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August 31
- Qobuz files for 'protection proceedings' in France and seeks extra funding
August 29
- Vodafone extends 4G mobile internet to Pay As You Go customers
- WiSound tech pledges to improve wireless speaker sound
August 28
- iPhone 6 launch event confirmed for September 9th
- HTC launches "affordable" new 4G handset with the Desire 510
- Samsung to expand UHD content offering with Amazon 4K streaming
- Plantronics unveils BackBeat Pro wireless active noise-cancelling headphones
- Pure unveils Pop range of digital radios
August 27
- IFA 2014: Sennheiser launches new CX headphones range
- Damson unveils new Vulcan wireless speaker
- Spotify Connect comes to Bose, Panasonic, Philips TVs
- Arcam's miniBlink streaming DAC now available to buy in the UK
- Blue launches Mo-Fi headphones with built-in "audiophile amplifier"
- B&W launches new CM S2 series speakers
- Build a brilliant hi-fi system with our October 2014 issue – on sale now
August 26
- THX Tune-Up app introduces Product Finder feature on iOS devices
- Qobuz high-res download store launches in UK
- US startup company introduces "new audio file format"
- IFA 2014 showcase for LG's curved 4K OLED TVs and LG G3 Stylus
August 22
- IFA: Samsung to update Smart TV apps offering
- Yamaha to introduce new integrated amps and more at IFA 2014
August 21
- B&O Play unveils new BeoPlay S8 subwoofer and speaker set
- Pure unveils Bluetooth-equipped Evoke D2 and D4 Mio digital radios
- Sky EPG update brings tailored 'Suggestions', Smart Series Link, HDMI One Touch and more
August 20
- McIntosh MXA70 now on sale
- Cambridge Audio unveils trio of wireless speakers
- Music streaming services forecast to drive digital sales growth
- X-mini expands wireless speaker range with the Kai 2
- LG announces Music Flow multi-room system
August 19
- IFA: LG to launch curved 21:9 and 4K monitors
- New research uncovers music's potential to charge mobile phones
- HTC unveils One M8 for Windows
- WIN a Chord Company Signature Tuned ARAY stereo interconnect cable worth £765
- Reading and Leeds 2014: Best headphones, wireless speakers, tablets
- CAD CAT offers high-end ripper, storage and streamer
August 18
- Study: 4K to come to more mobile devices, but 'content will trail adoption'
August 15
- TDG: 4K TV will be 'niche market for at least another five years'
- Get a Slice of Pi for your HDTV
- Pioneer unveils new in-car CD receivers
- SMS Audio and Intel unveil BioSport heart rate-sensing earbuds
- Samsung partners with Giraffic for improved HD streaming
- NudeAudio crowdfunding success for Super M wireless speaker
August 14
- Canton's new DM75 soundbase to go on sale this month
- BBC Three launches 'interactive episode' of drama Our World War
- Sony unveils 'Album of the Day' music flash sales app for iOS
- OM Audio introduces 'world's first' levitating Bluetooth wireless speaker
August 13
- New Audi TT fitted with "all digital" cockpit
- BandPage to help musicians sell direct to fans through Spotify
- November launch date for PlayStation TV in Europe; PlayStation Now to follow in 2015
- Samsung unveils Galaxy Alpha smartphone
August 12
- Shower Speaker launches on Indiegogo crowdfunding platform
- Dynaudio Confidence Platinum speaker series now available
- Electronic Arts confirms live launch of EA Access on Xbox One
- Pioneer launches P2DAB compact hi-fi system
August 11
- iPlayer to launch on Xbox One 'by 2015'
- LG's new 55in curved OLED TV available to pre-order in the US for $3500
- Now TV launches new Sky Sports Week Pass option
August 8
- Nexus 8 tablet rumours surface
- SPONSORED: Sevenoaks Brighton Store 'Grand Opening' - Saturday 9th August
- Digital TV coming to Xbox One
- IFA 2014: LG set to launch G3 Prime and G3 Stylus
- IFA 2014: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to surface at Unpacked event?
August 7
- Ofcom: Brits keep faith in physical media despite growth of digital
- Pro-Ject launches new £400 MaiA integrated amplifier
- Dixons Carphone opens seven 'store-in-stores' to mark official launch
- Apple launches new Apple TV beta with updated interface
- Sony unveils Bravia S90 curved 4K TVs
- Apple and Samsung end legal dispute... except in the US
August 6
- Rupert Murdoch withdraws $80bn Time Warner takeover proposal
- UK smartphone owners believe manufacturers 'should focus on the basics'
- LightFreq announces 'first genius hybrid HD audio light bulb'
- Wireless products on the up as home audio market strengthens
August 5
- Onkyo offers free Dolby Atmos speaker system with selected AV receivers
- Ourscreen: Create your own private cinema screenings
- Xbox playing catch up in console battle as PlayStation sales soar
- Gaming can help young people's development, study suggests
- Samsung unveils bendable Ultra HD 4K TV in South Korea
- Kogan announces UK launch of £150 Agora 4G smartphone
August 4
- Polk launches new Heritage Collection of audio products
- Bluesound HD wireless music streaming system takes on Sonos
August 1
- New in-ear and on-ear headphones introduced by Beyerdynamic