Author: Steve May

Creator of Home Cinema Choice magazine, and Editor of The Luxe Review, Steve muses and reviews for Trusted Reviews, T3, Home Cinema Choice, Games Radar, Good Housekeeping, Louder Sounds, StereoNet and Boat International. He’s also the editor of professional home cinema website Inside CI. He's on Twitter/X, Tiktok and Instagram as @SteveMay_UK

by Steve May September 20, 2025

Technology

Marshall Bromley 750 speaker first review: this Beastie Box fights for the right to party

Marshall is bringing its own distinctive aesthetic to the popular ‘party speaker’ market, with the Bromley 750, a huge BluetoothContinue Reading

by Steve May September 19, 2025

Technology

Philips Retro Tina all-in-one Hi-Fi system steals the show at 100 years of sound celebration

Philips is celebrating a century of sound with the launch of a Retro-inspired home audio range. The five-product line-up willContinue Reading

by Steve May September 17, 2025

Dining

The Dalmore unveils 2025 Distillery Select Series of exceptionally rare single malt whiskies

Highland distiller The Dalmore has announced three new bottlings in its Distillery Select Series, a limited-edition collection showcasing rare whiskiesContinue Reading

by Steve May September 15, 2025

Dining

Inside Ki No BI: The Japanese distillery bringing Kyoto craft gin to the world

Japanese drinks are enjoying a moment. From the rise of matcha in coffee shops to the growing fascination with sakeContinue Reading

GLENDRONACH_Ultra Premium_40_Year whisky

by Steve May September 12, 2025

Dining

The Glendronach expands ultra premium whisky range with 30- and 40 Year Old single malts

Renowned for its richly-sherried single malts, Highland distillery The Glendronach has just introduced two premium aged whiskies, a 30 YearContinue Reading

by Steve May September 11, 2025

Style Technology

Cassette culture is back: hands-on with the We Are Rewind GB-001 boombox

Once dismissed as obsolete, the humble cassette is enjoying a revival, driven by collectors, nostalgia, and the growing appeal ofContinue Reading

by Steve May September 10, 2025

Technology

New camera system, bigger batteries: Apple excites with iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and AirPods Pro 3

Apple fans are in a lather, following the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. The new high-endContinue Reading

Caspar MacRae in the Islay Bar at the Ardbeg hotel

by Steve May September 8, 2025

Dining

Eat, sleep and drink Ardbeg: distillery opens boutique hotel for whisky pilgrims on Islay

Ardbeg, the Islay distillery famous for producing some of Scotland’s smokiest whiskies, has opened the doors of its first boutiqueContinue Reading

by Steve May September 5, 2025

Technology

Technics SL-40CBT: introducing a lifestyle Bluetooth vinyl turntable with legendary audio engineering

Technics has unveiled its latest turntable, the SL-40CBT Direct Drive, at IFA 2025 in Berlin. The new model is pitchedContinue Reading

by Steve May September 4, 2025

Dining

Lochlea Distillery launches first ever permanent Single Estate whisky range

Lochlea Distillery has launched its first ever core series of whiskies, bringing a permanent collection to sit alongside its much-laudedContinue Reading