What HIFI?

Cambridge Audio EXA100

What Hi-Fi? Verdict An impressive, powerful amplifier with generous connectivity and large-scale, refined sound, but it stops just short of troubling the class leaders Pros + Clean, spacious, powerful sound + Wide soundstage and refined detail + Ample connectivity + Excellent build quality Cons – Could do with more dynamic subtlety – Rivals offer greater… Read more

Huawei’s flagship 30-hour wireless earbuds vow to “set new audio standards”

Huawei’s flagship wireless earbuds, the FreeBuds Pro 4, offer strong battery life and a focus on comfort and performance.

What is Transparency mode? Which headphones have it?

Did you know some headphones can let in outside sound when instructed, so you don’t have to take them off to hear what’s around you?

Need a Christmas movie break? 3 action-packed thrillers are new on Netflix this week

3 new Netflix movies that land this week – and can’t be missed

BenQ GV50

Sound+Image Verdict A generally impressive result for a compact and versatile projector, though its Google TV interface favours 60Hz nations over those with local streaming content at 25/50 frames per second. Pros + Compact & battery-powered… + …yet impressive 2K bigscreen video + Google TV with Netflix + Built-in sound and Bluetooth out Cons –… Read more

Samsung’s Freestyle projector’s price has plummetted

Samsung’s Freestyle projector drops to £399 thanks to a £300 discount

Rumours suggest that a new Apple TV 4K might finally arrive next year

It is rumoured to debut with Apple’s home products in 2025

A year on from launch, Sony Pictures Core on PS5 is still a serious wasted opportunity

Revolutionary on Bravia TVs, Sony Pictures Core is just another streaming service on PS5.

You can still get our one of our editor’s favourite 5-star OLED TVs heavily discounted

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Ask The Industry: hi-fi engineers weigh in on the value of ‘running-in’

We asked a number of engineers in the industry for their thoughts on running-in…

This powerful, party-ready Bluetooth speaker boasts 30-hour battery life and karaoke capabilities

The Tribit StormBox Blast 2 has arrived boasting 200W of power, an IP67 rating and 30 hours of battery life.

The M6xTT turntable is more gorgeous acrylic from Musical Fidelity – just in a smaller and cheaper package

The company’s second premium turntable in over a year

Bluesound Node Nano

What Hi-Fi? Verdict The Node Nano should appeal to anyone searching for smooth, robust sound and ample streaming features in a very small package. If you prioritise musical dynamism, however, it may not quite be to your taste. Pros + Smooth, solid sound presentation + Strong streaming features + Neat, appealing design Cons – Below-par… Read more

The stunning Sony Bravia 8 Award-winning 55-inch OLED TV plummets to its lowest-ever price

The 55-inch Sony Bravia OLED TV started life at £2200, but thanks to some serious price drops, it’s hit a new low of £1349.

Yamaha R-N800A

What Hi-Fi? Verdict Yamaha’s R-N800A is a neat and capable streaming system with an enjoyable sound. It is up against some tough competition, though Pros + Balanced and enjoyable sound + Good sense of scale and openness to the presentation + Neat package Cons – Sound could do with a little more verve – Can… Read more