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HomePod 2 hero

I listened to music on the HomePod 2 and was totally blown away

By Lance Ulanoff last updated

Based on our first listen, Apple just raised the bar for smart speaker audio with the HomePod 2

Apple HomePod 2 in white and black on a colored background

Apple HomePod 2: everything you need to know

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated Apple's 2nd-gen HomePod is a mix of new and old, so here's all the information you need if you want to know more.

NAD CS1 music streamer on a hi-fi console with integrated amp and speakers

NAD’s new wireless streamer is a cheap high-res audio upgrade

By Al Griffin published

The new NAD CS1 is one of the least expensive options available for adding high-res streaming to an existing music system.

The six colors of Yamaha TW-E3C earbuds floating in the air

Yamaha's new wireless earbuds bring aptX Adaptive Hi-Res sound for cheap

By Hamish Hector published

Yamaha's new TW-E3C wireless earbuds will use the brand's expertise and aptX Adaptive Hi-Res sound to deliver a great performance.

B&W PI7 S2 in a woman's ear

Bowers & Wilkins upgrades the best-sounding wireless earbuds I've ever tried

By Matt Bolton published

The new Bowers & Wilkins PI7 S2 and PI5 S2 true wireless earbuds are likely to be the audiophile's choice.

Hands holding phone with Spotify mobile app

Spotify price hike looks more likely than ever after CEO comments around layoffs

By Al Griffin published

Spotify is the latest tech firm to announce mass job cuts, and the company’s pain could result in higher streaming costs

Technical University of Denmark smallest vinyl record

Someone made a music record so tiny, it fits inside the groove of a normal vinyl record

By Kevin Lynch published

Miniature disc measures just 15 x 15 micrometres, but can’t be played on a regular turntable

The Apple HomePod Mini on an orange background

Why Apple is right to forget about a HomePod mini 2 – for now

By Axel Metz published

New reports suggest Apple isn't working on a successor to its HomePod mini.

The Apple HomePod Mini on an orange background

Apple HomePod mini update will soon unlock its secret smart home powers

By Mark Wilson published

A HomePod mini software update will soon unlock its temperature and humidity sensors for some fun smart home automations.

Denon AVR-X4800H receiver on white background

Denon’s 8K-ready receiver is the perfect match for your PS5

By Al Griffin published

AV receivers in recent years have shipped minus up-to-date video features, but Denon’s new model arrives fully loaded

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