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- August 12
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- Spotify is finally doing something to combat AI music, but is it enough?
- Is a well-lit room ruining your TV viewing? This dazzlingly bright, five-star OLED fights glare with ease
- Google's new Pixel 11 lineup features super-bright OLED displays and spatial audio support
- How to watch UEFA Super Cup 2026 online from anywhere: free live streams for PSG vs Aston Villa
- I’m excited by the latest Sony wireless headphones rumours - but I have one major worry
- “About as attractive as swimming pool armbands” – five of the strangest-looking speakers we tested at the turn of the second millennium
- £100 off! Triangle's Award-winning speaker system plummets back to its joint-lowest price
- Fyne Audio F500E AV Pack 2 vs KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System: which surround sound system is better?
- August 11
- August 10
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- This listening bar experience made me question whether the trend has gone too far
- Want a more spacious soundstage than a regular soundbar? Sony's five-star, dissected Dolby Atmos system might be for you
- Sony could be giving my favourite wireless headphones of all time an unexpected revival
- Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): what are the differences?
- “When the DVD format arrived, “Home Cinema” really took off, helped by the rapid development of TVs” – veteran AV experts discuss the biggest shifts in TV and home cinema during What Hi-Fi?'s 50-year lifetime
- "This is why physical media matters": anger as Google yanks access to The Lord Of The Rings films, even if you 'bought' them
- Robots invade vinyl, a key TV upgrade launches, studio monitors vs hi-fi speakers and more
- Goldmund's "most advanced amplifier ever" is packed with cutting-edge tech and costs more than a Ferrari
- How to watch European Athletics Championships 2026: live stream for FREE from anywhere – Day 3 timetable
- August 8
- August 7
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- Our experts have found the best deals on newly reviewed OLED TVs, our favourite Apple AirPods and Dolby Atmos soundbars
- Missing your old MP3 player? This budget brand is bringing the early 2000s nostalgia with this tiny portable model
- It might be old, but this previous Award-winning Arcam AVR is now incredible value at nearly 60% off
- How to watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 online from anywhere: free live streams for New Zealand's tour of South Africa
- I saw the 4K restoration of a classic horror movie – and I will never take the process for granted again
- Do your headphones keep running out of power? This £25 pair could be the answer
- This hi-res streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music is now available on Focal & Naim streaming products
- Samsung 2026 TV lineup: everything you need to know about the new Samsung TVs
- HDR10+ Advanced lands this month – here's how to watch the next-gen HDR standard
- Quiz! Hi-fi fans, prove your knowledge by decoding these 11 audio file formats
- A Dali Sonik treat, double wins for KEF, premium CD player and more – the 10 top products we reviewed last month
- Our audio and TV experts pick the 12 best student tech essentials right now – from noise-cancelling headphones to budget Bluetooth speakers
- Sony's five-star Bluetooth turntable is the perfect way to start your vinyl journey – and now it's cheaper than ever
- Victrola announces upgrades to its Auracast turntable and a collaboration with Third Man Records
- August 6
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- How to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27: live stream games for free from anywhere
- Now not even vinyl records are free from AI slop
- Why this distinctive 1999 album I’ve loved for 15 years is a fantastic test for your stereo speakers
- Bose’s latest ANC wireless headphones arrive with Ultra-inspired upgrades and three limited edition colours
- Hisense TV owners, listen up! You're about to get a major Dolby Vision upgrade
- TAD ME1TX review
- Can't decide between a regular soundbar or a package? This nifty JBL offering might be for you
- Disney+ has restored 4K in affected countries – but only on some devices and without HDR
- We asked the big headphone brands about a critical wireless audio quality milestone – and they were less than enthused
- Marantz adds four new AV receivers to its home cinema line-up with "ground-breaking" feature sets
- August 5
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- KEF LS Luxe versus KEF LS50 Wireless II: which five-star wireless speaker system is better?
- Are you an iPhone user going on holiday soon? This is the AirPods deal our audio experts recommend
- I used four wireless speakers to finally hear this album that's almost impossible to listen to – and it made my brain hurt (in a good way)
- What are the real differences between studio monitors and hi-fi speakers? We asked the professionals
- I edited What Hi-Fi? in the late 2000s and saw Sony launch a dancing egg, headphones go mainstream, and the launch of a revolutionary (and divisive) music service
- August 4
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- Roksan Caspian 4G Streaming Pre-Amplifier/Caspian 4G Power Amplifier review
- These full-bodied Focal floorstanders are now cheaper than they were during Prime Day
- Nothing sub-brand CMF's first open earbuds promise a listening experience "that feels as natural as it sounds"
- Now Playing: beat the heat with the 6 best tracks we have been using to test headphones and hi-fi
- Arcam A5+ vs Marantz Model 70: which stereo amplifier is best for you?
- Should you buy a projector or a big-screen TV in 2026? Here’s what we think
- The next model in Hisense’s Award-winning 4K projector line finally goes on sale soon – and it has a massive sound upgrade
- Technics’ latest turntable, Bose’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar, and Cambridge's most powerful streaming amp are all in for review this month
- The Astell & Kern PD5 digital audio player follows the Award-winning SR35 with a 28-hour battery life and eight DACs
- August 3
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- Open your mind – and your listening – with the Shokz OpenFit Pro
- Looking to upgrade to OLED? We’ve just reviewed this Samsung model, and it’s one of the best entry-level OLED TVs we have tested
- Amazon Fire HD 8 (newest gen) review
- Sony's Award-winning budget headphones could be getting a long-awaited sequel
- Settle the argument for us: are we really in a golden age of home cinema?
- Marantz’s new CD player and amp reviewed, KEF unveils LS Luxe, new Dolby Atmos soundbars and more
- August 1
