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Apple iPhone SE 3 tipped to show up in 2022
Apple iPhone SE 3 tipped to show up in 2022, Apple predicted to overtake Samsung Apple could birth a budget iPhone SE within months
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Audio-Technica unveils colourful and strikingly square affordable earbuds Cut a dash for just £80
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

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Sonos IKEA VAPPEBY wireless Bluetooth speaker and lamp

New Sonos IKEA portable Bluetooth speaker 'Vappeby' leaks, looks like a lamp

By Mary Stone

An FCC filing has leaked images of the latest Sonos and IKEA collaboration, a waterproof Bluetooth speaker that doubles as a lamp and has a 'Spotify Tap' button.

True-wireless earbuds: Panasonic RZ-S500W

Panasonic’s 5-star true wireless buds are less than half price at Amazon AU

By Harry Domanski

Panasonic's award-winning RZ-S500W ANC true wireless earbuds are down to AU$110 on Amazon Australia – a 56% discount.

Squid Game enforcers lined up

Squid Game still top as Netflix reprograms its rankings algorithm

By Dan Sung

Netflix will rank the popularity of its TV shows and films based on the total time watched rather than number of accounts.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition

Samsung goes customisable crazy with Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition

By Dan Sung

Samsung uses its Unpacked Part 2 event to launch stylish, bespoke versions of its Flip3 phone and Galaxy Watch4.

Ruark R5 MiE all-in-one CD player/DAB Radio

Ruark returns to UK production for a limited-edition 'Made in England' collection

By Tom Bailey

The Ruark R5 MiE aims to showcase English craftsmanship at its best. It doesn't come cheap, though...

Panasonic RZ-S500W

The world's 12 best-value headphones have been named What Hi-Fi? Award winners

By Becky Scarrott

The best headphones you can buy in 2021 span wired and wireless, in-ear and over-ear, and a wide range of budgets...

LG tipped to launch a 97-inch OLED TV next year

LG tipped to launch a 97-inch OLED TV in 2022

By Tom Bailey

OLED TVs are about to get bigger – a lot bigger. LG is apparently working on a huge, 97-inch model while Samsung is said to be prepping a 99-inch set...

Apple Music headed to the PS5, according to Apple webpage

Apple Music headed to the PS5, according to Apple hint

By Tom Bailey

Is a new music streaming service about to hit the PS5? We know that Sony and Apple have carried out tests, but now Apple has dropped a huge clue...

Google Pixel Pass

Google launches Pixel Pass all-in-one subscription plan for Pixel 6 smartphones

By Andy Madden

Google's monthly subscription package includes a new Pixel 6 phone, plus access to YouTube Premium and Music Premium.

Google Pixel 6

Google officially launches the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

By Mary Stone

Google has officially unveiled the details and pricing of the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

Beats Fit Pro wireless buds to launch in two weeks' time, says tipster

Beats Fit Pro wireless buds to launch in two weeks, says tipster

By Tom Bailey

Beats' fitness-oriented noise-cancelling buds are set follow hot on the heels of the AirPods 3.

Denon AVR-X1700H Home cinema Amp

Denon launches AVR-X1700H, an entry-level 8K AVR with Dolby Atmos

By Mary Stone

Denon has announced its new AVR-X1700H home cinema amp will launch next month, offering next-gen technologies at an affordable price.

Jerry Garcia's 'Budman' McIntosh MC2300

Jerry Garcia's 'Budman' McIntosh MC2300 power amp sold for $378,000 at Sotheby's

By Becky Scarrott

Sotheby's 228-lot 'From the Vault: Property from the Grateful Dead and Friends' auction took place at 2pm in New York on 14th October.

Apple MacBook Pro promises 'game-changing' six-speaker sound system

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 promises 'game-changing' Spatial Audio sound system

By Tom Bailey

The cream of Apple's MacBook crop is said to be the company's best-sounding laptop ever.

Apple Music Voice Plan is strictly for use with Siri only

Apple Music Voice Plan offers half-price subscription if you only use Siri

By Tom Bailey

Apple has announced a new, cheaper way to get Apple Music at its 'Unleashed' event today. Here are all the juicy details...

Apple HomePod Mini colours

Apple HomePod Mini will soon be available in orange, red and blue

By Tom Parsons

Monochrome no more: Apple's orb-like HomePod Mini smart speaker is getting a selection of new colours.

AirPods 3

AirPods 3 are official, support Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking

By Becky Roberts

The new AirPods have a new design, improved specs and are available from next week for $179.

PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

Valve specialist PrimaLuna launches its first-ever hybrid amp

By Mary Stone

PrimaLuna has unveiled the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier, which has a solid-state power stage.

Budget music streamer: Bluesound Node 21

Bluesound boldly breaks back into What Hi-Fi? Awards music streamer category

By Becky Roberts

Bluesound's Node wins the Best Buy in the lowest price point and is joined by Naim, Cambridge and Arcam victors in the category.

Retailer Vote 2022

Vote in the Sound+Image Awards 2022 for a chance to win Audio-Technica headphones

By Sound+Image

Vote for your favourite Australian hi-fi retailer for a chance to win Audio-Technica's special edition wireless headphones!