A brief history of the portable music player By Pete Hayman published 13 October 17 With all 104 What Hi-Fi? Award-winners now revealed for 2017, now seems like a good time to look back at how we've listened to music – and watched our videos – on the move since 1983.
10 Christmas gift ideas for sports fans By Pete Hayman published 21 November 16 Make the sports fan in your life jump for joy with these Christmas treats.
15 of the best AV cameos on the big screen By Pete Hayman published 3 August 15 Actors aren't the only ones who can make a big impression in the movies. Here are some of the best cameos from hi-fi and home cinema kit...
Best wireless speaker deals, latest UK prices – multi-room, Bluetooth, AirPlay By Pete Hayman published 19 March 15 Wireless audio is a huge market and it continues to expand in 2015. There's no shortage of new products launching in the UK – from multi-room solutions for the home to portable devices for your music on the move.
Deezer Elite CD-quality streaming now available exclusively on Sonos By Pete Hayman published 19 March 15 Owners of Sonos multi-room systems in the UK can now access Deezer Elite, with the CD-quality streaming service going global in 150 countries from today.
5 of the best Bluetooth headphones 2015 By Pete Hayman published 26 February 15 Wires? How old school. If you prefer to do your listening without a cable dangling from your ears, then wireless headphones are the way forward. We've rounded-up five of the best Bluetooth headphones, available from under £50 to more premium options.
Silvan Audio Workshop reveals custom-made hardwood turntable By Pete Hayman published 25 February 15 If you're in the market for a record player with a difference, Silvan Audio Workshop might just have the product for you – a custom hand-made turntable that has been crafted from natural hardwood.
Ofcom to open up DAB digital radio to more, smaller UK stations? By Pete Hayman published 24 February 15 A new wave of smaller DAB digital radio stations could be on the horizon after Ofcom announced trials of a new technology that could offer more local and community stations an affordable way to broadcast.
Teufel Audio reveals "complete makeover" of Massive over-ear headphones By Pete Hayman published 24 February 15 It's been more than five years since Teufel Audio first entered the headphone market with its Aureol Massives – and now, after a "complete makeover", its pioneering over-ears have returned for 2015.
Sony confirms launch of four new Bluetooth headphones By Pete Hayman published 24 February 15 Sony has unveiled the latest additions to its headphones portfolio with a quartet of new Bluetooth-enabled models – including the manufacturer's first reference-quality cans to incorporate the new LDAC audio technology.
Dashbon's Flicks combines wireless music system with HD projector By Pete Hayman published 23 February 15 Dashbon has become the latest tech manufacturer to strike success with a crowdfunding venture; its new Flicks wireless music system-meets-HD LED projector soaring past its fundraising target.
9 best TVs for 2015: HD, 4K, curved, OLED By Pete Hayman published 23 February 15 Big and small; curved and flat; HD and 4K – we don't discriminate when it comes to TVs and there are some stunning sets on the market right now that are just craving your indulgence. But picking the one for you can often prove to be an absolute minefield.
Bristol Show 2015 – news round-up By Pete Hayman published 22 February 15 Sound and Vision – The Bristol Show is off and running! Now into its 28th year, the UK's largest and longest-running AV show is showcasing the very latest in hi-fi and home cinema products – all under one roof.
Bristol Show 2015: Peachtree Audio's Deepblue2 Bluetooth speaker available 1st April By Pete Hayman published 21 February 15 It's definitely no April Fool – US audio company Peachtree Audio has come to the Bristol Show 2015 with the news that its "ultimate Bluetooth speaker" is going on sale in the UK on 1st April.
Teufel Audio launches Definion 3 floorstanding speaker By Pete Hayman published 21 February 15 German speaker manufacturer Teufel Audio has announced the launch of the new Definion 3 floorstander – a smaller version of the company's "premier reference" Definion 5 speaker.
Bristol Show 2015: Kudos unveils three speakers with Linn Exakt support By Pete Hayman published 21 February 15 Kudos Audio has announced the introduction of three new speakers at the Bristol Show 2015, including the Titan 808 floorstander – the successor to the Titan 88 as the company's flagship.
Qualcomm to launch 4K streaming dongle By Pete Hayman published 21 February 15 Qualcomm is reportedly preparing to launch a brand-new video streaming dongle that'll see the company go up against the likes of Google's Chromecast and Roku's Streaming Stick.
Bristol Show 2015: Acoustic Research launches UA1 high-res DAC and M2 portable music player By Pete Hayman published 20 February 15 Acoustic Research has been "reborn" at the Bristol Show 2015, with the company's newly-formed High-End and Digital division introducing two new high-resolution audio products.
News in brief: YouTube Kids app, Monitor Audio online shop, Game of Thrones By Pete Hayman published 20 February 15 From the upcoming launch of a new YouTube app designed just for children to the opening of Monitor Audio's online shop, here's all the news in brief from What Hi-Fi? on 20th February.
Bristol Show 2015: PMC expands Twenty series with new subwoofer By Pete Hayman published 20 February 15 Our experience of PMC's Twenty speaker series up to this point has been a flawless one – the 21s, 22s, 23s and 26s have all walked away with five stars. Now there's a new addition looking to follow suit.
Bristol Show 2015: Quad unveils S Series speakers and Artera components By Pete Hayman published 19 February 15 Sound and Vision – The Bristol Show is often a great chance for us to take a first look at the latest products from the major hi-fi and home cinema brands, with Quad proving no exception this year.
Beolit 15: B&O Play launches new portable Bluetooth speaker By Pete Hayman published 19 February 15 Just four months after we were introduced to the first portable Bluetooth speaker from B&O Play by Bang and Olufsen, the company has returned with an all-new wireless device to shout about.
Arcam FMJ A49: New integrated stereo amplifier comes to the UK By Pete Hayman published 18 February 15 It might now be more than 12 months since Arcam signalled a return to its hi-fi roots at CES 2014 with the launch of a new flagship range of amplifiers, but the FMJ A49 has finally come to the UK.
4K Blu-ray discs: BDA agrees standards for next-generation discs By Pete Hayman published 18 February 15 It seems almost certain that we'll be seeing the first batch of 4K Blu-ray discs hit the shelves in time for the Christmas buying season after new standards for the next-generation discs were agreed.
UK 4K TV sales tipped to hit one million by end of 2015 By Pete Hayman published 17 February 15 Not for the first time in recent months, it appears as if 2015 is going to be the year that Ultra HD 4K TV takes off in earnest after fresh predictions suggested that one million 4K TVs would be shifted in the UK by the end of this year.