LG’s xboom Bluetooth speakers were some of the best of 2025, and 4 new models are coming in 2026 By Carrie Marshall published 2 January 26 will.i.am's smart wireless speakers come in four new flavors
Wharfedale's new strictly limited-edition stereo speakers are custom-crafted and surprisingly affordable (for this kind of thing) By Henry St Leger published 13 February 25 Audio hardware specialist Wharfedale has unveiled the Aston, a new loudspeaker model with a retro look and a limited run of 500 units.
The best cheap Amazon Echo deals and sales By Mackenzie Frazier last updated 23 September 25 Amazon Echo deals for the smart speaker range are never far away. We're here to make sure you don't overpay for an Alexa speaker.
Forget Sonos, WiiM and Bluesound both just launched new small wireless speakers to build your multi-room hi-fi dreams around By Carrie Marshall published 23 October 25 WiiM's first smart speaker and Bluesound's reimagined Pulse Flex are here to ruin Sonos' day
Anker just put a 4K laser projector into a party speaker's body – it's the first portable beamer with both Dolby Atmos speakers and Dolby Vision HDR By Carrie Marshall published 4 September 25 The Soundcore Nebula X1 is a portable cinema all-in-wonder
This new turntable speaker is a perfect space-saving buy for new vinyl owners By Tom Bedford published 6 January 26 CES offers up the perfect turntable companion in the form of the Victrola Soundstage, which goes on sale in the summer.
One of the best compact speaker makers just launched stylish desktop speakers with USB-C 24-bit Hi-Res Audio and Bluetooth By Carrie Marshall published 7 August 25 Audioengine's HD3 stereo speakers get better sound and better connectivity too
Maxell adds a little speaker to its Walkman-esque tape player, and this is one launch I hope stays in Japan By Carrie Marshall published 25 July 25 Don't give those annoying people on the bus any fresh ideas
JBL's new Bluetooth speakers bring all the upgrades I most wanted to see, and they're coming soon By Carrie Marshall published 12 March 25 JBL Flip 7 and Charge 6 bring better battery life and improved audio
My favorite small Bluetooth speaker finally got a new version – the B&O A1 3rd Gen is here By Matt Bolton last updated 7 May 25 The new B&O portable speaker offers bigger sound, but with a bigger price to match
Rock on! Marshall's great Bluetooth speakers and headphones have hit super-low prices in Amazon's early Prime Day deals By Carrie Marshall published 4 July 25 These go up to 11, but the prices don't – beat the Prime Day rush
B&O’s latest limited edition speaker is also a portrait of David Bowie that looks as good as it sounds By Carrie Marshall published 24 April 25 This Bowie speaker looks so good you won't want to ch-ch-ch-change it
IKEA refreshes super-cheap Bluetooth speaker that we love, as part of new series that will ‘reimagine’ home tech By Mark Wilson published 29 January 25 IKEA has announced a new range of colorful home electronics – and it just launched two new colors of its Vappeby Bluetooth speaker as a taster.
The impressive Beats Pill portable speaker is landing in two gorgeous new colors, ready for summer By Jacob Krol published 28 April 25 Blush Pink and Navy Blue join the three existing shades
Warframe’s next big update was apparently designed for me personally, as it includes a David Bowie-themed frame, a tonne of great QOL improvements, and a horribly mutated boy band By Christian Guyton published 4 February 25 Warframe's first devstream of 2025 is taking us back to 1999, with a ton of new content coming soon.
FiiO's new active speakers could be the perfect pair for my home studio –here's why By Carrie Marshall published 13 July 25 Fiio's new SP5 active speakers look perfect for music makers and content creators.
Volvo says staff data was stolen following recent ransomware attack on IT supplier By Sead Fadilpašić published 29 September 25 Names and SSNs grabbed in a third-party attack against Miljödata.
Devialet launches new upgraded Phantom Ultimate speaker with 'Heart Bass Implosion' tech, which sounds as exciting as it does terrifying By Carrie Marshall published 17 September 25 Devialet's new luxury Wi-Fi speakers promise heart-stopping hi-fi as well as eye-popping design
Want to expand your Philips Hue setup? These 3 new lights will let you take it outdoors By Cat Ellis published 7 March 25 Get your home party-ready in time for BBQ season.
The 'WOOD Master' are impeccably named high-end Hi-Res earbuds that include wood in the speaker driver, and self-fixing paint if they scratch By Carrie Marshall, Carrie Marshall published 13 November 25 Sony could learn a thing or two from JVC Kenwood's product naming: here comes the WOOD Master!
Apple TV+ announces Severance has been renewed for season 3 after that devastating finale By Lucy Buglass published 21 March 25 Severance will return for season 3, Apple TV+ has confirmed.
Are they Magic 8 Balls? Lawn bowling balls? I don’t care, I want Creative’s wild new desktop Pebble Nova stereo speakers By Becky Scarrott published 10 December 24 Someday you will find me caught beneath the landslide, with the Creative Pebble Nova on my desk.
The Google Home Speaker brings Gemini into a compact design with plenty of color – but you’ll be waiting By Jacob Krol published 1 October 25 Google has revealed an affordable new Home Speaker with Gemini smarts – here's our first impressions based on a brief play with the Echo Dot Max rival.
Wharfedale's new Evo 5 speakers look perfect for music or home theater, at a price I can get behind By Carrie Marshall published 15 May 25 Wharfedale's best-selling speaker range gets a refreshed design and tons of audio upgrades
Swiss government warns data stolen in third-party ransomware attack By Sead Fadilpašić published 1 July 25 A breach at Radix saw Swiss government files leaked on the dark web.
Hackers breach HR firm Workday - is it the latest Salesforce CRM attack victim? By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 18 August 25 Workday plays down effects of attack, but data was taken.
Russian airline hack came through third-party tech vendor By Sead Fadilpašić published 11 December 25 Local journalists are investigating last summer's breach allegedly done by Ukrainian and Belarussian hacktivists.
Instagram finally has all the tools to make your own year in review for Stories By Jacob Krol published 16 December 24 Will Instagram's new Collage style for Stories replace third-party recap apps?
I tried Marshall’s new Bluetooth speaker, and it impressed with generous battery life and true stereo sound By Harry Padoan published 27 May 25 The latest entry in Marshall’s Kilburn line of speakers has landed, with upgraded battery life and audio performance.
Take a look-y at the kooky Kanto UKI: Kanto's new small speaker brings distinctive looks to your desktop or bookshelf By Carrie Marshall published 8 January 25 We can't wait to hear Kanto's cute new 'distinctive clamshell' design bookshelf speakers.