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New Monster Blaster 3.0 Boombox pays homage to hip hop

Monster's Blaster 3.0 Boombox Bluetooth speaker pays homage to hip hop

By Tom Bailey published 13 January 22

Monster has launched a ghetto blaster for the 21st century, complete with a 12-hour battery life and water-resistant design.

Expect a Walmart PS5 restock today – but only for 'Plus' members

By Tom Bailey published 13 January 22

Still on the hunt for PS5 stock? Sign up to Walmart Plus to get priority access to today's restock.

Sharp's 2022 4K TVs will support DTS:X immersive audio

By Joe Svetlik published 13 January 22

Sharp's new TVs for 2022 will support DTS:X, an object-based surround sound tech to rival Dolby Atmos.

New meets old: Bang & Olufsen kit can now be connected with the latest Beolink update

By Becky Scarrott published 13 January 22

B&O's latest software update promises to connect past products with present and future models.

Shure unveils revamped SRH840 and SRH440 over-ear headphones

By Mary Stone published 12 January 22

Shure has announced updated SRH840A and SRH440A over-ear headphones with improved comfort, durability and design.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: Awesome hi-fi systems with Award-winning kit

By Chris Burke published 12 January 22

Mind-blowing hi-fi set-ups created from Award-winning products in the February issue of What Hi-Fi?

Samsung Galaxy S22 launch 'confirmed' for 8th February

By Joe Svetlik published 11 January 22

Samsung has confirmed its Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for 8th February, when the S22 will launch.

JVC's new 'entry-level' projector features HDMI 2.1 and HDR10+ support

By Tom Bailey published 11 January 22

JVC is hoping its latest D-ILA projector will wow gamers and bring high-end features such as 4K@120Hz to a broader audience.

OLED iPad could launch in 2024, sources say

An iPad with an OLED screen could finally launch in 2024

By Joe Svetlik published 11 January 22

An iPad with an OLED screen is still a possibility, but not for a couple of years yet, according to sources.

Apple discontinues Beats Pill+ Bluetooth speaker – new Apple speaker incoming?

By Joe Svetlik published 11 January 22

Apple has put the kibosh on the Pill+, the last remaining speaker from its Beats subsidiary.

Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds boast spatial audio support and Apple's H1 chip

By Becky Scarrott published 11 January 22

Having launched in the US late last year, Beats' latest buds are finally making their UK and Australian debut.

A new iPhone SE will land in spring 2022, noted analyst says

A new iPhone SE will land in spring 2022, noted analyst claims

By Joe Svetlik published 10 January 22

Apple will reportedly use its annual spring event to launch the third-generation iPhone SE.

Sonos and IKEA's Symfonisk bookshelf speaker gets an update

By Becky Scarrott published 10 January 22

The new second-gen. model has more memory, a faster processor, lower power consumption in standby and a lightly reworked button placement.

Sonos legal win causes volume issue with Google smart speakers

Sonos legal win means Google smart speakers will operate differently

By Joe Svetlik published 10 January 22

A court’s ruling that Google infringed Sonos’ patents means the way you operate your Google smart speakers will have to change…

Spotify finally responds to queries over HiFi launch delay

By Mary Stone published 10 January 22

Spotify has replied to appeals on its forum about its failure to launch its previously announced HiFi tier but says it doesn't have any 'timing details to share yet'.

AirPods-style auto-switching is coming to Android this year

By Becky Scarrott published 10 January 22

Google announced 13 new software features at CES 2022, including Fast Pair auto-switching and support for full head tracking spatial audio on Android.

Viewsonic unveils two new smart LED projectors

By Tom Bailey published 10 January 22

The Californian company has announced two new home cinema projectors featuring LED technology and Harman Kardon speakers

The best of CES 2022: QD-OLED TVs, 'invisible headphones', and projectors for lightbulb sockets

By Becky Roberts published 7 January 22

It would probably be fair to say that CES returned in 2022 with more of a sparkler sizzle than a firework bang, but plenty of new products thankfully came out of it…