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Netflix blocks its service on certain Android phones
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The company's decision to rely on Google's Widevine technology means, potentially, tens of millions of Android users could have their service blocked.

Forget buttons: HTC's new U11 smartphone is squeezy
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The U11 deletes a headphone socket in favour of a USB-C port, has a HDR-supported camera and 4GB of RAM.

MP3 is dead, as creators end licensing programme
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The people who funded MP3's development have pulled the plug on the format, declaring it dead in the face of competition from AAC et al.

Spinbox is a turntable you build yourself
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If Ikea made turntables we imagine they would be something like the Spinbox, which can be assembled in just 20 minutes.

New Como Audio Amico portable wi-fi radio from Tivoli Audio founder
By What Hi-Fi Admin published
Como Audio Amico streams direct from your home Wi-Fi network, leaving your phone free for other things.

Denon launches AVR-X540BT budget AV receiver
By What Hi-Fi Admin published
The AVR-X540BT is a 5.2 channel design, complete with 4K Ultra HD passthrough, Bluetooth connectivity and a USB input

Beyerdynamics to launch Xelento Wireless, premium Bluetooth in-ears
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The Bluetooth version of Xelento are said to be the world's most expensive wireless in-ear headphones.

Netflix to add HDR support for mobile viewing soon
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At first, it will only be available on the LG G6, but the tech should come to other smartphones - including the Samsung Galaxy S8 - soon after.

McIntosh MXA80 claims audiophile sound quality from a small package
By What Hi-Fi Admin published
For £7500, you too could have a stellar sound system that's not so large it takes over your lounge.

Sling TV comes to LG smart TVs
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Sling TV now supports most of LG's 2016 webOS 3.0 smart TVs, and is coming to the firm's 2017 models in the coming months.

Apple Music and Spotify sharing come to Facebook Messenger app
By What Hi-Fi Admin published
Facebook unveiled the feature at its F8 conference, and you won't even need Apple Music or Spotify installed to share their tunes.

Yamaha AV receivers now support HLG, Dolby Vision, Tidal and Deezer
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Yamaha has punted out a firmware update for its AV receivers giving access to a host of new services and technologies.

Vinyl LP sales grow 66% since last year
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Just in time for Record Store Day comes news that sales of vinyl LPs grew 66 per cent last year, with vinyl valued at half of the album download market.

Netflix latest quarterly results disappoint
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The firm's Q1 results show it's still growing closer to 100m customers, but at a slower rate than analysts predicted.

8-track cartridge enjoys an unlikely resurgence
By What Hi-Fi Admin published
Who's responsible? We blame Brexit. Or hipsters. Or both.

The What Hi-Fi? month in film and TV – March 2017
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From Marvel's Iron Fist to Woody Allen's ode to Casablanca, here's what the What Hi-Fi? team has been watching this month

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are official
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Samsung's next flagship phone is finally here, and it doesn't disappoint, thanks to a bigger screen, better camera and headphones from AKG by Harman.

Xbox One gets welcome bitstream audio update
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A major update now means the Xbox One's Blu-ray player can decode audio natively. Which is a major boon for anyone watching Blu-rays through their console.

Money! Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon mixing desk fetches £1.5m at auction
By What Hi-Fi Admin published
The mixing desk was also used by some of The Beatles, Kate Bush and The Cure when it was at Abbey Road. No wonder it sold for such a high price.

BT TV G5 vs Sky Q vs Virgin TV V6: which is the best 4K TV service?
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Three leading TV subscription services want to be your go-to 4K TV provider.

Yamaha announces new AV receivers, plus Tidal and Deezer come to MusicCast
By What Hi-Fi Admin published
Yamaha's new range of AV receivers feature 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision, plus Bluetooth for streaming from a phone or tablet.

Facebook is making a Spotify rival
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The social network is hiring people for music-focused roles, suggesting it has the likes of Spotify and Tidal in its sights.

T+A MP 3100 HV SACD player also packs streaming and DAB+
By What Hi-Fi Admin published
T+A's latest SACD player does a lot more than just spin discs. It also streams music from services such as Tidal, and is future-proofed thanks to the addition of DAB+.
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