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Audio Research Reference 80S power amp offers flagship design at lower price point

By Becky Roberts

The stereo model delivers 80 watts per channel, compared with the 140 watts offered by the Reference 160M and 160S.

KEF's tiny KC62 subwoofer delivers unprecedentedly deep bass for its size

By Australian Hi-Fi

KEF seems to have solved the problem of how to get a tiny cabinet to deliver big bass in your room or home theatre

PS5 UK restock: Currys and Game sell out, Amazon and Argos stock drop imminent?

By What Hi-Fi?

A major PS5 restock is hitting UK retailers right now, but you'll need to be quick to pre-order Sony's next-gen console.

AirPods Max teardown shows they're the most repairable AirPods ever

AirPods Max teardown shows the inner workings of Apple's wireless headphones

By What Hi-Fi?

Their "obsessive craftsmanship" makes Sony and Bose rivals models "look like toys", apparently.

EarFun Air Pro bring noise-cancelling to Award-winning budget wireless earbuds

By Becky Scarrott

Design tweaks, active noise-cancelling, infrared in-ear detection and an affordable price tag...

LG considers ditching its smartphone business

By Dan Sung

The company will have to make a 'cold judgement' on its loss-making smartphone division.

Netflix to launch Shuffle Play as it passes 200m users worldwide

Netflix's new Shuffle Play promises to prevent endless scrolling

By What Hi-Fi?

The feature handpicks content based on your viewing history, promising to spell an end to countless hours spent trawling the library.

Bristol Hi-Fi Show won't go ahead in a virtual format this year

By Becky Roberts

The Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2021 was cancelled as an in-person event in October, and now we've received confirmation that it won't go ahead in a virtual format either.

Cyrus soundBuds 2 are budget wireless earbuds with a tempting price tag

By What Hi-Fi?

On the hunt for true wireless earbuds at a truly tempting price? The new Cyrus soundBuds 2 could be just the ticket.

Apple generously extends Apple TV+ free trials until July 2021

Apple TV+ free trials extended until July 2021 – let the binge continue

By What Hi-Fi?

Good news for binge watchers everywhere – Apple is giving away yet more Apple TV+ access for free. Here are the juicy details...

Piega serves up affordable Ace series speakers for hi-fi and home cinema

By Becky Scarrott

The elegant, svelte and minimalist speaker collection features Piega’s signature aluminium cabinets and AMT tweeters.

Netflix is testing Apple spatial audio support for AirPods Pro and Max

By Becky Scarrott

According to a report from iPhoneSoft (citing an anonymous Netflix developer), the streaming giant has been testing spatial audio support on iPhone and iPad since December.

Atlas Achromatic cables promise high-end performance to match high-end price

By Becky Roberts

Achromatic, which means 'no colour', is arguably a fitting name for a component designed to carry audio signals without adding colouration.

A foldable iPhone is in prototype, according to one report

Apple is building foldable iPhone prototypes, according to one report

By What Hi-Fi?

Apple could soon follow Samsung, Huawei et al with a foldable phone, but don't expect to see the new model any time soon.

iDSD Diablo is iFi's new flagship portable DAC/headphone amp

By Becky Scarrott

iFi is kicking off 2021 with the "best battery-powered DAC/headphone amp the company has ever produced".

Spotify's Car Thing in-car streamer gets a step closer to launch

Spotify's wireless Car Thing streaming accessory gets a step closer to launch

By What Hi-Fi?

Spotify's voice-controlled Car Thing is being accredited in the US - it boasts a smartphone-esque design and Bluetooth connectivity.

Join us for the What Hi-Fi? Virtual Show on Saturday 24th April

By What Hi-Fi?

Hear all about the latest in hi-fi and home cinema from the team at What Hi-Fi? and the biggest names in the industry.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads the 5G pack with S-Pen and 108MP quad camera

By Becky Roberts

The Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra phones are official, and go on sale on 29th January...

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro wireless earbuds offer ‘Intelligent' noise-cancelling

By Becky Roberts

We've seen all the rumours in recent months, and now the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are finally official...

CES 2021: LG teases Rollable phone that turns into a tablet, blows minds

CES 2021: Watch as LG Rollable phone turns into a tablet

By What Hi-Fi?

Is this 'expanding' handset the future of phones? Here's the first glimpse of LG's mesmerising Rollable smartphone in action...