AirPods-style auto-switching is coming to Android this year By Becky Scarrott published 10 January 22 Google announced 13 new software features at CES 2022, including Fast Pair auto-switching and support for full head tracking spatial audio on Android.
11 of the best podcasts for music lovers By Andrew Murphy, Becky Scarrott published 7 January 22 You can find a podcast covering just about anything these days, and that includes some brilliant music podcasts.
Cleer Audio Alpha headphones stand out with Dirac Virtuo spatial audio tech By Becky Scarrott published 7 January 22 The noise cancelling over-ears just received a prestigious CES 2022 Honouree Award
Vinyl goes uber-portable with Victrola's Revolution Go and Re-Spin record players By Becky Scarrott last updated 30 May 22 Two all-in-one Victrola plate spinners are being showcased at CES
Mark Levinson kicks off 50th anniversary with limited-edition ML-50 amp package By Becky Scarrott published 5 January 22 The ML-50's design echoes some of the most popular models of the brand’s 50-year history.
Using the Noveto N1 smart audio device is like 'wearing invisible headphones' By Becky Scarrott published 5 January 22 The Noveto N1, an immersive 3D audio invisible headphone, is making its debut at the world's biggest tech show...
JBL Pulse 5 and BoomBox 3 Bluetooth speakers offer light show and 360 sound By Becky Scarrott last updated 4 January 22 JBL's BoomBox 3 now boasts a three-way acoustic speaker design and an IP67 rating, as well as 24 hours of playtime and the ability to charge your phone.
Why I don't think Spotify HiFi is coming any time soon (and why it doesn’t matter) By Becky Scarrott published 21 December 21 Teased in 2017, officially announced in February and promised to launch by the end of the year, Spotify HiFi is still a no-show.
Ace What Hi-Fi?'s Christmas quiz by finishing the lyrics to this classic song by The Pogues By Becky Scarrott published 20 December 21 QUIZ Shane MacGowan reportedly earns over half a million per year in 'Fairytale of New York' royalties, but never have his lyrics come under such scrutiny...
The Meters by Ashdown NOVU-1 headphones want to up your working from home game By Becky Scarrott published 20 December 21 Custom-designed 50mm dynamic drivers, gold-plated 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug with included 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) threaded adapter and even a carry bag, all for £69.
How active noise-cancelling headphones work: the technology behind ANC By Becky Scarrott published 17 December 21 What is active noise cancellation, you ask? We break down the tech that eliminates extraneous noise (and divulge the headphones that do it best).
OnePlus Buds Z2 boast Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth 5.2 and 38-hour battery life By Becky Scarrott published 17 December 21 All of this plus active noise cancellation, transparency mode and a £99 asking price? Interesting...
Record Store Day 2022 date announced: get your diaries out and turn to April By Becky Scarrott published 16 December 21 The 15th annual celebration of vinyl and bricks-and-mortar record shops is back for 2022 in a big way.
HomePod and HomePod mini just got support for Apple Music Voice Plan By Becky Scarrott last updated 15 December 21 You can now listen to Apple Music on Apple's original HomePod and newer, smaller HomePod mini using your voice, for just £4.99 / $4.99 / AU$5.99 per month.
Official coloured covers for the PS5 will finally be available in January 2022 By Becky Scarrott last updated 14 December 21 Nova Pink, Starlight Blue and Galactic Purple will be added to the previously released Cosmic Red and Midnight Black DualSense wireless controller colours – and console covers to match are coming.
M&K Sound unveils new X+ Series line of THX Certified reference subwoofers By Becky Scarrott last updated 13 December 21 The 'inventor of the subwoofer' has overhauled its X Series with three new X+ Series models, including the company’s first THX Dominus Certified 15-inch X15+ model.
Sonos gets better again this week thanks to support for BBC Sounds in the UK By Becky Scarrott published 13 December 21 The streaming media and audio download service has released a version of BBC Sounds on the Sonos platform, meaning you can listen on your Sonos device via the Sonos controller app.
Dan D'Agostino upgrades Momentum amps with its Relentless technology By Becky Scarrott published 10 December 21 The Momentum S250 and Momentum M400 are acknowledged worldwide to be among the finest amps around. Now, Dan D’Agostino’s latest ‘MxV’ updates promise even greater sonic heights for these models.
Shure teams up with Grammy Award winner for striking crimson red Aonic Free wireless earbuds By Becky Scarrott last updated 12 December 21 Meet Shure's Aonic Free True Wireless Sound Isolating Earphones in 'Crimson Chrome Red'
How to choose the right wireless speaker for you By Kashfia Kabir, Becky Scarrott last updated 13 June 22 Big or small, Bluetooth or AirPlay 2, portable or mains-powered, smart or, uh, dumb – the choice of wireless speaker options is vast and varied. Let us enlighten you...
Audio-Technica unveils colourful and strikingly square affordable earbuds By Becky Scarrott last updated 2 December 21 Just in time for the gift-giving season, Audio-Technica has released its stylish, angular ATH-SQ1TW true wireless earphone proposition.
Should you buy Apple AirPods? Are AirPods worth it? By Becky Scarrott last updated 30 November 22 We compare Apple AirPods with alternative true wireless headphones to find the cheapest prices on the most popular earbuds and over-ears.
The best Bose deals live now: discounts on Bose headphones, speakers and more By Becky Scarrott published 30 November 21 Deals We've sounded out the top deals on Bose products, including Home speakers and wireless headphones.
Black Friday headphones deals see Bose QuietComfort Earbuds return to lowest-ever price! By Becky Scarrott published 25 November 21 Deals Bose's five-star QuietComfort Earbuds wireless earbuds are now $80 off across retailers' Black Friday sales.
Audiolab Omnia just-add-speakers system has you covered for CD, vinyl and streaming By Becky Scarrott published 23 November 21 From CDs and vinyl to hi-res network streaming, Audiolab says its new Omnia is the all-in-one, just-add-speakers hi-fi solution that not only does the business, but does it in style.
