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MediaTek Pentonic 1000 TV processor
A key TV chip isn't getting the HDMI upgrade PS5 and Xbox gamers need MediaTek's 2023 chip isn't quite as fully featured as we anticipated
Audiolab 7000 Series stack of components
Audiolab 7000 Series hi-fi separates to get first public showing at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2023 Wharfedale will have a surprise up its sleeve too
Philips OLED908 TV
Philips announces 2023 TV range with 2100-nit OLED908 model Also includes Philips' first 42-inch OLED TV

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Soundbar: Sony HT-A5000

Save £200 on a Sony Dolby Atmos soundbar thanks to this Amazon Boxing Day deal

By Lewis Empson published

Save yourself £200 on a Sony HT-A5000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar with this Boxing Day sale

Bose QuietComfort 45

Bose QC45 drop to lowest-ever price on Boxing Day at just £215

By Becky Roberts published

Thanks to this Amazon deal, the QC45 headphones are cheaper now than on Black Friday

JBL

Boxing Day deal: treat yourself to a JBL Flip 5 for just £78

By Ruben Circelli published

This mighty Bluetooth speaker is on deep discount for the holidays

Sonos Beam Gen 2

Sonos Boxing Day deal: Beam (Gen 2) Dolby Atmos soundbar now only £329!

By Andy Madden published

In the Boxing Day sales, there's £120 off one of the best soundbars we've ever tested – the five-star Sonos Beam Gen 2.

Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones

Quick! Sony WH-1000XM5 drop to lowest-ever price in Boxing Day sales

By Andy Madden published

There's a new, lowest-ever price available on the Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones on Boxing Day.

Home cinema soundbar: Sonos Beam Gen 2

New filing suggests Sonos is adding WiFi 6 support to its next wireless speakers

By Lewis Empson published

Sonos' rumoured 'Optimo' line of premium speakers will apparently include Wi-Fi 6 for improved wireless stability.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i true wireless earbuds with charging case in Nebula Black

Huawei FreeBuds 5i brings hi-res audio support to affordable wireless earbuds

By Joe Svetlik published

Hi-res, decent battery life, noise-cancellation, and all for a cheap price. Are these buds too good to be true?

Samsung S95B QD-OLED TV

Samsung's 2023 QD-OLEDs will apparently offer deeper blacks

By Lewis Empson published

New Samsung QD-OLED TVs are expected to be unveiled at CES, with a bigger screen option and deeper blacks across the board.

Leak Stereo 230 integrated amplifier combines vintage style with more power and upgraded DAC

Leak Stereo 230 integrated amplifier combines vintage style with more power and upgraded DAC

By Tom Bailey published

Leak has once again travelled back to the future in order to create a new step-up amp that promises to deliver a "virtuosic performance".

Magico reinvents premium S3 floorstanders with flagship speaker technology costing millions

Magico reinvents premium S3 floorstanders with flagship speaker technology that costs millions

By Tom Bailey last updated

Magico reckons the new S3 "shatters the boundaries of performance" for a speaker in its class.

Displace TV

The "world's first truly wireless TV" will launch at CES 2023 – no wires, no ports, no problem?

By Becky Roberts published

The Displace TV concept sees one panel – or multiple panels that can create a display up to 110 inches with a 16K resolution – fix to a wall in a home.

Astell & Kern PA10 portable headphone amplifier

Astell & Kern's first portable headphone amplifier promises "natural" analogue sound

By Joe Svetlik published

The PA10 promises low power consumption while eliminating distortions or defects.

Zytronic glass concept

This glass-powered wireless speaker system looks as crazy as it sounds

By Ruben Circelli published

This futuristic hi-fi concept courtesy of Zytronic and Pilkington shows us what's possible...

Apple Music support finally comes to Tesla cars with latest software update

Apple Music support finally comes to Tesla cars with latest software update

By Tom Bailey published

Tesla has added native Apple Music support to its infotainment – but some features appear to be missing...

Elac Debut ConneX

Elac Debut ConneX are compact desktop speakers designed for music, TV and games

By Kashfia Kabir published

Elac's Debut ConneX DCB41 powered speakers have HDMI, USB, Bluetooth, phono inputs and are ideal for small spaces.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in Green

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra specs have leaked

By Lewis Empson published

Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra has leaked with a full spec breakdown thanks to Chinese regulatory board TENAA

iPads with OLED screens could finally arrive in 2024

iPads with OLED screens could finally arrive in 2024

By Tom Bailey published

An iPad with an OLED screen is a very real possibility, says trusted display analyst Ross Young. Here's the lowdown...

Sonos TruePlay finally works via iPhone 14 and 14 Pro

Sonos TruePlay finally works on the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro

By Joe Svetlik published

You can now tune your Sonos speakers to your liking if you own an iPhone 14 or 14 Pro.

EU sets 2024 deadline for Apple and other manufacturers to adopt USB-C connector

EU sets 2024 deadline for Apple and other manufacturers to adopt USB-C connector

By Joe Svetlik published

The EU law has been pushed back from autumn 2024 to December, but will it apply to the UK?

You'll need to go to a Dolby Cinema in order to see Avatar 2 as it's supposed to be seen

You'll need to go to a Dolby Cinema in order to see Avatar 2 as it's supposed to be seen

By Joe Svetlik published

For the full 48fps HFR, 3D, 4K, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos experience, you'll need a Dolby Cinema, as director James Cameron intended.

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