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Cyrus soundBuds 2 are budget wireless earbuds with a tempting price tag
Cyrus soundBuds 2 are budget wireless earbuds with a tempting price tag Due spring 2021
Apple generously extends Apple TV+ free trials until July 2021
Apple TV+ free trials extended until July 2021 – let the binge continue More free streaming of Apple's excellent exclusive content
Piega Ace Series
Piega serves up affordable Ace series speakers for hi-fi and home cinema Compact and minimalist floorstander, bookshelf and centre models

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Apple Spatial Audio

Netflix is testing Apple spatial audio support for AirPods Pro and Max

By Becky Scarrott

According to a report from iPhoneSoft (citing an anonymous Netflix developer), the streaming giant has been testing spatial audio support on iPhone and iPad since December.

Atlas Ailsa Achromatic

Atlas Achromatic cables promise high-end performance to match high-end price

By Becky Roberts

Achromatic, which means 'no colour', is arguably a fitting name for a component designed to carry audio signals without adding colouration.

A foldable iPhone is in prototype, according to one report

Apple is building foldable iPhone prototypes, according to one report

By What Hi-Fi?

Apple could soon follow Samsung, Huawei et al with a foldable phone, but don't expect to see the new model any time soon.

iFi iDSD Diablo

iDSD Diablo is iFi's new flagship portable DAC/headphone amp

By Becky Scarrott

iFi is kicking off 2021 with the "best battery-powered DAC/headphone amp the company has ever produced".

Spotify's Car Thing in-car streamer gets a step closer to launch

Spotify's wireless Car Thing streaming accessory gets a step closer to launch

By What Hi-Fi?

Spotify's voice-controlled Car Thing is being accredited in the US - it boasts a smartphone-esque design and Bluetooth connectivity.

What Hi-Fi? Virtual Show

Join us for the What Hi-Fi? Virtual Show on Saturday 24th April

By What Hi-Fi?

Hear all about the latest in hi-fi and home cinema from the team at What Hi-Fi? and the biggest names in the industry.

Samsung Galaxy S21

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads the 5G pack with S-Pen and 108MP quad camera

By Becky Roberts

The Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra phones are official, and go on sale on 29th January...

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro wireless earbuds offer ‘Intelligent' noise-cancelling

By Becky Roberts

We've seen all the rumours in recent months, and now the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are finally official...

CES 2021: LG teases Rollable phone that turns into a tablet, blows minds

CES 2021: Watch as LG Rollable phone turns into a tablet

By What Hi-Fi?

Is this 'expanding' handset the future of phones? Here's the first glimpse of LG's mesmerising Rollable smartphone in action...

Denon Home Sound Bar 550

Denon's Sound Bar 550 adds Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Alexa to its Home lineup

By Becky Scarrott

The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 can be used as a standalone soundbar or expanded with other wireless Denon Home speakers...

Asus ZenBeam Latte: the coffee cup-sized projector perks up CES 2021

Asus ZenBeam Latte: the coffee cup-sized portable projector with built-in Bluetooth speaker

By What Hi-Fi?

The portable projector also doubles as a Bluetooth speaker, with audio by Harman Kardon.

LG CineBeam HU810P 4K laser projector is smart and ready for sale

LG CineBeam HU810P 4K laser projector is smart and ready for sale

By Dan Sung

Announced back in 2020, LG's 4K laser projector finally hits US shelves for $2,999.

Sonos Radio Bjork

Sonos adds new artist stations and music shows to Sonos Radio

By Joe Cox

D’Angelo, FKA twigs, Björk and The Chemical Brothers are all coming to Sonos Radio HD, and there are new additions to the Sonos Sound System.

CES 2021: LG A1 OLED TV range set to be cheapest yet

CES 2021: LG's A1 OLED TV range set to be its cheapest yet

By What Hi-Fi?

LG has taken the wraps off a new entry-level OLED TV range, promising a new era of affordable premium TVs...

Lindy BNX-80 over-ear wireless headphones with active noise cancelling

Lindy aims to build on five-star success with BNX-80 noise-cancelling headphones

By Becky Scarrott

Lindy says it has taken the best qualities from the superb BNX-60 (and their follow-up, the BNX-100) and improved them.

February 2021 issue of What Hi-Fi? out now!

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: the best amplifiers you can buy for under a grand!

By Becky Scarrott

The February issue also includes noise-cancelling headphones, amazing all-in-one systems, plus our opinion on the price of the new Apple AirPods Max...

Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro

CES 2021: Anker Soundcore wireless earbuds go big on features but not price

By Becky Roberts

The latest true wireless earbuds from Soundcore by Anker, the Liberty Air 2 Pro, offer plenty of features for not much money.

best of CES 2021

The best of CES 2021: 9 product and technology highlights

By Becky Roberts

CES 2021 has been different, but one thing has kept with tradition: plenty of product announcements. Here's the best of them...

Sonos launches replacement battery kit for Sonos Move

Sonos launches replacement battery kit for its Move wireless speaker

By What Hi-Fi?

This Sonos accessory lets you replace the battery in your speaker, potentially saving you hundreds of pounds.

CES 2021: Panasonic and Klipsch team up to offer in-car Dolby Atmos Music

CES 2021: Panasonic and Klipsch team up to support in-car Dolby Atmos Music

By What Hi-Fi?

Dolby's immersive audio format could be coming to a car near you, thanks to the efforts of Panasonic and Klipsch.