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December 31
- This compact, OLED-enhanced gaming system will keep you entertained for years
- What Hi-Fi? Wrapped: our favourite tracks that we used to test hi-fi gear in 2023
- The best films of 2023 to test your TV or home cinema system
December 30
- There’s no such thing as a perfect TV and there never will be (but that’s ok)
December 29
- What to expect from Sonos in 2024 – headphones, new Arc and a big surprise
- ‘Connect’ streaming has been a game changer, but I'd hate for hi-fi apps to die
- A gorgeous high-end turntable system that will delight for many years to come
December 28
- 2024 could be the year of hi-res wireless audio – but it hinges on two things
- Dear LG and Samsung, I really want you to start making great audio products again
December 27
- We built a budget big-screen TV system to maximise movies while minimising expense
- It has been a great year for small, affordable audio – long may it continue!
- Sony’s OLED TVs nailed it this year – and rivals should learn from it in 2024
- This quirky but modern streaming system delivers stellar-sounding performance
December 25
- Best Sonos Beam Boxing Day deals: save big on the small-but-mighty Dolby Atmos soundbar
December 24
- 14 of the best Grand Theft Auto radio songs to test your headphones or hi-fi system
- Hands on: Naim Nait 50 review
December 23
- There’s a gaping hole in the headphones market – 2024 might be the time to fill it
- This superb projector system will give you a true cinema experience at home
- Cambridge Audio has had a great year – and now I want it to revive a decade-old classic
December 22
- 14 best grunge tracks to test your hi-fi system
- Best of 2023: from top-tier OLEDs to retro revivals, our team picks its favourite products
- This stellar Qobuz streaming deal is the perfect last-minute Christmas gift for music fans
- Hisense soundbars: elevating your cinematic immersion
- 13 products we want to see in 2024: new AirPods, PS5 Pro, Sonos headphones and more
December 21
- 7 last-minute gifts for hi-fi fans that won’t break the bank
- 5 stunning movies and TV shows to stream in 4K and Dolby Atmos on Sky TV right now
- 50 years in the making: the inside story of the award-winning Yamaha YH-5000SE headphones
- Xgimi Horizon Ultra review
- 2023 was a good year for the all-in-one system, but can we have more please?
December 20
- Bone conduction headphones: everything you need to know
- 7 things I’ve learned testing in-car hi-fi for a decade
- Christmas comes early! Award-winning Sonos Dolby Atmos soundbar now £127 off
- 2024 will decide the future of OLED TVs – and Samsung and LG may both lose
- Jabra Elite 10 review
- My success story of the year was also the biggest surprise
December 19
- Audio Innovation: HUAWEI makes a bold design statement with the FreeClip earbuds
- LG's new 2024 soundbars promise wireless Dolby Atmos and sleek, TV-matching designs
- Wilson Audio has just launched the most bizarre-looking AV speakers we've ever seen
- QED Golden Anniversary XT review
- Dolby and DTS want to make 2024 the year of wireless Atmos surround sound – we wish them luck
- How to add a music streamer to your hi-fi system
December 18
- Save big on Samsung Q-Symphony soundbars at Currys
- Apple TV's new look is coming to more streamers, TVs and gaming consoles
- This next-gen TV system will make you feel like you're in your local multiplex
- Philips OLED808 (55OLED808) review
- I've heard over 50 headphones this year, but I'm dreaming of only one pair this Christmas
- CD, streaming and vinyl: this versatile hi-fi system has it all
December 17
- Treating yourself to a new TV this Christmas? These are the sets I recommend
December 15
- Luxman's flagship preamp promises sonic quality and massively reduced distortion at a whopping price
- How to use Sonos as a home cinema system
- Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini vs Sonos Arc: which is best?
- Elipson Horus 6B review
- Have an older Sony TV? You might be about to lose Netflix
- I've heard over 150 products this year, and these are my 5 hi-fi highlights
December 14
- Google Play Movies is being discontinued, here's how to keep watching your content
- Leica Cine 1 review
- 2024 could be the year of insanely bright Mini LED TVs – and I have a concern
- Leema's Quantum line packs flagship engineering into a new amplifier pairing
December 13
- Panasonic MZ980 (TX-55MZ980B) review
- Samsung’s making loads more small QD-OLED panels, but they’re not destined for TVs
- Paramount Plus' festive streaming deal knocks 50% off an annual subscription
- New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: the best stereo speakers you can buy
- 6 sound settings you shouldn’t ignore on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
December 12
- These are the wireless headphones I'm recommending to everyone this Christmas
- Apple's latest TV update offers a refreshed design while killing off a classic app
- The Huawei FreeClip have an unusual, innovative "open ear" earbuds design – but is it genius or a gimmick?
- CES 2024 news and highlights – LG and Samsung's groundbreaking TVs, and more
- Hisense's biggest and brightest TV might have already won CES before it's even begun
- Apple could be hatching a plan to entice artists to make more Dolby Atmos music
December 11
- Loewe's new amp turns your hi-fi and home cinema package into a multi-room Sonos-rival
- PS5 Slim vs PS5: what's the difference?
- Award-winning KEF LS50 Meta stereo speakers return to their lowest-ever price
- Q Acoustics 5040 5.1 Home Cinema review
- This modern CD system offers a simple but winning combination
December 9
- Ultra Short Throw projectors are getting seriously good, but there are still a few major flaws
December 8
- Mission 778X review
- EE takes on Sky Stream with a new set-top box and much more
- The Nu-Vista revival continues as Musical Fidelity announces high-end DAC and phono stage units
- Sharp's affordable all-in-one systems are bringing budget convenience to your home
- 33 debut products that defined hi-fi history
- Final ZE8000 MK2 promise better fit and clearer '8K Sound' in updated flagship ANC earbuds
- iPhone 16: release date rumours, spec leaks and what features to expect
December 7
- The DMP-A8 aims to upgrade the Eversolo streaming formula with new DACs and an all-analogue preamp
- 2023 has belonged to the risk-takers, so why are so many audio brands playing it safe?
- Bose’s spatial audio tech is a nice idea for headphones but it’s too hit-and-miss
- 5 of the best hi-fi listening bars that we would love to visit
- Huawei Freebuds 5 review
December 6
- Bose’s flagship ANC earbuds are still on a great deal – save £41
- Sonos set-top streaming box: rumours, leaks and what we want from the Apple TV rival
December 5
- The CD changer is back – and Yamaha’s new CD-C603 has something I wish mine had in 2005
- Luxman's new flagship turntable promises Katana-like precision in a premium package
- LG G4 OLED TV: everything you need to know about LG's new MLA TV
- Hands on: TCL P745 (98P745) review
- Forget Black Friday, Sony’s Award-winning budget earbuds have dipped to a new lowest price
- I grew up playing vinyl in the car. Can we do that again please?
December 4
- Christmas Gift Guide 2023: the best gift ideas for music, film and tech fans
- HDR content on Netflix is getting a major boost – here's everything you need to know
- Grado GS3000x review
- Sony is set to remove over a thousand purchased TV shows from PS5 users' digital video libraries
- Apple TV Plus and Paramount Plus could merge platforms in a bid to dethrone Netflix
- I’ve tested scores of wireless earbuds, and I’m unconvinced by this supposedly groundbreaking feature
December 2
- Pick of the Month: Panasonic’s OLED TVs shine, while Bose's flagship headphones earn five stars
December 1
- Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special episode 2 live stream: how to watch Wild Blue Yonder for free online today
- Save up to 21% on our top-rated affordable turntable as Black Friday deals continue
- How to connect a turntable to wireless speakers or a multi-room system
- We've built a discreet vinyl and streaming system that includes a 4K OLED TV
- The hi-fi keyboard DAC is something I never imagined would exist and now I must have one
- Technics EAH-AZ40M2 review
- Neat Acoustics' new floorstanders are small speakers with big ambitions
- Elipson's latest speakers aim to bring the vintage revival to your home, without the high price tag
- Fill your house with immersive 3D sound with Sennheiser’s Ambeo range of soundbars