Amazon Echo vs Apple HomePod vs Google Home: the battle of the smart speakers By Jon Porter, Nick Pino, Henry St Leger last updated 15 July 2021 Versus Amazon's Echo might be the original, but Apple's HomePod might soon knock it off the top spot.
Oppo bows out of the hi-fi and Blu-ray player business By Stephen Lambrechts last updated 03 April 2018 Oppo has announced that it will gradually stop manufacturing new hi-fi, Blu-ray and 4K UHD products.
This speaker may have just confirmed the blue iPhone 7 By John McCann last updated 01 September 2016 Exclusive It may seem like an odd connection to make, but Apple could well be turning blue.
They might look like patio heaters - but B&O's new speakers pack a serious punch By Jon Porter last updated 31 August 2016 IFA 2016 Bang and Olufsen's new pair of wireless speakers are a premium powerhouse of sound.
LG confirms the 'big feature' for the forthcoming V20 smartphone By Gareth Beavis last updated 11 August 2016 While many of us won't understand it, LG has explained why the new V20 will deliver stupefying sonics
Why Apple buying Tidal makes sense By Lewis Leong, Michelle Fitzsimmons last updated 30 June 2016 Updated Apple is reportedly in talks to buy Tidal - here's why a deal makes sense for both companies.
Harman's pursuit of audio perfection mixes science, data, and human preference By Darren Murph last updated 20 June 2016 In Depth We go behind the scenes and interview the experts
No R2D2 required: Star Wars: The Force Awakens vinyl record displays holograms By Lewis Leong last updated 26 May 2016 The Star Wars Force Awakens vinyl has a clever trick up its sleeve.
Ears on with the Maestro - the luxury multi-room speaker that's handmade and tuned By Jon Porter last updated 12 May 2016 The Maestro features local streaming, Tidal and Spotify integration, and every kind of radio imaginable.
Why on Earth did a small startup just buy Bowers & Wilkins? By Jon Porter last updated 04 May 2016 Analysis Hi-end speaker manufacturer Bowers and Wilkins has been sold to EVA Automation after 30 years of private British ownership.
