Articles by Steve May

Home entertainment AV specialist

Steve has been writing about AV and home cinema since the dawn of time, or more accurately, since the glory days of VHS and Betamax. He has strong opinions on the latest TV technology, Hi-Fi and Blu-ray/media players, and likes nothing better than to crank up his ludicrously powerful home theatre system to binge-watch TV shows.

Articles by: Steve May

Samsung UE40H6400 review

By Steve May published 2 May 14

Samsung aims squarely for the Smart TV mainstream with its well equipped Six Series Full HD flatscreen.

Hollywood lobbies for a High Dynamic Range 4K future

It's time for 4K to look beyond pushing pixels

By Steve May published 23 April 14

May on 4K With filmmakers increasingly using High Dynamic Range 4K, TV manufacturers are getting ready to follow the trend.

Bombshell at Panasonic: 'resolution doesn't matter, it's all about the colour'

By Steve May published 27 March 14

May on 4K Spectacular 4K TV screens are incoming, but not everyone's on message about OLED.

Will Sony's 4K War Horse experiment change live events forever?

By Steve May published 12 March 14

May on 4K Sony brings live theatre to cinemas in 4K for the first time, says World Cup is next.

Sony KDL-50W829 review

By Steve May published 10 March 14

Great Value

Sony unleashes a 50-inch mid-range TV with the performance of a flagship costing twice as much. Bargain, we cry!

Your 4K smartphone wants to kill off your camera and your Blu-ray player

By Steve May published 27 February 14

May on 4K Ultra HD-capable smartphones and tablets, plus MHL 3.0, will rewrite the 4K rulebook.

Can 4K save the struggling TV industry?

By Steve May published 13 February 14

May on 4K Analysts seem increasingly optimistic about an Ultra HD goldrush but Sony's plans tell a different story.

How 25 years of Sky TV transformed UK television forever

By Steve May published 5 February 14

In Depth On Sky TV's 25th anniversary, we take a look back at how the telly juggernaut revolutionised our viewing habits.

Want 4K content? Don't bother looking to the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One

By Steve May published 30 January 14

May on 4K Next gen consoles just don't have the chops for Ultra HD and there's nothing you can do about it.

Now TV vs Sky TV: which is best for you?

By Steve May published 23 January 14

Versus Long term commitment or one night stand? Sky offers both, but there are strings attached for telly lovers…

Why 2014 will be an amazing year of curves and 4K content

By Steve May published 15 January 14

May on 4K With Netflix 4K streaming on the way, 2014 is fast shaping up to be the year of 4K content - it's time to get excited!

Humax HB-1000S review

By Steve May published 8 January 14

Mini review Humax brings Freesat HD and Freetime catch-up services together, but without PVR functions

Pioneer's return to TV: what it means and why you should care

By Steve May published 13 November 13

Opinion The Kuro plasmas are not returning but new LED models will make an appearance very soon.

Netflix, Lovefilm, Blinkbox: where can I watch my favourite TV shows?

Best TV shows: where to watch and download your favourite programmes

By Steve May published 13 November 13

Updated Whether it's Netflix, Lovefilm, Blinkbox, Now TV, Google Play or iTunes - we have you covered.

Panasonic's plasma TV exit is the end of a brilliant era

By Steve May published 31 October 13

Opinion Plasma tech has run its course - the future is 4K and OLED and it all starts here.

11 reasons why your next TV has to be an Ultra HD 4K TV

By Steve May published 29 October 13

In depth If you're buying a new living room screen in the next year, you need to go 4K in order to avoid being left behind.

Panasonic TX-L65WT600 review

By Steve May published 8 October 13

Editor's Choice

Exclusive This is the shape of 4K Ultra HD TVs to come - packing HDMI 2.0 and amazing pictures, it's a dream come true.

Sky+ HD 2TB review

By Steve May published 3 October 13

Recommended

Updated The Sky+ HD 2TB PVR can store 350 hours of HD TV and now has built in Wi-Fi to boot. Is it still the best PVR out there?

How Gracenote is taking control of your TV

By Steve May published 30 September 13

In depth From programme apps to personalised TV advertising, the scary interactive future of TV has arrived

Why curved OLED TVs are a bad idea

By Steve May published 27 August 13

Opinion What do bananas, boomerangs and the latest curved OLED TVs have in common? That's right, they're all stupid!

British hi-fi companies seek sanctuary at audio's new high end

By Steve May published 19 July 13

Brit Week There's plenty of life in UK hi-fi. Just don't expect to find it piled high or sold cheap.

Sony KD-65X9005A review

By Steve May published 18 June 13

Editor's Choice

This Sony 65-inch flatscreen is the first 4K Ultra HD TV that genuinely has an eye on your living space.

LG 84LM960V review

By Steve May published 19 December 12

Recommended

Offering four times the clarity of Full HD, LG's 84-inch Ultra HD megascreen points the way to tomorrow's TV.

Humax Freesat+ HDR-1000S review

By Steve May published 5 November 12

The UK's subscription-free satellite service gets an overdue makeover with Freesat Freetime. Is it better than YouView?

Tech's ultimate challenge: surviving the coldest journey on earth

By Steve May published 4 October 12

In Depth In 2013, Sir Ranulph Fiennes will undertake the first ever winter traverse of the Antarctic - and he's taking a caboose load of tech along for the ride.

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