Articles by Lewis Empson, Staff Writer

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Staff Writer Lewis is the newest addition to the What Hi-Fi? editorial team. Previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. In his down time he enjoys gaming and regular cinema trips.

Articles by: Lewis Empson

Sony's upcoming wireless earbuds for PS5 boast one killer sound quality feature

By Lewis Empson published 25 May 23

Sony's new PlayStation Earbuds will reportedly offer lossless audio for PS5 and PC gaming.

LG CineBeam PU700R portable 4K HDR projector

The LG PU700R is an ultra-portable 4K HDR projector designed to take on the Samsung Freestyle

By Lewis Empson published 24 May 23

LG has released the latest addition to its CineBeam series, the portable PU700R 4K HDR projector.

Sony's latest Dolby Atmos soundbar could be a serious Sonos Beam Gen 2 competitor

By Lewis Empson published 24 May 23

Sony has debuted its latest Dolby Atmos soundbar alongside its new Home Entertainment Connect app.

Google Pixel 8: release date news, price, features and spec leaks

By Lewis Empson published 22 May 23

Google is expected to launch the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Android smartphones later this year.

I love Tidal's high-quality audio, but I'm still going back to Spotify

By Lewis Empson published 19 May 23

While Tidal's high-quality audio and music-first approach is appealing, I'm getting sucked back into Spotify.

Over 100,000 people have claimed this free 4K HDR TV – but there's a catch...

By Lewis Empson published 19 May 23

TV startup company Telly is offering a free 4K HDR TV, but could it be too good to be true?

LG's five-star 2020 OLED TVs are getting a big upgrade

By Lewis Empson published 18 May 23

LG is updating its three-year-old TV range with a new user interface to match its latest TVs.

The Pixel 7A looks great, but the Xperia 10 V is the budget movie-focused phone that I'm most excited about

By Lewis Empson published 17 May 23

Google and Sony both launched budget Android phones last week and of course the AV-focused one is my favourite.

Sony TA-AN1000 vs Denon AVC-X3800H: which AV amplifier should you get?

By Lewis Empson published 16 May 23

The Sony TA-AN1000 and Denon AVC-X3800H are two top-tier home cinema amplifiers, but which one should you buy?

Samsung is going to buy OLED panels from LG after all

By Lewis Empson published 16 May 23

LG will supply Samsung with roughly 10 million OLED panels over the next three years according to this new report.

Amazon Fire TV Cube vs Apple TV 4K: which TV streaming device is best for you?

By Joe Svetlik published 16 May 23

The Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire TV Cube are both in their third generations – but which is the better buy?

The best soundbar deals 2023: Sonos, Sony, JBL, Bose and more

By Lewis Empson published 12 May 23

Deals A decent soundbar can elevate your TV's sound to a whole new leve – and with these deals, it needn't cost a packet.

Sony's 2023 Xperia 1 V flagship smartphone

Sony has announced two new Xperia phones for music and movie lovers

By Lewis Empson published 11 May 23

Sony has debuted the Xperia 1 V and Xperia 10 V with returning 21:9 aspect ratio displays and headphone jacks.

I want to see a Chromecast that rivals the Apple TV 4K at Google I/O

By Lewis Empson published 4 May 23

Google's I/O event takes place next week, and I'd love to see one particular piece of hardware make an appearance...

Star Wars Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary

May the 4th be with you: the best way to watch Star Wars at home

By Lewis Empson published 4 May 23

It's Star Wars day – here's the best way to watch the sci-fi epics from the comfort of your home set-up

Your Google TV is about to get faster

By Lewis Empson published 4 May 23

Google is updating devices that use its Google TV operating system to improve performance and storage management.

BenQ reveals three new 4K home cinema projectors for its 2023 line-up

By Lewis Empson published 3 May 23

BenQ has unveiled a trio of new home cinema projectors with upgraded HDR and colour performance.

What is Quick Media Switching (QMS)? The latest HDMI 2.1 feature explained

By Lewis Empson published 3 May 23

Quick Media Switching is the latest TV tech that (sort of) makes switching content much smoother.

Sony TA-AN1000 vs Denon AVR-X2800H: buy the Denon now or wait for the Sony?

By Lewis Empson published 2 May 23

Sony's latest TA-AN1000 takes on the Award-winning Denon AVR-X2800H in this home cinema amplifier battle.

Loewe's Klang Bar3 MR is a compact Dolby Atmos soundbar with 360 Watts of power

By Lewis Empson published 2 May 23

Loewe's latest Dolby Atmos soundbar boasts 360 Watts of power in a compact form factor.

The new Sony AV amp is so good it has made me angry

By Lewis Empson published 25 April 23

Sony has launched a new AV amp in the UK to replace the STR-DN1080, and while it's fantastic, it's left me wanting more.

The TCL C745 QLED is the affordable gaming TV I've been waiting for

By Lewis Empson published 25 April 23

TCL has a new gaming-focused TV that could rival the LG C2, and it costs a lot less.

I think TCL should make this concept TV a reality

By Lewis Empson published 19 April 23

TCL unveiled a trio of concept TVs at Milan Design Week, but my favourite happens to be arguably the least conceptual.

TCL's 2023 line-up includes next-gen Mini LED, new QLEDs and Dolby soundbars

By Lewis Empson published 17 April 23

TCL has debuted a new range of Mini LED and QLED TVs, as well as its new Dolby soundbars.

HBO Max is now just Max, and it's making 4K streaming more expensive

By Lewis Empson published 13 April 23

Warner Bros Discovery is merging its two biggest streaming services under the new Max brand, as well as increasing the price.

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