Samsung's best Dolby Atmos soundbar is being bricked by a new update – here's what we know so far By Carrie Marshall published 17 March 25 Samsung fans appear to have been failed by faulty firmware on the QN990D soundbar.
Sorry, home theater fans – Dolby Vision 2 HDR isn't confirmed for 4K Blu-ray or projectors yet By Matt Bolton published 7 September 25 Dolby is only talking next-gen HDR for TVs right now
Sony's new home theater speakers are a really affordable route to Dolby Atmos nirvana By Carrie Marshall published 10 June 25 Sony has introduced four new speaker models for an awesome Atmos experience
We now know the first TV brands that will support Dolby Vision 2 – and one has been very prolific at CES 2026 By James Davidson published 6 January 26 After being revealed in 2025, Dolby Vision 2 plans have been announced at CES 2026, including which TV brands will get the new HDR format.
JBL's new home theater speakers and AV receivers deliver Dolby Atmos plus streaming support for an affordable price By Carrie Marshall published 18 July 24 JBL has just unveiled a raft of new speakers and receivers to suit any home theater and any budget – here's what's new.
Sony's excellent free cloud storage service for creators gets some outstanding upgrades — support for Dolby Atmos and a snazzy desktop app to accelerate transfers By Wayne Williams published 27 January 24 Sony Ci Media Cloud platform gains enhanced features and a new subscription plan with unlimited workspaces.
The weirdest omission from the Samsung Galaxy S25 launch? Samsung and Google's new Dolby Atmos-busting sound tech By Carrie Marshall published 27 January 25 You'd think Samsung would be shouting about its new spatial audio sound.
Denon launches a new cheap soundbar that rivals the Sonos Ray in two big ways By Carrie Marshall published 25 March 24 Denon's new affordable soundbar promises a big audio upgrade without a big price tag.
Samsung’s new high-end Dolby Atmos soundbar with 120Hz gaming support gets a huge price hike By James Davidson published 7 March 24 Samsung’s 2024 flagship soundbar, the HW-Q990D, looks largely the same as its predecessor apart from a couple new features and a $400 price increase.
Hi-fi legend Focal is launching an astounding Dolby Atmos soundbar – but can your living room handle it? By Carrie Marshall published 6 November 25 The new Mu-so Hekla is a 660W, 15-driver soundbar with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res streaming
Klipsch unveils the first Dolby Atmos soundbar with Dirac Live elite room correction – and it's crammed with extra features too By Carrie Marshall published 3 September 24 Dirac's room correction means this soundbar should sound superb.
Apple's HomePods are getting a nice social upgrade – and AirPlay now supports Dolby Atmos By Matt Bolton published 10 June 24 Apple slipped out a couple of HomePod benefits during its WWDC 2024 announcements
Sennheiser's best Dolby Atmos soundbar is getting a great free upgrade By Carrie Marshall published 25 August 25 Sennheiser has announced a major software update for its flagship Ambeo Max, a soundbar first released in 2019.
Which TV makers will support Dolby Vision 2 next-gen HDR? I asked the big manufacturers, and it's a mixed bag By Matt Bolton last updated 12 September 25 And here's the deal with upgrading old TVs, too
Denon's new super-affordable AV receiver is perfect to graduate from soundbars to real home theater, as long as you can live without Dolby Atmos By Carrie Marshall published 1 October 25 Denon's new 5.1-channel AV receiver offers high performance without the price tag
How to watch Milan–San Remo 2024: live stream men's cycling online and on TV By Aatif Sulleyman last updated 16 March 24 Catch all the action from the 2024 Milan–San Remo for FREE online with our full guide, as Tadej Pogacar and reigning champion Mathieu van der Poel take on La Classicissima today.
How to watch Strade Bianche 2024: live stream men's cycling online and on TV By Aatif Sulleyman last updated 2 March 24 Catch all the action from the 2024 Strade Bianche for FREE online with our full guide, with reigning champion Tom Pidcock and Tadej Pogacar amongst the favourites in Tuscany today.
Samsung and Google's Dolby Atmos rival is coming to Android – but I need it in earbuds before I get excited By Matt Bolton published 21 January 25 Eclipsa Audio coming to Android is all well and good, but until support for earbuds and headphones lands, I'm on the fence.
Denon's 22-speaker EV audio system promises hearing tests to make sure each speaker is tailored to you By Carrie Marshall published 8 January 25 Denon's 22-speaker EV audio system promises to sound so big, you'll want to stay in your car forever.
LG updates its stance on Dolby Vision 2 for its TVs, saying it's 'evaluating the opportunity' By Matt Bolton published 10 September 25 LG's stance on next-gen HDR is no longer a no, but is not yet a yes.
Dynaudio's $20k soundbar uses '72 motorized wooden fins' to deliver total Dolby Atmos immersion from a single speaker, and it's coming in 2025 By Carrie Marshall published 20 December 24 This soundbar was already stunning. Now it's even smarter
Hisense announces its own surround system alternative to the Sony Bravia Theater Quad By James Davidson published 6 September 24 Hisense's alternative 360 surround system - the HT Saturn - looks set to take on the Sony Bravia Quad
LG removes DTS audio from its 2025 TVs – here's what that means in practice By Carrie Marshall published 31 March 25 It's disappointing, but it's maybe not the end of the world – here's how to get around it
Cleer Audio's new waterproof open-ear buds offer Dolby Atmos, plus AI-powered noise blocking and motion tracking By Carrie Marshall published 2 September 24 Cleer Audio's new Arc 3 earphones promise hi-res audio and special features for specific kinds of listeners.
Massive new Sonos Arc Ultra leaks reveal 9.1.4-channel sound with next-gen 'Sound Motion' speakers By Matt Bolton published 15 October 24 There's even a teaser video, to leave nothing to the imagination.
This new Xiaomi Google TV streaming stick has Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, plus both kinds of advanced HDR By Carrie Marshall published 28 July 25 Xiaomi's second-gen Google TV streamer is an impressive upgrade
I tried Marshall’s first soundbar, which rivals the Sonos Arc Ultra with an amp-inspired design and huge Dolby Atmos sound By Harry Padoan published 20 May 25 Marshall is heading into the world of TV soundbars with a $1,000 rival to Sonos.
Sonos' Arc Ultra soundbar is official, with revolutionary new speaker tech that offers 'double the bass' By Carrie Marshall published 15 October 24 9.1.4 channels using Sonos' new 'Sound Motion' designs – plus a Sonos Sub 4.
Marantz takes the 8K Dolby Atmos at home fight to Denon with new Cinema 30 home theater receiver By Amelia Schwanke published 30 January 24 Marantz has announced a new AV receiver with support for 8K and Dolby Atmos that could outdo Denon.
Bang & Olufsen's new elite Dolby Atmos soundbar looks like it's come from the future, and is priced like it too By Carrie Marshall published 5 November 25 The Beosound Premiere looks a million dollars, and costs slightly less