The PlayStation physical games debacle is taking over everything Sony does — it’s the biggest tech PR disaster since Sonos’ app update, so will Sony learn the lessons that turned Sonos around?
 The PlayStation physical games debacle is taking over everything Sony does — it’s the biggest tech PR disaster since Sonos’ app update, so will Sony learn the lessons that turned Sonos around?

Sony’s decision to drop physical media from 2028has caused a customer revolt, and everything the company does is overwhelmed by the backlash. Will it listen to lessons from history on how to turn this around?

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I reviewed Sony’s new mid-range Dolby Atmos soundar, and while I love some features, overall its one step forward and two steps back
 I reviewed Sony’s new mid-range Dolby Atmos soundar, and while I love some features, overall its one step forward and two steps back

Sony’s midrange Dolby Atmos soundbar delivers clarity, power, and simplicity, but I found myself wishing for more.

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Sonos is finally improving its app — but it’s not moving fast enough, so people are building new alternatives to solve big gripes about home theater setups and more customizable sound

Sonos users are making their own alternatives to the official app and sharing them on the Sonos subreddit

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‘Dolby Atmos has a curious ability to reveal not just the details within a recording, but also the memories embedded within it’: Dire Straits’ producer says that mixing spatial audio rescues lost elements that were ‘sacrificed’ for stereo

Dire Straits’ Guy Fletcher says that Atmos can deliver more emotion from the music you love

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In the market for a soundbar? These are the best we’ve tested in 2026, including a model that delivers ‘phenomenal rumbling bass’
 In the market for a soundbar? These are the best we’ve tested in 2026, including a model that delivers ‘phenomenal rumbling bass’

Whether you’re after ‘exceptional power, precision and detail’, or just want to be able to hear the dialogue properly, we’ve tested a soundbar that fits the bill.

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GTA 6 pre-orders are here, and these soundbars I’ve tested are all you need for a fully immersive experience when the game drops
 GTA 6 pre-orders are here, and these soundbars I’ve tested are all you need for a fully immersive experience when the game drops

The 5 soundbars I’d recommend for fully immersing yourself in GTA 6 when it launches — including all-in-one options and Dolby Atmos surround systems.

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I’ve tested more than 20 soundbars, but these 4 affordable models are my picks for cinematic sound on a budget — including ultra-cheap all-in-one bars and awesome Dolby Atmos options
 I’ve tested more than 20 soundbars, but these 4 affordable models are my picks for cinematic sound on a budget — including ultra-cheap all-in-one bars and awesome Dolby Atmos options

These 4 soundbars I tested deliver exceptional quality without forcing you to break the bank — with ultra-cheap options and budget-friendly Dolby Atmos alternatives.

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The Dolby Atmos soundbar I use every day just got a rare discount, and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough — here’s why I’d buy it now
 The Dolby Atmos soundbar I use every day just got a rare discount, and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough — here’s why I’d buy it now

My favorite all-in-one soundbar I use at home is finally discounted — here’s why I’d recommend it to everyone.

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I listened to the ‘world’s first audiophile soundbar’ — and unbelievably, I think it might actually justify that claim

1500W of speaker power in a three-way speaker system that reaches down to 25Hz without subwoofer — and some robust bracing to make sure actually stays where you mount it
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‘Not a new app, but a new way of navigating’: The Sonos app is finally getting its long-awaited improvements to volume control, player listings and content organization — and you can try it this week, if you want

After ‘hundreds of hours’ studying Sonos users, the latest beta of the Sonos app will feature significant improvements to navigation, volume and more.
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