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In Pictures: Sony show off their 2018 AV lineup

Sony had a lot to show off at their recent 2018 AV showcase. Here's what we saw.

JBL Link 300 review: A worthy alternative to the Sonos One for Google fans

The JBL 300 abandons the experimentalism found in the rest of the Link range, and delivers predictably solid results in lieu of it.

Bang & Olufsen announces release date for AirPlay 2

Bang & Olufsen have announced AirPlay 2 will be available to both new and older Bang & Olufsen and B&O PLAY speakers as an over-the-air update during August and September 2018.

Sonos introduce cheaper, smarter Sonos Beam soundbar

Sonos have introduced their third home entertainment-focused speaker, the Sonos Beam.

Computex 2018: ASUS mesh router with built-in Alexa smart speaker confirmed for Australia

ASUS' Lyra Voice smart speaker-router hybrid, previously shown off at this year's CES in Las Vegas, has been confirmed for the Australian market.

LG E8 OLED TV (2018) and SK10Y soundbar review: If you've been on the fence about OLED, now might be the time to jump it

Minus the proper, promised integration with Google Assistant or Alexa, the 2018 E8 OLED positions LG as an AV player that’s still in the lead when it comes to image quality but not necessarily as sharp when it comes to other, broader aspects of the home entertainment package.

WWDC 2018: Apple TV 4K gets new features and screensavers with tvOS 12

Apple has previewed tvOS 12, the new operating system designed for enjoying entertainment on the big screen.

Apple update HomePod for Stereo Pairing & Multi-Room Audio via AirPlay

Apple have released a free software update that promises to improve their HomePod smart speaker through new support for stereo pairs and a new multi-room audio via AirPlay 2.

3SIXT expands into speakers

3SIXT has revealed its new range of wireless speakers rolling out across Australia and New Zealand.

Amazon offers explanation after Alexa accidentally shares user’s data

Following reports that a woman in the United States had a conversation with her husband recorded and sent to an employee, Amazon have moved to assuage security concerns around their Amazon Echo smart speaker.

JBL confirm Link Bar for ANZ

Audio brand JBL have confirmed that their Link Bar, debuted at Google's I/O 2018 developer conference, will be coming to Australia and New Zealand later in the year.

Everything you need to know about Smart TVs

It’s no longer enough to just have the best picture quality. Aspects of the experience like UI, UX and streamlined integration with the other connected apps and services are becoming an increasingly important part of the picture.

Kogan open pre-orders for new cheap OLED TV

Kogan are dipping their toes into the OLED TV game, opening pre-orders for their first 55-inch OLED TV.

Everything you need to know about HDR TVs

The technical details of HDR can be a bit cofusing to wrap your mind around. If you’re an everyday consumer, you’ve probably got a lot of questions. Here are some answers.