KEF's new Bluetooth speaker is shaped like a Sonos Roam, but promises higher-end sound By Carrie Marshall published 23 September 25 KEF's svelte speaker returns with a Bluetooth boost, water protection and even better audio
Miss the feel of classic audio kit? Tivoli Songbook and Songbook Max bring retro knobs and sliders to modern Bluetooth speakers and DAB radios By Carrie Marshall published 21 May 24 Tivoli's new portable speaker and DAB+/FM Radio are enormously likeable and packed with power.
Edifier’s mid-century retro wireless speaker is full of modern Hi-Res Audio and streaming features By Carrie Marshall published 17 June 24 It looks like it's been ripped from a 1950s convertible but behind those brilliant buttons there's a seriously modern speaker
Skullcandy's new earbuds have a battery-free case to boost their eco credentials By Cesar Cadenas published 5 March 24 Because the EcoBuds ditch the in-case battery, they only last eight hours, but you can use your smartphone to charge them.
The new Marshall Monitor III ANC headphones are comfy, sound great, and have a ridiculously long battery life By Hamish Hector published 24 September 24 The Marshall Monitor III ANC headphones are durable, sound great, and boast a stupid-long battery life.
These retro headphones and speaker designs really bring the ’80s cool – AIAIAI and design agency Brain Dead went old-school for this one By Carrie Marshall published 27 January 25 LA style, retro looks, and really weird photos.
Orange Amps' new noise-cancelling headphones suggest it still hasn't learned Marshall's smartest lesson By Carrie Marshall published 15 April 25 Orange's new wireless headphones don't look very Orange, and not very rock and roll.
JBL could soon launch Sonos-like multi-room speakers as Harman acquires Roon By Becky Scarrott published 28 November 23 The audiophile-grade music management, discovery and streaming platform service has been acquired by JBL's parent company.
This Majority cheap portable DAB radio is super-cute and shower-proof too By Carrie Marshall published 13 August 24 It's cheap. It's cheerful. It's also a Bluetooth speaker. And you can take it into the shower!
Ultimate Ears' new Bluetooth speaker is super-tiny, super-light, and has an adorable name By Carrie Marshall published 9 September 24 Ultimate Ears' new ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker is lightweight, long lasting and Auracast-compatible.
Virgin River season 8 gets early renewal from Netflix, and this season 6 cliffhanger could be a sneaky red herring By Jasmine Valentine published 11 July 25 Out of nowhere, Netflix has confirmed Virgin River season 8 is happening, and while we’ve not seen season 7 yet, the show’s renewal suggests one key cliffhanger might now be fake.
Marantz Grand Horizon is easily the best one-box wireless speaker I've heard – but for this price, it'd better be By Matt Bolton published 22 October 24 Incredibly expansive and deep sound from a luxury speaker – but undermined by something else I heard that day.
Pure's stylish speakers are a more joyful way to start your day By Sponsored published 12 August 25 Sensational sounds for chilling out, working out and hanging out
Groov-e's wildly cheap noise-cancelling earbuds have a feature I wish AirPods would steal By Becky Scarrott published 30 August 24 Groov-e's new Ultra Buds are outrageously affordable and have a super-useful feature your AirPods don't support.
Record Store Day 2025: the full list, plus 5 great albums you need to bag on April 12 By Carrie Marshall published 5 April 25 Record Store Day 2025 promises tons of unmissable music for every kind of music fan – here are my picks.
I love the look of Technics' new wireless stereo speakers – but especially the weird microfiber covering By Matt Bolton published 5 September 24 Fancy in-driver tweeter design, Wi-Fi hi-res music, and a… soft… coat?
Rock 'n' roll will never die – and neither will this modular Bluetooth speaker with an 'unlimited' battery life By Carrie Marshall published 8 May 25 Who wants to live forever? This portable speaker does
Grado's elite new open-back headphones feature huge 52mm drivers, and a beautiful walnut wood finish By Dave Meikleham published 19 February 25 The Brooklyn-based company’s latest flagship headphones look the part, and they should sound even better.
Netflix might have renewed Selling Sunset for season 9 and it’s the best rumor I’ve heard all week By Grace Morris published 14 November 24 Netflix has reportedly renewed Selling Sunset for a ninth season.
Jumpin' Jack Splash! The Rolling Stones just launched a range of Bluetooth speakers By Becky Scarrott published 12 September 24 They'll never be your beast of burden, but they will slip happily into your bag and play your tunes.
Cambridge Audio's new ANC earbuds have a crucial feature Apple's earbuds can't compete with By Carrie Marshall published 27 March 24 Cambridge Audio's new Melomania M100 ANC earbuds come with some famous names attached.
Traditional hi-fi speakers aren't a dying breed, and Sonus Faber's elite new bookshelf speakers mix in smart sustainable materials to prove it By Carrie Marshall published 26 July 24 Sonus Faber's new Concertino G4 standmount speakers look incredible and promise to sound even better.
1More's sequel to the best cheap noise-cancelling headphones is coming, and promises better noise blocking than Bose NCH 700 By Carrie Marshall published 9 August 24 1More's Sonoflow Pro HQ51 have the a terrible name, but claim they'll deliver even better audio and ANC.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, April 26 (game #685) By Johnny Dee published 25 April 25 Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
Apple's May 2024 iPad event could break all the rules and rewrite the AI game — and that's a good thing By Lance Ulanoff published 6 May 24 Fresh rumors put an M4 chip inside a new Apple iPad Pro, and that means this will be an Apple event unlike any other.
I tried Marshall’s first soundbar, which rivals the Sonos Arc Ultra with an amp-inspired design and huge Dolby Atmos sound By Harry Padoan published 20 May 25 Marshall is heading into the world of TV soundbars with a $1,000 rival to Sonos.
My favorite Bluetooth party speaker is back, and this time there's a karaoke function By Becky Scarrott published 11 December 24 Considering a cheeky karaoke party this holiday season? The Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 can help with that.
We love the JBL Flip 6 speaker, and it's back to a record-low price for Black Friday By Amelia Schwanke published 23 November 23 Searching for a Bluetooth speaker this Black Friday? Our favorite mid-range JBL model is at its lowest ever price again.
The OnePlus Nord 5 has leaked – and as a Nord fan, it ticks most of my wishlist By Cesar Cadenas published 5 March 24 Newfound information claims the Nord 5 will have an AI-powered chipset and huge OLED display.
Sony's WH-1000XM6 collab high-end headphone bag looks like someone's taken a hammer to a haggis (and I kind of love it) By Carrie Marshall published 15 August 25 The Alto bag is a fashion-forward carrier for Sony's best wireless headphones