Latest articles by Lewis Empson
Best streaming services for movies and TV shows 2026
Best Buys Amazon Prime Video? Disney+? Netflix? We put them all to the test to find the best streaming service all-rounder.
Sky’s upgraded Ultimate TV package has made it the unlikely hero in an era of streaming fatigue
Streaming has come full circle
Dear Dolby Atmos soundbars, you’re embarrassing yourselves with shoddy apps
You could learn a thing or two from these budget 'bars
Sony Bravia Theatre System 6
Unusual, old-school, and mightily sonically impressive for the money.
Best AV receivers 2026: the top home cinema amplifiers we've tested
Best Buys From Dolby Atmos to HDMI 2.1, get the surround sound system you deserve with our list of the top AV amplifiers we've tried and tested.
KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System vs Bowers & Wilkins 606 & 607 S3 Speaker Package: which surround sound system is king?
Two Award-winning packages, but there can only be one winner
Mitchell & Brown QLED1811 (JB-55QLED1811)
This budget British TV is better than expected.
A big Dolby Atmos feature is being added to some LG OLED TVs – but not all models
Dolby Atmos Flex Connect is coming to this Award-winning OLED TV
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.
Samsung begins teasing its Galaxy S26 series of smartphones, and it's hinting towards a first-of-its-kind display feature
Samsung is stopping snoopers with this new screen feature
Sky is reviving its most iconic channel and axing two others – here's what you need to know
Say goodbye to Sky Showcase and Sky Max
Creative Stage Pro
Can Creative’s unassuming soundbar provide great sound in an affordable, no-frills package?
2025 was a dud year for AV amplifiers, but 2026 is already shaping up to be a big improvement
Arcam’s handsome new models are already inspiring confidence
"You can buy the box and never pay a penny for content again" – here's how Manhattan's plucky new streaming box is addressing a major issue
Who's sick of their streaming subscription going up?
Wanbo Vali 1
Wanbo’s coffee table projector is one of the cheapest we have tested, and it’s a surprising delight.
This combo AVR and speaker package deal scores you cinematic surround sound at a huge discount
Save almost £750 on this Marantz and Fyne Audio bundle
Best projectors 2026: budget, 4K and ultra-short-throw
Best Buys There's nothing quite like a huge picture from a great projector – we've rounded up the best around.
Best 50-inch TVs 2026: 3 fantastic sets tried, tested and recommended
Best Buys Our expert advice on the best 48-inch, 49-inch and 50-inch TVs around right now, delivering 4K pictures, the latest features, streaming apps, and more.
Best streaming devices 2026: smart TV sticks and boxes chosen by our experts
Best Buys The best TV streaming devices are easy, affordable and capable of delivering high-quality pictures and sound to your TV.
Fyne Audio F500E AV Pack 2
Can Fyne Audio displace KEF and Bowers & Wilkins at the top of our surround-sound system ranking?
Best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players 2026: budget to premium disc players
Best Buys The best Blu-ray players guarantee awesome picture quality and excellent sound from Full HD and 4K Blu-rays.
Sonos announces a new integrator-friendly streaming amplifier for complex home audio solutions
Sonos brings its multi-room audio expertise to a new market
Manhattan's new TiVo-powered 4K streamer has a trick up its sleeve for fans of live TV
Could it rival our favourite streamers from Apple and Amazon?
