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Samsung QE75QN900A 8K TV: Samsung is developing cloud gaming for its smart TVs

Samsung is developing a cloud gaming platform for its Tizen-powered smart TVs

By Tom Bailey

Watch out Google Stadia! Samsung has teased its "Cloud Game Platform" for Tizen smart TVs.

Mercedes-Maybach sound-system with Burmester hardware and Dolby Atmos

Merdeces-Benz marries 31-speaker high-end Burmester sound system with Dolby Atmos for its top-spec cars

By Becky Scarrott

Those 31 loudspeakers and eight sound transducers (two per seat) will be mounted into the seats and powered by two separate amplifiers to deliver a total of 1750W of power

JVC launches its first OLED TVs, with HDMI 2.1 support

JVC launches its first OLED TVs, with HDMI 2.1 support

By Joe Svetlik

JVC's first OLED TVs come with support for HDMI 2.1 features like ALLM, 4K@120Hz and eARC, for a richer user experience.

Samsung QE75QN900A

Epic early Black Friday 8K TV deal: save up to $3500 off the stellar Samsung QN900A

By What Hi-Fi?

Deal This way for huge discounts on Samsung's 2021 Neo QLED 8K TV, featuring an ultra-slim design and AI based scene-by-scene optimization technology.

The first Amazon-built TVs are now on sale... at Amazon

Amazon's first 4K TVs are now on sale... at Amazon

By Joe Svetlik, Tom Bailey

Amazon's first-ever range of 4K TVs includes support for Dolby Vision HDR and, of course, Alexa.

Adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC: new wireless earbuds to soup up your sporty adventures

Adidas launches true wireless earbuds to soup up your sporty adventures

By Tom Bailey

New range includes the noise-cancelling Z.N.E. 01 ANC true wireless earbuds and sporty FWD-02 SPORT in-ears.

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Cambridge Audio CXA61 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Cambridge Audio’s midrange amplifier sounds superb and has a comprehensive feature list – but there's a hefty price rise too.

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar review

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar review

By What Hi-Fi?

UPDATED Sennheiser’s first soundbar is huge, expensive and rather fussy – but also totally brilliant.

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Wireless in-ear headphones: Apple AirPods 3

Apple AirPods 3 review

By What Hi-Fi?

The new AirPods edge closer to their Pro sibling thanks to a logical redesign and full spatial audio support.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT review

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Audio-Technica adds wireless Bluetooth capability to an already pleasing sonic package.

In-ear wireless headphones: Technics EAH-AZ60

Technics EAH-AZ60 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Technics evolves both design and performance for its second effort in the true wireless earbuds market.

Home cinema speaker package: Triangle Borea BR08 5.1 surround system

Triangle Borea BR08 5.1 speaker package review

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High-end brand Triangle has trickled down its tech into this accessibly priced and charismatic speaker package

High end integrated amplifier: Musical Fidelity M8xi

Musical Fidelity M8xi review

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Musical Fidelity's M8xi is a super-sized integrated amplifier that delivers the expected muscularity with a surprising degree of finesse.

Sonos review

Sonos multi-room system review

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Sonos offers a full suite of good to great multi-room speakers for music and movies.

Noise cancelling headphones: Bose QuietComfort 45

Bose QuietComfort 45 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Given the five-year wait for a full revamp of Bose's previous QuietComfort headphones, you’d be forgiven for thinking there’s not much new to see here. But what is there to hear?

Samsung UE50AU8000

Samsung UE50AU8000 50-inch TV review

By What Hi-Fi?

With its bright, colourful pictures and aggressive price, the AU8000 seems perfectly positioned to continue the brand’s stellar form…

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What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 winners revealed!

By Becky Roberts

The winners of the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 have now been revealed...

Samsung QE75QN900A 8K TV: Samsung is developing cloud gaming for its smart TVs

Samsung is developing a cloud gaming platform for its Tizen-powered smart TVs

By Tom Bailey

Watch out Google Stadia! Samsung has teased its "Cloud Game Platform" for Tizen smart TVs.

Mercedes-Maybach sound-system with Burmester hardware and Dolby Atmos

Merdeces-Benz marries 31-speaker high-end Burmester sound system with Dolby Atmos for its top-spec cars

By Becky Scarrott

Those 31 loudspeakers and eight sound transducers (two per seat) will be mounted into the seats and powered by two separate amplifiers to deliver a total of 1750W of power

JVC launches its first OLED TVs, with HDMI 2.1 support

JVC launches its first OLED TVs, with HDMI 2.1 support

By Joe Svetlik

JVC's first OLED TVs come with support for HDMI 2.1 features like ALLM, 4K@120Hz and eARC, for a richer user experience.

Samsung QE75QN900A

Epic early Black Friday 8K TV deal: save up to $3500 off the stellar Samsung QN900A

By What Hi-Fi?

Deal This way for huge discounts on Samsung's 2021 Neo QLED 8K TV, featuring an ultra-slim design and AI based scene-by-scene optimization technology.

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The first Amazon-built TVs are now on sale... at Amazon

Amazon's first 4K TVs are now on sale... at Amazon

By Joe Svetlik, Tom Bailey

Amazon's first-ever range of 4K TVs includes support for Dolby Vision HDR and, of course, Alexa.

Adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC: new wireless earbuds to soup up your sporty adventures

Adidas launches true wireless earbuds to soup up your sporty adventures

By Tom Bailey

New range includes the noise-cancelling Z.N.E. 01 ANC true wireless earbuds and sporty FWD-02 SPORT in-ears.

Hisense R50A7200GTUK

Hisense muscles in on the What Hi-Fi? Awards TV category for the first time

By Tom Parsons

But LG, Philips, Sony and Samsung are also all winners in a seven-way category.

Apple AirPods 3 wireless earbuds

AirPods 3 now on sale – but should you buy them?

By Tom Bailey

New design, spatial audio support, stronger battery – what's not to like? And they're available from today.

Sony Xperia PRO-I mobile phone

The Sony Xperia PRO-I is Sony's highest spec smartphone to date

By Dan Sung

Sony announces Sony Xperia PRO-I top-end mobile phone – the world's first 4K high frame-rate video-recording smartphone.

PSB M4U 8 MKII

PSB unveils premium M4U 8 MKII wireless headphones with aptX HD and noise-cancelling

By Becky Scarrott

Featuring Personal Sound by Audiodo, the next generation of PSB’s immersive RoomFeel and the latest all-digital noise cancellation tech.

HomePod 15.1 update has added Lossless and Dolby Atmos to the original HomePod

HomePod 15.1 update has added Lossless and Dolby Atmos to the original HomePod

By Tom Bailey

Apple's new iOS 15.1 software update brings both audio features to Apple's HomePod... but not the HomePod Mini.

Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick

Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick wireless earbuds combine hi-fi sound and high-end cosmetic appeal

By Becky Scarrott

Red hue? Tick. Reassuring 'click' when you snap the case shut? Yes. Scented packaging? Also yes.

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PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition: which should you buy?

PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition: which should you buy?

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Sony has launched not one but two new next-gen consoles. Let's see which is right for you: the PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition.

Apple AirPods 3 wireless earbuds

AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro: what's the difference? Which are better?

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Should you go for the new AirPods 3, or pricier AirPods Pro? Join us for a comparison of prices, specs, battery life and more.

Noise cancelling headphones: Bose QuietComfort 45

Which Bose headphones should you buy?

By Becky Scarrott

Got your heart set on Bose headphones but unsure which is the best pair for you? Here's everything you need to know...

PS5 stock and where to buy: latest PS5 stock news

PS5 stock and where to buy: today's PS5 restock news and PS5 in-store sales

By Dan Sung

Some huge PS5 restocks are due to hit retailers in the UK, US and Australia this week – but you'll need to act fast. Here's the best stores to check for fresh PS5 stock today...

Denon AVC-A110

Denon 2021 AV receiver line-up: everything you need to know

By Mary Stone

We break down the details of the current Denon AVR line-up.

Sony A80J vs LG C1

Sony A80J vs LG C1: which 4K OLED TV should you buy?

By What Hi-Fi?

LG and Sony's step-down OLED TVs still offer brilliant visuals and sound. But which is the better buy?

Google Pixel 6 smartphone

Google Pixel 6: price, release date, specs and all the news

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Google has finally announced full details of the new Pixel handsets – read on for all the key info including pricing, release date, features and camera specs.

Google Pixel 6 vs Pixel 5: what's the difference? Should you upgrade?

Google Pixel 6 vs Pixel 5: what's the difference? Should you upgrade?

By Esat Dedezade

Does the new Pixel 6 have enough in its locker to remove the previous model from your pocket?

Apple AirPods Pro 2: release date, price, design, leaks and all of the news

Apple AirPods Pro 2: release date, price, design, leaks and all of the news

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The AirPods Pro sequels are expected soon. Here's what we (think we) know about Apple's next noise-cancelling wireless earbuds...

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The best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema sound: Dune (2021)

18 of the best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema sound

By Mary Stone

We run down our favourite film scenes that need to be heard in Dolby Atmos.

Sony

End-to-end AV makes Sony a cinematic choice

By What Hi-Fi?

Sony is the only brand to have a hand in the filmmaking process all the way from the lens to the living room – a decent reason to choose them for you home cinema products.

Apple soundbar: price, release date, features and latest news

Apple soundbar: price, release date, features and latest news

By What Hi-Fi?

Could an Apple soundbar be on the way? We think so. Here's what we know from the rumours so far, and what features we'd like to see...

Listen to the What Hi-Fi? playlist 2021

Listen to the What Hi-Fi? playlist 2021

By Mary Stone

Every time a new issue of What Hi-Fi? is published, we update our playlist (on Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify and Tidal) with music we've been listening to in the last month. So please, join us.

Sonus Faber

Behind the scenes at Sonus Faber: homegrown hi-fi at its most artisanal

By Becky Roberts

We take an inside look at the high-end Italian speaker brand's uniquely domestic production in the Vicenza region.

The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best tech products of the 2020s

By Joe Cox

The latest instalment of the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame features the most influential products since 2020...

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The best Dolby Vision movies to test your TV

By Mary Stone

We run down our favourite films that need to be watched in Dolby Vision.

B&W 800 Series

Inside the Bowers & Wilkins factory to see the new 800 D4 speakers

By Joe Cox

We took a tour of B&W's factory in Worthing, England to see the latest 800 Series Diamond speakers being manufactured.

The tech endangered list: are these devices and formats the next to go?

The tech endangered list: are these devices and formats the next to go?

By What Hi-Fi?

What will be this generation's Betamax and 3D? We gaze into our crystal ball to find out.

Best Apple Music spatial audio tracks to try

11 of the best spatial audio tracks in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music

By Becky Scarrott

Try out what Apple Music's latest immersive tech can do by sampling these Dolby Atmos-powered spatial audio tracks.

A Samsung 3D TV, now discontinued

13 heroic tech failures, from Betamax to HD DVD

By Simon Lucas, Becky Scarrott

As Awards time rumbles ever-closer, we take a look at some technologies of the past that looked for all the world like they might be contenders... right up until the moment they didn't.

Mitchells vs the Machines: the best movies on Netflix right now

15 of the best movies on Netflix right now

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From tense thrillers to zany comedies, here's are the best flicks on Netflix to test your TV and sound system.

Latest Best Buys

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Best cheap headphones 2021: budget wired and wireless earphones

Best cheap headphones 2021: budget wired and bluetooth headphones

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys The best budget headphones in the world, featuring in-ear, over-ear and Bluetooth headphones. All tried and tested by yours truly...

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Apple HomePod Mini

Best AirPlay speakers 2021: wireless streaming for Apple devices

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Best Buys Got an iPad, iPhone or Mac? When it comes to streaming music, you'll want an AirPlay speaker.

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best google assistant speakers

Best Google Assistant speakers 2021: best Google smart speakers

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Best Buys Find your voice with our pick of the best Google Assistant speakers for your home, featuring Sonos, JBL and more.

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best waterproof speakers 2020

Best waterproof speakers 2021: budget, portable, smart

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Best Buys Whether you're hitting the hills or lounging beside your private pool, don't forget to bring music.

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Best Bluetooth speakers under $100

Best Bluetooth speakers under $100

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Best Buys Want a cheap Bluetooth speaker for less than $100? Here are our favourites, including portable and waterproof options.

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Apple HomePod Mini

Best smart speakers 2021: the best voice assistant speakers

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Best Buys Speakers with virtual voice assistants baked in are all the rage, but which one should you bring into your home? Read on.

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Amazon Music Unlimited

Best free music apps: free music on Android and iPhone

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Best Buys All the free music and radio streaming apps you need for listening on your Android or iPhone.

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JBL Go 3

Best budget Bluetooth speakers 2021: big on sound, kind on your wallet

By Becky Scarrott

Best Buys Wallet-friendly options abound, but where's the real value? We've picked the best.

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Amazon

Best Alexa speakers 2021: the best Alexa-enabled smart speakers

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Best Buys Upgrade your life with the help of Alexa smart speakers and combine good sound and great features.

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Best speakers 2021: budget to premium stereo speakers

Best speakers 2021: the best hi-fi speakers for every budget

By Joe Cox

Best Buys Our pick of the best speakers on the market to help you get the best sound from your system.

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Best on-ear headphones 2021

Best on-ear headphones 2021

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best buys Our pick of the best on-ear headphones for features, style and sound quality, featuring AKG, Grado and more.

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Sony WF-1000XM4 noise-cancelling earbuds in silver

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2021: budget and premium

By Andy Madden, What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Cut out the drone of daily life in compact style with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds on the market.

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