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August 2024

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August 31
- 12 of the best folk and indie songs to test your system
August 30
- This hand-picked hi-fi system boasts streaming, vinyl replay, and superb sound
- Even if Apple launches new AirPods at its September event, I fear I’ll be disappointed. Here’s why…
- Netflix’s best original TV show in ages drops this weekend
- How music streaming is righting a wrong of the Compact Disc
- Tidal is definitely lossless, and my mate can prove it
August 29
- Yaber’s innovative new K3 series projector is set to dazzle at IFA 2024
- So your hi-fi has both digital and audio connections – which should you use?
August 27
- My favourite headphones are the worst-sounding pair I own – but they have something special
August 26
- 3 cult classic movies remastered in 4K are back in cinemas this week
- What’s going on with TV prices this year? At this rate we may finally see a cheap OLED in 2024
- Rewind: New Bowers & Wilkins earbuds, Bluesound’s latest trio of hi-res hi-fi streamers and more
August 25
- This terrific trio from Apple, Grado and Ruark epitomises the modern-day music system
August 23
- I’ve just listened to £250,000 worth of turntables and this is what I learned
- Prime Video just got this high-concept, John Cena action comedy – and it's wild
- I've reviewed some of 2024's top TVs and I have one take away – Mini LED needs to stop fighting OLED
August 22
- One of the best features of the Apple TV 4K is one you might not know about
- Disney Plus is secretly the best streaming service for music fans – here's why
August 21
- Forget AirPods, this is the hi-fi accessory every student should be taking to university
- Why I gave up my search for silence to embrace ambient headphone listening
- I flew across the world and this rarely-seen wireless earbuds feature was an unexpected saviour
August 20
- This hauntingly beautiful movie soundtrack is one of Nick Cave’s finest works – and my go-to test score
- 3 reasons why students should choose Tidal over Spotify
August 19
- If you’re fed up with streaming algorithms and miss the human touch, I have the perfect solution
- Rewind: A fresh Rega turntable review, new Monitor Audio speakers, Google’s latest Apple TV rival and more
August 18
- 13 of the best classic funk and soul tracks to test your system
August 16
- Is your TV spying on you? What your TV knows about you and how to stop it snooping
- The best 2024 OLED and Mini LED TVs are obsessed with max brightness – but is it really that important?
- The most iconic ’90s movie is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a 4K cinema release
- 12 best songs of 2024 (so far) to test-drive your hi-fi system
August 15
- This portable DAC helped me get my hi-fi ‘Mojo’ back
August 13
- My biggest problem with Bose's flagship noise-cancelling earbuds has finally been fixed
August 12
- I switched from Spotify to Apple Music with this app that saved my playlists (and my sanity)
- Rewind: Pro-Ject’s latest turntable, plus our verdict on Philips' step down OLED, and the Quad Revela 1 speakers
August 10
- 10 iconic albums celebrating their 30th anniversary this year
August 9
- As a user of the Sony HT-A9 Dolby Atmos system, I'm both disappointed and relieved by the imperfect Bravia Theatre Quad
- Dyson, Sonos and the three-star problem: what first-time wireless headphones are getting wrong
- 3 new Apple TV+ movies and TV shows I can't wait to watch over the next month – and one came out today
- Heads up, this unmissable wonder-series' finale lands on Netflix this weekend
August 8
- Don't regret it – 3 reasons to buy the Google Chromecast with Google TV before it's gone forever
- Radiohead’s most underrated album is one of my all-time favourite test records
- Travel like a What Hi-Fi? editor with these 5 portable audiophile devices
August 7
- My biggest issue with OLED TVs hasn’t gone away – but hope is on the horizon
August 5
- JBL’s new cinema system costs the same as a premium soundbar – but has a few sound advantages
- Rewind: Our verdict on Sony’s wireless Dolby Atmos system, Audio-Technica’s affordable turntable and more
August 4
- We built a classy streaming hi-fi system with two brand-new, five-star products and a recent Award-winner
August 3
- Pick of the month: Marantz’s premium AVR and Wilson Benesch’s high-end speakers earn perfect marks
August 2
- 4 new Netflix movies and TV shows I can’t wait to watch in August – and one is out now
- I've listened to JBL's new Modern Audio AVRs, and I'm thrilled that Denon has some competition
- Can Mini LED beat OLED in 2024? It’s not looking good so far, but there are two rays of hope
- Want to liven up the Olympics? Play a game of Name Those Headphones
August 1
- The 6 coolest high-end hi-fi products yet to come in 2024 – wallet-breaking turntables, next-gen speakers and more