OPINION: As you’ve probably gleaned by now, the Sony WF-1000XM5 true wireless earbuds are out, and on the whole, they’ve gleaned positive notices from reviewers. In my review I gave the WF-1000XM5 five stars – though I did point out that these new earphones were more evolution than revolution. It is fascinating to see how … [Read more…]
Samsung has had a strong 2023 with phenomenal tech including the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra and the Galaxy Watch 6 – but there’s much more to come in 2024. With 2023 now largely in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look forward at what to expect from … [Read more…]
OPINION: The last few years have seen OLED TVs grow in stature (quite literally to bigger sizes), but 2024 will see them face tough competition. 2024 could mark a change in philosophy from TV brands. We already know that Sony is delving deeper into Mini-LED, 2023 saw Panasonic launch its first Mini-LED TV, while the … [Read more…]
The Positive Grid Spark Go guitar amp offers a world of great sounding tones in a package no larger than a soda can. You can save £30 now and get it before Christmas. Amazon UK is selling the five-star rated Spark Go amp for just £119. That’s a £30 saving on the original £149 asking … [Read more…]
Verdict A delightful object, sure, and a very accomplished speaker in many respects too. If the price doesn’t make you swallow hard, though, then many congratulations on your lottery win… Pros Energetic, detailed and uncomplicatedly hefty sound The best control app around Premium materials, impeccable build quality and alluring looks Cons Can sound a little … [Read more…]
OPINION: One concern that has dominated the conversation more than anything else about TVs is brightness. And I’ll admit, I’ve contributed many words to the discussion, whether it’s “this cheap TV lacks brightness” to “this premium TV is incredibly bright”, or “this OLED could be brighter”. It’s always at the centre of the conversation. Well, … [Read more…]
Loewe has announced its first ever multi-room amplifier, and it has a name that you’ll easily remember: multi.room amp. Yes that’s right, multi-room with a full stop in the middle. We won’t try to understand it, but it follows on from the announcement of the radio.frequency in October 2023. We’d seen both products at IFA … [Read more…]
OPINION: I travelled to Sony HQ in Japan for an insight into its 2024 TV plans, and hands-on with the brightest professional mastering monitor yet. Sony wants to make TV picture presets smarter, able to offer bespoke image adjustments on a movie-by-movie basis and make HDR much brighter. If you thought 4K TVs couldn’t look … [Read more…]
Verdict The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 aren’t just an impressive sounding pair of headphones, but over-ears with effective noise cancellation, very good call quality and superb wireless performance. They’re one of the best premium wireless headphones you can buy. Pros Excellent audio fidelity Confident noise cancellation Graceful looks Tremendous wireless performance Very good call quality … [Read more…]
OPINION: One of 2023’s TV biggest trends is the emergence of the super-sized screen. You may think you couldn’t fit a TV of 70+ inches into your home but there are others who clearly can, and it’s a trend that’s catching fire – TVs haven’t just got bigger, they’ve become enormous. Bigger screens are viewed … [Read more…]