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Sonos Arc Ultra vs Samsung HW-Q990D: which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy? Can the new Dolby Atmos soundbar from Sonos compete with Samsung's Award-winning proposition?

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White Sonos Ace and black Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones standing side by side on a wooden table in front of some vinyl sleeves.

Sonos Ace vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: which should you buy?

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Sonos's first wireless headphones look quite a proposition, but how do they compare to the best noise-cancelling pair around?

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White Sonos Ace and black Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones hanging side-by-side on the back of a chair.

Sonos Ace vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which wireless headphones are better?

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Hopes are high for the Sonos Ace. But can they take on the best over-ear wireless headphones we've tested?

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Black Sonos Ace headphones lying on a black wooden table.

Bluetooth 5.0: everything you need to know

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Bluetooth 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and now 5.4 standards bring many benefits to your wireless kit. Read on for the full lowdown.

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LG C3 and Sony A80L placed side by side on a grey and red background with a versus logo between them.

Sony A80L vs LG C3: which step-down OLED TV should you buy?

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Which mid-range TV should you buy: the Sony A80L or LG C3? Step this way to find out...

TVs
Samsung QE65S95D QD-OLED TV on a stand in front of a window with blinds

Samsung S95D vs Sony A95L: which super-bright OLED TV is best?

By Joe Svetlik published

These Sony and Samsung TVs are part of a new breed of super-bright QD-OLEDs – but which is best?

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Sony Xperia 1 VI being held and showing a beach scene on screen

Sony Xperia 1 VI: price, movie and sound features, specs and all the details

By Joe Svetlik published

Sony's next flagship mobile is coming soon, but is its new screen a boon or blow to movie fans?

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A screenshot of TruePlay in the updated Sonos app on iPhone

Sonos Trueplay: What is it? How can you use it?

By Verity Burns last updated

Sonos's audio calibration technology aims to tune your Sonos system to your room to deliver the best possible sound. Here's what you need to know.

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Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (R), Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr (L), Red Bull Racing's Mexican driver Sergio Perez (2L) and Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (rear) compete in the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Monaco street circuit

The best TV settings for watching Formula 1

By Tom Parsons published

The Monaco GP is upon us – here’s how you make the most glamorous Grand Prix look its most gorgeous.

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Sony 360 Reality Audio: everything you need to know

Sony 360 Reality Audio: what is it? What headphones and speakers work with it?

By Andy Madden last updated

Sony's unveiled its own object-based audio format, but how does it work, what will it work on and what can you listen to?

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Someone using the Apple Pencil to illustrate a night street scene on an iPad Pro OLED

What is tandem OLED screen tech? How does it work?

By Joe Svetlik published

The new iPad Pro has a tandem OLED screen – but what exactly is it?

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Audiolab 7000 Series

Separates vs systems: the pros and cons of each path to hi-fi nirvana

By Verity Burns published

Systems are no longer simply an entry-level endeavour, while separates also don’t need to cost the earth. So which path is right for you?

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Three pairs of in-ear AirPods side by side in their charging cases on a white background

Do AirPods work with Android devices? Yes – but not these 13 iOS-only features

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Buying a pair of AirPods? If you plan to use them with a non-iOS device, know which of their features exclusively work with Apple kit...

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Sony NW-A306 Walkman with Grado SR325x headphones

On-ear vs over-ear headphones: what are the differences? Which is better?

By Joe Svetlik published

Don't want earbuds? You'll need to decide between on-ear and over-ear headphones. Here's what you need to know.

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A person wears the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro headphones with a computer and keyboard in the background

What are studio headphones and should you buy a pair?

By Verity Burns published

What exactly are studio headphones, should you buy a pair, and what things should you consider if you do? Allow us to explain...

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Hisense U7N TV on a wooden media unit in front of a beige wall

Hisense 2024 TV range: everything you need to know

By Lewis Empson published

Hisense has unveiled its full 2024 TV range, here are the models available throughout the year and some key intel.

Samsung S95C vs Sony A95L

Samsung S95C vs Sony A95L: which QD-LED is better?

By Lewis Empson last updated

Samsung and Sony have new flagship QD-OLED TVs for this year, but which one will be better?

Two iPads floating on a blue gradient background

Apple iPad Air (2024): release date, price, M2 specs, new sizes and everything else you need to know

By Lewis Empson published

Apple has announced a new iPad Air for 2024 – here's everything you need to know.

Sony WF-1000XM5 true wireless earbuds in white with their charging case on a table

Sony WF-1000XM6: release date prediction, price speculation, and 5 things on our wishlist

By Harry McKerrell last updated

After the success of the five-star Sony WF-1000XM5, we muse on what we'd like to see from the forthcoming XM6 model and how it can improve even further.

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The connections at the rear of a soundbar, including three HDMI sockets, one of which is labelled 'TV ARC'

Coaxial vs optical vs HDMI: which is the best audio connection to use?

By Andy Madden last updated

You're probably familiar with each audio option, but which should you be using and why? Allow us to explain.

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PS5 Slim with detachable disc drive on a white background

PS5 Slim vs PS5: what's the difference?

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Not only is it slimmer, it has more modern USB ports and more storage, too. But is the PS5 Slim better value than the original PS5?

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