Articles by: Simon Lucas

Amazon pays $50m to live stream NFL games this year

By Simon Lucas

Twitter and YouTube were also interested in buying the NFL's streaming package.

The best-selling vinyl of 2017 so far

By Simon Lucas

You'll be unsurprised to learn the name 'Ed Sheeran' features prominently.

All Amazon Fire streamers get Alexa voice control

By Simon Lucas

To coincide with the release of its latest Fire TV Stick, Amazon's entire Fire streaming range gains Alexa support.

The biggest reissue treatment ever: Sgt. Pepper's 50th anniversary

By Simon Lucas

They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile.

Yamaha's new WXAD-10 adapter brings MusicCast to everyone

By Simon Lucas

The WXAD-10 MusicCast adapter can add multiroom and streaming possibilities to any audio system.

New Polaroid Series 6 4K TVs launch this month

By Simon Lucas

This new range of ultra high-def screens will be available in ASDA stores and the ASDA website

Apple orders 70m Samsung OLED screens for iPhone 8

By Simon Lucas

The word is the iPhone 8 will feature wireless charging as well as OLED technology.

Bang & Olufsen introduces BeoSound Shape, a wall-mounted wireless speaker system

By Simon Lucas

Available in a variety of sizes and colours, BeoSound Shape aims to be completely customisable.

Humax announces new HB-1100S Freesat Smart TV box

By Simon Lucas

Humax has overhauled its popular Freesat set-top box, adding wi-fi and a tidy new look

V-Moda unveils new Crossfade 2 wireless on-ear headphones

By Simon Lucas

Better battery life, Hi-Res Audio certification and shiny new finishes mark out Crossfade 2.

Denon's AH-C621R in-ear headphones launch next month

By Simon Lucas

The £79 model completes a three-strong in-ear range

Pioneer's XDP-30R is an affordable new portable music player

By Simon Lucas

A compact and well-specified digital audio player, due to reach the UK in May

Sonoro introduces range-topping sonoroHiFi

By Simon Lucas

The German brand's flagship audio system is a very shiny affair

Onkyo DP-S1 is a tidy new portable music player

By Simon Lucas

This second-generation player is milled from a single block of aluminium

NAD's new C338 stereo amplifier has Chromecast built in

By Simon Lucas

NAD is claiming "class-leading performance and flexibility" for its new C338 integrated amp

Win Planet Earth II on 4K UHD HDR Blu-ray!

By Simon Lucas

We have four copies of The Greatest 4K UHD HDR Blu-ray Yet Released to give away.

Chord Company debuts new Sarum T cable range

By Simon Lucas

For the first time, the company's Taylon technology is incorporated into more 'affordable' products, although prices start at £1800.

Pioneer unveils MS5Ts, 'the world's most affordable' hi-res headphones

By Simon Lucas

Pioneer claims its SE-MS5-T headphones are the most affordable hi-res certified over-ears in the world

CES 2017: Sony unveils UBP-X800 4K Blu-ray player and Dolby Atmos soundbar

By Simon Lucas

Sony has launched a trio of exciting new home cinema products, including a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, Dolby Atmos soundbar and new AV receiver...

Hisense ready to rule the world with 100in Laser TV and 4K ULED range

By Simon Lucas

The Chinese brand redefines the word ‘confidence’ at its CES 2017 press conference.

Technics unveils new SL-1200GR turntable, stereo amp and speakers

By Simon Lucas

The revitalised Technics brand today announced an expansion of its stereo range, with the latest incarnation of its legendary SL-1200 turntable, a pair of floorstanding speakers and a new amplifier.

CES 2017: Panasonic unveils flagship EZ1002 OLED TV

By Simon Lucas

Ahead of its press conference at CES 2017, Panasonic has announced its second-generation OLED TV, the flagship EZ1002...

CES 2017: Panasonic launches three new 4K Blu-ray players

By Simon Lucas

Panasonic has unveiled three new Ultra HD Blu-ray players, the DMP-UB400, DMP-UB310 and DMP-UB300, boasting support for 4K and future-proofing for 8K video, plus hi-res audio.