Articles by Carrie Marshall

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Writer, broadcaster, musician and kitchen gadget obsessive Carrie Marshall has been writing about tech since 1998, contributing sage advice and odd opinions to all kinds of magazines and websites as well as writing more than twenty books. Her latest, a love letter to music titled Small Town Joy, is on sale now. She is the singer in spectacularly obscure Glaswegian rock band Unquiet Mind.

Articles by: Carrie Marshall

KEF Coda W speakers on top of a vinyl storage unit in a very 70s-looking room

Forget standard wireless speakers – KEF's new bookshelf stereo speakers are perfect for the digital age

By Carrie Marshall published 21 October 25

KEF's Coda bookshelf speakers return with serious oomph and lossless streaming

Google TV Gemini generated list of action movies on HBO Max

Google TV's big free Gemini AI upgrade seems to be arriving early for some – here's what to look for

By Carrie Marshall published 20 October 25

A redditor has shared screenshots of the Gemini Google TV upgrade on their Sony Bravia TV.

The Quad Platina Integrated amplifier on top of a blue and beige unit between two nice lamps

Hi-fi legend Quad's new super-powerful, super-connected stereo amp could be all the amp you need for the rest of your life

By Carrie Marshall published 17 October 25

Money No Object: Quad launches its "finest-ever" integrated amp, and it's future-proofed in a ton of ways

Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro headphones held open in front of a keyboard and MacBook laptop

Beyerdynamic's new wired headphones bring affordable studio-quality sound to USB-C devices

By Carrie Marshall published 17 October 25

Beyerdynamic's DT 270 headphones are affordable studio headphones for budget-minded buyers

Spotify is reportedly copying one of TIDAL's best features for discovering new music, and as a musician I think that's great

By Carrie Marshall published 16 October 25

Discover the backroom boys who made the Backstreet Boys

House of Marley Soul Rebel turntable close up showing its under-plinth lighting

House of Marley's new affordable record players have built-in speakers, Bluetooth, eco-friendly materials, and one even has mood lighting

By Carrie Marshall published 16 October 25

These two new wireless vinyl spinners promise "instant enjoyment"

The Grado Signature S750 headphones on a stand next to a wooden-framed headphone amplifier

Grado's luxurious Signature headphones get a brand new sibling with improved comfort and a new driver design

By Carrie Marshall published 16 October 25

Grado's third Signature model promises elite audio, a new driver design and a luxurious listen

Viggo Mortensen in a promotional still from Crimes of the Future, looking into some kind of horrific cavity

This disturbing David Cronenberg sci-fi horror movie is leaving Hulu soon – don’t miss your chance to stream it

By Carrie Marshall published 15 October 25

A chilling David Cronenberg horror movie is leaving Hulu soon – find out why it was called ‘one of the most upsetting films of the year’ before it’s too late.

A woman relaxes with headphones in her ears, enjoying the headphone mode in the Roku TV fall software update

Roku is getting a Gemini-style AI upgrade to make your TV even smarter

By Carrie Marshall published 15 October 25

Upgrades coming to Roku devices include Interactive AI, improved discovery and an expansion of Bluetooth Headphone Mode.

LG C5 lowest price deal image with orange background

Who says Prime Day is over? This five-star LG OLED TV is still at its record-low Prime Day price

By Carrie Marshall published 14 October 25

One of the very best TVs you can buy, the LG C5, is still available for an exceptionally attractive price

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro held in a hand, showing the speaker

This rather strange Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 leak suggests a big redesign is coming

By Carrie Marshall published 14 October 25

A newly found image in a build of the One UI 8.5 operating system suggests a big redesign is coming to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

A man wearing old red-blue paper 3D glasses on a color-split countryside background.

Could AV2 streaming bring 3D TV back from the dead? Probably not, but the new video codec could banish buffering

By Carrie Marshall published 13 October 25

AV2 boasts 30% better video compression than AV1 – in other words, the same quality as AV1 but with 30% less bandwidth

AirPods Pro 3 showing airflow through the acoustic design

Cameras in AirPods may arrive as soon as AirPods Pro 4, according to a new report

By Carrie Marshall published 13 October 25

Bloomberg once again suggests that embedded cameras are coming to AirPods – as early as next-gen AirPods 5 and AirPods 4

Anker Nebula P 1 projector rendered image showing front, back and detachable speakers

Anker's new Nebula portable projector has removable wireless speakers, all in a smart lunch-pail-like design

By Carrie Marshall published 10 October 25

Anker's latest Nebula portable projector comes with pop-out speakers.

Panasonic MZ1500 with picture settings menu on screen

Filmmaker Mode on TVs is getting a much-needed update that highlights the problem it had in the first place

By Carrie Marshall published 10 October 25

The UHD Alliance is going to fix Filmmaker Mode's biggest flaw

Kanto Audio Obi3 turntable in green on a light colored shelf next to a light blue Kanto speaker

One of the best budget hi-fi makers just launched an irresistible Bluetooth turntable, and there's only one color you should buy it in

By Carrie Marshall published 9 October 25

Kanto Audio's first turntable is a serious rival to entry-level Audio-Technica, Pro-ject and Sony spinners

The Roku TV free channels for UK viewers as of october 2025

Roku TVs and sticks are getting 40 new free TV channels to stream in the UK

By Carrie Marshall published 9 October 25

Roku's 40 new UK channels include PGA, MLB and Deal or No Deal

Audio-Technica and Sony turntables on a red background

Check out these top turntable deals while they're still live today – and you don't need a Taylor Swift fortune to afford them

By Carrie Marshall published 8 October 25

Great Prime Day deals on Sony, Audio-Technica and Denon turntables

Sonos' soundbars get huge discounts for Prime Day – get a great Dolby Atmos TV upgrade for less

By Carrie Marshall published 7 October 25

Get great deals on Sonos sound in the US and UK

BBC One's acclaimed police drama Blue Lights returns for its third season on September 29, 2025, airing weekly on Mondays at 9pm and available on iPlayer The Guardian. Set in Belfast, the series delves into the complexities of policing in a city shaped by its political history.The new season intensifies the stakes, introducing a covert intelligence operation targeting a sophisticated drug ring. Officers Grace Ellis (Siân Brooke), Stevie Neil (Martin McCann), and Annie Conlon (Katherine Devlin) face escalating challenges, including a traumatic car crash and deepening tensions within the team Radio Times. Newcomers Michael Smiley and Cathy Tyson join the cast, adding depth to the unfolding narrative Radio Times.Blue Lights continues to blend authentic storytelling with emotional depth, offering viewers a compelling look at the lives of those who serve on the front lines of law enforcement

Tempted by Prime Video’s BritBox bundle deals? Start with these 3 British cop show hits

By Carrie Marshall published 6 October 25

The most binge-worthy British TV shows are streaming now on BritBox via Prime Video

Samsung S84F OLED TV with a sign saying Price Cut

This half price Samsung OLED TV deal at Best Buy might have beaten Amazon Prime Day before it's even begun

By Carrie Marshall published 6 October 25

A 65-inch OLED for under $1000 – who needs Prime Day?

This five-star Samsung Dolby Atmos surround soundbar deal is the easy home theater upgrade you're looking for

By Carrie Marshall published 6 October 25

One of the very best Dolby Atmos soundbars is now $1,000 cheaper

New report says OLED TVs will be cheaper than ever to produce next year, though don't hold your breath for big discounts

By Carrie Marshall published 4 October 25

The cost of producing OLED panels continues to drop

The SoundUp portable Bluetooth amplifier outside on concrete with a speaker blurred but visible in the background

This battery-powered amp that turns any analog speaker into a portable Bluetooth speaker is bonkers, but I love it

By Carrie Marshall published 3 October 25

This very odd amp is surprisingly popular: it turns old passive speakers into wireless ones with 40 hours of battery life

The Sony WH-1000XM6 held in a man's hand, and the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds in their case, held in a woman's hand

Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds may yet launch this year with a nice sound upgrade, while the XM5 buds and XM6 headphones just got a useful free update

By Carrie Marshall published 2 October 25

New Sony earbuds are incoming, and existing headphones get some useful improvements

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