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PS5: Sony's refreshed PS5 Digital Edition said to be 300g lighter

A new, lighter version of the PS5 Digital Edition spotted in Japan

By What Hi-Fi?

Sony appears to have tweaked the design of its disc-less 4K games console – but nobody knows why. Here's the scoop...

Spotify's 'What's New' feature alerts you to new releases from your favourite artists

By Joe Svetlik

Never miss a new track or podcast from artists you follow, thanks to Spotify's 'What's New' feature.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 leaked renders appear to show the new S Pen stylus revealed in a new Samsung blog post

Samsung will introduce first-ever S Pen for foldable phones at Galaxy Unpacked

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Samsung will show off a new S Pen stylus alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 2 at its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked showcase...

iPad Mini 6 will have a bigger 8.3in screen, analyst says

iPad Mini 6 will have a bigger screen, says analyst

By Joe Svetlik

A reported 8.3-inch screen is bigger than the current model's 7.9-inch one, but smaller than some were predicting.

Doug Trumbull says high frame rates are the future of cinema

Doug Trumbull says high frame rates really are the future of cinema

By Tom Bailey

The cinema visionary, best known for creating the special effects for Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, says it's time Hollywood upgraded its tech...

Apple could make its own display with an A13 chip built-in, report says

Apple could make its own display with an A13 Bionic chip built-in, report says

By Joe Svetlik

Apple is allegedly working on an external display that has both its A13 chip and Neural Engine onboard.

LG Tone Free FP9 and FP8 wireless earbuds introduce spatial audio by Meridian Audio

By Becky Roberts

LG is expanding its Tone Free range of self-cleaning true wireless earbuds with the introduction of the Tone Free FP9 and FP8 earbuds.

Apple Music's spatial audio and lossless rolling out to Android

Apple Music spatial audio and lossless support rolls out to Android

By What Hi-Fi?

After a short delay, lossless and Dolby Atmos-powered immersive tracks have arrived on Apple's music streaming service.

Apple TV+: US actor Jason Sudeikis posing as TV character Ted Lasso

PS5 owners can now enjoy six months of free Apple TV Plus

By What Hi-Fi?

Struggling for a reason to buy Sony's PS5? How about the fact that you can stream hit TV shows and movies for free? Here's how...

OnePlus Buds Pro are £139 true wireless alternatives to the AirPods Pro

OnePlus Buds Pro are feature-packed AirPods Pro alternatives with shiny stems

By Joe Svetlik

OnePlus' third set of true wireless earbuds are its most advanced yet, with smart adaptive noise cancellation.

Sky to show the Olympics and Premier League live in HDR

By Mary Stone

Sky will broadcast live sport in HDR and Ultra HD for the first time with its coverage of the Tokyo Olympics and the Premier League.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: streaming special!

By Chris Burke

Get the most out of your digital music with our streaming special in the new September issue of What Hi-Fi?

This USB plug socket has a built-in Bluetooth speaker!

What's better than a plug socket with USB? One with a built-in Bluetooth speaker!

By What Hi-Fi?

Want to save space? Why not buy a plug socket with a Bluetooth speaker built in.

Apple AirPods 3 rumour: illustrated by picture of current AirPods at jaunty angle

New AirPods 3 report says mass production starting soon for 2021 launch

By What Hi-Fi?

Apple is said to be on the verge of cranking up production of its next next wireless earbuds, not to mention the next iPhone and a bunch of MacBooks.

Almost all Amazon Echo speakers will soon work with Siri, Google Assistant

By What Hi-Fi?

A major upgrade from a consortium of companies will let Amazon's Echo range work with third-party voice assistants.

New iPad Mini reported to have USB-C and next-gen A15 processor

By What Hi-Fi?

Has the spec of Apple's next iPad just been revealed? From a faster chip to new connections, here's what you need to know about the new iPad Mini...

Netflix confirms its move into gaming, starting with mobile

By Becky Scarrott

In its letter to investors yesterday, Netflix confirmed that its gaming content will be included with users’ subscriptions.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Get Ready To Unfold event confirmed for 11th August

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked confirmed for 11th August, so what's in store?

By What Hi-Fi?

Samsung is expected to show off the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Watch 4 at the upcoming showcase...

Sony’s new HT-A7000 flagship soundbar supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X - HT-A7000

Sony’s new HT-A7000 flagship soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and HDMI 2.1

By Mary Stone

Also new: the HT-A9 four-speaker wireless home cinema system with 360 Spatial Sound.

HMV plans to open 10 new stores this year as retailer celebrates 100th birthday

By What Hi-Fi?

The ambitious plans were announced as the company celebrates its 100th birthday. But can HMV woo shoppers back to bricks-and-mortar?