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What is a DAC? And why do you need one anyway?

By Verity Burns, Becky Roberts last updated 22 August 24

Got digital music? You should probably learn about digital-to-analogue converters and what they bring to the digital audio party.

Hi-Fi

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: which next-gen console should you buy?

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: which is better for movies as well as games?

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 21 August 24

The PS5 and Xbox Series X do battle on specs, price, features and performance.

Home cinema

Spotify Free vs Premium – and what a new 'deluxe' tier could bring

By Esat Dedezade published 20 August 24

Is Spotify Premium really worth it? We weigh up all the pros and cons worth knowing.

Streaming

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs Apple AirPods Pro 2: which wireless earbuds are better?

By Harry McKerrell published 19 August 24

They're designed around different ecosystems, but what happens when Apple's best go up against Samsung's recent flagship buds?

Headphones

Should you buy an Amazon Fire TV?

By Tom Parsons last updated 19 August 24

Is Amazon's Fire TV line actually any good? We take a closer look at Fire TV 2-Series, 4-series, Omni Series, and Omni QLED Series.

TVs

We’ve tested three of 2024’s hottest Bluetooth speakers from Beats, Bose and JBL – and the quality is superb

By Andy Madden published 16 August 24

We’ve put new Bluetooth speakers from three of the biggest brands in the business through their paces.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro and Apple AirPods Pro 2 with a versus symbol between them on a red and grey background.

Google Pixel Buds Pro vs Apple AirPods Pro 2: which are better?

By Ainsley Walker last updated 16 August 24

Let’s take an in-depth look at Google and Apple’s flagship earbuds and see how they compare.

How to connect two pairs of AirPods to one iPhone

By Esat Dedezade published 15 August 24

A quick and easy guide to sharing your tunes in glorious, wire-free stereo

Headphones

Google TV Streamer vs Chromecast with Google TV graphic

Google TV Streamer vs Chromecast with Google TV: should you upgrade?

By Esat Dedezade published 15 August 24

Is the new kid on the block worth ditching your trusty Chromecast for? We compare the specs of Google's newly announced streamer with its predecessor...

Streaming

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds in peony finish

Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro 2: Google's new wireless earbuds take on Apple's best?

By Kashfia Kabir published 14 August 24

Google's new Pixel Buds Pro 2 flagship wireless earbuds promise improved ANC and audio quality, but can it beat Apple's best?

Headphones

The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL pictured against a white background

Google Pixel 9 Pro: release date, price and specs for Google's iPhone 15 Pro rival

By Tom Parsons published 13 August 24

Could the Pixel 9 Pro XL be the Google picture and sound powerhouse we've been waiting for?

Tablets & Smartphones

student discounts on Spotify, Apple Music, Netflix, Disney+

How to get student discounts on Spotify, Apple Music, Netflix, and more

By Ruben Circelli last updated 13 August 24

Taking advantage of music and movie streaming service student discounts is a no-brainer for anyone going to college this summer...

Streaming

A leaked picture of a white Google TV Streamer and remote control on a wooden surface.

Google TV Streamer: everything you need to know about the Chromecast follow-up

By Joe Svetlik last updated 9 August 24

Google has killed Chromecast, and its follow-up is a very different beast...

Streaming

The Apple AirPods Max standing next to the Dyson OnTrac headphones.

Dyson OnTrac vs Apple AirPods Max: how do these premium wireless headphones compare?

By Joe Svetlik last updated 8 August 24

Dyson's new premium noise-cancelling wireless headphones are a similar price to the five-star Apple AirPods Max. But how do they compare?

Headphones

Dyson OnTrac vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: which are better?

By Ainsley Walker last updated 6 August 24

Bose's flagship ANC headphones are class-leading and Dyson's new wireless cans are ambitious, but which are better?

Headphones

A pair of Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 with their charging case on a white background.

5 things the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 need to do to compete with the Sony XM5

By Joe Svetlik published 6 August 24

The first Google Pixel Buds Pro were a disappointment. Here's how their sequel can compete with the best.

Headphones

Sony Bravia 9 vs A95L: does Sony's new flagship Mini LED TV beat its top OLED?

By Verity Burns last updated 5 August 24

We put Sony's new flagship Bravia 9 TV head-to-head and compare it with the excellent A95L OLED.

TVs

5 tips to enhance dialogue clarity on your TV

By Tom Wiggins published 2 August 24

These five tips could make all the difference when it comes to deciphering the dialogue in your favourite movies and TV shows...

Home cinema

The Google Pixel Buds Pro in-ear headphones with their charging case on a wooden surface.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: price leaks, release date rumours, possible features and more

By Joe Svetlik published 1 August 24

Rumours abound that Google is working on another pair of wireless earbuds. Here's what to expect.

Headphones

JBL Xtreme 4 vs JBL Xtreme 3 graphic on a grey and red background

JBL Xtreme 4 vs Xtreme 3: is the new Bluetooth speaker worth upgrading to?

By Andy Madden published 1 August 24

JBL’s Xtreme series has impressed over the years, but how does the latest version fare against the previous one?

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