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

The Norwegian Viva at sea on its maiden voyage

by Steve May August 10, 2023

Travel

Spectacular Norwegian Viva cruise ship embarks on maiden voyage, invites guests to ‘Live it Up’

The Norwegian Viva, the latest ship from cruise innovator NCL, has welcomed aboard its first guests, as it embarked onContinue Reading

A Samsung Frame TV displaying Salvador Dalí's The Persistence of Memory

by Steve May August 9, 2023

Culture

From canvas to screen: Samsung brings surrealist paintings of Salvador Dalí to The Frame TV

The works of celebrated surrealist Salvador Dalí are coming to Samsung’s hugely popular Frame TV for the first time, followingContinue Reading

by Steve May August 8, 2023

Culture

New flagship London Gibson guitar store to become a magnet for musicians and rock fans

Legendary American instrument brand Gibson, has announced a new flagship music store for London. The Gibson Garage is being hailedContinue Reading

by Steve May August 7, 2023

Technology

Celebrating 70 years of Marantz: audiophile icon looks to the future as a luxury lifestyle brand

At a glitzy platinum anniversary event, held in its spiritual home of New York City, premium audio brand Marantz hasContinue Reading

by Steve May August 3, 2023

Technology

Amazing LG 97-inch M3 wireless OLED 4k TV says goodbye to cable clutter

LG wants to set your next TV free with a new generation of wireless OLED TVs. Using Zero Connect technology,Continue Reading

An aerial view of the WildKitchen by Guy Ritchie

by Steve May August 2, 2023

Dining

WildKitchens by Guy Ritchie: movie director serves up ultimate BBQ fine dining experience

Movie director Guy Ritchie stands at the head of the table, flame cooking a hunk of steak. There’s a clearContinue Reading

by Steve May August 1, 2023

Dining

Fabulous fusion: limited edition Courvoisier Mizunara 2023 is a cognac like no other

Award-winning Cognac house, Maison Courvoisier, has announced the second edition of Courvoisier Mizunara, a unique fusion of French tradition andContinue Reading

A dram of Ardbeg BizzareBQ whisky being poured in ACME Fire Cult Dalston

by Steve May July 27, 2023

Dining

Whisky barbie: Ardbeg x Acme Fire Cult offer BBQ-inspired menu pairing through August

Smoky whisky specialist Ardbeg is firing up the grill this August, partnering with Acme Fire Cult in Dalston to celebrateContinue Reading

Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds being taken out of a charging case

by Steve May July 26, 2023

Style Technology

Sony WF-1000XM5: True Wireless 360 Reality Audio earbuds redefine premium sound

Has Sony raised the bar for true wireless earbuds with the launch of its WF-1000XM5 headphones? Improvements in design meanContinue Reading

A Yamazaki whisky highball next to a bottle of the famed Japanese whisky

by Steve May July 24, 2023

Dining

Gotta catch ’em all: Suntory Whisky celebrates centenary with 100 cocktails at 100 UK bars

Japanese whisky pioneer the House of Suntory continues its centenary celebration by partnering with 100 of the UK’s most prestigiousContinue Reading