New York Stock Exchange sets Spotify reference price By Simon Lucas The reference price is not an offering price for shares, mind you. Neither is it the opening price.
Sonos deal: two Sonos One smart speakers for £350 By Simon Lucas From now until Wednesday 4th April, Sonos is offering a £50 saving when customers buy two of its One smart speakers.
10 pivotal products: Panasonic at 100 years old By Simon Lucas Today marks Panasonic's 100th birthday - so we're having a glance at 10 products that defined the company's place at the heart of the consumer electronics industry...
Record Store Day 2018: launch events this evening By Simon Lucas Record Store Day itself is April 21st - but there are preliminary events lined up for later...
Optoma unveils new, affordable Full HD projector By Simon Lucas We've recently lauded the company for its 4K prowess, but Optoma isn't neglecting the entry level.
Apple to make bigger high-end iPhone this year By Simon Lucas There's also an update to the regular iPhone X, as well as a new, more affordable, smartphone.
Spotify files to go public on New York Stock Exchange By Simon Lucas According to the company's prospectus, private transactions in Spotify shares put its value at as much as $23bn.
Sky Q to get HDR update, double 4K offering and Spotify By Simon Lucas Sky Q steps up its functionality as its parent company is the subject of a fresh ownership bid...
Bristol Show 2018: the best new turntables By Simon Lucas Brand-new turntables from long-established brands, brand-new decks from first-timers... the turntable revolution shows no sign of flagging at the Bristol Show.
Bristol Show 2018: the best new speakers By Simon Lucas Brand new speakers from the biggest brands, brand new speakers from brand new brands - the Bristol Show 2018 has a bit of everything.
Waterproof AirPods and cheaper iPads in Apple's plans? By Simon Lucas New AirPods will have better Siri integration, later ones will be waterproof. iPads, meanwhile, might be a refresh of Apple's cheaper line.
31 Amazon Echo tips, tricks and features By Simon Lucas Amazon has a wide range of all-knowing Alexa-powered smart speakers. Ae you getting the most out of yours? For the best way to set up and use your Echo, read on...
Turntable sales dip in 2017 as 4K TV and smart audio triumph By Simon Lucas 4K TVs and smart audio products saw the biggest year-on-year rise in the 2017 consumer market, while turntable sales took a slight hit...
Panasonic 2018 TVs: 4K, OLED, LCD - everything you need to know By Simon Lucas Having confirmed details of two new OLED ranges before CES 2018 had even kicked off, Panasonic has now revealed details of the rest of its 2018 TV models.
Philips 2018 TVs: 4K, OLED, LCD - everything you need to know By Simon Lucas Philips didn't show a single television at CES 2018, but we are looking forward to the company's 2018 offerings...
10 of 2017's best albums to test your hi-fi system By Simon Lucas A brand new year of music is well underway, but until you find your favourite albums of 2018 here's our pick of last year's best...
Philips announces LED and OLED TV models for 2018 By Simon Lucas Philips plans to build on its late-2017 TV successes with a comprehensive new range.
NAD unveils new amps and headphones at CES 2018 By Simon Lucas Two thorough refreshes of existing products plus a brand-new design make up NAD's Vegas trio.
Sound United adds Classé Audio to its portfolio By Simon Lucas The parent company to brands including Denon and Marantz has acquired the Canadian hi-fi firm Classé from Bowers & Wilkins.
Happy New Year! The best of 2017 By Simon Lucas We've lots to look forward to this year - starting any moment now with CES2018 - so we're taking a moment to remember some of our highlights of 2017...
Monster creates “the biggest audio system in the world” - it sounds huge By Simon Lucas We travel to VfL Wolfsburg to experience the Bundesliga club’s new in-stadium sound system and speak to Noel Lee, the man behind it.
Apple apologises; $29 buys you a replacement battery By Simon Lucas "We've always wanted our customers to be able to use their iPhones as long as possible"
We test the Dolby Atmos mix of INXS’s 'Kick' By Simon Lucas How does an album mixed for Atmos sound on a home system? Different again, as we discover...
Best home cinema system with a soundbar By Simon Lucas You don't have to fill your home with equipment to enjoy a fully cinematic experience...
Best premium music streaming system under £4000 By Simon Lucas If you can commit the cash, this is a system to make all of your digital music shine.
