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December 31
- The best films and TV shows of 2024 to test your TV or home cinema system
- What Hi-Fi? reviewers share 10 test tracks they used to test hi-fi in 2024
December 30
- Looking for a new TV for the New Year? LG's affordable B4 OLED TV drops to a new lowest price
- 9 hi-fi product sequels I'd love to see become a reality in 2025
December 29
- Thinking about getting into hi-fi in the new year? The streamlined system trend is the place to start
- I've been a tech journalist for 20 years – here are my winners and losers of 2024
December 28
- I saw 80 films this year – these are my 5 best and 5 worst movies of 2024
- Gimmick or Godsend? I spent a week with FiiO’s retro cassette deck and Discman to test their modern-day merit
December 27
- Heavenly speakers, top-end SACD players and gold-standard amps: 2024 was a great year for high-end hi-fi
December 26
- 2024 was the year I finally set up my turntable system – but has it been worth it?
December 24
- New tech for Christmas is great – but I use 4 last-gen devices every day and refuse to upgrade
- Sky Glass gets a surprise festive update with a bundle of new features including Apple AirPlay and ad-skipping
- A Christmas miracle! Our favourite Sonos soundbar is at its lowest price ever
December 23
- Dynaudio's luxury Dolby Atmos soundbar crams a jaw-dropping number of speakers into an all-in-one home cinema solution
- Save an impressive £500 on this "budget-friendly" 4K projector that can fit in your living room
- Rewind 2024: What Hi-Fi? picks the hottest hi-fi and home cinema news of the year
- All I want for Christmas is this Samsung The Freestyle projector deal
- 2024 was the year of 'open' wireless earbuds, but are they game-changers or gimmicks?
- Rewind: Onkyo returns, we reveal our 2025 hi-fi wishlist, and fresh hints about 8K TVs’ future
December 22
- I’d hoped mid-range OLED TVs would get a key upgrade in 2025 – but it’s looking unlikely
- 2024's Mini LED TV experiment failed – all hail OLED
December 21
- I watched my favourite TV show on a £38k home cinema and never want to go back
December 20
- Cambridge Audio EXA100 review
- Loewe’s ‘unusual’ OLED TV is now available in 77 and 83 inches
- Bluesound Node Nano vs WiiM Pro Plus: which entry-level streamer is best for you?
- I heard over 150 products in 2024 and these are my 5 hi-fi highlights
December 19
- CES 2025: all the latest news from the world's biggest tech show
- Sony LinkBuds Speaker review
- The AirPods Pro 3 could land sooner than expected
- The first transparent OLED TV is available to buy – but the price tag is eye-watering
- LG unveils its 2025 series of QNED TVs ahead of CES – includes wireless connectivity, 100-inch screens and more
- We've built a versatile vinyl and streaming system that brings the best of both worlds – but doesn't cost the earth
December 18
- New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: stunning step-up turntables, bang-for-buck stereo amplifiers, TVs and more
- Reference rooms, golden ears and subwoofer solutions: Huawei’s tuning expert discusses all things in-car audio
- Save over £250 on this affordable five-star 4K projector
- 14 exciting hi-fi and home cinema products we can't wait to review in 2025
- A boon for budget hi-fi? An ‘all new Onkyo’ outlines its future, with two new audio ranges launching in 2025
December 17
- This Sonos Beam (Gen 2) sounds 'incredible' and it's closer than ever to its lowest price
December 16
- Mission 750 review
- HDMI 2.2 is reportedly set to make a CES 2025 appearance – and it could be a breakthrough for 8K
- Rumours suggest a 20-inch foldable iPad could be on the way
- Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4: elevate every moment
- Rewind: A new Dolby Atmos rival takes the stage, Cyrus delivers a hi-fi holiday treat and more
- Samsung’s The Premiere is the world’s first 8K-certified projector – but what does that mean?
December 14
- A year on from launch, Sony Pictures Core on PS5 is still a serious wasted opportunity
December 13
- LG Display and Eyesafe join forces in an epic collaboration to battle blue light overexposure
- Bluesound Node Nano review
- Rumours suggest that a new Apple TV 4K might finally arrive next year
- Need a Christmas movie break? 3 action-packed thrillers are new on Netflix this week
December 12
- What is Transparency mode? Which headphones have it?
- Huawei's flagship 30-hour wireless earbuds vow to "set new audio standards"
- Am I seeing things? The Sony XM4 headphones remain at their lowest-ever price, but not for long
- The Apple TV’s projector-friendly software update is now available
- 4K Blu-ray suffers another loss as LG ends production of its players – but it might not be the end of the world
- PDC World Darts Championship 2025 live streams: how to watch from anywhere, Littler vs Van Gerwen final
- Our favourite affordable tablet for movies on the move is now cheaper than ever
- Denon's premium CD/SACD player aims to deliver "truest sonic reproduction" from your digital audio collection
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2024 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which ANC earbuds are better?
- Ask The Industry: hi-fi engineers weigh in on the value of 'running-in'
- Spatial audio is heading to an epic London outdoor festival… where I believe the technology truly belongs
December 11
- This powerful, party-ready Bluetooth speaker boasts 30-hour battery life and karaoke capabilities
- There's a new Dolby Atmos rival in town – and it has its eyes on soundbars
- The M6xTT turntable is more gorgeous acrylic from Musical Fidelity – just in a smaller and cheaper package
December 10
- Last minute deal! 20% off the Award-winning Sony WF-C510 wireless earbuds
- Activo's premium IEMs have been designed "to please audiophiles on the move"
- Nick Clarke interview: Cyrus Audio's MD has an eye to the future
- Cyrus 40 ST review
- LG has added motion-enabled games to its Smart TVs – but only to its newer models
- Final's new flagship audiophile headphones come in two distinct sonic flavours
- This year’s best Christmas album is a thrilling Dolby Atmos treat
- Your ears are the issue: affordable “breakthrough” device adjusts ear geometry to improve music listening
December 9
- Amazon Last Minute Deals is like Black Friday for the festive period – see the best deals now live
- iPhone 17: release date rumours, price leaks, possible specs and features
- Apple iPad Air 13-inch review
- Rewind: McIntosh’s new streaming amp, LG G5 OLED TV leaks and more
December 8
- How to watch Yellowstone season 5, episode 13 online – stream 'Give The World Away' from anywhere
- Pick of the Month: Our verdict on the Sonos Arc Ultra, Copland’s premium valve amp and more
December 7
- Adventures in AV: If you bought an OLED TV during Black Friday this Dolby Atmos soundbar deal is a great follow-up
December 6
- This 95%-rated cartoon comedy is new on Netflix and perfect for your next family movie night
- PMC's new Prophecy range of stereo speakers looks to the future
- MQA's latest audio technology aims to reduce timing issues and put the soul back into your music
- Christmas Gift Guide 2024: top gift ideas for music, film and tech fans
- One of our favourite pairs of noise-cancelling earbuds is still at its lowest-ever Black Friday price!
- Magico's S2 floorstanders are "an instant classic" – but you'll need £50,000 if you want a pair
- Regret not buying this Award-winning soundbar package on Black Friday? Don't worry – this epic deal is still active
- Zeitgeist branches out with a range of headphones made from trees
- New to vinyl? Avoid making this common mistake with your first turntable system
December 5
- Most of the best TV deals have gone, but you can still get an LG B4 OLED for a crazy-low price
- Panasonic W90A (TV-55W90A) review
- McIntosh's latest do-it-all amplifier boasts extensive streaming smarts and HDMI ARC
- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix live stream: how to watch F1 online and from anywhere – Lights Out!
- Sonos takes the next step in developing its Apple TV 4K rival with a new TV operating system
- Most of our favourite TVs are back to their pre-Black Friday prices – here is when they will drop again
- Apple's much-rumoured HomePod with a screen could be delayed, analyst says
- Why Christmas music should stay on Compact Disc forever
December 4
- The LG G5 and C5 OLED TVs have leaked – it's good news for gamers and bad news for those wishing for a cheaper Micro Lens Array TV
- Major US retailer Walmart wants to de-throne Amazon as the cheap TV king
- 3 new Netflix movies to force the Christmas feels this week
December 3
- Focal Diva Utopia review
- Musical Fidelity's phono preamp promises reference-class performance without the high price tag
- This folding Micro LED TV is the pinnacle of AV luxury for those with exceptional wealth – and it's now available in the UK
- Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over – but they left us with a big hint about LG's 2025 OLED TVs
- Freely has added four new channels, and it's good news for history and sci-fi nerds
- Cyber Monday is almost over – and so are my 3 favorite TV, soundbar and headphone deals
- Sony XM5 too pricey? These cheaper Sennheiser headphones are the better Cyber Monday buy anyway
December 2
- Last chance! Our favorite 8K TV is the Cyber Monday deal you deserve – but you better be quick
- This £1500 Cyber Monday home cinema system includes a TV, AVR, surround speakers and a 4K Blu-ray player
- I couldn't live without my Apple TV 4K - and this Cyber Monday deal makes it an even better buy
- The lowest ever price on this Award-winning 85in TV is a great deal – and I'll fight anyone who says it isn't
- Naim's devilishly talented five-star wireless speaker is a Cyber Monday winner, not a sinner
- Looking for a next-gen QD-OLED TV? The Samsung S95D is a Cyber Monday steal
- The 16 best Cyber Monday headphones deals still live
- Last chance! Grab this Hulu/Disney+ bundle for just $2.99/month while you still can
- We gave it an Award, but I wouldn't buy the Sony Bravia 8 on Cyber Monday
- The Sennheiser Ambeo Mini Dolby Atmos soundbar is ridiculously cheap for Cyber Monday – but you should buy this instead
- I've found the best Cyber Monday deal on this five-star Arcam AVR
- The best Cyber Monday TV deal I've found so far is 41% off the Hisense U8 Mini LED – better than Black Friday
- Can't afford the LG C4? The C3 is still an awesome TV – and at its lowest-ever price for Cyber Monday
December 1
- Suffering from terrible TV audio? I've found three cheap Cyber Monday soundbar deals that are actually worth your money
- If you care about ‘as the director intended’ authenticity this is still the OLED TV I'd recommend during Black Friday
- Bose, Beats and Sonos headphones make Amazon's Top 100 Black Friday deals – but I've found much better alternatives