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AVForums Patrons Competition! Blumhouse's bone chilling sequel #BlackPhone2 is up for grabs in 4K and sees Ethan Hawke's The Grabber return to terrify Mason Thames' Finn. Sign up here patreon.com/avforums and enter below.
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Image of the Black Phone 2 4K Blu-ray cover showing a close up of the villains devil mask in the snow.
February 13, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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Sony has announced that its newly launched WF-1000XM6 #earbuds boast improved processing power to offer enhanced noise-cancellation tech, a redesigned driver unit and improved DAC performance over the XM5.
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Sony launches WF-1000XM6 wireless earphones
News that its new-generation earbuds boast improved processing power to offer enhanced noise-cancellation tech and improved DAC performance over the XM5.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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Sexy, twisty, trashy? Who said the erotic thriller was dead? #TheHousemaid, Paul "A Simple Favour" Feig's modern throwback is a slick slice of psycho-sexual head-messery with #SydneySweeney in the titular role. www.avforums.com/reviews/the-...

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The Housemaid Movie Review
Sexy, twisty, trash? Who said the erotic thriller is dead?
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February 12, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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Majority has just released its Bowfell 2 lineup. They're super-compact budget #soundbars with healthy feature sets and the Bowfell Halo Atmos is the range topper. But will it be our under-£200 choice for early 2026? www.avforums.com/reviews/majo...

#MajorityAudio #Soundbar #Review
Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos 5.1 Soundbar System Review
Review of the Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos 5.1 Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth 5.3
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February 12, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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UK movie fans get Blu-ray treats this month from @radiancefilms.bsky.social with an epic Japanese crime trilogy; one of the best in the V/H/S horror anthology series from @shudder.bsky.social; and a haunting Holocaust story from #EurekaVideo
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Top 10 Blu-rays (UK) for February 2026
Another month - is it February already? - another packed release schedule in 1080p blu-ray land. Lets see which ones are worth picking up, shall we?
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February 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Aldis Hodge continues to do for #AlexCross what Alan Ritchson did for Jack Reacher, with another solid, bingeable slice of #primevideo procedural action.
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Cross (Amazon Prime Video) Season 2 Premiere TV Show Review
Aldis Hodge continues to do for Alex Cross what Alan Ritchson did for Jack Reacher, with another solid, bingeable slice of prime Amazon TV.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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This month, UK Blu-ray fans can experience a zombie apocalypse from @signatureuk.bsky.social, supernatural wuxia from @88films.bsky.social, psychological noir from #thirdwindow and J-horror from @arrowvideo.bsky.social.
See what else makes our February rundown.
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Top 10 Blu-rays (UK) for February 2026
Another month - is it February already? - another packed release schedule in 1080p blu-ray land. Lets see which ones are worth picking up, shall we?
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February 12, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Humax is set to launch its Aura EZ 4K set top box. This latest 4K HDR model comes with #Freely built-in, over 75,000 hours of on demand content, HDR10+ support and up to 1,000 hours of recording space. www.avforums.com/news/humax-s...
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Humax set to launch new Aura EZ 4K TV recorder
News that its latest 4K HDR model comes with Freely built-in, adding to its roster of on-demand content along with up to 1,000 hours of live recordings.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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With #HBOMax now launching in the UK as a standalone streaming option, Sky has announced its Sky Ultimate TV package which bundles the new service alongside #DisneyPlus, #Netflix and #Hayu; starting from 24GBP per month. www.avforums.com/news/sky-bun...

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Sky bundles HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix & Hayu in new Ultimate package
News that Sky has announced its Sky Ultimate TV package which bundles HBO Max alongside Disney+, Netflix and Hayu
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February 11, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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It's easy to see what Sky is attempting to do with #SkyGlass and its second iteration of the all-in-one #streamingTV is a significant step up from the first. Is it the right approach for the way you watch TV? We reach for the Sky to find out.

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Sky Glass Gen 2 TV Review
AVForums review of the Sky Glass Gen 2 TV which improves on its predecessor in a number of ways and promises ongoing updates
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February 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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The Shadow's Edge, #JackieChan's dark new action epic lands in 4K from @CineAsiaUK. Is this the best opportunity to find out whether the martial arts legend still has any gas left in the tank? www.avforums.com/reviews/the-...

#4KUHD #4KUltraHD #ActionMovie
The Shadow's Edge 4K Blu-ray Review
Jackie Chan's brutal new action epic lands in 4K, is now the best time to find out whether he's still got any gas left in the tank?
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February 11, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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#Bugonia has #EmmaStone's pharmaceutical CEO kidnapped by a paranoid conspiracy theorist who believes she is more than she seems and is determined to expose her. Which leads us to ask, is this #4KUHD real or an alien ploy to subvert humankind?
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#4KUltraHD
Bugonia 4K Blu-ray Review
Is this 4K UHD real? Or is it just a cover for aliens to hide amongst us?
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February 10, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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#Win The Shadow's Edge on UK #iTunes Digital #TheShadowsEdge sees legend #JackieChan play a retired tracking expert who is drawn back into action to help locate a cyber-criminal gang which has disappeared with billions. www.avforums.com/competitions...

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An image showing two groups of professionals on opposite sides of the apex of a concrete wall in an underground setting. Each group represents either cops or criminals and they are all ready for action with weapons drawn, ready to leap out and engage the other group.
February 10, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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The Straight Story, #DavidLynch's melancholy but inspirational twilight tale, is an unlikely family friendly road trip far removed from the more usual surrealist offerings the auteur is known for and is now available on #4KUHD from #Studiocanal.
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The Straight Story 4K Blu-ray Review
David Lynch's uncharacteristically family-friendly biopic earns a surprising but welcome 4K.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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Arendal has announced its latest speaker lineup with the new 1610 series including four models to cater for movies as well as Hi-Fi with the inclusion of a centre channel and slimline wall mounted options. www.avforums.com/news/arendal...

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Arendal announces new 1610 speaker series
News that its latest line-up includes the Tower 8 floorstander, Bookshelf 8, wall-friendly Slim 8 and the Center 8 to cater for movies as well as music.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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Shorn of any Bowers & Wilkins speakers or soundbar, the Philips OLED+950 TV can let the viewer supply their own sound system while it focuses entirely on image quality and performance-enhancing features.
Is it the #OLEDTV enthusiasts should be looking at?
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Is the Philips OLED+950 Really the Best Enthusiast OLED? Head-to-Head Review
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February 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Horror legend #WesCraven was rightfully famous for his genre redefining hits but his filmography has some 'quality detours' too. Has time been kind to 1982's #SwampThing? 88 Films' 4K Blu-ray is here to help you decide.
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Swamp Thing 4K Blu-ray Review
Wes Craven brings the DC comic to a very pre-MCU life and 88 Films lets us witness this in a gorgeous new 4K restoration, laden with superb extras.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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We take a look at the second tier of the current #Hisense Mini LED TV line-up, the U7Q Pro, to see if it hits the perfect blend of performance and value.
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Hisense U7Q Pro (65U7QTUK Pro) Mini LED TV Review
AVForums review of the Hisense U7Q Pro (65U7QTUK Pro) Mini LED TV a mid range model that sits just below the flagship U8Q
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February 9, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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Birth, #JonathanGlazer's haunting, slow burn treatise on grief, guilt and the impossible legacy of a life cut short now comes to 4K Blu-ray from @criterion.bsky.social

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#NicoleKidman #4KUHD #4KUltraHD
Birth 4K Blu-ray Review
This haunting, slow burn treatise on grief, guilt and the impossible legacy of a life cut short now comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray from Criterion.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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New from @hammerfilms, a film not by Hammer but given the Hammer treatment... #CryoftheBanshee jumps on the coattails of #WitchfinderGeneral with its casting of #VincentPrice; but can either of the 2 cuts on this new #4KUHD successfully challenge it?
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#4KUltraHD
Cry of the Banshee 4K Blu-ray Review
New from Hammer, a film not from Hammer, given the Hammer treatment...
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February 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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#SamRaimi is back and wants you to #SendHelp. Two plane crash survivors on a deserted island - a mousy reality TV show fan and her toxic boss - find their roles reversed... a notion that Raimi explores fully in this caustic but glossy comedy/thriller.
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#MovieReview
Send Help Movie Review
Two survivors crash-landed, power games reversed: Send Help blends survival thriller, caustic comedy and Raimi sadism into a glossy genre rollercoaster.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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Anniversary is Polish filmmaker Jan Komasa's second English-language feature, and first US-set production and it has picked up a modicum of attention with its slow burn politiacal tension and how it affects a family.
This dystopian fable is now on Netflix. www.avforums.com/reviews/anni...

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Anniversary (Netflix) Movie Review
Netflix serves up this dystopian fable, is it worth checking out?
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February 6, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Neat Acoustics has announced an enhanced version of its IOTA Alpha speaker with the Alpha II on show at the 2026 Bristol Hi-Fi Show and due in April. www.avforums.com/news/neat-ac...

#neatacoustics #Speakers #Loudspeakers
Neat Acoustics announces enhanced IOTA Alpha II speaker
News that Neat Acoustics has announced an enhanced version of its IOTA Alpha speaker with the Alpha II on show at the 2026 Bristol Show and due in April
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February 6, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Win a copy of Sanctuary: A Witch's Tale - Season 1 on DVD.
Casting a supernatural spin on murder mystery tales, modern day witch Sarah Fenn's peaceful existence is shattered in the wake of a devastating tragedy. www.avforums.com/competitions...

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Cover of the Season 1 DVD boxset of Santuary: A Witch's Tale featuring a mid shot of the main character dressed in black and casting a spell.
February 6, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Can Sony's 'entry-level' BRAVIA 5 Mini LED TV offer the image quality and processing smarts of its more advanced siblings further up the range to warrant its premium price tag? We find out. www.avforums.com/reviews/sony...
#Sony #SonyTV #MiniLED
Sony BRAVIA 5 (K55XR55BP) Mini LED TV Review
AVForums review of the Sony BRAVIA 5 K-55XR5 'entry-level' premium Mini LED TV
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February 6, 2026 at 9:56 AM