Latest articles by Lewis Empson
Hisense is taking on the mighty Samsung HW-Q990H with a new Dolby Atmos soundbar system – here are 3 reasons I think it could be great
Let the wireless soundbar system battle commence
I'm excited by the Sonos Beam Ultra’s Dolby Atmos upgrade, but gutted it didn't borrow this feature from the Arc Ultra
I've been waiting for this one...
Adventures in AV: I've convinced my friends that OLED is king, and now I have a secret weapon to encourage them to upgrade
OLED is an essential upgrade for this upcomming video game
"It's really a breakthrough in how we think about physical and digital media" – Xbox's latest announcement is a lifeline for physical media and a direct response to Sony's huge Blu-ray disc fumble
Disc to digital, coming to an Xbox near you
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
This super-sized Android tablet is one of the most cinematic ways to enjoy movies on the move.
Best LG TVs 2026: 3 top sets tried, tested and recommended by our experts
Best Buys Pick the right LG TV and you'll be treated to some of the best pictures on the market. Here's our pick of LG's current crop.
Samsung Z Fold 8 Ultra
Samsung’s Ultra foldable wants to be the top option for power users and AV aficionados, and it occasionally comes close.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung has redesigned the Z Fold with a more movie-friendly design, but has it succeeded?
Google updates its Pixel Buds Pro 2 wireless earbud with a fresh look and a noise-cancelling upgrade
ANC is getting a significant upgrade this year
Google's new Pixel 11 lineup features super-bright OLED displays and spatial audio support
Could these Android smartphones be perfect for movies and music?
Best surround sound systems 2026: home cinema speakers and soundbars put to the test
best buys Looking for the perfect home theatre set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, our experts have tested the best for all budgets.
Sony could be giving my favourite wireless headphones of all time an unexpected revival
Sony's six-year-old cans could be making a comeback
We're about to test two of 2026's most important TVs – but what makes them so special?
Top notch panel tech and a big HDR upgrade coming to our test room soon
Hisense TV owners, listen up! You're about to get a major Dolby Vision upgrade
Dolby Vision 2 is finally launching after a year of speculation
Should you buy a projector or a big-screen TV in 2026? Here’s what we think
Our latest video delves into a big home cinema debate
Amazon Fire HD 8 (newest gen)
Amazon’s impressive budget tablet gets a spec boost, but comes with unwritten improvements to its picture performance, too.
Paradigm Premier 820F v2
Not yet ratedThese Canadian floorstanders have left a lasting impression
Samsung claims that its new Galaxy Z Fold phone is made for video – so I put it to the test
Small phone, big OLED screen
Samsung S85H (QE55S85H)
Samsung’s entry-level OLED offers a bombastic performance that will find it fans.
KEF R Meta 5.1 Speaker System
R Meta speakers look perfectly matched on paper, but can they deliver a truly cohesive home cinema experience?
Adventures in AV: the lines of home cinema have become blurred – and I’m here for it
It's not traditional, but who cares?
Denon AVR-X2900H
Has the four-year wait for Denon’s new mid-range home cinema amplifier been worth it?
