Pete Hayman

Xiaomi has sought to underline its smartphone credentials in 2015 with the launch of the flagship Mi Note – a 5.7in handset that'll pit the Chinese manufacturer against Apple's iPhone 6 Plus.

Aerix is to become one of the first wi-fi speaker brands to launch DTS Play-Fi wireless technology in Europe, with the aim of delivering a "multi-room, multi-zone, multi-user" listening experience.

LG Display has halted work on an OLED production line in South Korea following a nitrogen gas leak and the deaths of two factory workers.

From the news that Spotify has uncovered a shift towards mobile streaming to the introduction of a new TV-controlling wearable device from Virgin Media, here's the news in brief from What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap.

Chinese manufacturer HDTA has announced the launch of Serenade – its new "world first" hybrid DAC and headphone amplifier that is capable of supporting 32-bit/384kHz and DSD512 audio.

UK AV manufacturer Lindy has announced the launch of the Mini Headphone Amplifier and Splitter – a device it says has been designed with portable players including smartphones and tablets in mind.

Stylish. Functional. Portable. It's time to jazz up your music on the move and go wireless – we take a look at some of the best portable speakers as the latest issue of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision goes on sale today [14th January].

CES is never complete without a chance to catch the latest from McIntosh Laboratory, with this year's show bringing us the company's new D150 digital preamp/DAC – complete with high-resolution audio support.

Dan D'Agostino has announced the launch of MLife, a new integrated amplifier that builds on the design of its Momentum amplifier by adding in streaming capabilities including Bluetooth and AirPlay.

Naim Audio has announced the launch of its new Super Lumina range of interconnects and speaker cables at CES 2015 – a range that has been developed in parallel with its Statement amplifier.

From the announcement that Rdio has stepped up its home and in-car integration options to the new Pioneer in-dash receivers, here is the news in brief from What Hi-Fi? – live from CES 2015.

It's official – our Stars of CES 2015 have been revealed, celebrating 10 of the best new audio and video products that we've seen launched at this year's show in Las Vegas.

CES 2015 has provided a stage for European Audio Team to demonstrate its brand-new C-Sharp turntable, which becomes latest addition to the company's record player line-up.

A "new standard in technology" has been heralded by House of Marley at CES 2015 in Las Vegas this week, with the audio brand announcing the launch of its latest products for 2015.

Blinkbox Movies has a new owner in the form of TalkTalk, with the communications provider purchasing the film and TV programme streaming service from supermarket giant Tesco.

Braven has been busy at CES 2015 in Las Vegas this week, with the American wireless audio brand announcing the launch of a number of new portable Bluetooth speakers – including the BRV-PRO.

Naxos has announced the global launch of ClassicsOnline HD-LL, a brand new lossless streaming service that offers classical music in formats ranging from 24-bit/44.1kHz right up to 24-bit/192kHz.

Tidal, the lossless music streaming service launched in late 2014, shows little sign of slowing up the pace of its expansion after confirming two more audio manufacturers as integration partners.

From Roku's plans to support 4K Ultra HD streaming on future Roku TV models to the launch of new Android-powered TVs from Philips, here's the news in brief from What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap – CES 2015 special.

British hi-fi start-up Musaic has travelled across to CES in Las Vegas to take the wraps off its new high-resolution multi-room music system, which also incorporates smart home features.

Dolby Laboratories and Warner Bros Home Entertainment have confirmed that forthcoming 4K Ultra HD home cinema releases – including The Lego Movie – are to be released in Dolby Vision in early 2015.

ION Audio has unveiled its 2015 line-up of portable wireless audio, lighting and turntable solutions at CES 2015 in Las Vegas, with the company's range including a vinyl to digital Bluetooth turntable.

If some of the new TVs we've seen announced at CES 2015 are anything to go by, it looks as if 2015 could well prove to be the year in which a new screen technology establishes itself – quantum dot.

It's no secret – listening to music on-the-go drains the battery on your mobile device, which can often leave you short. That's where the new Model P2 over-ear headphones from Phaz Music could be a game-changer.

Onkyo has announced the introduction of the CP-1050, its new turntable that incorporates a low-torque, direct-drive motor that's claimed to reduce "low-frequency cogging noise".