Netflix confirms its move into gaming, starting with mobile By Becky Scarrott published 21 July 21 In its letter to investors yesterday, Netflix confirmed that its gaming content will be included with users’ subscriptions.
Oppo Enco Free2 earbuds take aim at Apple's AirPods Pro with ANC for just £89 By Becky Scarrott last updated 21 July 21 ANC, 30 hours of battery, transparency mode, a triple-mic configuration for calls, IP54 and in-app EQ tweaks. Crikey.
Netflix is planning to add video game streaming "within the next year" By Becky Scarrott published 16 July 21 Having just hired a veteran of Facebook and Electronic Arts to lead the effort, the movie and TV-show streaming giant is reportedly hoping to add games streaming, sharpish.
Chord Company launches GroundARAY noise-reduction devices for your hi-fi separates By Becky Scarrott last updated 12 November 21 Chord Company's GroundARAY is a family of grounding devices that can be connected to unused sockets on A/V equipment to improve the noise floor of the ‘host’ product.
There's a problem with Apple Music Lossless (and we're excited to see the solution) By Becky Scarrott last updated 14 July 21 Apple offers its Lossless and Hi-Res Lossless streams for free, but there are no Apple-made products with which to enjoy them. So, what's next?
New 6th-gen Apple iPad Mini with smaller bezels 'should be a go' for autumn launch By Becky Scarrott published 13 July 21 Tips, specs and renders for Apple's new larger-screen iPad Mini are gaining momentum...
Wrensilva and Jack Daniel's have made a whiskey-themed Sonos/vinyl hi-fi console By Becky Scarrott published 12 July 21 Whiskey and hi-fi combine in a heady mix of Sonos, vinyl, and aged Jack Daniel's barrel staves, with the proceeds of the auction going to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.
Rogers unveils limited E40A valve amp remake and invites you to own hi-fi history By Becky Scarrott published 8 July 21 Fancy owning an iconic valve amp using the original 1996 chassis unearthed from Audio Note's warehouse? Here's your chance.
Atacama introduces NeXXus, its first modular, upgradable speaker stand By Becky Scarrott last updated 10 September 21 NeXXus is the first Atacama speaker stand to feature tube diameters to match the performance of the speakers.
HiFi Rose adds a third premium streamer to its UK lineup By Becky Scarrott published 6 July 21 Now into its third month in the UK, the Korean firm has more to unveil
Users say Apple's beta 15 software update is making their HomePods overheat By Becky Scarrott published 5 July 21 Apple's latest invite-only beta software update for its HomePod is apparently causing issues such as overheating and even powering down.
Spotify could start hosting live concerts to stand out from the hi-res music price war By Becky Scarrott published 1 July 21 In the past two months, Spotify has launched in-app paid-for virtual concerts. Now, a fresh report states that the streaming giant is possibly getting into actual live events too.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is now officially available on iPhones and iPads By Becky Scarrott last updated 29 June 21 Xbox's mobile gaming proposition is now available to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers with Windows 10 PCs and Apple phones or tablets, via browser, across 22 countries.
Apple is exploring iPad designs with even larger screens, says Mark Gurman By Becky Scarrott published 28 June 21 In his new Power On bulletin for Bloomberg, Gurman states that bigger iPads are in exploratory stages and likely a ‘couple of years down the road’.
iFi adds Zen Stream 'wi-fi audio transport' to its compact, budget Zen Series By Becky Scarrott last updated 28 June 21 The Zen Stream is the latest addition to iFi’s bijou, wallet-friendly Zen Series and is designed to offer flexible, high-quality network streaming to any audio set-up.
Astell & Kern and Campfire Audio collaborate to launch AK Solaris X earbuds By Becky Scarrott last updated 28 June 21 Astell & Kern has also released a new Urbanely Blue edition of its five-star Kann Alpha portable hi-res music player, which now boasts support for Roon.
Prime Day gym headphones: snap up the excellent JBL Reflect Flow now for just £45! By Becky Scarrott published 22 June 21 We gave the JBL Reflect Flow five stars at £130. Now, they're less than £50 for Amazon Prime Day!
Amazon Echo Show smart speakers with screens still reduced for Prime Day – quick! By Becky Scarrott published 22 June 21 Reduced: Echo Show 5, Echo Show 8 (1st and 2nd gen) and Echo Show 10 – the one with the moving screen.
This stonking Prime Day deal gets you £70 off top Sennheiser over-ear headphones By Becky Scarrott published 21 June 21 Want the best new cans Sennheiser has to offer but for less than £100? You've come to the right place – now seize the day!
Klipsch unveils Forte IV, the newest addition to the firm's Heritage series By Becky Scarrott last updated 16 June 21 The US audio specialist's Forte IV is the latest iteration of one of its best-selling speakers of all time.
Record Store Day 2021 quiz: test your knowledge of best-selling vinyl albums By Becky Scarrott published 12 June 21 Quiz It's Record Store Day and vinyl sales have rocketed to their highest in three decades. But what are people buying?
Record Store Day 2021's official beer is available today – and it's for charity By Becky Scarrott published 4 June 21 Proceeds from Record Store Day's collaboration with Meantime will go to RSD’s official charity, War Child.
Huawei FreeBuds 4 boast open-fit noise cancellation with 'Adaptive Ear Matching' By Becky Scarrott last updated 7 June 21 The AirPods rivals inherit the firm's own open-fit active noise cancellation technology from the previous generation model.
Some Apple Music Hi-Res Lossless content is already showing up on the service By Becky Scarrott published 2 June 21 Despite an unspecified release date for Apple Music's lossless audio, some users seem to have spotted signs that suggest its launch is imminent...
LeBron James seen wearing what looks like unreleased Beats Studio Buds By Becky Scarrott published 27 May 21 Following a slew of leaks regarding Apple's latest Beats-branded wireless earbuds, the LA Lakers pro basketball star seemingly has a pair.
