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Samsung reveals pricing for 2021 Q-series and A-series soundbars

By Mary Stone

Samsung reveals pricing for its 2021 soundbars with models featuring Alexa integration, Dolby Atmos and acoustic room calibration.

Amazon Spring Sale: save 40% off Echo speakers and Fire TV devices

By What Hi-Fi?

Deals Serious discounts on a slew of Amazon devices in Amazon's Spring Sale. Here's a handy guide to the best discounts and offers...

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OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 HDR10+ phones go official

By Dan Sung

OnePlus launches its hotly anticipated flagship Android phones.

Microsoft is testing Dolby Vision for games on Xbox Series X and S

Dolby Vision gaming arrives on Xbox Series X and S, but there's a catch

By Mary Stone

Dolby Vision gaming has been rolled out to a select group of Xbox users but it comes with a couple of caveats.

Samsung tipped to launch first 'double-folding' phone in 2021

By What Hi-Fi?

Three screens, one bizarre smartphone – rumour has it that Samsung will release a double-folding phone this year...

Apple is reportedly 'developing new speakers with screens and cameras'

By Becky Scarrott

A Bloomberg report claims that Apple is working on screen-enhanced smart speakers to rival the Google Nest Hub Max and new rotating-screen Amazon Echo Show.

Tidal Connect comes to Cambridge Audio music streamers

By Mary Stone

Cambridge Audio has announced a firmware update that will bring Tidal Connect to its current line-up of streamers.

OLED Nintendo Switch Pro to use new Nvidia chip with 4K upscaling

OLED Nintendo Switch to use new Nvidia chip with enhanced 4K upscaling

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Nintendo's new console will use an Nvidia chip with special upscaling tech to render games in 4K resolution on TVs.

Polk Audio goes in on Dolby Atmos with nine-strong Reserve Series speaker range

By Mary Stone

Polk Audio has released a new nine-strong range of loudspeakers with bass enhancing 'X-Port technology'.

Sony's 360 Reality Audio coming soon to its wireless speakers via Amazon Music HD

By Becky Scarrott

From April, Sony's 360 Reality Audio content will be available via Amazon Music HD on its two premium home wireless speakers.

Apple HomePod Mini appears to have mysterious hidden sensor

By What Hi-Fi?

If the rumours surrounding the hidden sensor are true, Apple's five-star smart speaker could be in line for a slew of new smart home skills...

Audio Pro unveils limited edition Lemon Addon T3+ portable Bluetooth speaker

By Becky Scarrott

The Lemon T3+ boasts a digital class D amplifier, two 20mm textile dome tweeters, a 9cm woofer and up to 30 hours of wireless playback.

Rega introduces Kyte bookshelf speakers with "unique" phenolic resin cabinet

By Becky Roberts

British HiFi Week Priced at £499 a pair, the Rega Kyte are two-way bookshelf speakers featuring the company's MX-125 bass/mid driver and ZRR high-frequency unit...

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Sony unveils new VR controllers for the PS5

By What Hi-Fi?

Sony has revealed its PS5 VR controllers, complete with adaptive triggers as seen on the PS5 DualSense.

Walmart to expand its ‘Onn’ range with an Android TV streaming stick

By Mary Stone

Walmart has filed an FCC listing for a streaming stick operating on Android.

How to fix the AirPods Max battery drain issue

By What Hi-Fi?

A firmware update will stop the AirPods Max leaking battery life, and improve their time to low-power mode too.

Astell & Kern's AK USB-C Dual DAC cable promises to boost your portable listening

By Becky Roberts

The compact AK USB-C Dual DAC cable (£109, $149) is designed to be the audio-enhancing middleman between USB-C devices and headphones.

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 drop to lowest price – $100 off!

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 drop to lowest price – save $100!

By What Hi-Fi?

Deals The latest Bose wireless noise-cancelling headphones are down to just $279.

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New iPad Pros to launch next month, one with a Mini LED screen

The new Mini LED iPad Pro could launch next month

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According to one report, the new 12.9in iPad Pro will have a Mini LED screen, with better contrast ratios than OLED.

Sony launches the HT-S40R soundbar with wireless rear speakers

By What Hi-Fi?

This surround sound system includes a soundbar, wireless subwoofer, two wireless rear speakers and HDMI ARC support.