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  • Bose QuietComfort 15

    12 Oct 2009 10:50 AM

    While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

  • Bose SoundDock 10

    08 Oct 2009 4:44 PM

    While it's expensive and isn't loaded with features, the Bose SoundDock 10 is classy looking and sounds excellent for a compact iPod/iPhone speaker.

    Specs: ipod speakers

  • Best DAB+ digital radios

    25 Aug 2009 3:32 PM

    Digital radio is finally here, but what equipment do you need to receive it? We look at eight different receivers to find the best.

  • Pure One Classic

    25 Aug 2009 3:01 PM

    The Pure One Classic DAB+/FM radio does what it's designed to with simplicity and style, and is a good entry point to the new world of digital radio.

  • Sangean WFT-1D+

    24 Aug 2009 3:21 PM

    A bit of a jack-of-all-trades, this Sangean offers lots of different radio reception as well as excellent streaming capabilities. At the moment, it's a pretty unique bit of full-width component kit too, and given the feature count it represents terrific value for money.

  • Beatles perfect storm on 9 September 2009?

    19 Aug 2009 3:51 PM

    For the first time, the Beatles' entire catalogue will be released, in stereo, in one fully digitally remastered collection. Will an iTunes announcement happen the same day?

  • Belkin gives up on wireless HDMI

    22 Jul 2009 4:29 PM

    After years in development, Belkin has decided not to release its wireless HDMI accessory "FlyWire".

  • Logitech Harmony Adapter for PlayStation 3

    09 Jun 2009 11:35 AM

    The Logitech Harmony Adapter for PlayStation 3 isn't completely painless (or cheap), but once up and running it provides total control over your PS3 including the ability to power it on and off.

    Specs: Accessories , Wireless , Bluetooth

  • Belkin Conserve Surge Protector

    02 Jun 2009 11:15 AM

    Belkin's Conserve Surge Protector probably won't save you a ton of money, but it does provide a convenient way to selectively shut off any power-sucking devices in your home.

    Specs: Surge protector

  • New HDMI standard brings internet to TV

    29 May 2009 4:32 PM

    The latest HDMI specification will offer networking capabilities with Ethernet connectivity and add an Audio Return Channel to enable upstream audio connections via the HDMI cable.

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  • Bose QuietComfort 15

    While they're no bargain, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

  • Bose SoundDock 10

    While it's expensive and isn't loaded with features, the Bose SoundDock 10 is classy looking and sounds excellent for a compact iPod/iPhone speaker.

    Specs: ipod speakers

  • Pure One Classic

    The Pure One Classic DAB+/FM radio does what it's designed to with simplicity and style, and is a good entry point to the new world of digital radio.