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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

Apple HomePod 2 with iPhone held nearby

Apple reveals new HomePod 2 wireless speaker built for Dolby Atmos

By Matt Bolton published

Developing: surprise speaker now packs Spatial Audio support

The HomePod in front of trippy background art made up of swirling shapes and colors

Apple might have a new HomePod for us soon, but is anyone excited for it?

By Hamish Hector published

Apple is reportedly planning to launch the HomePod 2 soon, but will anyone actually want to buy it?

The Groov-e soundbar 160 pictured affixed to a wall underneath a large TV in a tastefully decorated living room with blue walls

Groov-e's super-cheap soundbars want to give your budget TV an easy upgrade

By Becca Caddy published

With four options to choose from, Groov-e’s first range of soundbars look like a solid choice to boost the audio on your cheap TV.

Apple Music on the screen of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE

Apple Music and Apple TV are now on Windows 11, but with some catches

By Becca Caddy published

Preview versions of Apple’s Music and TV apps have landed, but you might want to wait a little longer before you download them.

Galaxy Z Flip 4 open and closed on grey background

Samsung adds Spatial Audio recording to Galaxy phones (with the right earbuds)

By Matt Bolton published

The 360 Audio Recording update is available today if you have the Galazy Z Flip 4 or Fold 4 and Galaxy Buds Pro 2.

A person using the Sony NW-A306 audio player

Sony's affordable new Walkman could make your digital music sound better than ever

By Hamish Hector published

Sony's new Android-powered Walkman, the NW-A306, has several features that help it enhance your compressed music files.

The Victrola Stream Onyx turntable pictured on.a white shelf next to a Sonos speaker on one side and pile of books on the other.

Victrola's cheaper Sonos turntable looks like a modern vinyl winner

By Kevin Lynch published

CES 2023 The Stream Onyx turntable boasts Sonos connectivity features for linking up to a multi-room system, for a lower price than the original Stream Carbon.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 headphones next to the JBL Spinner BT turntable

Best audio tech at CES 2023: next-gen soundbars, headphones and earbuds

By Hamish Hector last updated

CES 2023 All of the latest audio news from CES 2023, including new soundbars, speakers, earbuds and headphones.

FiiO M11S lifestyle image

FiiO takes aim at Astell & Kern with new brutalist-build hi-res audio player

By Kevin Lynch published

This high-end portable music player boasts dual DACs while undercutting pricey rivals.

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