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9 best record players and turntables, reviewed by an audio expert
The Independent and Yahoo will earn a commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Vinyl record sales are booming as music lovers flock back to albums. Streaming is fine when you’re on the move, but nothing quite compares to the ritual of getting into the groove, and admiring sleeve art when you’re relaxing at home.
Samsung Music Studio 7 review: Whether music or movies, this speaker is a multi-functional whizz
The brief may be a little confusing, but there’s no doubt this is one of the more intriguing premium wireless speakers to find its way onto the T3 test bench in 2026. Price & Availability You can pick up a Samsung Music Studio 7 in the UK right now, priced at £499 in the UK. It sells for $499 in the United States, and is AU$599 in Australia.
Samsung HW-QS90H review: Cinematic sound, no subwoofer required
Is it really possible to deliver uncompromising home cinema audio from a single slab? Let’s find out... Price & Availability The HW-QS90H is priced at £899 in the UK – a tag that places it firmly in premium territory. That'll drop over time, though, if you're prepared to wait. Given that you can currently pick up 2025’s HW-Q930F, a more ambitious 9.1.4 package with wireless sub and wireless rears for just £699, this looks a tad toppy.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Premiere review: Luxury like no other
Price & Availability Positioned somewhere between the more affordable Beosound Stage (a snip at £/$1800 / AU$3850) and the flagship Beosound Theatre (a more reassuring £5590 / $6890 / AU$11,860), the Premiere is available now for £3100 / $5800 / AU$9400. While it’s tempting to label the Premiere as a soundbar, the term is really a misnomer. What we have here is a (adopts a pretentious tone) high-end home entertainment solution. Okay, so it’s a soundbar... with bells on. Features & What’s New?
The best 4K wireless TV streamers for more choice – with no aerial required
TV is changing – and so is the way we watch it. Forget that dusty aerial or unsightly satellite dish, you can now stream mainstream channels such as the BBC, ITV and others via Freely, alongside premium services such as Sky Atlantic, over wifi – and it doesn't need to cost the earth. Freely comes from the creators of Freeview and Freesat. It's backed by the UK's main public service broadcasters and is supported by a growing list of TV providers.
The best 4K wireless TV streamers for more choice – with no aerial required
Similarly, pay-TV provider Sky is now also available via its plug-and-play streaming box, the Sky Stream. Like Freely, it’s easy to set up – just pick your package, be that general entertainment, sports or movies, and you’re good to go. Moving to wireless TV doesn’t just expand your viewing options; it means you can watch your favourite shows from anywhere in your home. We put five of the latest cutting-edge wireless TV boxes through their paces, so you can discover the best TV streamer for you.
Hisense C2 Ultra Review
Verdict This lifestyle projector packs a popcorn-powered punch, offering bright detailed imagery and a surprisingly potent sound system.
Foster Crown Named Fastest-Growing Independent Healthcare Management & Consulting Firm in the Nation
The First-of-its-Kind Physician Representation Firm Reports 250% Year-Over-Year Growth, Expanding PSA Programs Across the U.S.; No Private Equity, No Compromise CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CHICAGO, ILL., June 10, 2026 -- Foster Crown, the nation’s first and only physician representation firm operating exclusively on behalf of independent contractor physicians, today announced its recognition as the fastest-growing independent healthcare management and...
Foster Crown Disrupts Traditional Physician Staffing Model Replacing VMS in Key Markets Through Direct PSA Relationships
Pioneer Physician Representation Firm Gives Independent Physicians a Seat at the Table Eliminating the Middlemen That Have Long Underserved Doctors CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FOSTER CROWN DISRUPTS TRADITIONAL PHYSICIAN STAFFING MODEL, REPLACING VMS IN KEY MARKETS THROUGH DIRECT PSA RELATIONSHIPS WITH INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR PHYSICIANS Pioneer Physician Representation Firm Gives Independent Physicians a Seat at the Table, Eliminating the Middlemen That Have...
Best TVs of 2026, tried and tested by a tech expert
If you’re a film fan who prefers dimmed lights and cinematic contrast, there’s also OLED. Because each OLED pixel is self-lit, with no backlight required, these panels produce perfect blacks and fine shadow detail, making them a firm favourite for moody dramas and big-screen blockbusters. Whether you're replacing an old set or building a home cinema, knowing the strengths of each display type will help you find the right match. Buying a TV can feel complicated, but it doesn’t need to be.
Sony Bravia Projector 7
Verdict Sony brings high-end projector expertise to a new low price point with this hugely impressive home theatre offering.
Foster Crown Enters 2026 as the Nation’s First Physician Representation Firm for Locum Tenens and Direct Contracting
Foster Crown Enters 2026 as the Nation’s First Physician Representation Firm for Locum Tenens and Direct Contracting NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Foster Crown, a healthcare management and consulting firm, is entering 2026 with a bold and unprecedented model that is reshaping how physicians engage with hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide.
Best surround sound systems for immersive audio, tested by a tech expert
The former are the most common upgrade, and it’s easy to understand why. They’re tidy, straightforward to install and can deliver a big lift in detail and power. Dolby Atmos decoding, using upward-firing or carefully angled drivers, can create a greater sense of space and height. For those who enjoy the romance of a traditional Hi-Fi setup, a home-cinema amplifier is also a tempting proposition.
Do you really need to buy a new TV? Seven simple ways to upgrade your setup (some are even free)
The market is very different today. Every year ushers in a new wave of high-tech flatscreens, sharper than the generation before. What was once a bland box in the corner is now a pinnacle of technology, wall-mounted like a work of art. But I feel your pain. It doesn’t take long before that once-cutting-edge screen starts to feel a little dull around the edges. Your smart TV’s picture doesn’t seem quite as crisp as it did, and its operating system seems to be losing IQ points by the month.
Samsung The Frame review
Building on a familiar formula, blurring the line between TV tech and interior design, it's a great "design TV" for those who aren't always watching the best streaming services. But with precious little innovation to speak of compared to previous models, has this particular Old Master become a little too complacent? Or, actually, is its improved value reason to make it the one to buy?
Samsung The Frame review
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Hisense U7Q Pro review: sensational value
Hisense U7Q Pro TV wall mounted in a large room with bookcases on either side and a soundbar below. Positioned neatly between the entry-level U7Q and the high-performance U8Q, the U7Q Pro is Hisense’s sweet-spot Mini-LED model for 2025. It bundles together a slew of premium features at a price point that should have every canny buyer doing a double take.
5 best record players, reviewed by an audio expert
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14 best TVs to buy in 2025 for cinematic quality at home
Good Housekeeping UK How we test TVs Best overall Best for style Best for boxset binge-watching Best for bright rooms Best for sports and motion Best for low glare Best Mini LED TV Best Amazon TV Best Mini LED for brightness Best OLED TV for gamers Best value OLED TV for gaming Best Mini LED TV under £500 Best 4K TV for families Best artwork TV OLED, QLED, or LED? How much to spend Buying guide There’s never been a better time to be a couch potato.
The best OLED TVs for your family movie nights
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I tested Audioengine's tiny wireless speakers with a beautiful design and surprisingly impressive audio performance
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Future Audioengine A2+ review Designed for desktop use, and living rooms where even bookshelf monitors claim too much space, this compact Bluetooth speaker package from Audioengine punches above its weight when it comes to versatility and design. But can the A2+ also hit the right notes when it comes to musicality?
The best 55-inch TVs you can buy right now
Good Housekeeping UK When you’re looking to upgrade your TV to a new 4K HDR model, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is the screen size you need. Getting the balance right between picture clarity and domestic harmony is crucial. For many, the best option will likely be a 55-inch screen.
CD vs vinyl: Which sounds better and why it matters
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Lawrence Manning It’s a debate that’s raged for decades. Which music format is best - CD or vinyl? Vinyl may have had a near death experience, but CD has never gone away - and now the two rivals are squaring up to one another all over again.
Speyburn introduces new whiskies: Bourbon Cask and Rum Cask Finish - and both are brilliant buys
It’s all change at Speyburn, as the 126-year-old distillery rolls out two new whiskies, Bourbon Cask and Rum Cask Finish, and adopts a refreshed look, with updated design and packaging. The two new expressions join a repackaged flagship Speyburn 10 Years Old (ABV 40%) in its core range. The brand refresh will reach Speyburn’s higher aged expressions of 15 Years Old and 18 Years Old later this year.
Introducing The Balvenie Fifty First Edition: A rare single cask whisky 50 years in the making
The Balvenie has unveiled the first in what promises to be a unique curated premium whisky trilogy, crafted by resident Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie. Priced at £42,500 per bottle, the Fifty Collection epitomises half a century of craftsmanship at the renowned Speyside distillery. The launch is being supported by a dramatic display at Harrods, across seven windows on Hans Crescent, which runs until August 27.
Calling the arockalypse: Oneplus partners monster rockers Lordi for all-metal Nord 4 smartphone
Smartphone maker OnePlus has enlisted Finnish hard rockers Lordi, to help launch its new all-metal Nord 4 mobile. Lordi, who won Eurovision in 2006 with ‘Hard Rock Hallelujah’, have released a similarly catchy single, ‘Made of Metal’, inspired by the new phone. The OnePlus Nord 4 is the first all-metal unibody smartphone of the 5G era, and comes with a raft of AI capabilities, including AI Summarize, which condenses lengthy emails, and AI Eraser 2.0, which removes unwanted elements from photos.
Hautes Glaces whisky review: French organic whisky maker invites Scotch lovers to drink differently
French whisky maker Hautes Glaces wants to challenge the way you think about whisky. Instead of focusing solely on the roles cask and ageing play in flavour profiles, consider equally the terroir of grains used. This can have just as profound an influence, it suggests. To learn more, I met with brand ambassador Bill Shearer, at the Experimental Cocktail Club, in London’s Chinatown, and sampled some of the distillery’s distinctive expressions.
Swiss luxury stereo: Goldmund introduces Mimesis Excellence audiophile grade preamp
Geneva-based high-end Hi-Fi maker Goldmund has unveiled the Mimesis Excellence, an audiophile grade digital/analogue stereo preamplifier for well-heeled music lovers with a penchant for high design. Available in Goldmund’s signature grey with a stylish matte black finish, the side panels feature the distinctive wave design to match the rest of the new Goldmund audio collection.
Marshall Major V review
entertainment news 13 hours ago ZMF Bokeh Review headfonia.com - Lieven • 13h This is the review of the ZMF Bokeh closed-back headphone. It is selling for $1,099.99 USD. Disclaimer: The ZMF Bokeh was sent to...The post ZMF … Bluetooth 13 hours ago Wiim Ultra review: spectacular streamer Digital Trends - By Simon Cohen • 13h A network music streamer only needs to accomplish a few key tasks to be successful. It needs an app-based interface that’s easy to navigate.
Steam Dreams Rail review: I take a luxurious train journey through the Garden of England
There’s something magical about steam train travel. The cadence of the carriage, the period furnishings, the drama of entering a tunnel and watching clouds of white steam billow past the window. It harks back to an age of romance, drama, and mystery. But this is now, and I’m travelling on the magnificent Britannia 70000, enjoying a leisurely lunch through the Garden of England.
Buffalo Trace opens Paris pop-up whiskey store just in time for the 2024 Olympics
Just in time for the Olympics, Buffalo Trace has opened a pop-up retail store in Paris, offering bourbon fans the opportunity to snag whiskeys from the distillery, attend private tastings of the ultra-luxe, new Weller Millennium, and buy exclusive Paris-themed merchandise. Open from July 19 through to August 26, the experience can be found at 36 Rue Etienne Marcel in Paris’ 2nd arrondissement (Les Halles District).
House of Hazelwood launches 2024 ultra rare whisky collection and I taste all but one
House of Hazelwood has launched its 2024 collection of ultra-rare malt and grain whiskies, an eight-strong selection that spans geography and time. The drop comprises some of the earliest whisky stock laid down for the House of Hazelwood, including the very last of their line, providing a poignant snapshot of bygone whisky eras.
Inside The Macallan exclusive immersive whisky experience at Los Angeles LAX airport
The Macallan hopes to tempt air travellers to try its exclusive Colour Collection whisky range with a unique pop up at Los Angeles International Airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal. The space runs until November 2024, and throws the spotlight on The Macallan’s Colour Collection of five age statement whiskies, as well as some limited releases.
Spirited Away: New Ukiyo Tokyo Dry Gin evokes the taste of Japan with unique botanicals
Tokyo’s cocktail culture is evoked with Ukiyo Tokyo Dry Gin, a new small batch release that embodies the tastes and aromas of Japan. An aromatic classic dry style gin, Ukiyo Tokyo Dry is crafted from native rice, and five distinct Japanese botanicals: yuzu peel, mikan peel, sakura flower, sakura leaf, and sansho pepper. These unique ingredients are augmented by seven traditional gin botanicals, specifically juniper, pepper, coriander, angelica root, lemon peel, cardamom and rosemary.
Fruity Laphroaig Elements 2.0 unites tradition and progress in Islay whisky making
Laphroaig continues its exploration of novel distillation techniques with Elements 2.0, a single malt whisky that promises a fruitier character than sibling whiskeys, thanks to an extended fermentation technique, while retaining the peaty profile that distinguishes this Islay distillery. To create Laphroaig Elements 2.0, the distillery team went above and beyond the traditional approach to distillation and maturation, effectively doubling the typical fermentation period.
Best for travel, Cambridge P100 wireless headphones boast 60 hour battery life and custom sound
British audio specialist Cambridge has introduced its first over-ear headphones, the Melomania P100. The latest edition to its wireless headphones series, the new noise cancelling cans launch into a highly competitive market, but have plenty going for them. Boasting premium drivers and hi-fi-grade amplification, the headphones offer a 60 hour battery life, which can be extended to 100 hours if you switch noise cancelling off – making them ideal travelling companions.
Katy Perry: I kissed a Denon PerL earbud and I liked it
The new Denon PerL True Wireless earbuds have a big fan. Katy Perry has partnered with the lauded audio brand to launch its Your Music Tuned Your Way marketing campaign, built around the high-tech buds. The news follows announcements from Bowers & Wilkins and Bang & Olufsen, who have signed David Beckham and Charles Lecerc as brand ambassadors, respectively.
The best TVs under £500 you can buy in 2024
Good Housekeeping UK Upgrading your viewing with one of the best 4K smart TVs doesn’t need to cost loads of money. There’s a brilliant selection of models available for under £500 which don’t skimp on features, connectivity and performance.
Archive & Myth cocktail bar review: Hip new London speakeasy serves the ultimate Whisky Sour
London has a new speakeasy and it might just serve the best whisky sour in town. Archive & Myth, located beneath Leicester Square, is accessed by a password-protected door off Cranbourn Street, between the Hippodrome Casino and Magic Mike Live. A more central location is hard to imagine. This clandestine cocktail bar is a stylish escape from the Square’s hustle and bustle, offering a tempting menu of elevated classics and bites.
Fine dining gets an upgrade as Oceania Cruises adds new sushi and Indian cuisine options
A daily sushi station and Indian menu are amongst the new culinary delights being offered by foodie cruise line Oceania Cruises, as it expands its array of international dishes. Part of a Relaxed Yet Refined dining initiative, these tasty treats will be available at its Terrace Café and a revamped poolside lunch menu at Waves Grill.
Sega RPG game Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance partners Slipknot, makes Download Festival debut
Japanese RPG Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance has announced a collaboration with heavy metal band Slipknot, starting with the creation of a trio of masks featuring demon characters from the game. The creation of the masks is detailed in the first of two promotional videos for the title. Jim Ojala from Ojala Productions, the group behind many of Slipknot’s masks, shows the process of creating three different masks based on the demons in the game.
The Last Drop blends 75 rare whiskies to commemorate King Charles III official birthday and Coronation
In celebration of HM King Charles III’s 75th official birthday and Coronation, rare spirits specialist The Last Drop Distillers, and artist Mark Evans, have partnered to create a unique commemorative pairing of Coronation Portraits and ultra-premium blended Scotch. Officially launched at Wiltons restaurant in St James’s, Blend of 75 comprises one whisky for each of King Charles III’s 75 years.
Metallica stage Fornite takeover with Music Experience, Festival Season and Battle Stage
Forget Download, Metallica has become the first band to headline all Fortnite experiences, with Metallica-themed gameplay landing in Fortnite Festival, Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, and Rocket Racing, from today. Fortnite Festival Season 4 will see James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo battling on an all new PvP Battle Stage: 16 players enter, shred to a four-song setlist, one will emerge victorious.
Lochlea launches Cask Strength Batch 2 whisky, where orchard fruits meet figs and treacle
Award-winning Ayrshire distillery, Lochlea, has launched its second cask strength whisky. A bolder version of the farm-to-cask distillery’s single malt whisky it’s crafted from a cask make-up comprising 11 Pedro Xímenez (PX) (responsible for 60% of the recipe) casks, 5 Oloroso (28%) sherry butts, and five double matured liquid from American Oak STR casks, mixed with a splash of European Oak (12%).
Mar Hall Hotel Golf & Spa Resort review: experience luxury at this grand mansion in Scotland
Arriving at Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort, its imposing entrance looming before sculptures of stately stags, you half expect to be greeted by Claudia Winkleman, eager to designate you Faithful or Traitor. Mar Hall hotel boasts all the grandeur you would expect of a Scottish mansion, albeit one with an 18-hole championship golf course on its doorstep. Designed by Sir Robert Smirke, architect of the British Museum, in 1828, this spectacular five star residence caters for leisure escapes and spa breaks.
Method and Madness Amburana Wood Finish brings revolutionary flavour profile to Irish Whiskey
Pioneering Irish whiskey label Method and Madness has released the first single pot still Irish whiskey to be aged in casks made from Brazilian Amburana Wood, more commonly used for the Brazilian spirit Cachaça. This is the latest cask experimentation by Method and Madness, crafted by Irish Distillers, in its pioneering Micro Distillery team.
The Heart Cut #07 Westward Distillery American Single Malt Whiskey limited to 396 bottles
Independent bottler The Heart Cut, purveyor of exclusive one-off bottlings from whisky distilleries across the world, has partnered with the Oregon-based Portland distillery, Westward, for a single cask American Single Malt Whiskey. The #07 Westward expression boasts an elevated tropic profile, with notes of passionfruit, bitter orange, toasted almonds and rich cacao. The bottled-in-bond Single Malt has been aged in a New American Oak cask, with only 396 bottles available.
Maison Courvoisier unveils Extra addition to Cognac Prestige Collection in collaboration with Harrods
Lauded Cognac house Maison Courvoisier has unveiled its first Prestige Expression, Extra, in collaboration with Harrods. The exclusive release celebrates the iconic Knightsbridge store’s 175th anniversary, and is said to symbolise a fusion of luxury, artistry, and heritage.
Well I’ll be drammed: Leading whisky merchant Cask Trade hosts ultimate rare whisky tasting
Cask Trade, the cask whisky merchant for collectors, enthusiasts and independent trade bottlers, recently unlocked its extensive drinks cabinet, home to thousands of rarities and premium spirits, to celebrate its 5th anniversary. Founded by Simon Aron in 2018, in partnership Keeper of the Quaich Colin Hampden-White, and other industry luminaries, the company has ploughed a unique furrow, owning all the casks it sells, and delighting enthusiasts in the process.
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