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PS5 YouTube app gets surprise update, now supports HDR10
PS5 YouTube app gets surprise update, now supports HDR10 A boost in picture quality for YouTube binges
Samsung QD-OLED
Samsung OLED TVs, built with LG panels, look ready to join QD-OLEDs next year Has LG won the war?
Sonos "Sub Mini" spotted: smaller, cylindrical version of the Sonos Sub
Sonos "Sub Mini" spotted: smaller, cylindrical version of the Sonos Sub New subwoofer should be cheaper too

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Pioneer 50D

Pioneer DJ launches the DM-50D speakers for pro and home use

By Mary Stone

Pioneer DJ is releasing a new desktop monitor system, the DM-50D designed to meet the needs of both music professionals and music lovers.

The Beats Powerbeats, Beats Solo Pro and Beats EP have been discontinued

Beats Powerbeats, Solo Pro and EP now discontinued in light of new Beats Fit Pro

By Joe Svetlik

Beats is pruning its current line-up, discontinuing older models to focus on newer ones like the Beats Fit Pro.

Beats Fit Pro true wireless earbuds pack ANC, spatial audio with head tracking

Beats Fit Pro true wireless earbuds pack ANC and spatial audio with head tracking

By Joe Svetlik

Beats' new wireless earbuds are positioned somewhere between the Studio Buds and Powerbeats Pro

Samsung UE43AU7100: HDR10+ Gaming extension

Samsung bringing HDR10+ to gaming in 2022

By Tom Bailey

HDR10+ for gaming with 120Hz and VRR is on the way, but what about the games? Read on for the juicy details...

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to have Samsung's brightest ever OLED screen

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to have Samsung's brightest ever OLED screen

By Joe Svetlik

Samsung's next flagship is said to feature the brightest OLED display ever in a Samsung smartphone.

JVC DLA-N5

JVC and Epson remain the projector brands to beat at the What Hi-Fi? Awards

By Dan Sung

Looking to supersize your screen? We have three winners in our best projector category at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021.

Transparent's Light Speaker

Transparent's new portable Bluetooth speaker doubles as a lantern

By Mary Stone

Swedish brand's lantern-style wireless speaker features a light that flickers in time to your music.

Sennheiser HD 280

The 2021 Apple MacBook Pro will supercharge your listening experience with headphones

By Tom Bailey

Apple's premium laptop will detect the impedance of your headphones and adapt its voltage output accordingly.

LG's TVs now automatically enable Filmmaker Mode on Amazon Prime Video

LG's TVs now automatically enable Filmmaker Mode on Amazon Prime Video

By Joe Svetlik

There's no need to switch on Filmmaker Mode when watching Prime Video on an LG TV, as it's now enabled automatically.

Spotify Car Thing

Spotify Car Thing struggling to meet demand

By Tom Bailey

The wait for Spotify's in-car hardware is through the (sun) roof. Here's how to register to buy a Car Thing...

Sonos headphones news: Sonos has taken over UK headphones maker RHA Audio

Sonos headphones nearing? Sonos has taken over UK headphones maker RHA Audio

By Joe Svetlik

Sonos has reignited rumours that it's about to launch its own headphones by taking a controlling stake in RHA Audio

JBL Synthesis SDR-35

JBL's superb Synthesis AVR storms to success at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021

By Mary Stone

The best home cinema amp picks for the 2021 What Hi-Fi? Awards have been announced...

Dan D'Agostino Relentless Preamplifier

Dan D’Agostino launches flagship three-chassis Relentless Preamplifier for an eye-watering £165,000

By Becky Scarrott

It has taken over three years, but the flagship companion to Dan D'Agostino's Relentless Mono amplifier is finally here

The Pearl Keshi speaker system is a Death Star for your desktop

The Pearl Keshi speaker system is a Death Star for your desktop or lounge

By Joe Svetlik

The Pearl Keshi is one of the more unusual looking 2.1 systems we've seen, with a total power output of 1050W RMS.

Reference headphones: Sennheiser HD 800 S

Sennheiser’s five-star HD 800 S audiophile headphones get insane AU$1100 discount

By Harry Domanski

The Sennheiser HD 800 S are available for just AU$1499 in Australia, reduced from the retail price of AU$2599.

Beyerdynamic Blue Byrd (2nd Generation) double the battery life of the originals

Beyerdynamic's second-gen Blue Byrd wireless earbuds go big on battery life

By Joe Svetlik

Beyerdynamic has redesigned its Blue Byrd wireless headphones for a second-generation model while also upping the specs considerably.

Mercedes-Maybach sound-system with Burmester hardware and Dolby Atmos

Mercedes-Benz marries 31-speaker Burmester sound system with Dolby Atmos for its top-spec cars

By Becky Scarrott

Those 31 loudspeakers and eight sound transducers (two per seat) will be mounted into the seats and powered by two separate amplifiers to deliver a total of 1750W of power

Linn Klimax LP12

Linn takes flagship Klimax LP12 to greater heights with new cartridge, motor and power supply

By Becky Roberts

The iconic deck gets a new reference Ekstatik cartridge and Radikal motor and power supply design.

Apple SharePlay

Apple’s tvOS 15.1 lets users FaceTime and stream together with SharePlay

By Mary Stone

Apple's latest software update to its tvOS adds SharePlay, allowing users to stream media together while on FaceTime.

Samsung QE75QN900A 8K TV: Samsung is developing cloud gaming for its smart TVs

Samsung is developing a cloud gaming platform for its Tizen-powered smart TVs

By Tom Bailey

Watch out Google Stadia! Samsung has teased its "Cloud Game Platform" for Tizen smart TVs.