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New giant Samsung TVs, a five-star hi-fi system, special edition speakers and more

Another Monday, another entry into our hi-fi and home cinema news digest

What Hi-Fi?

I tested the Panasonic Z95B, and this flagship OLED TV combines the best built-in Dolby Atmos sound of any TV with refined pro-level pictures

Panasonic's new flagship OLED TV provides a significant step-up in brightness, but it’s tuned for picture accuracy and has powerful built-in 5.1.2-channel sound.

TechRadar

EV Battery Production Is Going Ballistic

Battery production is outpacing demand, which means prices should continue to fall. That'll be useful as EVs grow more popular.

InsideEVs

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This new TV trend championed by Hisense and Samsung is a huge win for sustainability – now I wish every TV manufacturer would join in

LG isn't far behind either

What Hi-Fi?

Panasonic Z95B (TV-65Z95B)

Can Panasonic’s highly anticipated OLED TV live up to the lofty expectations?

What Hi-Fi?

I compared Panasonic and Sony's 2025 OLED TVs to see which has the better sound – and there’s an obvious winner

Panasonic and Sony TVs have the best built-in sound on the market, but who comes out on top in a side-by-side test?

TechRadar

Hi-fi hazards, a standmount shootout, five-star OLED TV, new tiny vinyl format and more

Wow, last week was a doozy for hi-fi and home cinema fans…

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Two OLED TV showdowns, very different results - here's what our casual viewers thought compared to TV experts

We conducted a blind OLED TV showdown with a panel of casual viewers, and the results were very different than a recent expert test.

TechRadar

This is the most exciting printer design I've seen in years - and it reminds me of an obscure vertical Panasonic printer

SMÅ printer is a compact and minimalist device that features a vertical design and top-loading paper.

TechRadar

I tested one of the brightest OLED TVs you can buy – but all that brightness comes with a catch

We measured Panasonic's new flagship OLED TV, the Z95B, and then went for a second round to investigate its surprisingly dim Filmmaker Mode picture.

TechRadar

I just tested one of 2025's best small OLEDs – and it proves most companies are focusing on the wrong thing

OLED has a bright future, but it needs more than that to be truly great

What Hi-Fi?

I tested Panasonic and LG flagship OLED TVs side-by-side, and even though they use the same panel, the results were surprising

Both the Panasonic Z95B and LG G5 use the same new four-stack OLED panel, but I tested them and found differences.

TechRadar

This is the only OLED TV to tempt me this year – but I still wouldn’t recommend upgrading yet

As the director intended picture quality and excellent app support aren’t enough to tempt me to upgrade to this awesome OLED, yet...

What Hi-Fi?

7 best bread makers for delicious homemade loaves, from sourdough to gluten-free

Ready, bready, bake: create show-stopper-worthy loaves with these top-rated kitchen appliances

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What Hi-Fi?

Panasonic Z90B (TV-48Z90B)

Can Panasonic bring its “as the director intended” magic to small OLED TVs with the Z90B?

Tom’s Guide

I test TVs for a living and I'd happily pay more for this one feature — but it isn't OLED

It feels like TV speakers are just getting worse every year, but I'd be willing to pay even more to get better performance out of my TV's audio.

TechRadar

Flagship OLED TV showdown: Viewers saw LG, Samsung, Sony and Panasonic TVs in a blind test and chose their favorite

TechRadar gathered four flagship OLED TVs, and we assembled a group of non-TV experts to decide their favorite in a blind test.

Tom’s Guide

I just tested one of the best OLED TVs ever made — and it’s not from LG, Samsung or Sony

The Panasonic Z95B produces a superb picture and ear-pleasing sound. It delivered top-notch results in our lab testing — there are just a few small issues holding it back.

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Digital Camera World

Trendy compact cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR III are missing a key feature. This old camera has it

The Panasonic LX100 II offered zoom with a large sensor...and a competitive price

What Hi-Fi?

This Victorian manor house’s hidden 4K, luxury cinema is a masterclass in spatial planning

We took an inside look at how one of the UK's most interesting luxury private cinema's was built

Tom’s Guide

Sony Just Beat LG, Samsung and Panasonic in OLED TV Shoot-Out — There's Just One Problem

The Sony Bavia 8 II was the star of Value Electronics' recent TV shootout against LG, Samsung, and Panasonic flagships, but what does this crowning mean for everyday TV buyers?

Digital Camera World

Kodak outsells Fujifilm in Japan's compact camera market – but doesn't lead in revenue terms

Explore the top 10 compact cameras in Japan in this newly-released sales and revenue report

What Hi-Fi?

NAD’s retro-looking streaming amp, Fell Audio’s affordable hi-fi duo, and a KEF speaker package are in for testing this month

These are the 7 new products our review team is most excited about

What Hi-Fi?

I tried Lorde’s transparent CD in 7 different disc players – but did it play on any of them?

Not your average compact disc...

Digital Camera World

Missed out last time? Three Lumix Micro Four Thirds cameras get new firmware

After updating S series models, Panasonic now targets GH7, G9 II, and GH5 II to improve security and performance

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