Articles by Tom Bailey

Tom is a journalist, copywriter and content designer based in the UK. He has written articles for T3, ShortList, The Sun, The Mail on Sunday, The Daily Telegraph, Elle Deco, The Sunday Times, Men's Health, Mr Porter, Oracle and many more (including What Hi-Fi?). His specialities include mobile technology, electric vehicles and video streaming.

Articles by: Tom Bailey

Amazon Freevee (formerly IMDb TV) is now available on Apple TV

By Tom Bailey published 17 May 22

Amazon's ad-supported streaming service expands its reach as rivals prepared to emulate its success.

Apple is finally testing iPhones with USB-C ports ahead of rumoured move away from Lightning

Apple is reportedly testing iPhones with USB-C ahead of move away from Lightning

By Tom Bailey published 16 May 22

If the rumours are true, iPhones, AirPods and other Apple accessories could switch to USB-C connections in the next few years – though the iPhone could soon ditch cables altogether.

Goldring unveils versatile Eroica HX moving coil cartridge

By Tom Bailey published 13 May 22

The British cartridge maker has unveiled a new moving coil model that works with moving magnet inputs.

Sony Xperia 1 IV promises telephoto zoom, class-leading audio and 4K video

By Tom Bailey published 11 May 22

Sony's next flagship phone looks to be a true master of video and audio – but it comes at a price.

New Google TV Ambient Mode with personalised sports scores and podcasts rolling out now?

Google TV Ambient Mode spotted with personalised cards for news and more

By Tom Bailey published 11 May 22

A new leak suggests that the delayed feature, which was supposed to launch in December last year, is finally ready for a global launch.

Wonder Woman 1984: Head of Theater Owners says piracy has killed early streaming releases

Here's why it's the end for same-day streaming and cinema movie launches

By Tom Bailey published 10 May 22

Are same-day releases doomed? Cinema owners certainly hope that's the case, but at least one major streaming service has continued the practice...

LG has apparently found a way to boost OLED brightness by another 20%, up to 1200 nits

By Tom Bailey published 9 May 22

LG Display's micro lens tech seems to suggest that LG's next crop of OLED TVs could boast a peak brightness of 1200 nits.

There's now a fourth VRR standard

By Tom Bailey published 5 May 22

AdaptiveSync aims to standardise VRR support on gaming displays through a transparent testing programme.

The Marshall Willen is tiny Bluetooth speaker with big ambitions

The Marshall Willen is a tiny Bluetooth speaker with big ambitions

By Tom Bailey published 4 May 22

15 hours of playtime, fast charging, an IP67 waterproof exterior and a cool-sounding "Stack Mode".

Philips launches first OLED monitor and it's aimed at 4K video editors

By Tom Bailey published 3 May 22

The 27E1N8900 promises incredible colour accuracy and high contrast – but it probably won't be great for gaming.

Klipsch ProMedia Heritage 2.1 desktop speaker system

Klipsch ProMedia Heritage is a 2.1 desktop speaker system for your home office or TV

By Tom Bailey published 29 April 22

Klipsch's Bluetooth-toting desktop system includes a separate subwoofer for extra grunt.

8K TVs still struggling to sell

By Tom Bailey published 29 April 22

Industry experts believe that sales of 8K TVs are likely to be slower than expected due to the current lack of 8K content.

Is the Pixel 6 about to get a Google's take on Apple spatial audio?

Google could give the Pixel 6 its take on Apple spatial audio

By Tom Bailey last updated 27 April 22

Own a Google Pixel 6 Pro? You could be first in line for a new 3D audio feature if the latest Android 13 rumours are accurate.

Samsung's S95B QD-OLED TV is finally available to pre-order in the UK

By Tom Bailey published 25 April 22

Samsung's next-gen OLED TV is finally here and you can pre-order both the 55-inch and 65-inch models though Samsung's UK store.

Cambridge Audio releases Alva TT V2 Bluetooth aptX HD turntable with upgrades aplenty

By Tom Bailey published 21 April 22

The new Alva TT V2 record player not only plays but wirelessly streams vinyl, and features a host of upgrades over the original deck based on listener feedback.

This TCL 98-inch 4K QLED TV delivers a huge screen for a (relatively) low price

By Tom Bailey published 21 April 22

TCL will unleash a 98-inch 4K QLED TV in the Europe later this year, featuring Google TV, voice control and next-gen gaming smarts.

Advanced Dolby Vision gaming coming to more TVs in 2023

By Tom Bailey published 19 April 22

MediaTek's upcoming Pentonic chip could bring Dolby Vision for gaming to TVs from Sony, Panasonic and more.

Xbox Series X rumour suggests a chip upgrade is in the works

By Tom Bailey published 13 April 22

Microsoft's next-gen console could get a smaller, more efficient chip according to respected journalist Brad Sams. But would it provide a boost in performance?

The Sony A95K QD-OLED TV is more expensive than Samsung's own QD-OLED

By Tom Bailey last updated 12 April 22

Sony has finally shown its hand and unveiled its 2022 TV pricing, including its first QD-OLED and MiniLED TVs.

Spotify under fire from US Congress over Discovery Mode royalty policy

By Tom Bailey published 8 April 22

Does Spotify's Discovery Mode actually hurt up-and-coming artists? A trio of US lawmakers believes it does...

Why is the Xbox Series X so much easier to buy than the PS5?

Why is the Xbox Series X so much easier to buy than a PS5?

By Tom Bailey published 8 April 22

Series X stock is no longer rarer than unicorn tears. What happened, and why is the PS5 still so difficult to buy?

BT Sport produces first live 8K HDR sports broadcast for the home

By Tom Bailey last updated 8 April 22

BT Sport has inched a little closer to its goal of taking picture resolution to a whole new level. But is it any closer to offering customer 8K broadcasts?

Latest iPhone 14 Pro camera rumours suggest larger sensor compared to iPhone 13 Pro

By Tom Bailey published 6 April 22

Camera leaker Fishing 8 has taken to Weibo to tip the iPhone 14 Pro for a giant new Sony-designed sensor that could help Apple's next iPhone shoot crisper digital images.