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January 29
- Craft Recordings spins out limited-edition, "highest quality" vinyl reissues
- This modified iPod Classic now has wi-fi, Bluetooth and Spotify streaming
- Classic British speaker company Spendor finds new home in Australia
January 28
- Apple's iOS 14.4 update tweaks wireless headphones volume monitoring
- Focal looks to build on its headphones success with stunning Celestee
- AirPods Max replacement ear cushions now available in all colours
- New Amazon Echo Show (3rd Gen) with moving screen is finally here
- AirPods Pro 2 should arrive within the next five months, report claims
January 27
- Philips unveils four-strong Go Sports wireless headphone series
- Philips introduces 9000 series - its first Mini LED TVs
- Philips announces 2021 OLED TVs with HDMI 2.1, more Ambilight and enhanced processing
January 26
- Falcon Acoustics launches self-assembly Q7 Mini-Monitors you can build in under two hours
- Netflix boosts sound quality on Android devices with adaptive audio update
- Polk React claims to be the world's most advanced Alexa soundbar
January 25
- Sony tipped to bring back the Xperia Compact for 2021
- Xbox consoles can finally play YouTube videos in HDR
- Cambridge Audio's flagship DacMagic 200M boasts native MQA and DSD support
January 22
- Klipsch's ProMedia 2.1 BT computer speakers will level up your home office
- Focal's 1000 Series features in-wall speakers and adjustable drivers
- Bose refreshes its SoundLink Revolve and Revolve+ Bluetooth speakers
- Super Bowl 2021 won't stream in 4K and HDR next month
- Audio Research Reference 80S power amp offers flagship design at lower price point
- KEF's tiny KC62 subwoofer delivers unprecedentedly deep bass for its size
January 21
- AirPods Max teardown shows the inner workings of Apple's wireless headphones
- EarFun Air Pro bring noise-cancelling to Award-winning budget wireless earbuds
- LG considers ditching its smartphone business
- Netflix's new Shuffle Play promises to prevent endless scrolling
- Bristol Hi-Fi Show won't go ahead in a virtual format this year
January 20
- Cyrus soundBuds 2 are budget wireless earbuds with a tempting price tag
- French hi-fi brand StormAudio to be distributed in Australia by Cogworks
January 19
- Apple TV+ free trials extended until July 2021 – let the binge continue
- Piega serves up affordable Ace series speakers for hi-fi and home cinema
January 18
- Netflix is testing Apple spatial audio support for AirPods Pro and Max
- Atlas Achromatic cables promise high-end performance to match high-end price
- Apple is building foldable iPhone prototypes, according to one report
January 15
- iDSD Diablo is iFi's new flagship portable DAC/headphone amp
- Spotify's wireless Car Thing streaming accessory gets a step closer to launch
January 14
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads the 5G pack with S-Pen and 108MP quad camera
- Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro wireless earbuds offer ‘Intelligent' noise-cancelling
- CES 2021: Watch as LG Rollable phone turns into a tablet
- Denon's Sound Bar 550 adds Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Alexa to its Home lineup
- Asus ZenBeam Latte: the coffee cup-sized portable projector with built-in Bluetooth speaker
- LG CineBeam HU810P 4K laser projector is smart and ready for sale
January 13
- Sonos adds new artist stations and music shows to Sonos Radio
- CES 2021: LG's A1 OLED TV range set to be its cheapest yet
- Lindy aims to build on five-star success with BNX-80 noise-cancelling headphones
- New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: the best amplifiers you can buy for under a grand!
January 12
- CES 2021: Anker Soundcore wireless earbuds go big on features but not price
- The best of CES 2021: 9 product and technology highlights
- Sonos launches replacement battery kit for its Move wireless speaker
- CES 2021: Panasonic and Klipsch team up to support in-car Dolby Atmos Music
- LG Éclair is a pastry-sized soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- CES 2021: all the news and highlights from the first all-digital CES
- CES 2021: TCL unveils first Roku-friendly, truly wireless soundbar
- CES 2021: Sennheiser launches IE 300 earbuds with premium sound and pro design
January 11
- CES 2021: LG unveils G1, C1 and B1 4K OLED TV ranges
- CES 2021: Panasonic unveils Final Fantasy Edition Dolby Atmos soundbar
- CES 2021: Technics teases cheaper wireless earbuds to rival AirPods Pro
- TCL to launch 8K, Mini-LED and QLED Google TVs this year
- Hisense launches new TriChroma laser TVs at CES 2021
- TCL announces ultra-slim OD Zero Mini-LED TVs
- AirPods Pro 2 and iPhone SE 3 reportedly due in April
- CES 2021: V-Moda adds Bluetooth and noise cancelling to M-200 headphones
- LG Display announces its smallest OLED TV panel to date
- Cyrus XR series brings updated aesthetic and premium performance
January 8
- Harman Kardon brings 3D spatial audio and live music concerts to your car
- Sony launches new 360 Reality Audio wireless speakers and video streaming service
- Mercedes MBUX Hyperscreen is a giant 56-inch OLED 'in-car cinema'
- Buying an 8K TV? This logo will ensure it has all the latest 8K specs
- Panasonic's flagship OLED TV for 2021 is the JZ2000
- LG unveils web0S 6.0 and updated Magic Remote for 2021 TVs
January 7
- Sony's new Bravia CORE streaming service goes big on IMAX Enhanced movies
- Sony Bravia XR TV range brings cognitive intelligence to picture processing
- 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L serves up 19-speaker McIntosh sound system
- JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth speaker looks to improve on the very best
- JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam: a compact soundbar with "Virtual Dolby Atmos" technology
- JBL Tour is a new range of wireless noise-cancelling headphones
- JBL kicks off 75th anniversary celebrations with limited-edition L100 Classic speakers
- JBL SA750 is a modern-retro Class G amplifier with streaming
- JBL's Live Series headphones offer wireless and noise-cancelling for less
- Microsoft pledges update to fix Xbox Series X controller issue
- Sony teases new microLED displays on YouTube ahead of CES 2021 reveal
- Google Pixel smartphones get fresh audio visual upgrades in January update
- New iPad set to be thinner, lighter and cheaper, and launch in March
January 6
- Samsung announces 2021 'Neo QLED' TVs with Mini LED backlight tech
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to sport a WQHD+ display and 120Hz refresh rate
- Sennheiser HD 250BT wireless headphones promise high-end audio without a high-end price
- Bose Sport Open Earbuds are safety conscious options for runners and cyclists
January 5
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leak exposes S Pen stylus and case
- LG's transparent OLED TV is perfect for a bedroom or bistro
- Two folding iPhones have allegedly passed durability testing
- Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro leak in 17-minute hands-on video
January 4
- Sony to axe multiple PS4 models, according to Japanese retailer
- Microsoft asks AMD for help with Xbox Series X shortage
- Disney Plus Star adds crime, drama and horror to streaming service
- LG's OLED gaming TV concept can bend at the press of a button
- Samsung HDR10+ Adaptive adjusts HDR pictures based on room lighting – yes, like Dolby Vision IQ
- Samsung Galaxy S21 launch date confirmed for 14th January 2021
- Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro wireless earbuds tipped to cost $199
- LG QNED TVs see Mini LED technology debut in its 2021 LCD line-up