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Sony finally brings VRR and ALLM to some of its 2020 TVs

Sony finally brings VRR and ALLM to 2020's XH90 (X900H in the US)

By Joe Svetlik

Sony is finally bringing Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode to the XH90, but there's no news for this year's sets.

Xbox boss warns supply issues will last into next year

Xbox boss warns Series X stock issues will last into next year

By Joe Svetlik

The problem isn't as simple as a chip shortage, according to Xbox's Phil Spencer, as he cites "multiple pinch points".

Sennheiser RS 5200 wireless headphones

Sennheiser announces RS 5200 wireless headphones for your TV

By Mary Stone

Sennheiser has unveiled the RS 5200 customisable wireless headphones designed to enhance TV sound.

NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier

NAD launches C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier all-in-one system

By Esat Dedezade

Just add speakers and you're good to go

Denon Home Sound Bar 550 and drivers

Firmware update brings Alexa to Denon Home wireless speakers

By Esat Dedezade

Denon's latest firmware update gives its entire Home range of wireless speakers an Alexa upgrade.

Nintendo denies sending developers a toolkit for a 4K Switch

Nintendo denies sending developers a toolkit for a 4K Switch

By Joe Svetlik

Nintendo has denied a report saying it equipped developers with a toolkit for making games for a 4K Switch.

Cabasse Pearly Pelegrina

Cabasse launches Pearl Pelegrina limited-edition flagship spherical speakers

By Becky Scarrott

Each Pearl Pelegrina features exclusive materials and stands almost 130cm tall, with its sphere and base measuring 48cm in diameter.

Mission LX Connect is a compact all-in-one hi-fi system

Mission LX Connect is a compact all-in-one hi-fi system

By Tom Bailey

In announcing the LX Connect, the British loudspeaker brand Mission has declared war on cables. Read on for all the juicy details...

Sonos claims Google is stopping it allowing multiple voice assistants at once

Sonos claims Google is stopping multiple voice assistants working at the same time

By Joe Svetlik

The Sonos 'Concurrency' feature would see you switch between assistants just by saying their names – but Google isn't a fan.

Technics EAH-AZ40

Technics unveils EAH-AZ60, AZ40 true wireless earbuds (and teases new over-ear headphones)

By What Hi-Fi?

Meet Technics' new EAH-AZ60 and EAH-AZ40 true wireless earbuds – and if you prefer over-ear headphones, the EAH-A800 are in the pipeline for 2022.

Netflix acquires its first games studio, Oxenfree

Netflix acquires its first games studio, launches mobile gaming

By Esat Dedezade

We could be in for an exciting big-screen gaming ride as Netflix reveals the first step to a new service offering

Google

The Google Pixel 6 price has leaked, and it’s surprisingly low

By Esat Dedezade

Another day, another Pixel 6 leak. And this one is particularly promising...

Epson EH-LS12000B 4K laser projector

Epson EH-LS12000B 4K projector brings big screen HDMI 2.1 gaming

By Dan Sung

Epson announces two 4K laser projectors designed for home cinema and low lag gaming.

Xbox Series X/S now support Dolby Vision gaming

Xbox Series X and Series S to support Dolby Vision gaming on more than 100 games

By Joe Svetlik

Dolby Vision has been in testing on the Xbox Series X since May, but it's now live for all users.

A white pair of Sony WF-C500 wireless earbuds

Sony unveils WF-C500 sporty earbuds at a wallet-friendly price

By Tom Bailey

We take a closer look at Sony's latest sonic offerings: a pair of true wireless earbuds and a pair of noise-cancelling over-ears for bass-lovers.

Subwoofer: M&K Sound V10+

M&K Sound V10+ shows how low a compact subwoofer can go

By Jez Ford

The latest sub from M&K Sound promises to be a low and mighty powerhouse in a compact package.

Amazon Echo Show 15

Amazon Echo Show 15 is an Alexa-powered Full HD screen you can hang on a wall

By Esat Dedezade

Amazon’s September product showcase has seen the launch of a new Echo Show device, complete with 15.6-inch screen.

Ikea and Sonos’ new Symfonisk lamp is finally official

Ikea and Sonos’ new Symfonisk lamp is finally official

By Tom Bailey

As predicted, the new lamp will feature Sonos multi-room, Apple AirPlay 2 support and two swappable shades. It's coming your way soon, too.

Apple iPhone 13 front and back

iPhone 13's Face ID stops working if screen is replaced by anyone other than Apple

By Esat Dedezade

Here's hoping you don't drop your phone until this bug's been squashed...

Apple iPad Mini 6 (2021)

iPad Mini 6 screens appear to be suffering from a ‘jelly scrolling’ issue

By Esat Dedezade

The small-screen tablet appears to have a quirky problem when scrolling through the display in portrait mode.