Articles by Steve May

Home entertainment AV specialist

Steve has been writing about AV and home cinema since the dawn of time, or more accurately, since the glory days of VHS and Betamax. He has strong opinions on the latest TV technology, Hi-Fi and Blu-ray/media players, and likes nothing better than to crank up his ludicrously powerful home theatre system to binge-watch TV shows.

Articles by: Steve May

11 reasons why your next TV has to be an Ultra HD 4K TV

By Steve May published 29 October 13

In depth If you're buying a new living room screen in the next year, you need to go 4K in order to avoid being left behind.

Panasonic TX-L65WT600 review

By Steve May published 8 October 13

Editor's Choice

Exclusive This is the shape of 4K Ultra HD TVs to come - packing HDMI 2.0 and amazing pictures, it's a dream come true.

How Gracenote is taking control of your TV

By Steve May published 30 September 13

In depth From programme apps to personalised TV advertising, the scary interactive future of TV has arrived

Why curved OLED TVs are a bad idea

By Steve May published 27 August 13

Opinion What do bananas, boomerangs and the latest curved OLED TVs have in common? That's right, they're all stupid!

Sony KD-65X9005A review

By Steve May published 18 June 13

Editor's Choice

This Sony 65-inch flatscreen is the first 4K Ultra HD TV that genuinely has an eye on your living space.

Tech's ultimate challenge: surviving the coldest journey on earth

By Steve May published 4 October 12

In Depth In 2013, Sir Ranulph Fiennes will undertake the first ever winter traverse of the Antarctic - and he's taking a caboose load of tech along for the ride.

Humax DTR-T1000 review

By Steve May published 28 August 12

Move over Freeview! The next-generation, internet connected juggernaut know as YouView has finally arrived.

Toshiba 55VL963 review

By Steve May published 13 August 12

Great Value

Toshiba's latest designer giant LED television promises a smart viewing experience for less money than the rest.

LG: a mass market for OLED TVs is years off

By Steve May published 28 May 12

In Depth It's the most advanced television technology, but with a 9,000 Euro price tag, who can afford an OLED TV?

Samsung HW-E551 review

By Steve May published 3 May 12

Samsung's next-generation 2.1 Air Track audio system can be both a soundbar and conventional hi-fi. Your TV is spoilt for choice.

LG 47LM670T review

By Steve May published 30 March 12

Recommended

The 47-inch 47LM670T is the first of LG's eagerly awaited new Cinema Screen connected TVs to land in the UK. It's the entry level set in arguably the brand's most attractive range yet.