Lewis Empson
Lewis Empson is a Senior Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.
Latest articles by Lewis Empson

Xgimi unveils its coffee cup-sized MoGo 3 Pro portable projector at IFA 2024
By Lewis Empson published
Xgimi has announced its latest portable projector at IFA 2024 with the MoGo 3 Pro touting performance and convenience in equal measures.

Hisense confirms its super-sized 110-inch Mini LED TV with 40,000 dimming zones is coming to the UK
By Lewis Empson published
Alongside the A85N OLED and Canvas art TV

I've seen Samsung's conventional-sized Micro LED TV and I'm convinced it could kill OLED
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung officially has a 65-inch Mini LED TV to show off, but what does this mean for OLED?

Yaber unveils its latest flagship projector at IFA 2024 with a unique feature to solve lacklustre projector audio
By Lewis Empson published
Yaber has announced its K3 and K3 Pro projectors at IFA 2024 with JBL tuned sound systems and a bundled subwoofer option.

Denon's latest flagship AVR supports 13.4 channels of amplification and stellar connectivity
By Lewis Empson published
The Denon AVC-A10H features an upgraded internal spec, plenty of HDMI 2.1 sockets and extensive HDR support.

Dangbei unveils its Samsung The Freestyle portable projector rival ahead of IFA 2024
By Lewis Empson published
Chinese projector brand Dangbei unveils a new rival to Samsung's popular portable projector ahead of IFA 2024.

Hisense unveils a new Europe-exclusive premium TV ahead of IFA 2024 – and it's not a Mini LED
By Lewis Empson published
Hisense has unveiled its latest OLED TV for 2024, and it could be a rival to the LG C4.

Samsung commits to supporting its TVs with seven years of software updates – but only its latest models
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung has announced that it will support its latest TVs with seven years of software updates.

Samsung promises "unmatched picture and sound" from its upgraded Premiere ultra-short throw projectors
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung has announced two new ultra-short throw projectors with 4K resolution, HDR10+ support and Dolby Atmos sound.

Disney Plus is secretly the best streaming service for music fans – here's why
By Lewis Empson published
Disney Plus is secretly the best streaming service for music fans thanks to its broad spectrum of content and immersive sound.

Epson's new Q Series laser projectors break brightness boundaries – should Sony and JVC be worried?
By Lewis Empson published
Epson's new range of Q Series projectors are premium beamers for installers and home cinema enthusiasts.

Apple announces its September Friday Night Baseball schedule, and it's a treat for fans of Spatial Audio
By Lewis Empson published
Apple has announced its upcoming baseball schedule which will be broadcast on the Apple TV+ streaming platform.

The Google Chromecast with Google TV is reportedly getting a posthumous update – but some features will be missing
By Lewis Empson published
Google has killed the Chromecast line of streamers, but it will still keep it up to date according to this report.

Don't regret it – 3 reasons to buy the Google Chromecast with Google TV before it's gone forever
By Lewis Empson last updated
Google is killing the Chromecast, so here are three reasons why you may want to grab one before it's too late.

Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 are gunning for the Sony XM5s with their 'authentic sound' and upgraded noise cancelling
By Lewis Empson published
Google's new earbuds feature upgrades across the board from sound quality to battery life and even ANC performance.

Google's new four-strong lineup of Pixel 9 smartphones feature brighter displays and more powerful processors
By Lewis Empson published
Google's new lineup of Pixel smartphones have a fresh look and new features aplenty, ideal for Android fans looking to upgrade.

Google's Pixel 9 event – how to watch it, what to expect and any surprises we'd like to see
By Lewis Empson published
Google's annual smartphone event is being streamed this evening, with three new handsets already confirmed.

I switched from Spotify to Apple Music with this app that saved my playlists (and my sanity)
By Lewis Empson published
After switching streaming services yet again, I've found an app that actually transfers my music library without any hassle.

Our favourite small OLED TV is cheaper than ever before – save nearly £800 on the 42-inch LG C3
By Lewis Empson published
With nearly £800 chopped off the price tag, the 42-inch LG C3 is an absolute bargain for gamers right now.

Google announces the death of Chromecast alongside the brand-new Google TV Streamer
By Lewis Empson published
Google has announced the end of the Chromecast series, but its being succeeded by the Google TV Streamer.

LG C4 (OLED65C4)
By Tom Parsons last updated
A minor upgrade on paper but a big step up in reality, the C4 puts LG’s C-series back on top.

Now finally gets 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos, but it comes at a cost
By Lewis Empson published
Now has a new streaming upgrade that adds 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos to the platform, but it's rather pricey.

JBL MA9100HP and Stage 2 5.1.4 home cinema system
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedJBL's new home cinema speaker and AVR range makes a strong first impression during our brief hands on session.
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