Lewis Empson is a Senior Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.
Latest articles by Lewis Empson

Apple just raised the prices of its best hi-fi and home cinema products – here’s how to beat the price hikes this Prime Day
By Lewis Empson published
Hurry, these Apple TV 4K and HomePod prices won’t be sticking around for long

My Prime Day prediction has come true – this Award-winning Fire TV streaming stick is cheap as chips right now
By Lewis Empson published
I called it. This streamer is a Prime Day bargain

Sick of streaming services? This Prime Day 4K Blu-ray deal lets you watch your movies in higher quality and keep them for life
By Lewis Empson published
Choose physical media this Prime Day

This truly ridiculous Samsung soundbar saving proves that you have to look way past Amazon for the best Prime Day deals
By Lewis Empson published
Save over £1000 by checking out... a DIY shop?

Get GTA 6 ready with this cinephile worthy 4K OLED TV and Dolby Atmos soundbar setup – and save over £2000 this Prime Day
By Lewis Empson published
LG, Samsung and Sony's finest come together for a next-level setup

“I don't have room for a home cinema setup” – nonsense! This pint-sized Prime Day combo gets you OLED and Dolby Atmos for well under £1000
By Lewis Empson published
This LG, Hisense and Amazon trio is the complete package

Can’t hear dialogue on your TV? These soundbars can fix that for less this Amazon Prime Day
By Lewis Empson published
Fix your muffled audio for less

It's not hi-fi, but this hi-res wireless headset changed how I play my favourite video games
By Lewis Empson published
Carbon fibre drivers could be the way forward...

Adventures in AV: The World Cup is making my friends care about 4K – but I'm willing to sacrifice picture quality for this spoiler-killing upgrade
By Lewis Empson published
"Real Time" footy is the way to go

Sony Bravia Theatre Trio
By Tom Parsons published
Sony’s deconstructed Dolby Atmos soundbar is a tasty triple threat.

Best LG C5 deals 2026: get the five-star OLED for less
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Secure the best price on an Award-winning OLED TV

A big HDMI upgrade is expected to launch next year – and it's going to take gaming to the next level
By Lewis Empson published
After a year of silence, HDMI 2.2 is ready to make its debut

Amazon Ember QLED with Fire TV (QL65F602U)
By Lewis Empson last updated
Can Amazon keep its place in the competitive budget TV market?

One of the world's biggest streaming platforms is getting a new owner, with this multi-billion-dollar deal
By Lewis Empson published
A media titan is buying a streaming giant

Sony rolls out a major surround sound upgrade to its older TVs – including these Award-winning OLEDs
By Lewis Empson published
No soundbar? No problem

Samsung S99H (QE55S99H)
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung’s stylish new OLED TV delivers a mind-blowing picture experience, but can it dethrone Sony’s current reigning champion?

Apple officially announces tvOS 27 – and it nearly makes up for the missing next-generation Apple TV 4K
By Lewis Empson published
Your streaming box is about to get speedier

Apple announces custom AirPods EQ options coming with iOS 27
By Lewis Empson published
AirPods are about to be more customisable than ever before

Sony could be gearing up to announce a new OLED TV – but it's not the one you're expecting
By Lewis Empson published
No, this isn't another Bravia 8 sequel

Adventures in AV: a TV is for life, not just the World Cup. Here are three crucial things to remember before you impulse-buy that new TV this weekend
By Lewis Empson published
Ask yourself these crucial questions…

The HDR10+ Alliance has teamed up with two of the biggest names in tech for a new HDR format – could Dolby Vision be in trouble?
By Lewis Empson published
As always, there’s a catch…

Apple’s WWDC26 event is confirmed for next week – here’s what (and what not) to expect
By Lewis Empson published
A new iOS is expected, but don’t expect too many AV announcements

Canvas HiFi launches the “world’s first audiophile soundbar” with high-end specification and a price tag to match
By Lewis Empson published
This isn't your average soundbar
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