Audio
The best cheap headphones to rival Apple’s AirPods
Dirt-cheap wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen from Amazon and other online retailers. Our independent tests show that, all too often, you get what you pay for – but...
Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless headphones vs Apple AirPods Pro: has Sony taken the lead in wireless earbuds?
Launching this month, the new Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones look set to rival Apple AirPods Pro. But Sony’s latest wireless headphones will set you back a cool £250, even more than...
Sonos Roam review: is this the best portable speaker to take on a picnic?
Sonos bills its new Roam wireless speaker as ‘the portable smart speaker for all your listening adventures’. It’s Sonos’ first truly portable speaker you can easily take down the garden or to the park – and just about anywhere, when lockdown restrictions come to the end.
Headphones with mics reviewed: which are the best for phone and video calls?
Over the past year, we’ve all relied on technology to communicate with friends and family that we can’t see in person, or for work – and one of the devices...
Ask Alexa: our weekly take on the best commands, tips, tricks and Skills
Our experts select the most useful Alexa commands. This week kid-proof your Alexa device, work out why Alexa responded unexpectedly, plus get the Alexa skill that gives great uplifting thoughts to start your day.
Apple AirPods Max reviewed: are they worth their high £549 price?
Four years after the launch of the original in-ear AirPods headphones, Apple has launched its first-ever over-ear headset, the AirPods Max. Costing an astonishing £549, our audio lab experts have...
Sports headphones reviewed: which pair is best for you?
If you’ve made a new year’s resolution to get more active, or are simply looking to make the most of your time outdoors, headphones designed for sport and fitness could...
Apple AirPods and wireless headphones: can you replace their batteries?
Many of us have switched to wireless headphones in recent years. They do away with tangle-prone wires, and can make things much simpler if your smartphone lacks a headphone jack....
Five ways to hear your TV’s sound better without cranking up the volume
It’s an all-too common scenario – one member of a household claims the TV’s too loud, while another says they can barely hear it. The usual result: a compromise nobody’s...
Best Apple AirPods deals for Black Friday 2020: we reveal the best offers on AirPods and other wireless earbuds
Big price drops on Apple products are rare, but the Black Friday sales season can be an exception. So to save you time and money, we’ve rounded up the very...