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Forget AirPods 3 leaks, Beats Studio Buds have now shown up in iOS beta code

By Becky Roberts

Referenced as 'Beats Studio Buds' in the tvOS 14.6 and iOS 14.6 codes, they will reportedly feature noise cancellation and “Hey, Siri” voice control.

Apple Music Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos

Apple Music Dolby Atmos will work with all headphones

By Tom Parsons

You don't need AirPods to listen to Dolby Atmos Apple Music – but you do need to enable a specific option.

Amazon Music HD hi-res audio tier is now free for all Amazon Music users

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Deals There's a new battleground in the music streaming wars: hi-res audio.

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Grado updates Award-winning, entry-level headphone range with Prestige X Series

By Becky Roberts

Grado further refines its Prestige open-back headphones by launching successors to the reputable E series.

Apple Music adds lossless support and Spatial audio with Dolby Atmos at no extra cost

Apple Music adds support for hi-res audio and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos – and at no extra cost

By What Hi-Fi?

CD-quality and 24-bit hi-res audio is coming to Apple Music! The higher quality will be available in June at no extra cost, alongside Dolby Atmos-powered Spatial Audio.

Austrian Audio looks to build on five-star success with open-back Hi-X65 headphones

By Becky Roberts

Austrian Audio's Hi-X65 over-ears are open-back versions of the closed-back Hi-X55, which we called "a top pair of analytical, professional headphones".

Amazon has launched a free video streaming service

Amazon MiniTV is a free video streaming service

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MiniTV is built into the main Amazon shopping app, rather than coming as a standalone service.

Microsoft rolls out Dolby Vision HDR test program to Xbox Series X/S

By Tom Bailey

Microsoft is stepping up preparations to bring Dolby Vision HDR gaming to the Xbox Series X and S.

Currys PC World, Dixons and Carphone Warehouse to rebrand as Currys

By Joe Svetlik

A rebrand is afoot. All Currys PC World, Carphone Warehouse and Dixons Carphone stores will soon be rebranded as Currys.

Sony WF-1000XM4: latest leak reveals design, colours and wireless charging

By Tom Bailey

Leaks of Sony's next pair of true wireless earbuds have been aplenty, but this gives us the most detailed look at them yet...

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro leaked renders reveal radical new design

New Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro renders reveal radical new design

By What Hi-Fi?

If the latest leaked renders are on the money, Google's flagship Pixel 6 smartphone has had a serious makeover.

Bose unveils SoundControl, its first-ever hearing aids

By What Hi-Fi?

Bose’s first foray into hearing aids is a potential game-changer – and you'll be able to buy them over the counter.

Amazon updates Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 5 smart speakers

By What Hi-Fi?

The Echo Show 8 gets a new octa-core processor, while both speakers boast improved cameras.

The Roku Channel will debut 30 all-new 'Roku Originals' on 20th May

By Becky Scarrott

The initial Roku Originals rollout will simply be added to Roku's current lineup of more than 25,000 free movies and TV shows currently on its channel, on 20th May – aka Streaming Day.

Zuma Lumisonic: an ultra-compact speaker light from the engineer of B&W's Nautilus

By Becky Scarrott

In the words of Zuma, Lumisonic is a "world first high-performance product that combines audio and light to give users an incredible immersive experience".

Sonos rolls out Dolby Atmos update to Arc soundbar

By Becky Roberts

The update lets Arc owners adjust the volume of its height channels when streaming Dolby Atmos content.

B&W and Abbey Road extend partnership to focus on in-car entertainment

B&W and Abbey Road Studios extend partnership to focus on in-car audio

By Mary Stone

The duo wants to improve sound quality and "expand the acoustic environment of automotive audio systems".

Microsoft offering Xbox Insiders chance to skip the line and reserve a Series X or S

Microsoft offering Xbox Insiders a chance to skip the line and reserve a Series X or S

By What Hi-Fi?

Microsoft's 'Console Purchase Pilot' offers US Xbox Insiders a way to increase their chances of getting an Xbox Series X or S.

LG releases England-branded true wireless headphones ahead of the Euros

By Becky Scarrott

Wear these LG in-ears and everyone will know you're singing for England (Ingerland!)

Walmart launching budget 4K Android TV video streamer for just $30

Walmart could undercut Roku and Amazon with $30 4K Android TV streamer

By What Hi-Fi?

According to reports, Walmart is poised to brutally undercut the competition with a budget 4K video streamer.