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 October 30, 2024

Culture

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters premieres on Sky Arts this Halloween

Hammer, one of the UK’s most iconic film studios, is the subject of a new documentary, which will air OctoberContinue Reading

Gladiator 2 wine with signed card and coin

by Steve May October 29, 2024

Dining

Limited edition Ridley Scott Gladiator 2 wines include signed magnum with film prop coin

To celebrate the release of Gladiator 2, director Ridley Scott is launching two limited-edition wines, Caracalla and Geta, named afterContinue Reading

The World of Tim Burton exhibition with Tim Burton

by Steve May October 25, 2024

Culture

World of Tim Burton exhibition review: A Burtonesque treasure trove of the brilliantly bizarre

“It’s like walking around in a weird, beautiful, funhouse!” So declared director Tim Burton upon experiencing the London edition ofContinue Reading

The new 33 preamp and 303 power amp on shelf

by Steve May October 23, 2024

Technology

Revamped Quad 33 preamp and 303 power amplifier are 1960s Hi-Fi icons reimagined

Hi-Fi specialist Quad has reimagined two pivotal audio components from the 1960s for a new generation of music lovers. WhenContinue Reading

Marantz Grand Horizon and Horizon Midnight Sky on light pedestal

by Steve May October 22, 2024

Technology

First impressions: Stunning Marantz Horizon speaker heralds new era of high-end wireless audio

Marantz has unveiled Horizon, a high-end wireless music system with a striking aesthetic. The Marantz Horizon and its larger counterpart,Continue Reading

Merry Christmas bottle from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

by Steve May October 21, 2024

Dining

Scotch Malt Whisky Society unwraps four limited-edition single malts for winter season

Winter is coming … to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, with the launch of a Winter Series featuring four bottlesContinue Reading

by Steve May October 18, 2024

Dining

It’s Laphroaig, but not as you know it: I taste 33 Year Old Strong Characters whisky, alongside new Laphroaig 18YO

Laphroaig has unveiled Strong Characters, the first in what is promised to be a series of limited-edition single malt whiskiesContinue Reading

by Steve May October 16, 2024

Business Technology

Tomorrow’s audio tech up for debate as Futuresource Audio Collaborative returns to London

Audio Collaborative, the UK’s biggest audio industry conference, returns to London this November; movers and shakers will debate the technologiesContinue Reading

Bowers Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition in bedroom

by Steve May October 15, 2024

Technology

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition wireless speaker boasts improved audio and new colour options

One of the most recognisable wireless speakers in the world has just received a significant makeover. Bowers & Wilkins hasContinue Reading

by Steve May October 14, 2024

Technology

Panasonic Z95A 55-inch OLED TV review: Scorching premium screen a hot choice for movies and gaming

Panasonic has gone all out to impress with its new luxury OLED 4k TV, the Z95A. This ambitiously specified model,Continue Reading