is no more after it was confirmed that Sky had completed the takeover of its Italian and German counterparts.