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 December 19, 2025

Technology

From stereo music to home cinema, DALI’s new Sonik speaker range can do it all

Danish audio outfit DALI has announced a new Hi-Fi speaker series, which combines advanced acoustic engineering with contemporary Scandi design.Continue Reading

Artist render of The Harbour that will feature on MSC World Asia

by Steve May December 18, 2025

Travel

MSC World Asia to make Mediterranean cruise debut in 2026, first voyages announced

MSC Cruises has begun the countdown to MSC World Asia, its next World Class flagship. Due to welcome guests fromContinue Reading

by Steve May December 17, 2025

Technology

Bang & Olufsen enhances flagship Beolab 90 with atelier Phantom and Mirage editions

Bang & Olufsen has announced two new limited editions of its flagship loudspeaker: the Beolab 90 Phantom Edition and theContinue Reading

by Steve May December 15, 2025

Technology

Audio-Technica Hotaru first review: floating, glowing turntable elevates vinyl playback

The Audio-Technica Hotaru is a music system like no other. This limited-edition turntable combines analogue vinyl playback with magnetic levitationContinue Reading

by Steve May December 12, 2025

Travel

Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2026: scenic Season 11 locations revealed

Landscape Artist of the Year returns to Sky for its 11th series on January 14. Hosted once again by StephenContinue Reading

by Steve May December 11, 2025

Dining

Only 636 Bottles: Midleton celebrates bicentennial with 28 year old Mizunara-influenced whiskey

Marking its 200th anniversary, Midleton Distillery has unveiled a special 28 year old whiskey that introduces Mizunara oak to theContinue Reading

by Steve May December 5, 2025

Dining

The Dalmore Cask Curation Series Red Wine Cask Edition offers rare 24, 34 and 43 Year Old whiskies

The Dalmore has unveiled the third instalment of its ultra-limited Cask Curation Series whiskies, created in collaboration with Château Mont-RedonContinue Reading

by Steve May December 4, 2025

Dining

Aultmore, Benriach and Dailuaine star in new Tailored Spirits Experimental Series whiskies

Scottish whisky start-up, Tailored Spirits, has added to its micro-batch Experimental Series, with four limited bottlings that continue the company’sContinue Reading

by Steve May December 3, 2025

Dining

English distillery takes Whisky of the Year crown in The Whisky Exchange Awards 2026

An English distillery has taken the top honour in this year’s The Whisky Exchange Whisky of the Year competition, markingContinue Reading

by Steve May December 2, 2025

Culture

First look: From Westeros to the Winter Olympics – what to watch on Sky and Now in 2026

Sky’s 2026 programme slate is a tantalising mix of recognisable franchises, new originals and returning favourites. Leading the content chargeContinue Reading