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 January 22, 2026

Style

Open-ear done right: Inside Sony’s new LinkBuds Clip always-on audio earbuds

The latest evolution of Sony’s open-ear true wireless buds lean into everyday wearability and offer a raft of novel convenienceContinue Reading

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by Steve May January 22, 2026

Dining

Johnnie Walker Blue Label and haute couturier Robert Wun release Year of the Horse limited edition

Calling all Johnnie Walker whisky fans – a new Blue Label limited edition has just been released for Lunar NewContinue Reading

by Steve May January 21, 2026

Dining

Rosebank Distillery presents His Majesty King Charles III with award-winning 31 Year Old Single Malt

His Majesty King Charles III, accompanied by the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney MSP, hosted a reception at TheContinue Reading

by Steve May January 20, 2026

Technology

iFi iDSD Phantom first review: flagship streaming headphone amp brings studio grade audio home

Southport-based iFi audio has launched the iDSD Phantom, a statement home Hi-Fi component that serves as a high-end music streamer,Continue Reading

by Steve May January 19, 2026

Travel

Galeon 560 FLY redux: Award-winning motor yacht steals spotlight at BOOT Düsseldorf 2026

Galeon Yachts has returned to BOOT Düsseldorf, the world’s largest indoor boat and watersports show, with five head-turning models thatContinue Reading

by Steve May January 18, 2026

Culture

The Damned at 50: punk pioneers mark chaotic half century with new covers album and live shows

UK punk legends The Damned have released a kinetic reinterpretation of The Lovin’ Spoonful’s 1966 classic ‘Summer in the City,’Continue Reading

by Steve May January 16, 2026

Technology

Mission 778S streamer explained: UK speaker brand launches first hi-res network music player

Speaker brand Mission has unveiled its first-ever network music player. A half-width design, the new 778S is designed to sitContinue Reading

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by Steve May January 15, 2026

Technology

Audio Pro brings rock ’n’ roll energy to wireless Hi-Fi with stylish Drumfire W speakers

If you’re looking for a Bluetooth music system with a little more edge, then Swedish audio brand Audio Pro hasContinue Reading

by Steve May January 13, 2026

Technology

Honor Magic8 Pro smartphone impresses with AI SuperNight camera at London launch

Honor has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Magic8 Pro, placing photography and artificial intelligence uppermost on its talent roster.Continue Reading

by Steve May January 12, 2026

Dining

Best whiskies to mark Burns Night, from classic Blends to peated malts

Whisky has long been central to Burns Night, the annual celebration of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, held each yearContinue Reading