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How to watch NRL Grand Final 2026: live stream Roosters vs Knights for free from anywhere

Watch NRL Grand Final live streamThe NRL Grand Final is here as the Sydney Roosters take on the Newcastle Knights at Accor Stadium in Sydney.The Knights are chasing just their third-ever Premiership, and what a turnaround it would be for Justin Holbrook's men, who finished with the wooden spoon last year. To make matters even more impressive, they have stunned even themselves to get to this point, seeing off the Rabbitohs, Warriors and Panthers — all away from home —

It’s hard to know which Sonos soundbar is best for your living room – and I’m learning that first-hand

Ah, the joys of moving house. It might be one of the most stressful yet brain-numbingly mundane tasks you face in adult life, and somehow it never gets easier.But once all the boxes are moved away and the dust has settled, you finally feel that you can call this new place your home.I have just about finished my own moving ordeal (I never want to see a roll of packing tape again), but I face the fresh challenge of setting up my own AV system. My new flat doesn’t have t

The best deals on punchy subwoofers, five-star soundbar systems and rock-bottom Amazon smart speakers, handpicked by our experts

Yes, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale isn't technically until Tuesday, 6th October, but the savings have already started. All the usual Amazon devices are at rock-bottom prices already, and we've also seen some healthy drops on several projectors too. Not to be outdone, we're also seeing discounts at other retailers on everything from dissected soundbars to RGB Mini LED TVs.Whatever product you're after, all the models covered below have been tried and tested by our

The Beatles' Rubber Soul gets a deluxe makeover with new Dolby Atmos mixes and unheard songs

The Beatles have released an expanded special edition of their 1965 album, Rubber Soul, featuring new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes, archival recordings from early sessions, and a variety of physical formats. The special edition features new mixes by Giles Martin (producer and son of George Martin) and engineer Sam Okell. Alongside the new Dolby Atmos and stereo mixes, the collection includes the original mono mix, the original Capitol US Album Version, and previously

Sky’s OS is getting a big facelift – and I got a sneak peek at what’s to come

If you are a Sky Glass or Sky Stream customer, then there’s some good news that could improve your viewing experience.A big redesign is coming to Sky OS for both the TV and app (named Sky Go), delivering a range of new features that should make browsing easier, faster and more curated to your tastes.The new software isn't widely available yet, but it is being tested in a customer trial. That means you will have to wait a little while until you see it on your own scree

A trio of five-star turntables from Pro-Ject, Rega and Technics are put to the test in our listening rooms – but which one is the best at the price?

With vinyl records’ resurgence continuing unabated, there are now plenty of options for record fans when it comes to replay. Handsome budget decks and high-end players abound, but this month we are focusing on what could well be the sweet spot for many: turntables priced around the £1000 mark.We recently compared three such decks that combine classy design with the sonic chops to match that not insubstantial price. One is an existing champion – Rega’s Planar 3 RS Edit

Samsung HW-QS90H

Like a mackerel in a large shoal, it is hard for a soundbar to stand out from the crowd in today’s oversaturated landscape.Even with competitive pricing and specifications, plenty of soundbars fail to make much of a splash in the expansive home cinema ocean. But will Samsung’s new model suffer the same fate? The brand is quite confident about its soundbar, stating that the HW-QS90H delivers “cinema-quality sound from one sleek soundbar”. Those are bold words, but the

Samsung launches two new tablets, with super-sized OLED displays and spatial audio support – but can they challenge the iPad Pro?

Samsung has announced two new Galaxy Tab devices, and these OLED-clad slabs have Apple's iPad Pro set squarely in their sights.The Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra are set to deliver "Samsung’s most capable and versatile tablet experience yet", and the spec sheet reveals a flagship portable experience that should be ideal for on-the-go movie watching. Curiously, the lineup doesn't feature a "standard" Tab S12, only "Ultra" and "Plus" versions.Both tablets feature Dyn

Hurry! One of our favourite projectors of the year is £930 off in an early Prime Day discount – but there's limited stock

It's not Prime Day – or 'Prime Big Deal Days' – until Tuesday, but, as always, there's plenty of early discounts around. One that caught our eye, however, was the AWOL Vision Aetherion Max, a five-star projector that has sneaked right to the top of our favourite ultra short throw (UST) projector list.It's now £2569 at Amazon, which amounts to a rather generous £930 discount. You'll have to be quick, though, as only a certain number of units are available at this price

The best early Prime Big Deal Days discounts on five-star Amazon devices, 4K projectors and Award-winning earbuds

Believe it or not, Prime Day started out as a single day of deals back in 2015.Nowadays, Prime Day not only covers several days, but is also held several times a year – and Prime Big Deal Days, or 'October Prime Day' will be upon us momentarily. However, in true Prime Day fashion, the deals have started early. All the usual suspects are here, including rock-bottom pricing on Amazon's own devices, but we've also spotted a slew of savings on terrific projectors and earb

Counterfeit vinyl is a massive problem for us all, for this very simple reason

You may have seen in the news recently that a vinyl pirate was jailed for three-and-a-half years after police seized the largest haul of counterfeit records ever found in the UK. The man made a whopping £2.7 million between 2017 and 2024 by selling knock-off versions of albums by Ed Sheeran, The Beatles and Taylor Swift, among others.The counterfeiter used four 70-year-old vinyl presses to copy legit records at the industrial unit in Acton, west London. Police also fo

Sound Advice: your hi-fi and home cinema questions answered, live

Welcome back to What Hi-Fi?’s Sound Advice!After bringing the feature back recently, we’re pleased to be doing it all over again – giving you the chance to put your burning hi-fi, home cinema and TV questions directly to the What Hi-Fi? team.Need help choosing your next TV, soundbar, speakers or headphones? Want our thoughts on a new format or technology? Curious about how we test and review the products we recommend? If your question relates to hi-fi or AV, there’s a

The five-star return of a portable hi-fi classic, Sonos strikes Dolby Atmos gold, fresh turntable treats from Technics and Pro-Ject, and more

October is here, and while many of us may be battening down the hatches, preparing for the flood of costume-clad, demonic children on their yearly hunt for free sweets, our experts remain (safely) locked in our test rooms.Thankfully, their efforts over the past month have not been in vain, as we’ve found eight hi-fi and home cinema products worthy of our hallowed five-star rating. Here’s what you need to know about them.AudioQuest DragonFly CopperWhat Hi-Fi?What Hi-Fi

Sony WH-CH730N

Talk about big shoes to fill. The Award-winning WH-CH720N may not have been Sony’s most premium over-ear wireless headphones, but these budget cans proved that great sound and stellar noise-cancelling were available at a sensible, affordable price. For pure sound-for-pound value, few contemporaries came close.Following such excellence is like walking on stage after Jimi Hendrix has just played his iconic Woodstock set, or donning the famous Number 10 jersey after Lion

Looking to build a vinyl collection? Amazon has discounted plenty for Prime Day

If you've been keeping up with the latest Prime Big Deal Day deals, you’ll know there are a few offers on turntables. I, of course, would love there to be more, but Amazon AU isn’t exactly known for its extensive catalogue of hi-fi separates. Still, with discounts on the superb Sony PS-LX310BT and Technics SL-40CBT up for grabs with a discount, the Prime Day sale (which ends this coming Monday, October 5) could be a prime time to start your own turntable-based system.

How to watch Bahrain Grand Prix 2026: live stream F1 race from anywhere

A late, late addition to the 2026 F1 calendar after the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix had to be cancelled due to the US and Israel's military campaigns across the middle east, this eerie edition of the race is instead being staged at Sepang International Circuit, which was home to the Malaysian Grand Prix from 1999 to 2017.Find out as we show you how to watch Bahrain Grand Prix live streams for free from anywhere in the world.Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 free strea

iFi’s special-edition DAC packs upgraded circuitry and filters tuned by a Brit Award-winning producer

iFi has launched a special edition of its premium iDSD GR 2 DAC and headphone amplifier, the GR 2 MT. The new DAC has been launched in collaboration with Steve Levine, a Brit Award-winning producer who has worked with the likes of the Beach Boys, Motörhead and Culture Club during his extensive career.As with its predecessor, at the core of the new iDSD GR2 MT is a Burr-Brown PCM1795 DAC chip working alongside K2HD Technology, a harmonic restoration algorithm built to

Ask The Reader: what's the first record you play when you christen a new turntable?

Previously on Ask The ReaderThe age of streaming is not a golden one for home cinemaThe first play is a big moment for any turntable. You've agonised over exactly which model to buy, possibly lugged it home from the shops, taken time to set it up properly and now, finally, is its time to shine.But what do you play on it?It's a big decision, as chances are, this performance will live long in the memory. Get it right, and your new deck will be off to a flying start. Cho

We asked what got you into hi-fi – and glorious audio-related chaos ensued

Every hi-fi fan has an origin story. Unlike comics, most may not start with a planet exploding or a radioactive spider bite, but in our experience, they’re still always interesting. Whether it’s a specific product, album or concert, we all remember the first time we heard “good sound” and started our never-ending quest for audio nirvana, and it's a fun story to share, especially amongst fellow enthusiasts.That’s why, Nosey Nellies that we are, last month we asked you,

Recommended Components Fall 2026 Edition Stands & Racks

Recommended Components Fall 2026 Edition Stands & RacksJohn AtkinsonThu, 10/01/2026 - 08:22 Show Promo Image 0 0