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Premium saloon cabin with panoramic windscreen information display and central climate-control touchscreen

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BMW 3 Series brings panoramic iDrive to its 2027 cabin

BMW’s next petrol saloon combines a windscreen-wide information display with touchscreen-led controls, revised driver assistance and a performance feature arriving after launch.

7 October 2026 · 5 min

Portable hi-res music player connected to wired headphones on a yacht cabin desk

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Astell & Kern SR35 takes hi-res audio beyond the listening room

Expandable storage, three headphone connections and USB DAC functionality make Astell & Kern’s SR35 worth considering as more than a travelling music library.

7 October 2026 · 5 min

Ultra-short-throw projector beneath a 140-inch rising screen in a daylight living room

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Epson QS100: what a 140-inch living-room system demands

A household evaluation of Epson’s projector and EPV’s rising screen highlights the installation decisions behind convincing large-screen viewing in a shared living room.

7 October 2026 · 5 min

Stereo speakers positioned clear of the wall in a medium-sized private listening room

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PMC Prophecy speakers put room size before cabinet size

PMC’s replacement for its Twenty 5i range highlights why bass loading, listening distance and placement deserve as much attention as a loudspeaker’s dimensions.

7 October 2026 · 5 min