5 game-changing iPod docks that shaped the modern wireless speaker market
The dawn of a new millennium, the advent of the iPod, and a speaker for the masses was born
Hi-Fi
“Hi-fi is like gardening; it’s never really done” – our readers discuss their life-long quest for audio nirvana
We asked when it’s time to stop upgrading; your answers surprised us
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Topping’s affordable DAC teases impressive versatility and “audiophile quality” sound in a compact, portable package
Promising big performance at a small price
Fleetwood Mac and ZZ Top come to the audiophile’s format of choice – but you’d better hurry
Two landmark albums have landed on reel-to-reel tape
Speakers
Sonus Faber's high-end Olympica G3 speakers feature flagship technology and promise "exceptional sound and beautiful design"
The luxury Italian brand's new range doesn't come cheap
Focal's latest high-end floorstanders are "an ode to the art of listening at home”
Focal reveals its Scala Utopia Evo M towers
Philips Fidelio FA3
Updated Philips’ active speakers offer ample features, including Bluetooth, HDMI ARC and optical inputs, but can their sound performance trouble the class leaders?
Best active speakers 2026: our experts pick the top pairs with integrated amplifiers
Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you want to connect a TV, turntable or streamer.
TV & Home Cinema
Sony has waged war on physical media, and I think it’s terrible news for consumers and 4K Blu-ray alike
Sony’s latest announcement is the biggest nail in 4K Blu-ray’s coffin to date
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LG’s 4K TV on wheels boasts a “flexible and enjoyable” viewing experience from any room
But its price tag gives us pause for thought
Sony announces an all-digital future for PlayStation games, dealing a critical blow to physical media
No more PlayStation discs from 2028 onwards
Motion, massive crowds and colourful kits – why the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the ultimate torture test for any TV's picture quality
Soccer has the potential to nutmeg any flatscreen
Streaming & Entertainment
Bad news for Tidal users as the music-streaming service reveals an August price hike
Is now the time to consider a switch?
Tidal is the latest streaming service to clamp down on AI music – but there's a flaw
Joining Deezer and Qobuz
These are the services you need to watch the remaining World Cup matches in 4K / HDR
Catch the action in the best quality possible
The PlayStation Store is removing hundreds of films including several blockbusters and classics – is your online collection affected?
Victims range from Shaun the Sheep to Rambo
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Let’s demystify the options
Apple price hikes, a blast from What Hi-Fi?’s past, retrospective on Mission’s iconic hi-fi speakers and more
Another week, another entry to our hi-fi and home cinema news digest
4K Blu-ray is king! Here are the six best discs I have spotted in the Amazon Prime Day sales
From superheroes to space adventurers
“What’s the best 55-inch OLED deal?” I asked our Instagram followers to send us their Prime Day questions – here’s what they wanted to know
Sonos soundbars, standmount speaker upgrades and Sony XM5 savings were on the agenda this Prime Day
