Articles by Max Slater-Robins

Max Slater-Robins has been writing about technology for nearly a decade at various outlets, covering the rise of the technology giants, trends in enterprise and SaaS companies, and much more besides. Originally from Suffolk, he currently lives in London and likes a good night out and walks in the countryside.

Articles by: Max Slater-Robins

What is Hugging Face? Everything we know about the ML platform

By Max Slater-Robins published 11 February 25

As AI models explode in popularity, Hugging Face is a platform to find new ones and experiment.

What is ElevenLabs? Everything we know about the best AI speech startup

By Max Slater-Robins published 11 February 25

ElevenLabs is one of the best startups at creating synthetic AI speech.

Samsung S95C OLED TV with yellow flowers on screen

What is QD-OLED? The hybrid OLED TV tech explained

By Max Slater-Robins published 9 February 25

QD-OLED is a display tech powering some of today's top TVs. We take a look at how it differs from conventional OLED TV tech.

HDR10+ vs Dolby Vision: Which HDR format is best?

By Max Slater-Robins published 25 January 25

If you're buying a new TV in 2025, it's important to know the difference between HDR10+ and Dolby Vision HDR.

LG G5 OLED TV: everything we know about LG's next-gen TV

By James Davidson published 13 January 25

Here's everything we know about one of LG's 2025 flagship OLED TVs, the LG G5.

LG G4 OLED TV mounted on wall showing abstract image

LG G5 OLED TV: what we want to see

By Max Slater-Robins published 1 January 25

The LG G4 is one of the best TVs on the market right now – and we expect the LG G5 to be even better.

Samsung QN90D on table showing image of landscape

Samsung QN90F series: what we want to see in Samsung's next-gen mini-LED TV

By Max Slater-Robins published 31 December 24

Samsung's QN90D series models are some of the best mini-LED TVs on the market – here's how they might get better in 2025.

LG C4 OLED TV showing image of woman with blue eyes

LG C5 OLED TV: what we want to see

By Max Slater-Robins published 25 December 24

The LG C4 OLED TV is one of the best TVs you can buy – here's what we want to see from the upgraded LG C5.

How to pick a music streaming service: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, YouTube, Tidal or Qobuz?

By Max Slater-Robins published 24 December 24

How to pick the best music streaming service for you, audiophile or not. From Spotify to Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited and Tidal, there's plenty out there

Samsung S95F OLED TV: what we want to see

By Max Slater-Robins published 21 December 24

The Samsung S95D was our top TV in 2024 – we take a look at some potential upgrades for 2025.

Sony Bravia 9 TV mounted on a wall, with Theatre Bar 9 soundbar underneath

IMAX Enhanced: the tech supercharging 4K TVs, speakers and soundbars explained

By Max Slater-Robins published 6 December 24

IMAX theaters offer a premium moviegoing experience, but how does that translate to home viewing?

Close up of lady wearing a pair of Apple AirPods

How to choose and buy earbuds: avoid buying the wrong earbuds for you this Black Friday with our handy guide

By Max Slater-Robins published 23 November 24

Looking to buy a set of earbuds this Black Friday? Here's a check-list to help you find the best pair for you.

QLED vs OLED: which is best for your TV?

By Max Slater-Robins published 22 November 24

Anyone shopping for a TV has likely come across the terms QLED and OLED – we take a look at how these two TV types differ so you'll know which one is best for you.

The Victrola Hi-Res Onyx and Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT side by side, on orange background

Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT vs Victrola Hi-Res Onyx: which is the best Bluetooth turntable?

By Max Slater-Robins published 8 November 24

Looking to buy someone a turntable this Black Friday? either of these is a great shout: here's which to pick.