Treat your music system to the 17 best alternative Christmas songs
Throw away that tiresome festive compilation CD and enjoy these alternative Christmas tracks instead.
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14 exciting hi-fi and home cinema products we can't wait to review in 2025
Our review editors have already lined up weeks of newly announced kit for the test team to sink their teeth into after the Christmas break...
Rewind: A new Dolby Atmos rival takes the stage, Cyrus delivers a hi-fi holiday treat and more
Welcome to the latest entry to our weekly hi-fi and home cinema news digest.
A year on from launch, Sony Pictures Core on PS5 is still a serious wasted opportunity
Revolutionary on Bravia TVs, Sony Pictures Core is just another streaming service on PS5.
Need a Christmas movie break? 3 action-packed thrillers are new on Netflix this week
3 new Netflix movies that land this week – and can't be missed
Ask The Industry: hi-fi engineers weigh in on the value of 'running-in'
We asked a number of engineers in the industry for their thoughts on running-in...
Nick Clarke interview: Cyrus Audio's MD has an eye to the future
Cyrus MD Nick Clarke talks about his distinguished career and Cyrus Audio's future
This year’s best Christmas album is a thrilling Dolby Atmos treat
I said recently that Christmas albums should be hidden away from Boxing Day until at least the following December, but on this occasion I will make an exception...
Rewind: McIntosh’s new streaming amp, LG G5 OLED TV leaks and more
New McIntosh hi-fi, hints on LG’s new OLEDs and more explained in our latest news digest.
Pick of the Month: Our verdict on the Sonos Arc Ultra, Copland’s premium valve amp and more
Our reviewers gave only six products perfect five-star ratings in November.
Adventures in AV: If you bought an OLED TV during Black Friday this Dolby Atmos soundbar deal is a great follow-up
Based on my friends, lots of people bought OLEDs this year, but completely forgot to invest in audio.
This 95%-rated cartoon comedy is new on Netflix and perfect for your next family movie night
This 95% rated cartoon comedy is a must if you've not yet seen it - or if you have
New to vinyl? Avoid making this common mistake with your first turntable system
Vinyl systems don't just require a record player, amplifier and speakers to work. There is one obscure but crucial extra ingredient...
Why Christmas music should stay on Compact Disc forever
I strongly suggest physically isolating your festive tunes so they can’t infect the rest of your year.
3 new Netflix movies to force the Christmas feels this week
3 cool new Netflix movies to give you all the Christmas feels
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over – but they left us with a big hint about LG's 2025 OLED TVs
The LG C5 is one of 2025’s most talked about TVs, and based on Black Friday pricing I’m expecting big things from it.
I couldn't live without my Apple TV 4K - and this Cyber Monday deal makes it an even better buy
The Apple TV 4K is my favourite streamer, and with this rare discount its even easier to recommend
The 16 best Cyber Monday headphones deals still live
You can still get lowest-ever prices on AirPods, Sony headphones, Bose and more
