A new Fire TV pop-up takes over your entire screen at startup, and it could be the beginning of the end — here’s why users think Amazon could open it up to third-party advertisers

A new pop-up has appeared on Fire TV devices, and users are worried that more third-party advertisers are about to block your view.
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The best of both worlds for soundbars and loudspeakers? Canvas hi-fi’s new bar is pushing the definition, by packing huge 8-inch drivers into a frame that fits below your TV — and the company boldly says it’s ‘the world’s first audiophile soundbar’

Canvas has announced its second hi-fi soundbar, the Canvas L, promising audiophile-grade sound

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The LG C6 OLED TV is my dark horse pick for a World Cup winner — I said it ‘sets the bar for TVs in 2026’ in my review — and it’s already been discounted

The LG C6 has only been around for a few weeks, but we’re already seeing some big discounts: perfect timing for the World Cup!
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‘These reports are groundless’: A report claimed LG wanted to exit the TV business and offload it to a Chinese brand, following similar moves from Sony and Panasonic — but LG says the story is ‘entirely speculative and misleading’

LG hits back at ‘baseless’ reports that it was looking to partner up with Hisense for the future — and the original report has disappeared.
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The latest Sonos app update just added a new option that might be the magic bullet you need to fix problems on ‘more complex home network setups’ — though consider it a last resort

Sonos has released an iOS and Android app update that enables you to turn off SonosNet mesh networking

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This under £200 Sonos Ray soundbar offers a ‘major sound upgrade’ that’s ideal for your World Cup viewing

Want better audio for less at home? Get the Sonos Ray and enjoy huge improvements over your TV’s built-in speakers. It’s on sale right now.
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Sony’s TV line-up is now both clearer and also confusingly named after launching its latest sets: here are all the official models and sizes it sells in 2026

Sony’s full 2026 TV line-up is here, and it involves a lot of ‘Mark II’ TVs, but also several ‘Mark I’ TVs, and all their names are numbers anyway…
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I tested the flagship Samsung HW-Q990H Dolby Atmos soundbar, and while it sticks to the formula of its predecessors, it still sets the bar for soundbars in 2026

The Samsung HW-Q990H is yet another awesome entry in Samsung’s flagship soundbar lineage, delivering a full Dolby Atmos experience at home.
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I saw Sony’s first ‘True RGB’ TV in action compared to a studio monitor and Sony’s best OLED TV — and based on early measurements, Sony might finally bring ‘reference’ HDR performance to your home

And the Sony Bravia 7 II brings similar tech at a lower price, including the world’s first 50-inch RGB TV

Forget soundbars for your giant TV — Sony’s new ‘LCR’ wireless Dolby Atmos system eats Sonos’ lunch by delivering big home theater sound from separate speakers, and I heard it in action

The Sony Bravia Theatre Trio is here, and it’s made to deliver big sound from separate speakers, but with the convenience of a wireless soundbar system.
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