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Forget Spotify Wrapped, get back into CDs with FiiO’s gorgeous new portable player

By Becky Scarrott published

CDs are so back, baby! FiiO’s new portable player is also a hi-res DAC, Bluetooth transmitter and wireless bridge for your music

Our favorite hi-res audio firm has a new music player, with aptX Lossless, up to 4TB of storage, desktop-class amplification, and an AI chip that's actually useful

By Carrie Marshall last updated

FiiO's new flagship portable music player promises power, portability and reference-grade wireless audio

JMGO’s new, feature-packed portable 4K projector is surprisingly cheap — but only for a limited time

By Carrie Marshall published

JMGO's short-throw projector is very bright and comes packed with features

Astell & Kern's new Hi-Res music player doubles as a hi-fi streaming upgrade, thanks to its included dock

By Carrie Marshall published

Astell & Kern's new portable music player promises hi-fi happiness on the go or at home

This Bluetooth travel adapter for flights lets two headphones connect for shared viewing – and can be used to stream music to your car, too

By Carrie Marshall published

You'll want to grab this iFi the next time you fly

Adata quietly rolls out the smallest USB 4 external SSD to date, and its fastest portable SSD ever

By Efosa Udinmwen published

The Adata XPG SE940 is the smallest USB 4 portable SSD, delivering up to 4,000 MB/s read and write speeds.

This Acer portable monitor has two full HD displays, and I just can't get enough of its rare touchscreen capabilities

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Acer’s portable monitors offer foldable designs and rare touchscreen features but fall short on resolution and macOS support.

Orico just launched the cutest NAS drive I've ever seen — and yes, there's even a knob

By Wayne Williams published

Orico’s PTM dock lineup introduces sliding M.2 trays and varied port layouts, creating a compact system that can behave like a NAS.

Our favorite budget audiophile brand just launched a new tiny add-on to bring aptX Lossless and LDAC to any phone – yes, including your iPhone

By Carrie Marshall published

Could Air Link be the FiiO DAC of your dreams?

The cheapest 2TB external SSD ever costs less an equivalent internal SSD, reaches speeds of 1GB/s and I can't see a catch

By Efosa Udinmwen published

This 2TB Patriot Transporter SSD stands out for its affordability and impressive read/write speeds of up to 1GB/s.

This mini PC has a 7-inch display that can apparently run Windows and an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, but there's even better options to be had

By Efosa Udinmwen published

The compact yet powerful Kingdel Mini PC delivers desktop-level performance in a portable package with a built-in touchscreen display.

The first images of Microsoft's rumored Xbox handheld have leaked, but it's not the portable Xbox I was hoping for

By Demi Williams published

Images of Microsoft's long-rumored Xbox handheld made by Asus have leaked online, offering the first look at the partner device.

This new music player is like a hi-res iPod nano, but with microSD storage — and you won’t believe how cheap it is

By Matt Bolton published

A very tempting new option from our favorite budget audiophile brand

OWC Thunderbolt 5 SSD gets first review, and yes, it can reach 48Gbps — making it the fastest single-drive portable SSD that you can buy

By Ross Kelly published

Great performance and pricing make the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD an attractive choice

Sennheiser's new USB Hi-Res Audio dongle can upgrade your Mac, iPhone or PC with aptX Lossless and Bluetooth Auracast

By Carrie Marshall published

This tiny USB-C dongle is a really big audio upgrade for devices that need it, from Windows PCs to Macs and iPads

Budget too low for a Microsoft Surface Studio? This eye-catching portable laptop can convert to whichever form factor you need

By Efosa Udinmwen published

The NWNLAP HL140S offers Surface-style flexibility at a fraction of the cost, though brand uncertainty tempers its appeal.

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

By Carrie Marshall published

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

One of the best cheap Bluetooth speaker makers just revealed a rival to the JBL Go 4 – here's why it caught our eye

By David Nield published

The TRIBIT PocketGo brings you a compact Bluetooth speaker with 'mighty sound', for not much money at all.

Toshiba's wireless portable turntable is the Sound Burger of 2025 – just don't take it to beach parties

By Rowan Davies published

Toshiba's unveiled a new portable vinyl record player set to be shipped this month, but while it looks like a lot of fun, serious vinyl collectors may be a little wary.

Mainstream handheld makers are on the verge of spoiling the appeal of portable gaming — the MSI Claw A8 is just over $1,000

By Isaiah Williams published

The MSI Claw A8 looks set to be another handheld costing over $1,000, and this may eventually destroy the appeal of handheld gaming.

If Apple is killing off the Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter, it shows why dropping the headphone jack was a problem in the first place

By Carrie Marshall published

The mysterious case of the disappearing dongle

This tiny super-fast portable SSD supports a staggering 240W charging for your MacBook Pro, and I just wish it had a memory card reader

By Efosa Udinmwen published

The HISHUB Portable SSD combines storage, hub functions, and heavy charging, although real-world performance remains unproven beyond Kickstarter demonstrations.

Goodbye pesky cables - Kingston reveals new wire-free portable SSD offering up to 2TB storage and up to 1,050 MB/s data transfers, and it'll fit into even your smallest pocket

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Kingston releases its first cable-free portable SSD offering dual USB connectors, 2TB storage, and high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 transfer.

Korg's new portable turntables make me want to hit the streets and rock some blocks

By Carrie Marshall published

Get-up-and-go turntables for DJs and digital music fans alike

The Nintendo Switch 2 may not be Nvidia’s only handheld – a rumor says it’s building a new mobile gaming chip, and I’m excited for portable DLSS

By Isaiah Williams published

Nvidia is yet to make a strong appearance in the SoC gaming market for portable devices, but a new rumor suggests it may be happening soon.

Edifier’s new retro-style wireless speaker range looks very cool, and has the features to take on JBL and Sonos

By Carrie Marshall published

Edifier reveals a high-spec tabletop, two portables and ANC headphones too

I discovered the world's smallest external SSD, and at just 2.8g, it is dangerously small enough to be mistaken for a yummy snack

By Efosa Udinmwen published

The Suneast Portable SSD Nano is incredibly compact and lightweight, but its size raises concerns about practicality, durability, and long-term usefulness beyond simple data tasks.

This tiny, cheap box upgrades any speakers with Wi-Fi multi-room streaming, including Hi-Res Audio support

By Carrie Marshall published

It may be small, it may be sweet, but it knows how to stream your beats.

You can buy a 30TB hard disk drive, the world's largest HDD right now, for only $600 — Seagate Exos M breaks cover online, and it is a monster

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Seagate’s 30TB Exos M hard drive offers enterprise-grade storage at a surprising price, but its design makes it impractical for typical home or portable use.

One of the most elite audiophile earbuds makers has a smart new USB-C Hi-Res pair for a much more realistic price

By Carrie Marshall published

Campfire Audio Axion are elite wired earbuds for a fraction of the usual price, with Hi-Res Audio support