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Spotify needs more than its new iPhone widget to tempt me from Apple Music

By Mark Wilson published

Spotify has revealed a new lock screen widget for iPhone fans, but it feels like a fig leaf for larger unresolved issues.

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The first Wi-Fi lossless headphones are here and they're exactly what Sonos didn't do

By Becky Scarrott published

A little-known Swiss audio firm just beat Apple, Bose, Sony, and Sonos in the race to deliver 'Full-Fidelity' wireless audio.

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Sony's new wired audiophile headphones are built for incredible spatial audio

By Cesar Cadenas published

Meant for professionals, the MDR-MV1 can accurately reproduce hi-res audio across a wide range of sound.

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Audeze just put 90mm planar magnetic drivers in new $399 cans and I need them

By Becky Scarrott published

Audeze is a revered name in hi-fi circles, and now there are new over-ear headphones to get excited about.

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Lenco's new Bluetooth turntable uses a glass platter – here's why I'd avoid it

By Becky Scarrott published

Lenco swapped aluminum platters for glass in its new LBT-225WA deck, but I really think the smart money's on acrylic.

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Apple Music Sing: everything you need to know

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Here's the lowdown on Apple Music's karaoke feature, including how to get it, which devices support it and how good it actually is.

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Spotify's Sliding Doors-style 'what if?' AI to suggest new music sounds… scary, honestly

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Burden of choice, be gone! Spotify's counterfactual math AI can delve into the realms of ‘what if this never happened – what then?’ to suggest your next favorite album… 

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Copland’s new brutalist tube amp is all of the meaty, high-end hi-fi I need

By Becky Scarrott last updated

In hi-fi circles, Copland is to amps what Denmark is to pastries – and the Danish Copland CTA407 is top of the pile.

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Forget AirPods and Spatial Audio, these new, cheaper earbuds have ‘RoomFeel’

By Al Griffin published

PSB's new earbuds and over-ear headphones offer wireless aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, but their best feature could be one that takes the sound out of your head.

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The best cheap soundbar deals for April 2023

By Alison Barretta last updated

TechRadar Deals These cheap soundbar deals prove that you don't need to spend a fortune on spectacular, room-filling sound.

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