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Apple MacBook Pro promises 'game-changing' six-speaker sound system
Apple MacBook Pro 2021 promises 'game-changing' Spatial Audio sound system Apple claims it's the best audio system in a notebook...
Apple Music Voice Plan is strictly for use with Siri only
Apple Music Voice Plan offers half-price subscription if you only use Siri A new, cheaper way to get Apple Music...
Apple HomePod Mini colours
Apple HomePod Mini will soon be available in orange, red and blue Monochrome no more: Apple's smart speaker is getting colourful this November

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AirPods 3

AirPods 3 are official, support Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking

By Becky Roberts

The new AirPods have a new design, improved specs and are available from next week for $179.

PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

Valve specialist PrimaLuna launches its first-ever hybrid amp

By Mary Stone

PrimaLuna has unveiled the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier, which has a solid-state power stage.

Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller

PS5 restock: Argos tipped for PS5 stock on Wednesday, Asda sells out

By Tom Bailey

Argos, Smyths Toys, John Lewis, Amazon and EE are just some of the UK retailers said to be readying PS5 restocks in October. Here's how to find where to buy a PlayStation 5...

Budget music streamer: Bluesound Node 21

Bluesound boldly breaks back into What Hi-Fi? Awards music streamer category

By Becky Roberts

Bluesound's Node wins the Best Buy in the lowest price point and is joined by Naim, Cambridge and Arcam victors in the category.

HP Projector CC200 projecting from side table

The HP Projector CC200 is a seriously affordable portable projector

By Dan Sung

HP Projector launches a 1080p portable with a terrific bundle deal on offer too.

Apple HomePod Mini

Apple rehires former audio engineer to improve HomePod software

By Esat Dedezade

According to Bloomberg, Afrooz Family has returned to Apple to work on its Siri-toting, wireless smart speaker.

Apple Music coming to PS5, according to Reddit rumour

Apple Music could launch on the PS5 as soon as next week

By Tom Bailey

Is a new music streaming service about to hit the PS5? The signs are promising, but are Sony and Apple just testing the waters?

Dolby Live

Prepare to have your mind (and ears) blown at the world’s first live Dolby Atmos music venue

By Esat Dedezade

Your next trip to Las Vegas could be a rather special one...

Astell & Kern AK Zero1

Astell & Kern's angular AK Zero1 earbuds feature three different drivers

By Becky Scarrott

Composed of a micro planar dynamic driver, dual balanced armature drivers and one dynamic driver, the unique configuration promises unprecedented sonic capabilities.

Nintendo

Nintendo OLED Switch gets (carefully) torn apart, revealing internal changes

By Esat Dedezade

Smaller cooling assembly and a few PCB tweaks revealed

Apple

Apple AirPods Pro models bought in 2019 receive extended warranty coverage until October 2022

By Esat Dedezade

Good news for AirPods Pro owners experiencing problems

Amazon deals: save up to 45% off Echo speakers and Fire TV devices

Amazon deals: save up to 45% off Echo speakers and Fire TV devices

By What Hi-Fi?

Deals Serious discounts on a slew of Amazon devices in Amazon's pre-Black Friday sale. Here's the lowdown on the best discounts and offers...

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McIntosh MI1250 AV power amp front

McIntosh's 12-channel MI1250 power amp offers impressive flexibility for any AV set-up

By Dan Sung

McIntosh's new MI1250 power amplifier promises 50 Watts per channel of Class D power.

KEF LS50

KEF teases 60th-anniversary products – will more MAT technology emerge?

By Becky Roberts

KEF has teased an upcoming launch of "advanced products" to celebrate its 60th year.

Bose launches SoundLink Flex waterproof portable speaker

Bose launches SoundLink Flex waterproof wireless speaker

By Tom Bailey

Bose has launched a new durable speaker that floats in water, won't corrode and serves up "astonishing" sound. Here's the all juicy details...

Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick

Add Google TV to any television with this Realme streaming stick

By Esat Dedezade

It looks like the Chromecast has some competition (but only in India for the time being).

V-Moda Hexamove Pro

Roland’s first V-Moda wireless earbuds sport hexagonal designs with funky replaceable covers

By Esat Dedezade

You can mix and match the aesthetic of the Hexamove Lite and Pro to suit your mood.

Soundcore Frames audio eyewear

Specs appeal: Anker Soundcore unveils its first ever audio glasses

By Tom Bailey

The new Soundcore Frames promise "immersive" open-ear sound, 5.5 hours battery life and designs that cut a dash.

Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2MO:

Audio-Technica unveils limited edition ‘Lantern Glow’ ATH-M50xBT2 headphones

By Becky Scarrott

The hue was actually chosen by more than 13,000 A-T fans in a global online poll

Arcam AVR5

Arcam’s entry-level AVR5 offers 12-channel Dolby Atmos decoding, but HDMI 2.1 is an optional extra

By Esat Dedezade

Arcam's new receiver should be comfortably out in time for Christmas.