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Focal unveils Sphear in-ear headphones
By Max Langridge published
The result of two years of development, the Sphear marks the French manufacturer’s first foray into in-ear headphones.

Naim releases network player update with BBC Radio HLS support
By Max Langridge published
From today (29th June), Naim network player owners can obtain a firmware update which will enable DSD playback and the high-res BBC Radio HLS format.

Weekend Wrap: Sony PS4; QED cable; Panasonic TVs and V-Moda headphones
By Max Langridge published
From a new Sony PlayStation 4 console with a bigger hard drive, to V-Moda unveiling some pricey 3D printed headphone shields and QED launching a new interconnect - it's What Hi-Fi?'s Weekend Wrap.

VIDEO: First look at Monitor Audio's fifth generation Bronze 2 speakers
By Andy Clough published
Our first impressions of the latest, fifth generation version of the legendary Monitor Audio Bronze 2 speakers.

Apple Music exclusives: Pharrell single and Eminem interview
By Max Langridge published
The launch of Apple Music on 30th June will be marked by an exclusive Pharrell Williams single and an interview with Eminem on Beats 1 radio.

Loewe extends its 4K range with new Reference Ultra HD TV line-up
By Andy Clough published
Reference 4K model includes Bluetooth streaming, 1TB hard drive, Dolby/DTS decoding and integrated 120W, eight-speaker soundbar system.

Sony unveils new 4K upscaling Blu-ray player, the BDP-S6500
By Andy Madden published
Sony has added the £150 BDP-S6500 to its 2015 range of Blu-ray players...

HDR content now available on Amazon Prime Instant Video
By Max Langridge published
The enhanced picture quality is available now, but with a few caveats...

Google announces free, ad-supported version of Play Music
By Max Langridge published
The new free-tier service has launched, in the US only, a week before Apple Music

4K TV sales set to rocket; HDR standards still in the works
By Becky Roberts published
Early forecasts suggest three times more 4K TV sets could be sold this year than in 2014 as prices fall and content continues to rise. Meanwhile, the UHD Alliance is drawing up HDR standards to coincide with the release of Ultra HD Blu-ray discs at the end of the year...
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