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December 24
- New HDR formats and the possible end of OLED dominance – why 2026 could be a transformative year for TVs
December 23
- I just tested Samsung's new mid-range soundbar – here are 3 things I liked and 2 I didn't
- Your next OLED TV upgrade just became one less thing to worry about, thanks to Samsung and Richer Sounds
- Succession in a Santa suit: make sure this adorable Christmas film is under your tree
- 2025 was a great year for hi-fi fans with normal-sized wallets – long may it continue
- Bach with more bite: how to listen to classical music's greatest ever composer
December 22
- 2025 set the foundation for a Dolby Atmos revolution – here's hoping it ignites in 2026
- LG and Samsung unveil 2026 TVs, a surprising first from a 100-year-old speaker brand, and a thrilling turntable head-to-head
December 21
- Are 4K Blu-ray discs better quality than streaming?
December 20
- This Bluetooth speaker upgrade is so good it feels like Christmas already
- Subwoofers have been the MVPs of 2025; here are three examples of subs that wowed us this year
- The 5 best films we used to test our AV kit this year
December 19
- In praise of small speakers: how their inherent design limitations can work to their benefit
- Vintage vinyl, retro radios and OLED TVs – the 10 products on the What Hi-Fi? team's wishlist this Christmas
- Check out the best film of the 21st century, according to Quentin Tarantino
- I saw 75 films this year – these are my 5 best and 5 worst movies of 2025
December 18
- 2026 should be a pivotal moment for OLED TVs – but I have my doubts
December 17
- Down with Spotify! These 6 independent music streaming services want a better experience for musicians and listeners alike
December 16
- Goodbye, 2025! Check out 7 of our favourite test tracks of the year
December 15
- A dynamic duo of CD treats, premium OLED TV expansion, IKEA speakers and more
December 14
- A big year ahead? 6 pairs of wireless headphones and earbuds I'd love to see in 2026
December 13
- Forget Sony and Panasonic – for sound quality, this (cheaper) rival OLED TV can’t be beaten
December 12
- Hi-fi legend: watch Roy Gandy's acceptance speech for winning the Outstanding Contribution Award 2025
- All I want for Christmas is this record-breaking Mariah Carey demo tape that sold for $50,000 at auction
December 10
- Could a sequel to Sony's five-star budget headphones land in 2026? Here are 4 things we'd love to see
December 9
- The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is still reduced to its Black Friday price – could this be a hint towards a next-gen soundbar for 2026?
December 8
- Netflix wants to buy Warner Bros – and it could spell trouble for 4K Blu-ray
- IKEA's colourful Bluetooth speakers come in three different sizes and are surprisingly affordable, too
- A Rotel first, a Cambridge Audio streaming amp, and the Philips OLED910 – these are the 5 exciting products we have in for testing
- An Award-winning DAC upgrade strikes a Chord, milestone for wireless headphones, Sonos soundbar rival and more
December 6
- I dropped Netflix Premium in favour of Apple TV, and I haven't looked back since
December 5
- This high-end CD player was the only product to earn five stars from our reviewers in November
- This gorgeous Terrence Malick classic with 94% on Rotten Tomatoes brings magic hour into your living room
- From college-room creations to British hi-fi icons, Arcam’s John Dawson reflects on 50 proud years of electronics engineering
December 3
- You owe it to yourself to find this gonzo western cult classic
- Finally, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has a worthy competitor in this five-star Dolby Atmos rival
- Three formats on their last legs – and one new product about to take the world by storm: we look back to the November 2000 issue of What Hi-Fi?
December 2
- Stranger Things creator Ross Duffer urges fans to set their TV up properly, including avoiding vivid mode like the plague
- These 7 films have been dazzling us in our test room this month – and will give your home cinema system a workout