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Save the dates! All the details for the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026

By Alastair Stevenson Last updated 13 August 26

It's our 50th birthday, so we also have a surprise or two in the works

Spotify is finally doing something to combat AI music, but is it enough?

By Ioan Hazell Published 12 August 26

Better late than never, or too little, too late?

Google's new Pixel 11 lineup features super-bright OLED displays and spatial audio support

By Lewis Empson Published 12 August 26

Could these Android smartphones be perfect for movies and music?

Sonos will launch new wireless headphones next month, official filing suggests

By Joe Svetlik Published 11 August 26

Rumoured to be called the Sonos Ace Ultra

Sony could be giving my favourite wireless headphones of all time an unexpected revival

By Lewis Empson Published 10 August 26

Sony's six-year-old cans could be making a comeback

"This is why physical media matters": anger as Google yanks access to The Lord Of The Rings films, even if you 'bought' them

By Joe Svetlik Published 10 August 26

One user's cautionary tale

Goldmund's "most advanced amplifier ever" is packed with cutting-edge tech and costs more than a Ferrari

By Harry McKerrell Published 10 August 26

Think of a price. Nope, not even close

Missing your old MP3 player? This budget brand is bringing the early 2000s nostalgia with this tiny portable model 

By Harry McKerrell Published 7 August 26

FiiO sub-brand Snowsky introduces the titchy Echo Nano

This hi-res streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music is now available on Focal & Naim streaming products

By Ioan Hazell Published 7 August 26

And you can even get a three-month free trial… yay Presto!

HDR10+ Advanced lands this month – here's how to watch the next-gen HDR standard

By Joe Svetlik Published 7 August 26

Spoiler: you'll need a Samsung TV and this streaming service