Max Langridge
Max is a staff writer for What Hi-Fi?'s sister site, TechRadar, in Australia. But being the wonderful English guy he is, he helps out with content across a number of Future sites, including What Hi-Fi?. It wouldn't be his first exposure to the world of all things hi-fi and home cinema, as his first role in technology journalism was with What Hi-Fi? in the UK. Clearly he pined to return after making the move to Australia and the team have welcomed him back with arms wide open.
Latest articles by Max Langridge
Foxconn puts new $6.3bn bid for Sharp on hold
By Max Langridge published
Following an initial bid of $5.4bn, Foxconn's new offer is reported to have been accepted by the Japanese display manufacturer – but the manufacturer of the iPhone still wants to seal the deal.
Unison Research launches Unico CD Due
By Max Langridge published
Not only can the CD Due spin your CD collection, it can be used as an external DAC and also features Bluetooth streaming...
Roksan returns with redesigned Radius 7 turntable
By Max Langridge published
The 7 is the latest version of Roksan’s Radius turntable line and comes packing new technologies and an updated design.
Mighty portable music player lets you use Spotify without a smartphone
By Max Langridge published
The portable music player is designed for fitness fanatics who don’t want to carry a smartphone, but still want to listen to music on Spotify. And it looks like an iPod Shuffle.
Leema Acoustics Quasar is an amp, DAC and streamer in one
By Max Langridge published
The new streaming amp/DAC is the latest addition to the company’s Stellar series and will be on display at the Bristol Show 2016.
Motorola VerveOnes are completely wireless in-ear headphones
By Max Langridge published
The new VerveLife series includes headphones, wearable cameras and even a pet tracker.
Sony launches X series midrange phones with hi-res audio support
By Max Langridge published
The new Sony X Series of phones has been launched at MWC 2016 and comprises three handsets: the Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA.
Rega reveals brand new Planar 3 turntable
By Max Langridge published
Rega has upgraded its five-time Product of the Year turntable to be “completely new for 2016”.
Q Acoustics announces M7 2.1-speaker system
By Max Langridge published
The M7 (formerly Media 7000) borrows components from the Q7000i speaker package, but comes with a new amplifier which can be used for music and movies.
Creek Audio Evolution 100CD to make UK debut at Bristol Show
By Max Langridge published
Creek Audio will be at the Bristol Show once again, this year giving a UK debut to the new Evolution 100CD, a DAC with a built-in CD player.
ATC launches three-strong range of Special Edition speakers
By Max Langridge published
The new ‘SE’ models are upgraded versions of previous speakers in ATC’s repertoire, and are available in passive and active versions, and complete with a range of new finishes.
Wednesday Wrap: BBC Three goes online, Tidal gets Yeezy boost, new Philips headphones
By Max Langridge published
This week BBC Three makes the jump from TV to online-only, Kanye West gives Tidal an exclusive on his new album, and Philips launches a new pair of wireless, noise cancelling headphones – it's What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap.
Dr Dre set to star in Apple's first TV series
By Max Langridge published
It's claimed the six-part show will be called Vital Signs and is expected to be released on Apple Music. Whether or not it will be available on iTunes or the Apple TV box remains to be seen.
Apple Music gains a million new subscribers in one month
By Max Langridge published
The fledgling music streaming service is growing at an increasing rate, having gained 11m subscribers in the seven months since it launched, but it still has some way to go to beat Spotify.
Roksan K3 DAC is latest addition to the K3 series
By Max Langridge published
The new stand-alone DAC was first announced at the Munich High End Show 2014 and has since undergone further development to meet “the highest specification possible”.
March 2016 issue on sale now!
By Max Langridge published
The 20 best pairs of speakers you can buy from £130-£2000, Amazon Fire TV vs Apple TV, a Sky Q hands-on and Sony’s 4K Z5 Premium smartphone make March 2016 an issue not to be missed!
Samsung’s Ultra HD Blu-ray player goes on sale early in USA
By Max Langridge published
The player was due to go on sale in March, but Best Buy stores in the US have listed it as shipping on 10th February.
Spotify now on Amazon Echo wireless speaker
By Max Langridge published
The update means you can now play Spotify tracks through Amazon’s speaker and use your voice to control the music played.
DreamScreen will give any TV an LED back panel
By Max Langridge published
DreamScreen is a crowd-funded project on Kickstarter, which aims to make movies a more immersive experience with LED backlighting.
YouTube and Tidal to release original programming
By Max Langridge published
YouTube is to launch four new series as part of its YouTube Red subscription service in the USA, while Tidal will offer one drama series and one comedy series.
LG G5 reveal confirmed for 21st February
By Max Langridge published
LG’s new flagship smartphone will be unveiled the day before MWC 2016 begins, and is said to be very different from the G4.
Oswalds Mill Audio Imperia is a $280,000 horn speaker
By Max Langridge published
If conventional speakers, with their drivers and grilles, just don’t cut it anymore, then take a look at OMA's Imperia, which uses horns to propel sound to your ears.
Apple tipped to unveil 4-inch iPhone 5se on 15th March
By Max Langridge published
Apple could resurrect the 4in iPhone next month, alongside a new iPad and new Apple Watch bands.
Wednesday Wrap: Yamaha DTS:X and HDR, SoundCloud radio, Linn Kazoo update and more
By Max Langridge published
From the news that Spotify wants to raise $500m to take its total funding in 12 months to $1bn, to the RIAA announcing streaming figures will contribute to an album's accreditation and Bang & Olufsen releasing an app to let you virtually place its products in your room - it's What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap.
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