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Sonos stops asking customers to return the extra speakers they were sent

By Joe Svetlik published 17 June 22

Sonos had asked customers to return extra speakers they were sent, but now it's changed tack

Stax ventures beyond electrostatics with new Spirit S3, its first wireless and afffordable headphones

Stax's first wireless headphones are Sony XM5 rivals with monster battery life

By Joe Svetlik published 17 June 22

Stax has launched its first wireless headphones, and not only are they affordable, they have a marathon battery life too.

McIntosh acquired by US-based private investment giant Highlander

McIntosh Group acquired by US private investment giant Highlander

By Tom Bailey published 16 June 22

Highlander Partners has moved in on McIntosh Group, saying it intends to build a luxury consumer tech empire.

Amazon Prime Day 2022 in Australia: when is it and hi-fi deal predictions

By Harry Domanski published 16 June 22

Amazon Prime Day Amazon's biggest sale event of the year, Prime Day, is on the horizon, here's everything to know and the best hi-fi deals to expect.

Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day 2022 dates (and first deals) announced

By Becky Roberts published 16 June 22

Amazon has announced the dates of its two-day Prime Day 2022 sale.

McIntosh unveils new AM/FM tuner for radio lovers

McIntosh unveils brilliantly retro AM/FM tuner complete with famous power meters

By Tom Bailey published 15 June 22

If you take radio seriously, the newly-unveiled MR89 AM/FM Tuner could be your jam. Here's a first look at what it offers...

EarFun's UBOOM L budget Bluetooth speaker is fantastically featured for its price

By Mary Stone published 15 June 22

EarFun has unveiled its newest Bluetooth speaker, the accessibly priced UBOOM L, as well as a limited-time offer for early bird customers

Sound+Image July-August 2022: new issue out now

By Sound+Image published 15 June 22

Australia's no.1 magazine for audio & AV: new issue out now

Sennheiser teases Momentum 4 Wireless headphones with outstanding battery life

By Becky Roberts published 15 June 22

Sennheiser has officially teased its next premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones ahead of their confirmed August arrival...

Cambridge Audio's Alva ST wireless turntable lands in time for RSD June Drops

Cambridge Audio Alva ST Bluetooth turntable lands just in time for Record Store Day drop

By Joe Svetlik published 15 June 22

What better way to celebrate a host of new Record Store Day releases than with a new deck to play them on?

Leema Acoustics teases Quantum hi-fi separates range with sleek new look

By Mary Stone published 14 June 22

Leema Acoustics has announced a new range of hi-fi separates called Quantum ahead of an official unveiling at the North West Audio Show later this month.

Sony's upgraded PlayStation Plus arrives this June

Upgraded PS Plus is now available... but not for everyone

By Lewis Empson published 14 June 22

Two new tiers of Sony’s PlayStation Plus subscription service are now available in North and South American regions.

Sonos has accidentally sent customers extra speakers as "gifts"

By Joe Svetlik published 14 June 22

One customer ordered a single Sonos Move and was sent seven, along with a hefty bill.

Nothing Phone (1) will be revealed on 12th July and mark 'the real start of Nothing’s journey'

By Tom Bailey published 13 June 22

After a months-long wait, fans will finally get eyes on the mysterious smartphone. But will the Nothing Phone (1) live up to the hype?

Piega expands Coax Gen2 speaker range with four new models featuring upgraded ribbon drivers

By Mary Stone published 13 June 22

Piega has added four new models to its revamped Coax Gen2 loudspeaker range featuring new ribbon drivers and upgraded cabinet design.

Xbox Game Pass is getting game demos this year, along with 40 more titles

Xbox Game Pass is getting 21 new titles this year, plus free game demos

By Joe Svetlik published 13 June 22

Microsoft is upgrading its game streaming service, with 43 more games announced and the option to try before you buy.

Marshall Homeline III Bluetooth speakers go for bigger, louder, room-filling sound

Marshall's latest Bluetooth speakers combine iconic design with a bigger, louder sound

By Joe Svetlik published 10 June 22

With outward-angled tweeters and updated waveguides, Marshall's new Homeline III Bluetooth speakers could be the sound of your summer.

IKEA teams up with Swedish House Mafia for 'unrestricted' record player

By Mary Stone published 10 June 22

IKEA has unveiled its new OBEGRÄNSAD range, designed in collaboration with Swedish House Mafia, which includes its first-ever turn table.

Bigger iPad Pro with mini-LED screen coming next year, analyst says

By Joe Svetlik published 10 June 22

A 14.1-inch iPad Pro has been mooted for next year, with mini-LED and ProMotion screen tech onboard.

Samsung TVs to get the Xbox app this month in world first

By Joe Svetlik published 9 June 22

Samsung's 2022 TVs can access the Xbox app through the Samsung Gaming Hub platform.