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Guest panellist & tech reviewer Mark Ellis (@markellisreviews.bsky.social) joins the AVForums Podcast to explain what the new Apple #AirPods5 have to offer.

The full episode has more tech, AV & Hi-Fi news and reviews here: youtu.be/ZTwy5r6SnB8/ & here: bit.ly/4rz1ClK

#Tech #AirPods #Apple #ANC
October 3, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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What should you consider when creating a #mediawall?
This discussion considers TV size, viewing height & seating distance. Also do extra elements such as games consoles and electric fires cause heat problems?
What's your experience?
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#HomeTheater #TVWall #DIY
Rear view of a person playing a car racing video game on a large, wall-mounted screen in a darkened room.
October 3, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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Somewhat divisive upon its cinema release, is #TheMandalorianandGrogu served any better on 4K Blu-ray for home viewing? With its switching aspect ratios, shiny Dolby Vision and thumping Dolby Atmos track, we think, surprisingly... yes!
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#StarWars #4KBluRay #Filmsky
The Mandalorian and Grogu 4K Blu-ray Review
The divisive Mandalorian and Grogu hits 4K Blu-ray. But does it play better in its more suited locale of the home? Surprisingly yes...
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October 2, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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With its 4K Android TV set top box, #Freely integration, plus various bundled tiers starting from a tenner, is #VodafoneTV the subscription entertainment service you've been looking for or just another samey platform thrown into the mix?
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#Freely #Streaming #TechSky
Vodafone launches its Vodafone TV entertainment hub in the UK
News that its new hub-based subscription platform is now available in three tiers, ranging from 10 to 25.50 GBP a month with Netflix and HBO Max included.
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October 2, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Styling it out!
Does the #Model70 amp & #CD70 CD player combo from Marantz get the balance between retro and modern right? See what AVForums Hi-Fi editor Ed Selley (@ejselley.bsky.social) thinks.
Watch the full video review here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfYL...

#Marantz #HiFi #AudioSky
October 2, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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Apple's #AirPods5 retain an open ear design but have upped their active noise cancelling game & sound quality. And if you go for the version with the wireless charging case, there's additional battery life too.
Find out more here: www.avforums.com/reviews/appl...

#WirelessEarbuds #Apple #AudioSky
Apple AirPods 5 Earbuds Review
Review of the Apple AirPods 5 TWS earbuds plus wireless charging case
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October 2, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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Brit audio specialist #iFiAudio pumps up its recent portable iDSD GR2 DAC/amp with enhanced components. Significantly, the Master Tuned #iDSDGR2MT also features 2 digital filters overseen by music producer Steve Levine. www.avforums.com/news/ifi-aud...

#HiFi #Headphones #AudioSky
iFi Audio launches upgraded iDSD GR2 MT DAC/amp
News that this Master Tuned version of its new portable DAC comes with upgraded components and two exclusive digital filters from producer Steve Levine.
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October 2, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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AVForums Hi-Fi editor Ed Selley (@ejselley.bsky.social) takes a look at the Marantz #Model70 integrated amp & #CD70 CD player: is this wilful Hi-Fi separates nostalgia or a smart, 'if it ain't broke' approach?
Watch the video review here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfYL...

#Marantz #HiFi #AudioSky
October 1, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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British audio specialist #QED has announced a new generation of Performance cables, with 13 core models, including a new speaker cable and USB options, covering a range of analogue and digital connections.
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#Audio #HiFi
QED unveils new Performance cable range
News that its refined and expanded cable ecosystem introduces 13 core models in varying lengths, catering for both analogue and digital connections.
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October 1, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Guest panellist & tech reviewer Chris Hall (@christhall.bsky.social) joins the AVForums Podcast to explain Lenovo's #ProjectSwan concept ThinkBook.

The full episode has more tech, AV & Hi-Fi news and reviews here: youtu.be/ZTwy5r6SnB8/ & here: bit.ly/4rz1ClK

#Lenovo #FutureTech #TechSky #Tech
October 1, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Following the Melomania P100 headphones getting the SE treatment last year, #CambridgeAudio launches its #A100SE earbuds which are upgraded with Dolby Audio for improved spatial performance, along with a new blue finish. www.avforums.com/news/cambrid...

#MelomaniaA100SE #WirelessEarbuds #AudioSky
Cambridge Audio announces Melomania A100 SE earphones
News that the enhanced earbuds build upon the original A100, adding Dolby Audio for spatial sound and improved performance, along with a new blue finish.
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October 1, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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#JohnSteinbeck's literary monolith #EastofEden gets impressive #Netflix treatment from Zoe Kazan, granddaughter of Elia Kazan who directed the iconic 1955 film starring James Dean - perhaps an arc that Steinbeck himself would have approved of.
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#TVReview #FlorencePugh
East of Eden (Netflix) Premiere TV Show Review
Steinbeck's literary monolith gets impressive Netflix treatment from Kazan Jr.
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October 1, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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AVForums Hi-Fi editor Ed Selley explores the Marantz #Model70 integrated amp & #CD70 CD player, highlighting design, features and how they balance tradition with modern needs. Are they really perfect for audiophiles & casual listeners alike?www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfYL...

#HiFi #Marantz #AudioSky
Marantz Model 70 & CD 70 In-Depth: Everything You Need to Know
YouTube video by AVForums
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September 30, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Warner's latest live-action #LooneyTunes blend, #CoyoteVsAcme turns from shelved tax write-off to charming throwback success as the ever put upon #WileECoyote decides he's had enough with Acme's faulty products.
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#MovieReview #FilmSky
Coyote vs. Acme Movie Review
Warner's latest live-action Looney Tunes blend is a charmingly unexpected tax write-off turned throwback success.
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September 30, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Should I swap my iPhone & iPad Mini for the new iPhone Duo?

Tech reviewer Mark Ellis (@mellisreviews) joins the AVForums Podcast to give his insight into the new #iPhoneDuo - can it really replace both devices?
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/ZTwy5r6SnB8/ or here: bit.ly/4rz1ClK
#TechSky
September 30, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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The 48-inch G6 is LG's smallest flagship #OLEDTV, packing in the latest Primary RGB Four Stack Tandem panel and Alpha 11 AI Gen 3 processor. If you want the best for your small room/desktop setup, could this be your best bet? www.avforums.com/reviews/lg-4...

#LGOLED #LGG6 #OLEDTV #TechSky
LG 48-inch G6 (OLED48G6) OLED TV Review
AVForums review of the LG 48-inch G6 (OLED48G6) OLED TV which packs in everything the larger G6 models have only in the same chassis as a C6 unit.
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September 30, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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Sony marks the 20th anniversary of #Paprika, an #anime blueprint for Nolan's Inception where dreams & reality collide, with a 4K set that includes a Dolby Atmos soundtrack to accompany the rich and imaginative visuals.
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#Paprika4K #SatoshiKon #4KUHD #FilmSky
Paprika 4K Blu-ray Review
To Inception what Dark City was to The Matrix, Satoshi Kon's visionary masterpiece reaches UK 4K.
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September 30, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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With the release of #ArrowVideo's A Better Tomorrow Trilogy on #4KUHD, we return to our review of the #ShoutFactory US import and compare the two packages to answer the question: which one should you get? www.avforums.com/reviews/a-be...

#ABetterTomorrow #JohnWoo #4KUHD #FilmSky
A Better Tomorrow Trilogy 4K Blu-ray Review (Arrow UK vs. Shout US)
John Woo's and Chow Yun-Fat's breakout film, and the birth of the entire heroic bloodshed genre, A Better Tomorrow is an iconic milestone in action movies
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September 29, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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Technology research specialist Omdia is projecting a 9.3% increase in shipments of higher-end TVs into 2027, specifically noting that #RGBMiniLED models will begin to outpace #OLEDTVs in the premium sector.
What's your next purchase likely to be? www.avforums.com/news/omdia-p...

#TVTech #TechSky
Omdia projects rise in premium RGB TV shipments as wider market drops
News that Omdia's latest report forecasts a 9.3% increase as brands move to more profitable higher-end TVs, with RGB LEDs set to lead they way by 2030.
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September 29, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Win a Denon Home 400 wireless speaker powered by HEOS (worth £449).

It's the final day of our Denon Home 400 #giveaway, so enter at the link below for a chance to get hold of this elegant #wirelessspeaker.
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#Competition #CompetitionUK #BluetoothSpeaker
Studio image of a dark grey Denon Home 400 wireless speaker from an 3/4 isometric elevation. Studio image of a cream coloured Denon Home 400 wireless speaker from a low elevation. Lifestyle image of a dark grey coloured Denon Home 400 wireless speaker from a low elevation in the foreground with a smiling person in the background. Close up image of a dark grey coloured Denon Home 400 wireless speaker showing the controls on the low part of the casing.
September 29, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Why Does Colour Matter in Film & TV?

Calibration experts #PortraitDisplays have released episode 1 of their latest #ColorMatters videos in which expert colourists from post production facility #Company3 explain how they use colour to tell a story.
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#FilmSky #Calman
Portrait Displays' Color Matters Season 3: Episode 1 now available
News that Portrait Displays' latest 8-part mini-series gets underway with some of Hollywood's leading colourists explaining the importance of their work.
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September 29, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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What Are Humanoid Robots Actually For?

They run, dance and karate kick... but what should humanoid #robots actually be used for. Let us have your suggestions.

Watch the full AVForums podcast here: youtu.be/ZTwy5r6SnB8/
or here: bit.ly/4rz1ClK for the latest #tech, TV & #HiFi news and reviews.
September 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Jonathan Glazer’s seminal 2000 British #crime classic #SexyBeast gets a 4K, director approved, HDR restoration to enhance the sun-baked Costa del Sol and murky London settings alongside a truly terrifying #SirBenKingsley.
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#BenKingsley #4KUHD #FilmSky #FilmSky
Sexy Beast 4K Blu-ray Review
Second Sight's lavish 4K of Jonathan "Zone of Interest" Glazer's stunning directorial debut demands you turn this opportunity YES.
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September 28, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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#Tribit's latest #StormBoxMax Bluetooth speaker integrates 4 tweeters and a woofer into a 60W, 360-degree system to deploy around the home, garden and beyond, with the ability to add more units via #Auracast for a larger soundstage. www.avforums.com/news/tribit-...

#BluetoothSpeaker #AudioSky
Tribit launches StormBox Max portable speaker
News that its latest Bluetooth speaker integrates 4 tweeters and a woofer into a 60W, 360-degree system to deploy around the home, garden and beyond.
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September 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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If you're wanting a smaller screen OLED experience to cover streaming, movies, gaming and even office/creativity roles, then could the LG OLED48C6 be right in the pocket with its high impact image quality and desktop footprint?
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#LGOLED #OLEDTV #GamingTV #TVReview
LG 48-inch C6 (OLED48C6) OLED TV Review
AVForums review of the LG 48-inch C6 (OLED48C6) OLED TV; we see just how close it can get to the same sized G6 model which is 400 more expensive
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September 28, 2026 at 12:37 PM