I got up close and personal with two competing 4K UST projectors – and I'm more excited than ever for the future of the category
A first look at two world firsts
Hi-Fi
Clearaudio’s new phono stage is designed to “tuck discreetly alongside any turntable”
Sometimes good things come in small packages
Rotel Michi Prestige X430
The Rotel Michi Prestige X430 is a carefully considered and superbly executed high-end integrated amplifier.
iFi has squeezed a DAC and headphone amplifier into its latest USB-C in-ear monitor cable
Though she be but little, she is fierce
Ruark’s super-cute radio gets even cuter thanks to a swanky new finish to celebrate the brand’s 40th birthday
The R1S is now available in a special Terracotta finish
Headphones
FiiO's flagship planar headphones use diamond coated drivers to create an "open, spacious soundstage"
Bose's latest duo of open-ear wireless buds are “designed to feel as good as they sound”
These new super cheap wireless earbuds want to dethrone the Award-winning Sony WF-C510
Speakers
Wharfedale’s Nova series subwoofers aim for “balance, texture and precision”
A more refined approach to bass
Hisense brings the boom with its robust, party-ready line of portable Bluetooth speakers
Yet another boom-based Bluetooth range
Marshall Kilburn III
Marshall’s premium Bluetooth speaker boasts a massive battery life and a tactile, retro design that’s sure to appeal – but can its bold, energetic sound compete with the best?
IKEA’s latest Bluetooth speaker is boxy, budget, and built for the indoors
The Badkruka literally means “bath-coward”, apparently
TV & Home Cinema
“We have to have an edge, otherwise we’re not going to survive” – this huge home-appliance brand is adding TVs to its portfolio, and a major British hi-fi brand is on board
It’s also looking towards the Korean brands for inspiration
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I just ran the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026 big UST projector shootout – and I have two words of warning
Progress has been made, but old ghosts haunt the category
There's been a big problem with some Sony TVs – but a fix might finally be here
New software is finally out, and early user reports suggest it fixes the long-running eARC issues
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Following a damning report, LG releases a 2000-word statement to deny its smart TVs spy on users
But the creators of the original report have hit back
Streaming & Entertainment
DJ Shadow’s landmark debut album turns 30 this week – here’s what makes Endtroducing a unique test for your hi-fi
Even after three decades there’s still nothing else that sounds quite like it
This hi-res streaming service dedicated to jazz and classical music is now available on WiiM products
New users of Presto Music can also get a three-month free-trial via the WiiM Home app
Avengers: Endgame Encore is coming to the big screen, but is it worth another trip to the cinema?
We dig into the differences
Now you can stop your kid’s taste in music affecting your Spotify recommendations
Including in the annual Wrapped round-up
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