Technics' affordable SL-100C record player is finally available to buy in the US By Mary Stone published 17 August 22 Technics is its releasing the entry-level SL-100C turntable in the US over 12 months after it was first released in Europe.
Monolith launches compact and affordable THX Certified 5.1 home theatre system By Mary Stone last updated 17 August 22 Monolith has unveiled its new ultra-comapct 5.1 home theatre system, the M518HT, with THX certification.
Cambridge Audio partners with iconic auto brand DeLorean for an "innovative" in-car audio system By Mary Stone last updated 11 August 22 The British hi-fi manufacturer is providing in-car audio for DeLorean's Alpha 5 electric vehicle.
Spotify is finally redesigning its app to improve music and podcast discovery By Mary Stone published 10 August 22 Spotify is updating its home page to allow users to separate their feeds for music and podcasts.
It's now Google's turn to sue Sonos By Mary Stone published 9 August 22 In the latest of a long line of legal proceedings, Google has filed two lawsuits against Sonos, accusing the multi-room speaker manufacturer of patent infringement.
Are Google TV devices about to get loads of free movies and TV shows? By Mary Stone published 9 August 22 Google looks set to be introducing 50 new TV channels to its Google TV operating system.
15 of the best-produced recordings of all time to test your hi-fi speakers By Mary Stone last updated 19 December 22 We shine a spotlight on some of the best music recordings from the past 60 years that will show your hi-fi system at its best.
LG unveils new flagship earbuds with Dolby Head Tracking for spatial audio By Mary Stone published 8 August 22 LG has unveiled its latest Tone Free wireless noise cancelling earbuds, including models for sport and support for Dolby Atmos and Dolby head-tracking for immersive spatial audio.
Pro-Ject launches X2 B turntable with balanced XLR outputs By Mary Stone last updated 3 August 22 Pro-Ject has unveiled the X2 B turntable, a new record player from its True Balanced Connection range, which features a balanced XLR output.
Aurender launches the A15, a one-box server and streamer with a built-in DAC By Mary Stone published 2 August 22 Aurender has released the A15, a new music server/streamer with a built-in DAC, featuring a fresh look and optional storage expansion.
Clearaudio reveals its new boomerang-shaped high-end Reference Jubilee turntable costing £17,500 By Mary Stone published 1 August 22 Clearaudio has announced the Reference Jubilee, an updated version of its original Reference turntable, first released in the 1980s.
Samsung's plan to build cheaper OLEDs with rival LG's panels has hit the rocks By Mary Stone published 29 July 22 LG has indicated that talks to supply Samsung with OLED panels have now "come to a halt".
Spotify kills Car Thing By Mary Stone last updated 29 July 22 Spotify has announced that it is ending production of Car Thing, its first and possibly last hardware device.
Disney+ update brings Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio to Apple TV 4K By Mary Stone published 27 July 22 Disney Plus has released a new app update for Apple TV 4K that supports Dolby Atmos with Spatial Audio with AirPods.
Is Vizio's M-Series Elevate Dolby Atmos soundbar a new rival for the Sonos Arc? By Mary Stone published 25 July 22 Vizio has unveiled two new additions to its M-Series Dolby Atmos soundbars, with DTS:X support and Dolby Vision passthrough.
Ecosse celebrates 25th anniversary with new "world beater" budget speaker cable By Mary Stone published 25 July 22 In celebration of its milestone, the Scottish brand has unveiled the CS2.15 Mk2 loudspeaker cable priced at £10/m.
The 22 best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema surround sound system By Mary Stone last updated 9 September 22 We run down our favourite film scenes that need to be heard in Dolby Atmos.
Netflix will trial new charges for password sharing from next month By Mary Stone published 19 July 22 As part of its crackdown on password sharing, Netflix will soon begin trialling an “add a home” feature for customers across five Latin American countries.
10 of the best music documentaries currently included with Amazon Prime Video UK By Andrew Murphy, Mary Stone published 15 July 22 Feature Come-backs, subcultures and concerts – take a peek behind the curtain of the music industry with these amazing music films included in your Amazon Prime subscription.
Onkyo is set to return to Europe this autumn, with Sharp taking on all the brand's manufacturing By Mary Stone last updated 15 July 22 PAC has officially announced that Onkyo, Integra and Pioneer will return to Europe, the Middle East and Africa in the autumn.
Ableton's co-creator suggests he may ditch vinyl in favour of CDs for superior sound and sustainability By Mary Stone published 15 July 22 Ableton co-creator and musician Robert Henke is considering ceasing vinyl releases to "fully embrace CDs" instead, citing their superior sound quality and environmental credentials.
Should you buy a Dolby Atmos soundbar this Cyber Monday? By Mary Stone last updated 28 November 22 The best Dolby Atmos soundbars and all the latest deals available.
Save $120 on these five-star Bowers & Wilkins wireless headphones in the Prime Day sales By Mary Stone published 12 July 22 There are big discounts on B&W premium wireless headphones in the Prime day sales.
Don't waste your money on a new TV – make a cost-effective system upgrade instead By Mary Stone last updated 14 July 22 A new TV? In this economy? Make sound the priority and your money will go further.
The first and only Ionic Original recording of Bob Dylan sells for nearly £1.5 million By Mary Stone published 8 July 22 A one-off Ionic Original recording of Bob Dylan performing a new studio version Blowin' in the Wind has sold for nearly £1.5 million at auction.
