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Our experts have tested dozens of Dolby Atmos soundbars – we've handpicked 9 of the best to get that stadium feeling

We're happy to report, though, that Dolby Atmos is not just a buzzword, but one of the biggest home cinema developments of the last decade and an immersive experience that will surround you in a ...
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I spent a day fixing vintage hi-fi – here’s what I learned

It's 10am on a stiflingly hot Monday morning, and a Soundcraft mixer is giving Adrian Nettleship a headache. The sound is only coming out of one channel – the friend who it belongs to thought the XLR ...
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PSB’s BluOS-powered all-in-one wireless speaker systems aim to take on five-star KEF rivals

Canadian manufacturer, PSB Speakers, has launched two new all-in-one wireless speakers as part of its iQ series. The range includes the iQ1, priced at £899 / €999 / $999, and the iQ2, available for ...
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Sony announces an all-digital future for PlayStation games, dealing a critical blow to physical media

No more PlayStation discs from 2028 onwards Starting in 2028, Sony will end physical disc production for PlayStation games, meaning you will be able to access future titles only digitally. Sony ...
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Fleetwood Mac and ZZ Top come to the audiophile’s format of choice – but you’d better hurry

Joe has been writing about tech for 20 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine (now defunct), Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, ...
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LG’s 4K TV on wheels boasts a “flexible and enjoyable” viewing experience from any room

That comes in the form of the rather clunkily named StanbyME 2 Max (does anyone else have Ben E. King stuck in their head now?), which expands on the first iteration five years after it came out. The ...
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Looking for powered speakers on a budget? We recommend this neat, affordable and talented four-time Award winner

Sometimes, though, it’s the older products that are the best. Take the Elac Debut ConneX DCB41; these powered speakers, currently reduced from £529 to £279 at Peter Tyson, were first reviewed in 2022.
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Cheaper than Prime Day! This Award-winning Bluetooth speaker is perfect for summer parties and keeps dropping in price

One of the firm's star products, the JBL Charge 6, is now even cheaper than on Prime Day, dropping to a new low of £96 at Amazon. This isn't just any Bluetooth speaker, though – this is our Product of ...
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I edited What Hi-Fi? through the era of plasma TV, SACD and the iPod – and an infamous cover catastrophe

I had joined What Hi-Fi? in 2001 from the computing and technology press, already fluent in digital and the impact the internet was having. I’d even met Steve Jobs. But in the rarefied world of hi-fi, ...
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Tidal is the latest streaming service to clamp down on AI music – but there's a flaw

Joining Deezer and Qobuz Joe has been writing about tech for 20 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine (now defunct), Men's ...
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Sony has waged war on physical media, and I think it’s terrible news for consumers and 4K Blu-ray alike

Sony announced yesterday that all PlayStation games released from January 2028 onwards will be available only as digital downloads; physical disc production will end. This, unsurprisingly, has rubbed ...