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Sorry, MediaTek, but two HDMI 2.1s in 2023 isn't good enough (for gamers)

LG's been producing TVs with four HDMI 2.1 sockets since 2019, yet MediaTek's brand new chip still has just two. → Read More

Philips OLED808 vs LG C3 OLED: which OLED TV will come out on top?

Philips and LG both feature upper mid-range OLED TVs at 42-inch sizes in their 2023 TV line-ups; but which is better? → Read More

A key TV chip isn't getting the HDMI upgrade PS5 and Xbox gamers need

Despite earlier reports that the MediaTek Pentonic 1000 would include four HDMI 2.1 ports, we have now learned that it will feature just two. → Read More

What is Micro Lens Array (MLA) technology?

MLA is here to shake up the world of TVs, but what exactly is it? And how will it make the best OLED TVs even better? → Read More

Nits and Lumens: what are they and why are they important?

Brightness figures on TVs and projectors are described using two key terms, but what do they mean? And why are they important? → Read More

WebOS-enabled TVs from LG partner brands get an Apple-centric upgrade

LG's latest webOS update for its partner brands, adds Apple TV and Apple Music apps, plus HomeKit and AirPlay integration. → Read More

Netflix rolls out Spatial Audio for 700 movies and TV shows – and you can try it here

Netflix has announced that it will include Spatial Audio on over 700 of its most popular movies and TV series for no extra cost on it's Premium subscription tier. → Read More

Samsung's new Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra boast performance, battery and camera upgrades galore

Samsung has made its trio of S23 flagship smartphones official at today's Galaxy Unpacked event. → Read More

Apple HomePod vs HomePod 2: which is better?

What are the differences between Apple's Siri-powered smart speakers? → Read More

Panasonic MZ2000 vs LZ2000: What's new?

Panasonic debuted its latest MZ2000 flagship 4K OLED TV at CES 2023 and we've conducted an early comparison with its predecessor. → Read More

Samsung sets 1st February date for its 2023 Galaxy Unpacked event

Samsung has confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event will indeed take place on 1st February with new smartphones and maybe even new earbuds launching. → Read More

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3: price, release date, features

Samsung's entry-level Galaxy Buds are due for a refresh, and if previous trends are anything to go by, 2023 is the year that we might just see that happen. While we've reviewed various Galaxy Buds models throughout the last few years, we are yet to be truly wowed by a Samsung pair, with wireless earbuds from Sony, Apple and Bose stealing the spotlight in the audio department. So what are we… → Read More

LG OLED G3 vs C3: which 4K TV will be better?

LG has refreshed both its G- and C-series OLEDs for 2023, but which one will be the better buy? → Read More

Sony will not announce any new TVs at CES 2023

Sony has confirmed it will not announce any new TVs during this year's CES conference, instead choosing to focus on the new generation PlayStation VR. → Read More

Sharp will be showing off a 120-inch TV with Mini LEDs and Quantum Dots at CES 2023

Sharp will debut its newest lineup of Mini-LED and Quantum Dot TVs at CES 2023, including a massive 120-inch model. → Read More

Save £200 on a Sony Dolby Atmos soundbar thanks to this Amazon Boxing Day deal

This Sony Atmos-equipped bar is at a great price this Boxing Day → Read More

What Hi-Fi?'s best movies and TV shows of 2022 to test your AV system

As the year comes to a close, we have listed our favourite films and TV shows of the year that we think are truly worth a watch. → Read More

Samsung's 2023 QD-OLEDs will apparently offer deeper blacks

New Samsung QD-OLED TVs are expected to be unveiled at CES, with a bigger screen option and deeper blacks across the board. → Read More

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra specs have leaked

Familiar specs and screen inbound for this Galaxy Ultra → Read More

Loads of Philips TVs are getting a free upgrade to Android TV 11

Android 11 comes to 2019 and 2020 Philips TV models → Read More