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January 31
- Adventures in AV: Forget Sony and TCL – there's another cataclysmic shift on the horizon for home cinema aficionados
- Ask The Reader: hi-fi fans can’t be bribed with “luxury baubles” (apart from two big exceptions)
January 30
- There's still time in the January sales: our picks of five-star soundbars, Award-winning microsystems and super-cheap OLEDs
- I love spatial audio, but there's one feature I can't get my head around
- You have to watch this hat-wearing whodunnit with a perfect soundtrack
January 29
- Are wireless home cinemas finally going mainstream? A check-in on cable-free TV setups
- I was too young to be fully immersed in the 3D TV boom – but watching Avatar made me wish the tech hadn't bombed
- Looking for a 65-inch TV? Our experts have rounded up the best deals on tried and tested OLEDs, Mini LEDs and more
January 28
- Dolby Vision 2's Authentic Motion isn't what I was expecting, and I'm not sure how to feel about it
- The king of portable headphone DACs is dead – but what a run it had
January 26
- Big changes for Sony TVs, a hint at affordable OLEDs, new turntables and more
January 24
- The Sony and TCL TV merger could be a good thing – as long as each brand stays in its lane
January 23
- Don't Look Back in Anger at these classic 1996 tracks turning 30 this year
- Our experts scoured the January sales for deals on Award-winning OLEDs, five-star speaker systems and the latest AirPods Pro
- Apple’s five-star AirPods Pro 3 slot straight into our best wireless earbuds guide
January 22
- I'm surprised and confused by Sony's new turntable line-up – here's why
- Could this rollable OLED concept signal the end of black bars on TVs?
- LG's 2026 TV lineup really excites me – but normal-sized TVs are getting left behind
- Our latest three-star TV review is a bigger deal than you think
- Attention all vinyl fans, we have three new recommended speakers to make your turntable shine
January 21
- Spotify no longer serves my needs, so I’m switching to Tidal instead
- The day after: our experts weigh in on Sony and TCL's new deal to share their thoughts, questions and concerns
January 20
- Is Spotify Lossless truly lossless?
- Matt Damon says Netflix is dumbing films down – and it’s changing how movies are made
- LG Display has a new hope for cheaper OLED TVs, and it's taking the fight directly to Mini LED
- I listened to iFi’s Rolls Royce-inspired music streamer – and it promises a luxury ride for your headphones and hi-fi
January 19
- I saw the future of HDR at CES, and things are looking bright and smooth for 2026
- Forget speakers and amps – this is the best upgrade I’ve made to my hi-fi listening room in years
- Our thoughts on LG’s new OLEDs, Marantz’s latest home cinema amps, retro NAD hi-fi and more
January 17
- It's the first month of 2026 – and we've already found 4 excellent test discs to challenge your home cinema system
January 16
- Our deal experts have found the best January savings on OLED TVs, five-star floorstanders and Award-winning standmounts
- Stranger Things has sent ’80s classics back into the charts – but has it done the same for turntables and vinyl?
- Speaker stands are far more important than you might think
January 14
- I just had my favourite Dolby Atmos experience in years, and it had nothing to do with home cinema
- Netflix is culling a bunch of its originals – and it only highlights the necessity of physical media
January 13
- Kick off your 2026 in style with our list of the 7 best test tracks getting us through January
January 12
- In For Review: retro-inspired Quad amplifier, brand new 4K projector, and high-end Rega pre/power
- “It has to be dead, so you know what you’re hearing out of the speakers is exactly what is coming out.” Jools Holland on hi-fi, soundproofing and second-hand studio kit
- New Onkyo hi-fi, OLED TVs galore, a fresh KEF rival (and more) appear at the world’s biggest tech show
January 10
- Dolby Vision 2 is finally getting some traction with TV makers – but where’s the content?
January 9
- CES 2026 Best of Show: our favourite OLED TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars, projectors and hi-fi speakers from the Consumer Electronics Show
- CES is almost at an end, but where have all the new Dolby Atmos soundbars gone?
- Our deal hunters have found the best January sale discounts on Dolby Atmos soundbars, 4K TVs and five-star amps
- Hi-fi and luxury have always been intertwined, but is style as important as sonic substance?
January 8
- Last year’s OLED TVs were about pure performance; this year, there’s a bigger differentiator
- One of the biggest streaming services is adding vertical video – and I'm not happy
January 7
- Can Fender’s headphones succeed where past hi-fi and guitar heavyweights' offerings have struggled?
- Samsung's new projector could be an improvement on its predecessor, but there's one feature still missing
- I’m itching for the AirPods Max wireless headphones to get a proper sequel – here’s why
January 6
- Three TV brands have confirmed support for Dolby Vision 2 – but there’s a big one missing
- We have already spotted one big issue with the LG C6 OLED TV, but I’m still tempted by it
- Cambridge Audio wants to make a Naim for itself in KEF’s backyard – here’s how
January 5
- LG's Wallpaper OLED TV is finally back and fancier than ever before
January 3
- LG Sound Suite looks like a great mash-up of Sonos and Sony, but I have one slight concern
January 2
- Our experts have found the best New Year deals on OLED TVs, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos soundbars and more
- Sennheiser headphones, an affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar, a “proper” home cinema projector and more earn five stars
January 1
- This cheap home cinema system combines an Award-winning Mini LED TV and Dolby Atmos sound bar with devastatingly good results