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Spotify Covid-19 Music Relief project aims to compensate those affected by coronavirus

Spotify Covid-19 Music Relief to offer financial help for musicians

By What Hi-Fi?

Spotify wants to help those in the music community most in need of financial help because of the global coronavirus outbreak.

Google Pixel Buds 2 look set for spring release date

Google Pixel Buds 2 look set to go on sale this spring

By What Hi-Fi?

Google's new Pixel Buds 2 true wireless earbuds have been submitted for approval from the US regulator.

'Stay in and Sling': Sling TV Blue service is now free for 14 days

By Becky Scarrott

Sling TV's Blue service offers more than 45 live channels, free cloud DVR, over 50,000 on-demand titles and simultaneous viewing on three screens.

Five-star Bowers and Wilkins headphones with 30% off in clearance sale

Five-star Bowers & Wilkins headphones now 30% off in clearance sale

By Dan Sung

Prices slashed on on-ears and in-ears Bowers & Wilkins wireless headphones.

59 Denon and Marantz products are now Roon Tested

Almost 60 Denon and Marantz products now work with Roon

By What Hi-Fi?

Roon adds a host of info like bios, photos, reviews and lyrics about what you're listening to.

Huawei P40 Series hopes to outclass Android rivals despite no Google apps

By Becky Roberts

Impressive specs and cameras, but no Android apps for Huawei's new P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus phones.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 tablet arrives with LTE connectivity and $279 price tag

By Becky Scarrott

Add Galaxy Tab A to your existing data plan and you're ready to go – 4G LTE connectivity means browsing the web without wi-fi.

Qualcomm's new Bluetooth chips could bring ANC to cheaper true wireless buds

By Becky Roberts

The QCC514x and QCC304x chips promise a power efficient, glitch-free, noise-cancelling experience for truly wireless earbuds.

Marshall rocks smart speaker market with new Uxbridge Voice

By Becky Roberts

Marshall's latest is a compact, Alexa-powered speaker with Bluetooth, Spotify Connect and AirPlay 2.

five months of ANY Tidal plan for just $4

Get four months of ANY Tidal plan for just $4 with this streaming deal of the year

By Andy Madden

A What Hi-Fi? Awards 2019 winner, ideal for streaming-savvy audiophiles – and right now it's practically free.

Samsung 4K TV deal: this 55-in smart set is now almost half-price at Walmart

By Becky Scarrott

Samsung's entry-level 4K launched in 2018 – making it one to consider now that its price has dropped even further.

Sky launches 'Learning From Home' collection on Sky Kids

By Becky Scarrott

Educational collections aimed at helping families at home to support their little ones during school closures.

Apple TV leak: 64/128GB storage, new tvOS 'Kids Mode', Screen Time and more

By Becky Scarrott

Extra space for Apple Arcade titles, plus a rumoured A12 chip inclusion for slick gaming experience.

BBC launches BBC Sounds TV app, includes protection from screen burn

By What Hi-Fi?

Available on Virgin and YouView devices, with some Samsung smart TVs to get it later this week before the app rolls out fully.

Amazon Prime Video Cinema lets you rent new theater releases

By Becky Scarrott

If you have an Amazon Prime Video account, Amazon is releasing brand new only-in-cinema movies to rent or buy at home.

How HEOS Built-In technology takes multi-room audio beyond standalone speakers

By What Hi-Fi?

HEOS Built-In can help fill your house with music, whether it’s from an online streaming service or your trusty old record deck. Here’s how.

YouTube lowers streaming quality in Europe to reduce internet traffic

YouTube lowers video quality to stop internet from breaking

By What Hi-Fi?

YouTube will set streaming quality to standard definition to reduce strain on the internet amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Netflix to lower streaming quality in Europe to reduce internet traffic

By Joe Cox

After the EU commissioner asked for Netflix's help during the coronavirus pandemic, the streaming giant has responded.

Coronavirus concerts: Neil Young will livestream "Fireside Sessions" from home

By Becky Scarrott

Young announced his live series on his Neil Young Archives website.

Amazon temporarily stops restocking CDs and vinyl

By Becky Roberts

The retail giant is prioritising essential goods in the US and UK until at least early April amid the COVID-19 pandemic.