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

Shark Stratos NV860UK vacuum cleaner in use

by Steve May December 4, 2023

Home Technology

Move over Dyson: Shark Stratos NZ860UK anti-odour upright vacuum review

In the ever-competitive world of vacuum cleaners, the Shark Stratos NZ860UK / NV860UKT is a compelling proposition, featuring powerful suctionContinue Reading

by Steve May December 1, 2023

Technology

Goldmund Telos 1800 mono power amplifier offers a black tie listening experience

With a price tag that befits a work of modern art, Swiss audio maestro Goldmund has taken the wraps offContinue Reading

A DJ on the decks at ITVX 1st birthday party in London

by Steve May November 29, 2023

Culture

ITVX hits 2.7 billion streams in first year powered by Love Island, reveals plans for 2024

Streaming service ITVX has delivered over 2.7 billion streams since it launched a year ago. The service, which celebrates itsContinue Reading

Jameson Remixed Carribean Beats whiskey with two glasses

by Steve May November 24, 2023

Dining

Aged for 21 years in rum casks, this Jameson Irish whiskey is untypically tropical

Looking for something a little different from your dram? Jameson has released Jameson Remixed Caribbean Beats, a 21-year-old Irish whiskey,Continue Reading

by Steve May November 16, 2023

Technology

Goldmund £22k Mimesis Signature preamplifier hailed as the apex of craftsmanship and audio precision

Swiss luxury audio brand Goldmund is tuning into the desires of hi-fi aficionados with the launch of its Mimesis SignatureContinue Reading

Venusaur at Pokemon Kogei exhibition Hollywood

by Steve May November 15, 2023

Culture Travel

Pokémon X Kogei review: Hollywood art exhibition an evolution of Japanese crafts and pop culture

Iconic Pokémon characters have been reimagined using traditional Japanese craft techniques as stunning sculptures made from ceramics, lacquers, textiles andContinue Reading

by Steve May November 3, 2023

Style Technology

This ravishing Ruark 810 all-in-one streaming music system wants to own your living room

Ruark Audio, an exponent of high-design music systems, has unveiled its latest all-in-one, the R810. Where cutting-edge connectivity meets impeccableContinue Reading

by Steve May November 2, 2023

Dining

Culture club: Toki whisky brings Japanese jazz kissa vibe to London with atmospheric Listening Bar

Japanese whisky bar culture comes to London this month, as Toki Whisky partners with Shoreditch cocktail bar Seed Library, toContinue Reading

by Steve May October 30, 2023

Home

I tested the De’Longhi Rivelia luxury coffee machine and now I brew like a skilled barista

The De’Longhi Rivelia challenges everything you think you know about coffee machines. This new premium bean-to-cup coffee machine introduces advancedContinue Reading

by Steve May October 26, 2023

Technology

Luxury Goldmund Melos active wireless Hi-Fi speakers are designed to impress

Luxury Swiss audio brand Goldmund has unveiled a premium active wireless bookshelf speaker, the Melos. Handmade in Geneva, the compactContinue Reading