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Wilson Benesch Precision P2.0

Our Verdict The Wilson Benesch Precision P2.0 are exceptional speakers that set the standards at this price For Exceptional detail resolution Impressive engineering Excellent build Against Need a larger room to shine Wilson Benesch has never followed the herd. Its first products – a turntable and tonearm – were made using carbon fibre, something considered… Read more

Steam is getting expanded Xbox controller support

A recent beta update for Steam has added new features for gamers using Xbox controllers. One of the more interesting additions is for Xbox Elite controller users, who can now use Valve’s software to bind the accessory’s rear paddles in controller configurations. The feature gives players more flexibility with how to use the extra inputs… Read more

Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Ultra 5G

Now that everything is known about the Galaxy S21 line-up, we are looking ahead to the Samsung Note 21 Ultra – expected in the second half of 2021. Samsung introduces a high-end smartphone series twice a year. The Galaxy S21 series will be officially unveiled on January 14, 2021, and the new Note models are… Read more

Best wireless speakers 2021: wonderful wi-fi speakers for all budgets

Home Best-buys Best wireless speakers Buying Guide: Welcome to What Hi-Fi?’s round-up of the best wireless speakers you can buy in 2021. The category of wireless speakers evolves and multiplies at a rate similar to new titles on Netflix. When it comes to driver-housing sonic boxes (cylinders, oblongs, spheres, wedges, jewels and teardrops) if you… Read more

Samsung HDR10+ Adaptive adjusts HDR pictures based on room lighting – yes, like Dolby Vision IQ

Home News (Image credit: Samsung / The Pathless, Annapurna Interactive) Samsung has announced a new technology to optimise HDR10+ picture performance based on the lighting conditions of a room. HDR10+ Adaptive is similar to Dolby Vision IQ – which adjusts Dolby Vision HDR material and is supported by LG and Panasonic OLED TVs – but… Read more

AOC AGON AG273QZ 27in 240Hz Gaming Monitor Review

If you’re serious about your FPS gaming, a monitor with the highest refresh rate possible will be preferable to maximise your in-game reflexes. Not long ago, this would have meant 144Hz. But now that over 200Hz is becoming a regular option, you need a bit more to give you the edge. Enter the AOC AGON… Read more

TechStage | TV-OS: strengths & weaknesses of Android TV & Co

Testing Tests overview Smartphone Huawei P Smart 2021: Budget model with room for improvement Asus Zenfone 7 Pro: Turbo smartphone with flip camera Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro in the test: Hard but slow Oneplus Nord N 03 5G in the test: galloped in price Oppo Find X2 Pro in the test: performance bargain Asus ROG… Read more

TechStage | Heart rate, sleep, training: eight fitness trackers in comparison

Testing Tests overview Smartphone Huawei P Smart 2021: Budget model with room for improvement Asus Zenfone 7 Pro: Turbo smartphone with flip camera Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro in the test: Hard but slow Oneplus Nord N 10 5G in the test: galloped in price Oppo Find X2 Pro in the test: performance bargain Asus ROG… Read more

Amazon takes over podcast network Wondery

Amazon is reacting to the growing interest in podcasts and is taking over one of the largest independent networks for such content with the US company Wondery. The Internet group, which has only been offering podcasts via its streaming service Amazon Music since September 2020, is now much closer to its most important competitor, Spotify…. Read more

The best coffee machines 2021: Our pick of the best bean-to-cup, ground and capsule machines

(Pocket-lint) – How you like your coffee can be a deeply personal thing – you might like it strong, milky, or any other number of ways. A great way to take control of your cups of Joe is to buy yourself a coffee machine so that you can enjoy barista-quality drinks from the comfort of… Read more

Best fitness trackers 2021: Top activity bands to buy today

(Pocket-lint) – The fitness tracker market is as crowded as it’s ever been, and only getting busier with time. The benefit of that competition is that more and more devices are releasing that do a great job of tracking your wellbeing and fitness without costing a bomb. Filtering through to the best devices can be… Read more

Crucial Ballistix Max DDR4-5100 C19 2x8GB Review: Blazing Speed Demon

Our Verdict The Ballistix Max DDR4-5100 could easily be anybody’s dream memory kit. However, the hardware requirements and the kit’s eye-watering price tag make it an extremely niche product. For Fastest memory kit on the market Fantastic XMP performance Fun to overclock Against Costs a small fortune Plug-n-Play is out of the question Steep hardware… Read more

Best Motherboards 2021 for Gaming, by Socket and Chipset

Home Best-picks (Image credit: Shutterstock) Page 1 of 2: Best Intel Motherboards 2020: Z490, Z390, H370, and X299 Note: For AMD’s AM4 X570, B550, B450 and Threadripper motherboards, see page two or our Best AMD X570 Motherboards page. This first page focuses on Intel, after laying out some basics. Choosing the best gaming motherboard or… Read more

ASUS ROG Maximus XII Extreme Review

Introduction Last year, AMD released the Ryzen 3000 series desktop processors in one of the most monumental hardware launches of the modern era. This final step completed the Red brand’s ascent back into the forefront of the desktop processor market that began with the launch of the first generation of Ryzen CPUs. Now, Intel is… Read more

Samsung officially confirms Galaxy S21 event for January 14th

Samsung will officially be announcing its latest lineup of Galaxy flagship phones — rumored to be the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra — on January 14th, the company confirmed through invitations to a new Galaxy Unpacked event. The tagline: “Welcome to the Everyday Epic.” The event will kick off at 7AM PT /… Read more