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PS5 YouTube app gets surprise update, now supports HDR10
PS5 YouTube app gets surprise update, now supports HDR10 A boost in picture quality for YouTube binges
Samsung QD-OLED
Samsung OLED TVs, built with LG panels, look ready to join QD-OLEDs next year Has LG won the war?
BBC iPlayer lands on PS5 complete with 4K HDR
BBC iPlayer lands on PS5 complete with 4K HDR Your Christmas viewing sorted

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Qobuz launches its first app, on Samsung TVs

Qobuz has launched its first ever TV app – on Samsung TVs

By Becky Scarrott

The Qobuz app for Samsung's smart TV platform, Tizen, will reach over 190 million households in 197 countries around the world

Disney+ discount – get a month of Disney's streaming service for £1.99/$1.99

Disney+ discount – get a month of Disney's streaming service for £1.99 / $1.99

By Joe Svetlik

Your first month costs just £1.99/$1.99, then goes back up to the usual monthly fee of £7.99 / $7.99 / AU$11.99.

Shure Aonic Free

Shure's new Aonic Free wireless earbuds are customisable and sleek

By Mary Stone

Loved for its pro-grade headphones, Shure is now going sleek and stylish with the Aonic Free wireless earbuds.

Astell & Kern Acro BE100

Astell & Kern unveils a wireless speaker to match its premium music players

By Becky Scarrott

The rotary volume knob and brutalist, angular aesthetic on the metal-grille are carried over from Astell & Kern's portable high-end audio players.

'Perfect for PS5' update rolling out now to Sony TVs, but one feature is still missing...

'Perfect for PS5' update rolling out now to 2021 Sony TVs, but VRR is still missing...

By Joe Svetlik

Sony's 'Perfect for PS5' update is rolling out now to its top 2021 TVs, but one feature is still missing...

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 issue

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 issue on sale now!

By Chris Burke

109 Best Buy winners across 26 categories, plus our Products of the Year – all is revealed in our bumper 156-page Awards 2021 issue

Alexa can now make music follow you around the house

Alexa can now make music follow you around the house

By Joe Svetlik

Thanks to the October update

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

The Pixel 6 has a spooky screen flicker issue – but a fix is on the way

By Tom Bailey

Pixel 6 owners can expect to find a software update in their stocking this Christmas. But will it fix the 'green tint' issue, too?

What Hi-Hi? Awards 2021

What Hi-Fi? Awards: 26 Product of the Year winners announced for 2021!

By Becky Roberts

Today we have decorated 26 of our 109 Best Buy winners with the even more prestigious Product of the Year accolade...

Optoma UHZ50 4K laser projector

Optoma unveils UHZ50 entry-level 4K laser projector

By Dan Sung

Optoma launches 4K HDR UHZ50 laser projector for a very reasonable-sounding price.

Sony PlayStation 5

PS5 restock update: Sony reportedly flying in shipments to help UK stock issues

By Becky Scarrott

To handle Sony's latest Jumbo Jet arrivals, 12 articulated lorries were reportedly needed to ferry the PS5s to distribution centres around the UK.

Netflix Gaming on Android

Netflix launches its gaming platform on Android with five free titles

By Mary Stone

Netflix has begun rolling out its new mobile gaming platform to mobile Android devices, starting with five games.

Watch tonight's What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 live!

Watch tonight's What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 live!

By What Hi-Fi?

Awards 2021 Find out the Product of the Year winners for 2021.

Awards 2021
Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII

Audio Pro wireless speakers walk away with What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021

By Andy Madden

We’ve officially crowned the best wireless speakers of 2021 and there's a quartet of first-time winners.

Pioneer 50D

Pioneer DJ launches the DM-50D speakers for pro and home use

By Mary Stone

Pioneer DJ is releasing a new desktop monitor system, the DM-50D designed to meet the needs of both music professionals and music lovers.

OLED TV: LG OLED48C1

Newer LG C1 TVs can't play 4K from Sky Q – but a fix is on the way

By Dan Sung

A bug with recently purchased LG C1 TVs is preventing Sky Q users from getting 4K programming.

OLED TV: Philips 65OLED806

Quick! Philips 65OLED806 deal slashes £1000 off at Currys

By What Hi-Fi?

Deal Save over £1000 on the five-star, Philips 65OLED806 at Currys right now. Is it a mistake, or the best TV deal of the year so far?

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The Beats Powerbeats, Beats Solo Pro and Beats EP have been discontinued

Beats Powerbeats, Solo Pro and EP now discontinued in light of new Beats Fit Pro

By Joe Svetlik

Beats is pruning its current line-up, discontinuing older models to focus on newer ones like the Beats Fit Pro.

Beats Fit Pro true wireless earbuds pack ANC, spatial audio with head tracking

Beats Fit Pro true wireless earbuds pack ANC and spatial audio with head tracking

By Joe Svetlik

Beats' new wireless earbuds are positioned somewhere between the Studio Buds and Powerbeats Pro

Samsung UE43AU7100: HDR10+ Gaming extension

Samsung bringing HDR10+ to gaming in 2022

By Tom Bailey

HDR10+ for gaming with 120Hz and VRR is on the way, but what about the games? Read on for the juicy details...