Adam Smith

Adam was a staff writer for What Hi-Fi?, reviewing consumer gadgets for online and print publication, as well as researching and producing features and advice pieces on new technology in the hi-fi industry. He has since worked for PC Mag as a contributing editor and is now a science and technology reporter for The Independent.

Articles by: Adam Smith

Amazon's Alexa products could start playing adverts

By Adam Smith published

Your smart speaker could be about to slip adverts into Alexa skills, or suggest other products from companies based on your buying history.

LG's 2018 TVs will support Google Assistant

By Adam Smith published

Google Assistant will be available to customers in certain countries, alongside LG's own virtual assistant that will control its ThinQ-branded products.

CES 2018: Samsung's 'directional speaker' aims to replace headphones

By Adam Smith published

The speaker, to be launched at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, will come in three forms: Handy, Neckband, and a smartphone cover.

LG kicks off 2018 with new soundbars and smart speakers

By Adam Smith published

The line-up includes the first audio products designed as part of LG's new partnership with Meridian Audio, and its first speaker with Google Assistant built-in...

LG announces ThinQ brand for artificially intelligent televisions

By Adam Smith published

This could mean your television links with your smart speaker, fridge or other internet-connected appliances.

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray recording specs announced for Japan

By Adam Smith published

The standards will be in place in time for the 2020 Olympic games, which NHK in Japan intends to broadcast in 8K.

Tidal has new apps for Apple and Android TV

By Adam Smith published

This follows the streaming service recently supporting Apple CarPlay and comes despite rumours of money troubles.

Apple is slowing down your old iPhone, but it's not what you think

By Adam Smith published

The company reduces CPU speeds because of degrading batteries, in an attempt to stop your phone randomly shutting down.

YouTube signs deal with Sony and Universal for paid music service

By Adam Smith published

The move is Alphabet's third entry into the streaming world, following Google Play Music and YouTube Red in the US.

HiBy R6 aims to be the "most advanced" Android hi-fi player

By Adam Smith published

The company's Indiegogo campaign wants to bring you 32bit/384kHz audio from dual ESS ES9028Q2M DACs.

Samsung screen patent hints at new double-sided smartphone

By Adam Smith published

Could this be the design Samsung adopts for its 'Galaxy X' phone in 2018..?

Amazon Music now available on Bluesound OS

By Adam Smith published

Bluesound and NAD devices now feature an authentic plethora of music streaming options...

Pro-Ject has a new all-in-one turntable with Bluetooth

By Adam Smith published

The Juke Box E comes with a built-in moving-magnet phono stage, Bluetooth receiver, pre-amp and power amp. All in one box.

Tidal announces Apple CarPlay support

By Adam Smith published

Available from iPhone 5 forward, this move means you'll be able to play your tunes through your car's visual dashboard system.

Sonoro announces its new Smart Line multiroom systems

By Adam Smith published

The new range comprises of the Stream, the Relax and the Meisterstück, and is set to launch in the UK later this month.

Amazon brings Prime Video to Apple TV, falls out with Google

By Adam Smith published

Some resolution of conflict for Amazon, some still a little way off it seems...

Polk Audio announces new MagniFi Max SR wireless soundbar

By Adam Smith published

The 5.1 surround system has Bluetooth and Google Chromecast capabilities, as well as Ultra HD 4K pass-through.

Alexa voice control for Spotify arrives on Sonos One

By Adam Smith published

Sonos One owners can now navigate their favourite Spotify playlists without pushing a single button.

Apple delays HomePod release date until 2018

By Adam Smith published

The company has not given an explanation for the delay to its smart speaker, simply saying that it "need[s] a little more time"

You can now control your Sonos speakers using Tidal's app

By Adam Smith published

Subscribers can send music to their speakers through Tidal, rather than having to use Sonos's app.

Meters Music introduces new wireless aptX HD headphones

By Adam Smith published

The new M-Ears Bluetooth headphones continue the company's collaboration with U2's Adam Clayton...

Lyric speaker displays song lyrics as you play your tunes

By Adam Smith published

This £3600 speaker has two million tracks available (which it grabs from the Internet, along with lyrics from a Japanese database) via its wi-fi connection.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2017 issue on sale now!

By Adam Smith published

The What Hi-Fi? Awards issue 2017 is on sale now! With 104 winners across 29 categories, we've selected the best TVs, wireless speakers, amplifiers, turntables and more, at a range of prices to suit all.

Geneva Lab launches "ultra-portable" Touring/xS Bluetooth speaker

By Adam Smith published

The £135 speaker has a 20-hour battery life and Bluetooth support, as well as a 3.5mm input.

Final Audio launches E3000 and E2000 in-ear headphones

By Adam Smith published

The two in-ear pairs have 6.4mm diameter dynamic drivers, and the E3000C and E2000C varieties have control modules on the cables for playback.