Latest articles by Lewis Empson
Samsung Z Fold 8 Ultra
Samsung’s Ultra foldable wants to be the top option for power users and AV aficionados, and it occasionally comes close.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung has redesigned the Z Fold with a more movie-friendly design, but has it succeeded?
Google updates its Pixel Buds Pro 2 wireless earbud with a fresh look and a noise-cancelling upgrade
ANC is getting a significant upgrade this year
Google's new Pixel 11 lineup features super-bright OLED displays and spatial audio support
Could these Android smartphones be perfect for movies and music?
Best surround sound systems 2026: home cinema speakers and soundbars put to the test
best buys Looking for the perfect home theatre set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, our experts have tested the best for all budgets.
Sony could be giving my favourite wireless headphones of all time an unexpected revival
Sony's six-year-old cans could be making a comeback
We're about to test two of 2026's most important TVs – but what makes them so special?
Top notch panel tech and a big HDR upgrade coming to our test room soon
Hisense TV owners, listen up! You're about to get a major Dolby Vision upgrade
Dolby Vision 2 is finally launching after a year of speculation
Should you buy a projector or a big-screen TV in 2026? Here’s what we think
Our latest video delves into a big home cinema debate
Amazon Fire HD 8 (newest gen)
Amazon’s impressive budget tablet gets a spec boost, but comes with unwritten improvements to its picture performance, too.
Paradigm Premier 820F v2
Not yet ratedThese Canadian floorstanders have left a lasting impression
Samsung claims that its new Galaxy Z Fold phone is made for video – so I put it to the test
Small phone, big OLED screen
Samsung S85H (QE55S85H)
Samsung’s entry-level OLED offers a bombastic performance that will find it fans.
KEF R Meta 5.1 Speaker System
R Meta speakers look perfectly matched on paper, but can they deliver a truly cohesive home cinema experience?
Adventures in AV: the lines of home cinema have become blurred – and I’m here for it
It's not traditional, but who cares?
Denon AVR-X2900H
Has the four-year wait for Denon’s new mid-range home cinema amplifier been worth it?
The best Dolby Atmos movies of the decade (so far) to test your home cinema
Here are some of our favourite films released this decade that are best experienced in Dolby Atmos.
Behind the scenes in our AV testing facility – here are the reference home cinema products we use every single day
Our AV testing room is home to some of the best home cinema reference products.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra
Not yet ratedSamsung's foldable lineup takes a surprising turn
Denon AVC-A1H
Does Denon’s flagship home cinema amplifier justify its sizeable price tag?
Q Acoustics 3050c 5.1 with Q SUB100
Q Acoustics affordable new speaker package is promising on paper, but can it deliver the cinematic goods?
The new Apple tvOS beta is available now – get an early audio upgrade for your Apple TV 4K
It's still in beta, so install at your own risk
Sony Bravia 7 II (K55XR75M2)
Sony’s step-down RGB Mini LED TV challenges a key OLED head-on, but can it take the crown?
