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.
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The CS-N775D, CS-N575D, and the CS-375D are the company's latest systems to try and tickle your fancy.

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The Boombox is big, waterproof and has a 24-hour battery. It's the largest wireless speaker the company has produced, and will make its debut at IFA in Berlin.

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The tech giant is planning on investing $1bn into making its own shows, which could boost Apple Music's popularity over both Spotify and Netflix.

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A criminal mastermind adopts three orphans to help in his nefarious scheme, but finds it's not easy being a villain - or a father.

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New York’s ARChive of Contemporary Music and the Internet Archive have teamed up to save tens of thousands of records from extinction...

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The shinier, newer versions of the ATH-MSR7s incorporate superior tech from the pricier ATH-SR9 headphones

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In replacing Videos, the company is focusing on highlighting scripted and live programmes from outside the user's news feed - and investing in its own content.

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The Bluetooth 4.2 wireless speaker has an eight hour battery life, built-in speakerphone and 12 light patterns you can remotely control.

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It has 4K resolution with HDR support, naturally, and can support the entirety of the DCI colorspace - totalling over one billion colours.

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There are four tier of rewards: Silver (0-3 years), Gold (3-8 years), Platinum (8-15 years) and Black (15+ years). New users can take part in prize draws for VIP tickets and free events.

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Newsflash: the likes of Netflix can cause you to lose sleep.

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Superb stereo speakers, 4K HDR Blu-ray players, mouth-watering temptations and Dolby Atmos soundbars all make the issue of What Hi-Fi? unmissable.

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The Android smartphones are a marked improvement over the standard Moto G5 on paper, with a better battery life and a more sophisticated camera.

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The Honor 6A runs Android 7.0, has a 13-megapixel camera and 3020mAh battery that should last over a day.

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Eagle-eyed users have spotted 4K HDR labelling on iTunes movie downloads, the surest sign yet that we might see a new 4K Apple TV box.

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The Terminator T-800 Endoskeleton speaker has a camera in its left eye socket and Amazon Echo functionality. May or may not say "I'll be back".

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The Siesta S6 DAB+ and FM has 40 station presets as well as Bluetooth 4.0 support so you can stream from your smartphone. SnoozeTouch and Siesta mode mean you can nap and wake up easier, too.

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The RIG 400LX, RIG 600LX and wireless RIG 800LX headphones have Dolby Atmos surround-sound to enhance your gaming experience

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White and spherical, Bossa Sound's latest wireless speaker looks like it would be at home in a supervillain's lair.

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The life-sized, robotic arm comes with the 4K HDR Blu-ray release of Terminator 2: Judgement Day and is signed by director James Cameron.

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Atari, famous for the 2600 console, has made a Bluetooth-connected hat with integrated speakers. The company thinks this is the future of wearables...

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After returning to the criminal underworld to repay past favours, former hitman John Wick discovers that he still has enemies around every corner.

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Despite the widespread availability of streaming services, turntables and CD players still retain their place in the home, according to the British Phonographic Industry.
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